How long can a person be unresponsive after a seizure?
However, why focal temporal lobe seizures should so often cause impaired consciousness is more puzzling. During temporal lobe seizures, patients are typically unresponsive to questions and commands for 1 to 2 minutes, and then remain confused for a variable period of time postictally.
Can epilepsy stop me from working?
Having epilepsy does not necessarily stop someone from doing the job they want, but there are some issues which can affect them at work. Whether someone’s epilepsy affects their work depends on whether they have seizures, what their seizures are like and how often these happen.
Should I take time off work after a seizure?
Although epilepsy often can be successfully controlled, some individuals may be need to take extended leave because of the frequency or severity of their seizures and may be able to provide only an approximate date of return (for example, “in six to eight weeks,” “in about three months”).
Can an employer fire you for having epilepsy?
You cannot be fired for having epilepsy. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects the employment of a qualified individual with a disability who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Should I tell my boss I have epilepsy?
It is not always necessary to discuss epilepsy with a potential employer. Whether you do or not is up to you. If you have excellent seizure control and the employer does not ask any health-related questions, there’s no reason to start talking about epilepsy unless you want to.
Can I be sacked if I have epilepsy?
An example could be that your epilepsy is well controlled, or you only ever have sleep seizures. If you don’t tell your employer about your epilepsy and it does affect your ability to do your job safely, your employer may be able to dismiss you.
Can you apply for a blue badge if you have epilepsy?
New rules have widened Blue Badge eligibility criteria to help people with Parkinson’s, dementia, epilepsy and other ‘invisible’ disabilities.