Now put off driving
 

Because I had three blackouts last year I have been told I can no longer drive.

Thankfully the last one was November last year, so I am only off the road for 6 weeks,

Still cannot believe this, the Consultant is suggesting epilepsy post head trauma.

I hope you are all improving!

So sorry you are unable to drive.. hope you get your license back soon

Sorry to hear that.

Ive been advised by doctors not to drive. They understand that I do need to drive under certain circumstances so they have not asked for my license to be pulled.

I am very vigilant about it though. I will rarely drive, and if I do, its no more then 10-15 minutes tops. I refuse to drive at night, or with my daughter in the car.

I also only try to travel when I know traffic will be light, and usually take side roads where the speed limit is much lower.

Rather play it safe and not risk hurting someone else.

From the information the Consultant sent me he seems to think I had seizures post head injury. Last one was November 2013 so not long to go until I can drive.

After doing a bit of research I have discovered that Cymbalta at 60mg or above can potentially cause your blood pressure to drop. Particularly when gettting up from sitting up/lying down to standing.

It seems too much of a coincidence to me that my three collapses occurred when I was on 60mg of Cymbalta and happened in the morning when I woke up and rose from bed.

Epilepsy no, Cymbalta yes was the cause of my collapses. Hopefully I can get back driving soon!