Can seizures prevent you from working?

Though non-epileptic seizures may also be recurrent, those who suffer from them don’t technically have a seizure disorder, but instead have another condition with seizures as a symptom. Either can be potentially disabling, preventing you from working.

Is a seizure disorder a disability?

If you suffer from seizures that impact your ability to work, you may be eligible to get Social Security disability.

How hard is it to get disability for seizures?

Epilepsy disability claims can be somewhat difficult. This means that if the epileptic seizures are not frequent and well documented there is a very slim chance of being approved for Social Security disability benefits.

Can people with epilepsy drive?

In the U.S., 700,000 licensed drivers have epilepsy. If you have it, taking the wheel means balancing the need for independence against the need for safety. All states allow people with epilepsy to drive.

Can you be fired for having seizures?

Can I be fired 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.

Can you go back to work after a seizure?

If you usually recover quickly after a seizure, you might be able to get straight back to work. Or you might just need a quiet place to rest, before going back to work. Your seizure action plan should say where you need to rest. If you normally take a long time to recover from a seizure, you might need to go home.

What to do if an employee has a seizure at work?

Some employees may need one or more of the following accommodations:

1. breaks to take medication.
2. leave to seek or recuperate from treatment or adjust to medication.
3. a private area to rest after having a seizure.
4. a rubber mat or carpet to cushion a fall.
5. adjustments to a work schedule.

What do you do if someone is having a seizure at work?

First Aid

1. Keep other people out of the way.
2. Clear hard or sharp objects away from the person.
3. Don’t try to hold them down or stop the movements.
4. Place them on their side, to help keep their airway clear.
5. Look at your watch at the start of the seizure, to time its length.
6. Don’t put anything in their mouth.