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Hi all.My name is Adrian.Joined this evening as like some of the newbies ,feel more than a little out of my depth.Battled the bottle for over twenty years and quit 4 years ago this month.Now appears to have taken its toll on my body ,Took a seizure on 27.03.10 and ended up in A.&E .Went to my doc .on 23 rd .to be told that he was revoking my licence for a year.Still in a state of shock.Been driving for 40 years.Went back to him today and he will not shift until I see a neurologist.Is this normal?Nice to find somewhere to share problems.Adrian
 
Hi Adrian, welcome to the forum 🙂 Wow, sorry to hear of the problems you have had. I can't comment on the driving as I don't drive, but maybe others can help. How long have you been diagnosed with diabetes and what sort of regime are you on? Look forward to hearing more from you.
 
Hi Adrian

Don't know much about this but had to reply because it sounds like the most frustrating thing ever..... hellish bottle-battles finally won and now fits.....

It is normal though, to stop people driving if they might unexpectedly fit. Know a few epileptics. It wouldn't be your fault if you were driving along absolutely fine and a fit came along, you lost control of the car and killed somebody. It wouldn't be their fault, either.
Doesn't make it easy on your independence tho.

I'm type 1 diabetic and they give us a hard time about making sure we don't have hypos when we drive; I'm on a 3-year license.....
 
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Hi all.My name is Adrian.Joined this evening as like some of the newbies ,feel more than a little out of my depth.Battled the bottle for over twenty years and quit 4 years ago this month.Now appears to have taken its toll on my body ,Took a seizure on 27.03.10 and ended up in A.&E .Went to my doc .on 23 rd .to be told that he was revoking my licence for a year.Still in a state of shock.Been driving for 40 years.Went back to him today and he will not shift until I see a neurologist.Is this normal?Nice to find somewhere to share problems.Adrian
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Hi Adrian sorry your'e having so many problems everyones helpful and friendly, i'm sure someones got some good advice for you. I noticed you are in NI my daughter has aunties in Ballynahinch County Down. Take care Sheena🙂
 
Thanks to all who replied.Will take time and explain more .If some kind person points me in the direction of the right place.Mostly general about the diagnosis and normal symptons of the condition.Sheena 76 took a short break from the comp.and rang my brother .Hem..who lives in Dromore Co.Down and came back to find your message .My Nephew and neice also live around Dromore.Sure is a small world.I live in Ballymena the poorer part of the country .Lol.Once again thanks to all...adrian
 
Hi Adrian, welcome to the forum.
 
Hi Adrian, diabetes can be bad enough without having other problems!

Anyway, welcome to the forum. I think that you'll find it to be a place where you can pick up some useful information about how to deal with your diabetes.

Andy 🙂
 
hi adrain an welcome to the forum, im new here myself, only digonosed last week an im finding being on here has been a great support to me everyone is very friendly and any advice you need there is always someone willing to help, so your in the right place. btw im also from n.ireland, co.tyrone
 
Hi Adrain and welcome to the forum, hope you will find this place as useful and helpful as many of us had, we have all made such great freinds.
 
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Hi all.My name is Adrian.Joined this evening as like some of the newbies ,feel more than a little out of my depth.Battled the bottle for over twenty years and quit 4 years ago this month.Now appears to have taken its toll on my body ,Took a seizure on 27.03.10 and ended up in A.&E .Went to my doc .on 23 rd .to be told that he was revoking my licence for a year.Still in a state of shock.Been driving for 40 years.Went back to him today and he will not shift until I see a neurologist.Is this normal?Nice to find somewhere to share problems.Adrian
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Hi Adrian ...

Well come to the forum .. :D

Sorry to hear you having a tough time with things ... but well done on the battle against the bottle .. :D

Although I dont drive .. I am epileptic ... and yes you can have your licence revoked ... If it is confrimed by neurologist that you do have epilepsy, your licence would not be reinstated until your are seizure free for 12months solid and your condition is under control with appropriate medication ..

You've come to the right place to share your problems ... there is a wealth of knowledge and understanding on here .. and always someone online to chat to..🙂

Heidi
xx🙂
 
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