25-11-14, 06:57 PM
My Mrs was mis-diagnosed with epilepsy about 18 years ago meaning she got a 12 month medical ban. She didn't realise she was meant to tell DVLA at the time but was told she had to tell them before she started driving again.
Once again, 14 years ago she was told she had suffered a fit, the first for 4 years, and had to endure another 12 month ban.
Finally 3 years ago, having had the first fit for 11 years, they did some more tests and discovered a rare heart condition that just made her pass out due to lack of oxygen to the brain (some say she hasn't got a brain anyway). 6 month ban that time as they fitted an ICD but the doctor only told her that when she asked because of her past experience.
To summarise, the doctors don't always tell you and even when they do, they don't tell you the right information.
Once again, 14 years ago she was told she had suffered a fit, the first for 4 years, and had to endure another 12 month ban.
Finally 3 years ago, having had the first fit for 11 years, they did some more tests and discovered a rare heart condition that just made her pass out due to lack of oxygen to the brain (some say she hasn't got a brain anyway). 6 month ban that time as they fitted an ICD but the doctor only told her that when she asked because of her past experience.
To summarise, the doctors don't always tell you and even when they do, they don't tell you the right information.
Another ex-Fazer rider that is a foccer again