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Mom has epilepsy but shes the type who refuses to slow down. im worried about it happening while shes driving. how can she recognize when its coming?

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Seizure: She should be under the care of a doctor and if she is not well controlled with medication she should not be driving at all. If she has had a seizure within the past year she should not be driving until seizure free for a year. Most people have no warning signs of a seizure.

Answered 1/21/2016

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