Update on my fainting episode

[dizzielizzie1]

Thank you to everyone who replied to me about my recent fainting episode. After a sleepless night worrying about whether or not I should report the faint to the DVLA, I rang up their medical department and explained what had happened and asked for advice about what I should do. The woman speaking to me said,'You must follow the advice of your doctor.' I told her the doc said I was OK to drive. She then said she would send me a form to fill in, so I will fill it in and will just have to wait and see what happens. Fingers crossed for a good outcome. Once again thanks to everyone for their kindness in replying to me. Lizzie

[BenHall1]

Hiya dizzielizzie1,

That's the outcome I would have hoped you would get. Well done you. I have had a fair few dealings with Medical Services over the years, because of my AF and because ( particularly ) I hold an PCV ( bus ) licence and still drive douible deckers part time ................ but only till 5 July when I officially retire ( yet again ).

When you hear from Medical Services which should be in writing, be sure to advise your insurers ( if you haven't already spoken to them ) of the outcome. Just a legal nicety to dot the I's and cross the T's.

Good luck.

John

[dizzielizzie1 in reply to BenHall1]

Hi John, I am hoping that after I have filled in the DVLA form, that they don't revoke my license for 6 months. I live in a rural area where we have a bus into town once an hour, but not being able to drive to local places which aren't served by a bus service would be a bit of a blow. Will let everyone know what the outcome is. I am fortunate that I still have a husband who drives and he takes me to hospital appointments so that's one thing I don't have to worry about. Thanks for replying. Lizzie

[BenHall1 in reply to dizzielizzie1]

Hi Lizzie,

I rather suspect that DVLA may wish to talk to your GP to get a medical view on the exact cause of your fainting. While waiting for the form it may be more settling for you to have a telephone discussion with your GP about the implications of filling in the form and what is associated with your fainting.

Hope all goes well for you and yes, I'd certainly be interested in the outcome, as perhaps will others also.

John

[dizzielizzie1 in reply to BenHall1]

Hi John, I am having a telephone conversation with my GP on Monday 10th to discuss the matter with him, but there is nothing in my past medical history apart from AF which I have had for 11years and has never caused me to faint in the past. 6 days before the fainting my cardiologist had changed my medication, so I don't know if that has a bearing on the situation. She took me off two medications and replaced them with one. Just before I fainted I do remember feeling very sick and clammy for about two or three minutes, so the hosp doctor said that might be a warning sign and if i felt like that again I should pull over if I am driving. Just have to wait now for things to take their course. Will let people know what happens. best wishes, Lizzie

[patleit]

Hi Lizzie, some years ago my sister had fainting spells preceded by the hot clammy feeling you describe, after many episodes it was diagnosed as medicine induced,turned out it was her prescription ofAnatol for high blood pressure which was causing her blood pressure to drop to low causing the fainting. Consultant weaned her off that medicine and she never had any more fainting spells