Ladyintheglen Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Jake is now having possible mini seizures. Dr. is suggesting that he go on Dilantin if he has any more. Well he continues to have them but is afraid that if seizures are diagnosed that they will take away his license to drive. The seizures consist of tingling/throbbing in his fingers in his left hand and some numbness in his face. Absolutly no loss of any consciousness. Do any of you wise people have any info on this? We went to the cemetary to buy lots yesterday. What a horrible day!!!! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Cheryl, I don't believe it is the rx alone that triggers a lose of license. In PA, it is the doctor is obligated to report seizures. So, it the dr. still thinks it is safe for your husband to drive, he may not report it, but ........ I am so sorry that this da** disease causing these symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 The dilantin should control them so he can drive. It depends on your state law but usually the doctor decides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 No info, just hugs. This is hard, I know. Brian can not drive right now, either, and it is difficult. Love P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Please know that I am thinking about you and praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Praying for you both. Take care Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Don't have any medical expertise here. Just want to tell you I hear you about what a horrible day it must have been for you yesterday. Hope you get the info you need and something good happens for you two soon. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Unfortunately for my mom, once she had a seizure, that was it for driving, just in case. She was just talking today about how much she misses driving because she has to ask someone to take her places now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 I just want to send you my thoughts, promise you my prayers, and give you a ((((hug)))). Such a tough road you guys are on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen44 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 I just wanted to let you know that my hubby also has these mini seizures,his consist of what they call Focal Point seizure,that is to say he has various facial "tics"!! He is on dilantin and they have told him the same not to drive and they told him if need be the would suspend his license due to his medical circumstances!! We live in Indiana. I would rather be safe than sorry. I also wanted to ask anyone on this board if they have used or know someone who has use the drug Temodar for brain mets? If so please feel free to e-mail me as I am researching this drug for my hubby's brain mets. God Bless Karen1961 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayos Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Karen...I used Temodar during WBR and was forced to go off the treatment when my blood O2 level dropped into the 70s. I was told Temodar was a relatively new drug being used in lung cancer. It's expensive and some insurances won't cover it. As for seizures and our driving privileges...In my state you lose your license after just one seizure...so I've been on Dilantin since my brain surgery. No seizures in my case. So far I'm driving during the day with little problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishnmiller Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Dilantin will help immediately and the Gamma Knife will take care of the root cause..the tumors. Prayers, Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephi Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Cheryl, I am at a loss about your question as I have had no experience with it. I do have experience however with prayers and many hugs and hope for those who need it. I send these to you and your family Don't be discouraged. Stephi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 My Husband was told by both his Dr.s not to drive once this brain mets were found, even though he has had no siezures. He has not actually had his lic. taken away, his Dr.s have just advised against driving. I am going tomorrow night to finalize Alan's arrangements (he wants to be cremated), my sister is coming with me as I do not know if I can handle it on my own and Alan does not want to go (I do not want him there either). needless to say it will probably be one of the worst nights of my life. Debbie Husband Alan DX small cell lung cancer Jan 10th 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Cherly...you and Jake are still in my thoughts and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladyintheglen Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 Thanks go out to all of you for your prayers! Jake spoke to our onc. yesterday and was prescribed a steroid. The only problem is that he is diabetic and steroids wreak havoc with his sugar counts. Of course Jake did not remind the Dr. that he is diabetic. (Jake is not real good with medical things.) Waiting for a call from the Dr. to make sure that this is the best med for my husband. Dr. made no mention about Jake driving that I know of. Please continue to pray for us. We need peace. The anger must leave this home! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palves Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Cheryl - although my dad did not have seizures, he was told not to drive during the period he had WBR. They repeated his neurological tests before giving the go ahead. It was a VERY tough situation at home because of this. Additionally, he later had stereotactic radiosurgery and was told not to drive for 2 weeks as well. He is driving now and seems ok. BUT like I said it was tough and what I did was at one point tell him to write a letter to the family that he might kill so I have something to give them in case there was a problem. Regarding diabetes and steroids, my dad is also a diabetic (insulin dependent) and yes the steroids wreck havoc. The endocronologist gave him a different formula to try to follow with regard to the units to take during the steroid period. Good luck Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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