driving with lupus

[Sika2021]

I was diagnosed with SLE in October 2017 and caught sepsis which led to a 4month coma, when I woke up I was paralysed neck down. thank God I have got them all working again but want to get my confidence in driving I love going out even if its to the local shop or go out with my two kids but need help to get driving again can anyone give me suggestions I'm open to all many thanks

[happytulip]

Have some driving lessons with a driving instructor. Explain the situation, make sure they are understanding and have a good rapport with you and you'll be back on the road in no time.

Lots of people do this after taking a break from driving. Good luck.

[suzannah16]

sounds horrible and frightening, hope you are ok now

[Sika2021 in reply to suzannah16]

yes i am fine now getting on my feet my kids keep me from declining

[maggielee]

HiGlad you recovered...

I must admit driving does give me a sense of freedow, with good tunes on the radio (or which ever devise you have) & more so after being in isolation for so long)...

I was raised with an automatic car & it's a joy to drive as it a point & go car...who needs the hassle of shifting (like my brothers) happily let the car do that....

I hope you find your strength to start again, keep it short distance & may come back to you....there is also hypnotherapy 🤔, lik e happytulip suggestion of a lesson or two....

ml

[Sika2021 in reply to maggielee]

yh my Motability car is automatic did do a test drive so I know my way round it

[Roarah]

After my stroke, when I was given clearance to drive again, I started small and with another adult in the car. Then after I felt familiar again with driving I began dropping and picking my daughter up from primary school . Now, almost three years later I drive everywhere again without thinking too much about it. Start slow and a driving refresher course is great advice. Good luck!