Bri Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Hi, It's been 3 months since my SAH and am almost back to my old self. I recently appealed to the DVLA regarding the automatic 6 month driving ban after having had a temporary Evd for 8 days, during my stay in hospital. The response from them was, that having had an Evd, increased the likelihood of a Seizure. After 6 months, apparently the risk disappears. When I left hospital, there was no mention of seizure or any other side effect of having had an Evd. I am curious as to how likely it is for, post Evd seizures. Surely the risks associated with a drain, are around infection and potential damage during insertion or removal. Any ideas, thoughts or personal experience would be good to hear. Bri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I would say everything you have stated could be true but it must be a proven fact if DVLA say that there is a risk of seizure for 6 months. This is something you can't challenge. To get specific answers you need to contact your doctor, neurosurgeon or nurse specialist at the hospital you were treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClareM Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I had the same thing Bri and waited 10 months to get my licence back. Never heard it was due to possibility of seizures just knew it was automatic 6 month ban. You wont be be able to challenge it so unfortunately it will be a matter of acceptance. Hope your job doesn’t depend on a licence. Small consolation but you may be entitled to a free bus pass through your local council. Good luck Clare xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I have had Epilepsy since 14 nothing to do with my SAH but when in hospital they fitted EVD's and I got ventriculitis. None I remember but when told I was scared !! Just thought I'd add my tuppence worth ha xxx Good luck on getting mobile xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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