Hey guys, been a while since I updated so I figured I'd post a journal. I don't normally vent online, but I wanted to update you guys on what's happened since the seizure.
So in the realm of driving. I had a 20 minute EEG done in May to see if I was epileptic. The results came back negative, but my neurologist wasn't satisfied and wouldn't let me drive until I had an ambulatory (24 hour) EEG. I got the results back today, and...there were 7 or 8 abnormalities, which puts me at a high seizure risk. He's putting me on Keppra to prevent any more seizures from happening. And the full 6 months of no driving will be carried out, so I can't drive until October 6th.
I'm majorly bummed. I had a school schedule set, I had planned out my weekly routine for the semester. I was looking forward to being able to drive myself to get my hair cut again (which my sister is being kind and driving me this Friday to get that, she's so sweet) and being able to drive to my doctor appointments again, which I tend to have a lot of with my health the way it is. I also super was looking forward to going to the gym bi-weekly again, but it looks like for now I'll have to stick with Wii Fit.
Now, it isn't all bad. I've gotten this far, I can go a little longer. And I signed up for two online classes so that'll give me something to do, at least. And my mom is willing to drive me after she gets off work and my boyfriend drives me on the weekends (he's awesome!). It was just disappointing to feel so confident about the appointment and driving and then everything come crashing down.
Ah well. Life goes on! And sorry for the lack of art, I've still been sleeping way too much lately. :/ Need to work on waking up at the same time every day and staying awake. I do plan on working on art more, so expect some more in the next month or two!
Lastly I want to thank all of you who are following me, both newer and older, I really appreciate it! I've gotten a bunch of new followers recently, that really means a lot to me. I'm glad you guys enjoy my work and I intend to produce more!
That's all for now. See you guys in the next journal!
-Tiger
Aw, Tiger... :( I am so sorry to hear this. I wish I could do something to help you. I really hate it when I hear that someone is going through something, and there is nothing I can do to help.
I do hope that you recover from whatever is causing your seizures soon. They are really scary; though, I have never had one myself, I have witnessed people having them. It's terrifying... and I'm so sorry you have to go through that and the fear of knowing that it can happen again... and having your privilege of driving taken away. ; _ ;
*gives you a big, huge, big cat hug* <333
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RRGH that sucks. Hopefully the time runs out without incident and you can drive all you want again xP