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Hi guys
I hope your all well - as well as u can be-not been on in a while- just wondered if any of u suffer from intense feelings of de ja vu- it's not nice, comes on really strong, its the same thought every time it lasts about a minute, and I get quite panicky and dream like. I have been told that its a form of temporal lobe seizure- I just wondered if its something n e one else got after their bleed? Other than this I am still getting dream like sensations and just odd feelings- I am going in for my 3rd angiogram next week and then gamour knife surgery!
Has got a little bit better but I still panic at every little thing!!
Bev
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Hi Bev, I had been suffering with this for about 6 years, various doctors suggested that I was imagining it, one even cautioned me about getting labelled with mental health issues. Late last year I had two full blown seizures and was hospitalised on both occasions. I have since talked to the neurologist, having been diagnosed as having epilepsy. He confirmed that the strange episodes I had been experiencing for several years, were actually partial seizures.
Good luck
Dave
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Thanks for your comments, feeling a bit more positive now, so will see what they come up with
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Thanks Daffodil, I'll talk to my GP and keep my fingers crossed
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Sorry Karen, have just realised that you're probably the lady who helped me to get on the forum. That being the case, you already know about my situation, hope I haven't bored you!
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Hi Karen, I'm a new member, I have a small untreated aneurysm which I haven't reported to DVLA yet as my licence has already been surrendered due to epilepsy.
I am concerned though that even when the epilepsy is considered to be under control, and I would normally be able to apply for the return of my licence, the aneurysm might cause further complications with the licencing authority.
Dave
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I first came across the site when I was looking for information on the law regarding driving with an untreated aneurysm.
Karen has been very helpful and suggested that I join the forum.
I've been reading a number of posts and have been interested to see the wide range of experiences that people are going through.
I'm 55 years old with a number of health issues, I have a genetic kidney disease, leaking heart valve and have bouts of ventricular tachycardia. Was coping well with these issues but in September last year I had two major seizures and was hospitalised on both occasions.
Whilst investigations into the seizures were carried out, it was found by MRI that I have a small aneurysm, the neurosurgeon doesn't want to operate at this stage but is monitoring it.
I have until September last, made my living as a Motorcycle Instructor, but as a result of the seizures, had to surrender my licence, am now worried that I will also have to report the aneurysm, and that even when the epilepsy is controlled that I won't be able to regain my licence.
Any thoughts?
Dave
Strong feelings of de ja vu
in Cerebral AVM's - Arteriovenous Malformations
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Hi Bev, hope things work out for you, I understand your concerns about the risk of seizure if not taking medication. There are a few different types available. I'm on Lamotrigine and whilst I don't feel like a zombie I do tend to have disturbed sleep, though that could just be because I'm getting old!
Might be worth asking about other medication.
Good Luck
Dave