There is no statutory seizure-free period for driver’s license applicants. However, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, having good cause to believe the licensee has epilepsy, may upon written notice of at least ten days to the licensee require them to submit to a medical examination.
Can you drive in Louisiana after a seizure?
Medical reports required every 6 months until seizure free for 1 year. Both the Medical Advisory Board and the physician must agree that the individual is safe to drive a motor vehicle. Periodic medical reports may be required the by the Medical Advisory Board.
Is Covid worse if you have epilepsy?
In general, people with epilepsy do not have an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 or developing serious complications from it. However, you still may be concerned about how the virus could affect your seizure frequency and severity, doctor visits, medications, and more.
How do I contact the epilepsy Foundation?
There are many ways to reach out and get support from the Helpline.
- Call us 800-332-1000 and select option 1. Most calls are answered within 30 seconds, but when volume is high, you may need to wait a minute or two.
- en Español 1-866-748-8008.
- Use the online form at
- Email us at [email protected]
What is women’s epilepsy clinic?
Women’s Epilepsy Clinic for women with catamenial epilepsy and seizures during pregnancy. The internationally recognized, board certified and fellowship-trained epilepsy team at Ochsner is committed to providing the most modern, innovative medical and surgical care for the treatment of epilepsy.
How can our epileptologists help you and Your Baby?
Our epileptologists are trained in pharmacological management of epilepsy during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We will collaborate with your obstetricians to make sure you and your baby are getting the very best care. Our program collaborates with a national pregnancy database for patients with epilepsy to monitor outcomes in babies.
Why choose Ochsner for epilepsy treatment?
The epilepsy program at Ochsner is accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) Only institution in Louisiana that operates dedicated epilepsy monitoring units (EMU) for both adult and children We provide state of the art diagnostic testing to identify where in the brain seizures arise
What are the causes of epilepsy?
Epilepsy is caused by irregular brain activity. It affects patients of all ages, races and ethnic backgrounds. Sometimes no clear cause of seizures can be identified. Ochsner Neurosciences participated in several investigator initiated and national clinical trials not widely available.
