This is my first post. Hope to get some info.
My spouse began having sz in his mid 50s he is now late 60s. He is fairly well controlled on many anti sz meds but has occasional staring episodes, been over a yr now.He is amnesic to the sz. Early on he had all the tests,MRI,CAT,EEG etc with no known cause. I know we should feel lucky his sz are so infrequent but driving is the issue. Can driving be a trigger for a sz? not the lights - it has happened more in the daylight. Bcs of my fear re him having a sz while driving he does not drive now. However, I have always had vision problems and driving will at some point be too difficult for me. Would he qualify for VNS, has it been helpful in allowing him to drive. Could he just activate it for driving and remain on the meds? We're in GA, would anyone recommend a Dr /hospital they feel good about. Should he have any further eval to see if a reason can be identified?
Wish I'd found this site 15yrs ago. The sz never get easier.