I've worked at the same jobsince 1980. My seizures were controlled until 2000, then I started having them on a regular basis....once a month. I'm still working...
If they fire you because of a seizure it's descrimination. They can't do that. That said, I would wait until you are hired to tell them. I know that sounds...
But if you had one at work, would your boss fire you? ... until 2000, then I started having them on a regular basis....once a month. I'm still working there ! ...
hi guys how are you all doing? well i am having this problem with my mom and i wanted to get your opinion on the matter. i live in New York City and i am...
they cant fire you for that alone I dont think and if it happens just get it all in writting that they are firing you from having a seizure but I agree with...
It kind of sounds like your mom is worried about you going and trying to get a job. Bottom line is that they can't fire you for having a seizure. The only way...
It's totally illegal for you to be fired because of any disability or medical condition. Check out the Americans with Disabilities Act (www.ada.gov). If/when...
I work for public education and I've had numerous seizures (complex partial) while working. The worst that ever happened to me while on the job was this past...
Technically; your boss cannot fire you for having a seizure at work. Now,
if your seizures are disrupting your work habits, then your boss has root
grounds to...
I believe you ought to respect your mother's wishes. If you are not married
yet, you still have an obligation to your mother. I know that the world we
live...
Have you been accepted into either school? Getting in would be the first hurdle . If you do get accepted into the program of your choice, then you are going to...
I worked for a catering co for 10 years as a free-lance party chef. Hours ranging from 20-60/week paid by the hour plus tips. The co grew and grew and I had...
I had 4 at work on 8/20/2008. I left early that day and went to my doc. He changed my med to Keppra and asked if I could take a day or so to get used to it. My...
I would ask for a hearing on the denial of unemployment. You were let go due to "position being eliminated" not a "medical condition" And you DID NOT QUIT...
that's good! Little Puss! Little Puss! Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty.... ... From: Tim Cornett <bassangst@...> Subject: Re: [Epilepsy Support and Education]...
I've been give the offer 2 file 4 SSI/Disability and to get an attorney for my situation. But since all this is too overwhelming...at least for me, anyway...I...
Ow! When I used 2 work @ Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana, CA, I used to have seizures on the job...one was right near an exhibit called a bed of nails....
I am copying and pasting just what I have sent to a company that refused to hire me because I have epilepsy and I'm blind in one eye. I felt so ashamed of...
Good luck and let us know the out come .... Jan In a message dated 10/2/2008 10:03:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bassangst@... writes: Thanks Jan. My...
I've been on SSDI for 8 years now. You do not lose your independence while
you are on it. It is up to you whether or not you want to be on it, but you
do not...
Hello, I was just discharged from the hospital and need to vent to people who know what it's like to cling to consciouseness. A few days ago I was eating...
Well, David, A couple of years ago, I came down with a cold that led to septic pneumonia,
a staph infection in the lungs, and strep. I was very close to dead....
Hi everyone. I'm having some problems with the lamictal I'm on right now for seizures. I'm bi-polar , and the stuff is making me depressed. It's supposed to...
Hi Virginia, Your note caught my attention since I sure can relate to this. I am on the Lamictal too, 400 mg daily. I have been on this for about 3 years now....
I have the insomnia off and on also, it was really bad when I first started taking lamictal. I can't take zoloft, I took it 10 years ago and it caused me to...
