nick205
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| posted on 12/1/16 at 01:39 PM |
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Another epileptic fit
Bummer - I suffered an epileptic fit at work last Thursday!
First one at work, ambulance in attendance and very worried colleagues. Driving out now until January 2017 and a serious question mark over the
Keppra Anti-Epilepsy-Drug working as it should.
Spent the weekend feeling pretty miserable about it, but on the + side I'm still here and walking so it's not all bad.
One of the things I've realised I miss most about not being allowed to drive is the time it gives you alone - selfish? Maybe, but I now know
how much I enjoyed that time with no one else around.
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sprintB+
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| posted on 12/1/16 at 01:46 PM |
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Hope you are well, bast**d of a thing to have, my ex girlfriend suffered for years, seemed OK last time we spoke. Good Luck and take care.
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nick205
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| posted on 12/1/16 at 01:50 PM |
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Thanks sprint - seem to be OK and fingers crossed it will stop!
I suffered a head injury which brought on the epilepsy - didn't ask for it, but then who does!?!
I wouldn't mind the not driving, but I've been out for a drive just for the sake of it before now 
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jeffw
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| posted on 12/1/16 at 02:12 PM |
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Chin up....2017 is only a few months away !
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nick205
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| posted on 12/1/16 at 02:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jeffw
Chin up....2017 is only a few months away !
That's what I keep telling myself!
I'm inclined to build another car to fill the time ;-)
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hizzi
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| posted on 12/1/16 at 02:33 PM |
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Just need to stay positive I'm waiting on a kidney and was pretty down about it till I met a 14 year old st the clinic who needs heart and lungs
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nick205
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| posted on 12/1/16 at 02:48 PM |
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The best of luck to you!
It's easy to be downbeat, but takes more to lift it up and praise what you do have.
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owelly
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| posted on 12/1/16 at 04:55 PM |
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Unlucky mate. I guess you don't need me or anyone else to tell you to keep looking forward.........
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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nick205
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| posted on 12/1/16 at 05:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by owelly
Unlucky mate. I guess you don't need me or anyone else to tell you to keep looking forward.........
Only option is to look forward from here!
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CosKev3
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| posted on 12/1/16 at 07:20 PM |
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Sorry to hear you've had another.
I too love driving,must be horrible when your told you can't drive.
After this summer in my kit car I can totally understand what you say about going for a drive on your own too,imo it's not selfish,we all need
some time to ourselves 
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perksy
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| posted on 12/1/16 at 09:06 PM |
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All the best and hope it works out ok
A lad at work suffers these and sadly has several a year, He now takes a load of medication to help try and stabilize it 
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02GF74
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| posted on 12/1/16 at 11:00 PM |
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Jeeez mate, must have been both worrying and frightening experience.
Not driving is not end of the world but it must feel worse not being able to.
Important thing is youre still here. Fingers crossed it gets befter for you.
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Nickp
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| posted on 13/1/16 at 07:30 AM |
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Sorry to hear about it
I can kinda relate as my dog's got it too. He started last october and we're still trying to get his doseage right now, but he had a nasty
fit last night
He can't drive either but it doesn't seem to bother him, maybe try running round with your tongue out, seems to work for him 
[Edited on 13/1/16 by Nickp]
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nick205
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| posted on 13/1/16 at 09:47 AM |
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Hehehehe, I've tried running around and it involves trying to stay upright which is a challenge!
At least a person can talk and tell you how they feel - it must be very hard with a pet and the lack of communication involved.
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Nickp
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| posted on 13/1/16 at 09:51 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Hehehehe, I've tried running around and it involves trying to stay upright which is a challenge!
At least a person can talk and tell you how they feel - it must be very hard with a pet and the lack of communication involved.
He's fine once he comes out of the fit which generally only lasts 1-2mins. It's the other dog that's the problem, he thinks his
mate's been possesed by some kind of doggy devil and won't let him near him for ages, just growls
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