On March 26th, people are encouraged to wear purple to help bring awareness to epilepsy, a neurological condition that affects around 50 million people worldwide. People with epilepsy experience recurring seizures that vary in length, severity, and frequency.
One common question people may wonder about epilepsy is whether or not people with epilepsy can drive. In many cases, the answer is yes! Epilepsy is a treatable condition and those with access to antiseizure medication could become seizure-free. In most states, people with epilepsy must be seizure-free for a select period of time before they are able to drive.
In California, for example, drivers must be seizure-free for 3 or 6 months (with exceptions). Similarly, those in Texas must be seizure-free for 3 months (with exceptions). In Florida, drivers must be seizure-free for 6 to 12 months. In most cases, a physician must evaluate their ability to drive safely. Visit the Epilepsy Foundation website to learn more about the law in specific states.
You can help observe Epilepsy Awareness Day by educating yourself about epilepsy and speaking out against the stigma surrounding the condition.
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On March 26th, people are encouraged to wear purple to help bring awareness to epilepsy, a neurological condition that affects around 50 million people worldwide. People with epilepsy experience recurring seizures that vary in length, severity, and frequency.