(October 27, 2020 at 10:39 am)Dizzyagain Wrote:(October 27, 2020 at 10:31 am)Lawz Wrote: When at primary school a class-mate's brother died from having an epileptic fit on his way to (secondary) school as he was cycling there on the road. I imagine epileptics the world over have died due to having epileptic fits whilst driving on roads. Public transport is the way forward.
It does limit what you can do. I've dealt with this for only a year. My first seizure was last year while visiting Denver, CO. I'll be 60 next month. Fortunately i have transportation when I need it.
(October 27, 2020 at 10:32 am)BrokenQuill92 Wrote: Mine started in my early teens with hydrocephalus so I never learned to drive, but I do understand the frustration of being reliant on others. I can get you started with some things to make you a bit more independent. Just ask away.
Sorry you have to deal with Epilepsy. I am learning how to deal with it but the worst is the medication 💊. Put me in the hospital a few weeks ago. This is my 5th medication.
Oh geez, it’s probably going to be a lot harder for you adjusting. I’m not even 30 yet. I can’t imagine someone my parents age adjusting to this. Well, buckle up buttercup! Yeah the med adjustment is a bitch, finding one that doesn’t make u fat, crazy, or seize more is gonna be a ride. Be very careful and don’t let them simply throw pills at you. Remember you’re allowed to say NO. And always say if it doesn’t make you feel right even if it sounds like whining. I just lost a dear sister in law who didn’t like to complain. She might still be alive if she did.
