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Need some advise please.

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My 18 year old daughter has non-epileptic seizures are these the same as RAS ?

We have been to the hosp and had the ECG and EEG test and they say defiantly not epilepsy.

So firstly I had to get a letter form the dr saying she could horse ride at her college now she wants to start driving !! Recently she has had 3 seizures in a row and I need advice on How to keep her safe when she wants to go out alone. Please help me to put my mind at rest that it's all ok !!! And normal for the diagnosis.

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Hi there, just wondering who diagnosed your daughter? Or was she given the all clear at a & e? My daughter has neurocardiogenic syncope, but sometimes this looks like epilepsy with convulsions. She was diagnosed by a cardiologist with interest in syncope. She is allowed to drive as she has only ever faints while standing and always gets warning signs. Not sure if this helps, but I definitely understand your worries. X

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My daughter was diagnosed by the hosp but now she's turned 18 they have closed her file and said go back to the dr for a Adult referral !!

If she gets a warning before she has a seizure can she drive ?

She wants to not tell her instructor incase he says no and I don't know what to do ?

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I think the DVLA website has guidance. Have you checked there? Otherwise the go might be able to help?

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GP not 'go" x

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