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Unexplained Seizures

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im new to this group and would like a little advice has im struggling.I keep having absences with shakes and tiredness after,and had them for 12 years.i have been to the doctor's and was dismissed until now and i have had a mri scan and ecg but havent had a diagnosis yet.I had a driving job but have been taken off the job but my boss is pressuring me to get my appointment quicker.I have attacks i are becoming more regular and my boss is now asking me to tell him when im having them can you do this ?

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  • nicholas47120
    nicholas47120 Jockeys

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    Truthfully, I wouldn't be driving. The last thing you need is to have an seizure while driving, absent or worse, and crash into another car. I know it's not the greatest thing to hear seeing as I've never been able to drive because of them, but there's reasons why most states won't let you drive while you're experiencing seizures until at least a year seizure-free.

    From my understanding, your boss seems pretty understanding (more than any boss I've had thus far). Talk to him/her about it. They're not legally able to fire you for having a disability.

    Sorry if my advice wasn't too much help, but driving seems like it should be out of the question at this point in time.

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