DLA and Epilepsy

KateSpade

Hiya, Thanks for the responses.
I didn't think i'd applied, as my Safari web browser didn't support the DLA online form, so i just thought i'd leave it, but they sent me a letter yesterday saying they've received my application, so we'll see what they say.
By a blue badge, do you mean a disabled badge for your car? Why would they give you one of those for epilepsy if you don't mind? and if you have seizures, you shouldn't be driving should you? Sorry, I'm a bit confused as to what you mean?
For me, it's like dejavu I'm in a trance, and can't do anything about it. But it's interesting to know what other peoples epilepsy is like. I've started taking tablet's but in my experience, they always make my epilepsy worse.

Aaaah well, life go's on, i just hope someday i am able to drive a car..

eighties_girl

I am classed as epileptic. But i have only had 2 in 10 years which were 7 years apart. Mine happened when i fell asleep on the settee. They were full blown attacks i bit through my tongue(which was sore for days) the shaking the works. Luckily my husband knew what to do. He was amazed at it though no warning nothing. I am now on tablets. I think i was told it was adult onset epilepsy. Weird.

[Deleted User]

nobodies "epileptic",they are people who have epilepsy
but we`ve had that argument before on here

Save_It_2

woodbine wrote: »

nobodies "epileptic",they are people who have epilepsy

Correct :T

Richie-from-the-Boro

woodbine wrote: »

nobodies "epileptic",they are people who have epilepsy
but we`ve had that argument before on here

Adjectivally correct individuals are bankrupt of interpersonal skills, and unfit for purpose John

eighties_girl

woodbine wrote: »

nobodies "epileptic",they are people who have epilepsy
but we`ve had that argument before on here

Woo hoo sorry for getting things wrong i will watch what i say in future incase i get told off again, slap my wrists.

rich_shot2003

I know this thread is a little old but just wanted to know has anyone passed a ESA medical who has Epilepsy?

as i have it and have medical next week and just worried about it and i have 3 or 4 Fits a week.

HB58

You should get ESA as you have seizures once a week or more.

rogerblack

HB58 wrote: »

You should get ESA as you have seizures once a week or more.

As an expansion of this.
IB - the test for seizures used to be 'completely incapable of any deliberate act'.

With ESA, this is no longer the case.
'Lost or altered consciousness resulting in significantly disrupted awareness or concentration' is a much lower test.

Humphrey10

rogerblack wrote: »

As an expansion of this.
IB - the test for seizures used to be 'completely incapable of any deliberate act'.

Seriously? That's terrible. Doesn't sound like they knew much about seizures at all! Nice to know it's more sensible now.