Tina

Hello Jjm welcome to BTG  

Where your husband had his test should be able to give you that information. Did you keep a copy of the results  before sending to the DVLA?

Things do take time to recover, in my case 2 years. I kept retaking the eye test. You have not mentioned the reasons or timing.

I looked this up and hope this helps:

What is the standard visual field for DVLA?

You must have an uninterrupted horizontal visual field of at least 160 degrees with an extension of at least 70 degrees left and right and 30 degrees up and down. No defects should be present within a radius of the central 30 degrees.

Driving eyesight rules - GOV.UK

www.gov.uk

https://www.gov.uk › driving-eyesight-rules

What is the criteria for Esterman visual field pass?

For a binocular Esterman field test to be considered as normal, there should be no more than 3 missed spots, of which not more than 2 shall be contiguous in the visual field defined horizontally by 60 degrees either side of the primary position and vertically by 20 degrees above the primary position and 30 degrees ...

Please find links below that may help: 

https://web.behindthegray.net/topic/6865-reapplying-for-license-with-exceptional-circumstances-uk-only/

https://web.behindthegray.net/topic/10610-help-needed-re-criteria-to-reinstate-driving-licence-under-exceptional-circumstances/

https://web.behindthegray.net/topic/9789-getting-so-stressed/

Good luck, please let us know how you get on.

Take care

Tina

Hi Catlaura   

I had to have lots of tests to check my vision. The DVLA wrote to the Consultant that had approved my tests were ok to drive after 2 years. I did not have to re take my driving test. The DVLA after lots of polite phone calls chasing, returned my licence.

Good luck  lets us know how you get on.

Take care

Tina xx

Congratulations on your 12th year point mark Daff  lovely to hear from you and that life is good  

Thank you for all your caring positive support over the years to many. You write so beautifully.

Sending much love

Tina xx

14 hours ago, Clairelovesdogs said:

Hi, I went to A and E due to fainting and was kept in. I was then discharged with no answers but the Cadiologist said to ring the DVLA as i shouldnt be driving. I didnt do this but stopped driving just in case. I have now fould out i have Hamimotos disease and have new meds. How do i get my medical updated so there are no insurance problems if i drive - as the cardios advice is on my notes? 

I was told to let the DVLA know which i did.  I would contact your GP and also gets letters from Specialists explaining your condition and that you are ok to drive and submit to your insurance company. Always keep copies of everything you send as things can and do get lost.

We wish you well and please let us know how you get on. I do know from experience the DVLA take ages to reply and you do have to keep chasing them up.

Good luck

Tina  

P.S. please click on the links below, they may be helpful even though you have not given up your license.

https://web.behindthegray.net/topic/6865-reapplying-for-license-with-exceptional-circumstances-uk-only/

https://web.behindthegray.net/topic/10610-help-needed-re-criteria-to-reinstate-driving-licence-under-exceptional-circumstances/

https://web.behindthegray.net/topic/9789-getting-so-stressed/

Thank you Michelle ❤️ xx

Lynseylou i have also replied to your post in the Introduce yourself section.

Christmas is always very stressful, plus coming up for a year it's going to be on your mind. It can all be very overwhelming. As Clare has said, please contact your Doctor, nurse, chemist,  just for peace of mind. Try to pace yourself as much as possible. Maybe you could ask family or friends to help you a little as struggling and feeling so poorly ? 

Take good care

Tina xx

Hi Lynseylou  

A very warm welcome to BTG.

So pleased they found the cause and hopefully the BP medication will keep it stable.

Christmas is always stressful but in your case if worried please go and get checked by your GP or chemist, just for peace of mind.

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy Healthy New Year  

Please keep us updated with how you are getting on.

Take care

Tina xx

I used to take a Piriton antihistamine tablet before having my hair coloured, but If burning and sore now i would not suggest getting your hair coloured until this has eased. Maybe ask your GP, good luck and take care xx

Thank you all so much for your lovely replies  

Christmas did not happen 16 years ago as was in hospital for over a month.

I dont remember much, my lovely hubby and family have filled me in with alot of the details.

I do remember that my Consultant Marios and all the Doctors and nurses were amazing. So grateful they saved my life after 7 hours craniotomy surgery. They told me i survived by a hair. So very blessed and lucky.

I really do appreciate all the caring helpful support i received and still receive from my BTG family. Gave me so much comfort with my ongoing journey of recovery. Knowing that what i was going through was normal and things would get better. Thank you, forever grateful and to those we have lost along the way will always have a special place in my heart  ❤️ Yasmin, Lizbeth, Win, Macca & Sarah ( Kempse) ❤️

Today is my 16th year SAH Anni-versary ! Wow time sure does fly ! Feeling very blessed in everyway to still be here, so much i would have missed out on with my dear husband. My children getting married, my gorgeous grandchildren, they bring so much joy and happiness. Love them so much and so proud of them all xx

Here's to many more anni-versaries 🥰

Thank you all, my BTG family, that have always helped me through when needed ❤️ means so very much xx

Take care

Love Tina xx

Hi Johnnie, welcome back

As Mario has suggested, i would get your hearing tested just in case it has got worse.

My experience, only when i am tired or distracted, my husband will say something  to me and i am aware he has said something but my brain doesn't compute. I have to say pardon, sorry, what did you say ? I had my hearing tested and i am fine. So in my case it is my brain. I am 61 so also getting older too which wont help !

I really hope you get some answers. Please let us know how you get on.

Take care

Tina xx

Hi John  lovely to hear from you. Congratulations on your 14th year Anni-versary ! 

Wishing you a long, happy and healthy retirement.

Take care

Tina xx

Hi Esedlock  

Welcome back !

Only advice i can give is what works for me. Rest up the next day as best you can. I try and plan a quiet day after a busy one and it helps me a lot. Your body is telling you it needs to re charge. Everything in moderation, not always possible i know.  I found over the years i have learnt my limits, still catches me out on occassions, but i do have to plan if i know a busy day or a late night. 

Two years is still early in your recovery, you will find out what works for you, trial and error   

Take good care

Love Tina xx

Colleen, congratulations on your 15 year anni- versary xx

Thank you for all your postive helpful caring posts to others over the years  

Here's to the future indeed  🍷

Take care

Love Tina xx 

Congratulations lovely Lousie ❤️ on your 24th year anniversary xx

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and journey.

Also thank you for all your caring helpful support to me in my early days, it meant so much xx

Here's to many more anniversaries  

Take care

Love Tina xx

Hi Mike  

That's great you now know what the problem is.  Hope all goes well with MRI etc, wishing you well with your ongoing recovery.

As Mario says, please let us know how you get on.

Take care 

Tina xx

Hi Jim a very warm welcome to BTG  

So glad you found us, as you say, you will find lots of very helpful information here and others that can relate to what you are going through.

It is very early days in your recovery. I too had terrible head, neck and debilitating back pain.  It did take a while but it did go away. Things will improve over time.  Drink lots of water and dont push too hard to fast. Very frustrating when you are used to being very active.

Wishing you well with your on going recovery and we look forward to hearing more from you and how you are doing as it will help many others going through a similar journey.

Take care

Tina 

Hi Tash  

A very warm welcome to BTG.

Sorry to read you are finding it difficut to get support. Have you tried Headway if you live in the UK?

They may be able to help. Please find below a link :

https://web.behindthegray.net/index.php?/articles.html/useful-websites/useful-websites-r10/

I do hope you are doing ok ? You have not mentioned when this happened.

Wishing you well.

Take care

Tina xx

Hi Holly a very warm welcome to BTG

As Clare has said, you really have been through it and you should be very proud of how far you have come in such a short time. It is very early days in your recovery. I also felt very frustrated i could not do what i did before. I had double vision and balance problems too. Still  have balance problems and fatique. Have learnt to pace myself.

I found using a walking stick really helped me, even though i felt everyone was looking at me, they weren't. I also wore sunglasess as was very sensitive to light. Felt like a right poser 🤣 😎 Joining BTG was the best thing i ever did. So many others here that had similar issues and helped me with their experiences. You will find lots of very helpful information on the Forum. 

One step at a time, your parents are right, just takes time. Sometimes i found i went one step forward and two steps back.Your body will let you know if pushing too hard, as you have found out   If possible dont rush back to work and when you do, go back on a phased return and see how you cope.

Please feel free to join in the daily banter in the Green Room, we are a friendly bunch and we understand the good and the bad days.

Never say sorry for being a mopey moaner, we are here for you and totally get how you are feeling, sending hugs  xx

Dont be so hard on yourself xx Things will get better, just takes time and patience.

Look forward to hearing more from you.

Take care

Love Tina xx

Thank you for sharing your experience Mike. 

Hope all  goes well on Monday with the visit from the Community brain team and also your follow up in January.

Great they have have mentioned physio may be an option.

Please keep us updated.

Take care

Tina  

Hi Mike a very warm welcome to BTG.

Sorry to read you are suffering with constant back pain. Horrible for you.

As Super Mario has suggested i would definitely go back to your GP or Neuro Consultant and get them to look into it more. If the rash comes back try and remember to take pictures.

It is very easy to put things down to your NASAH  and everyone is different with their on going recovery.

I really hope you get some answers and peace of mind, as it is very worrying when you have gone through a major trauma as you have. Go steady. Well done on doing so well.

We look forward to hearing how you are getting on.

Wishing you well.

Take care

Tina  

Awww Jess 🥰 congratulations on your 21st Anni-versary xx You really are such an inspiration and an amazing lovely lady xx 

You have been through so much, you should be so very proud  

Take care 

Love Tina xx

Hi Lisa a very warm welcome to BTG  

So very sorry to hear your brother still has lock jaw after surgery.  Apologies i can't offer you any advice on the lock jaw other than if you have not already, get a second opinion from another specialist. There maybe other members here that can advise.  As you say, try anything that may help your brother with his recovery. 

Wishing you both all the best and hope your brother finds some answers and his lock jaw improves. 

Take care

Tina xx

Belated Happy 8th Anniversary Weedrea

Really hope you get your scan and peace of mind. Time sure does fly ! I will be 16 years in December.

Hope you had a day of celebration  

Take care

Love Tina xx

Hi Julian  

Thanks for checking in, good to hear from you. Glad everything stable and you are doing well.

Take care

Tina xx