People withepilepsycan and do travel using every mode of transportation.
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Can You Travel With Epilepsy?
It’s worth contacting the company to inform them ofyour conditionand ask what they recommend.
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It’s also important to check what you will need to get through customs if you are changing countries.
you might read about the rules in detail ontheir website.
Some highlights include:
Can You Fly With Epilepsy?
A handheld metal detector should not be used directly over your VNS.
Can People With Epilepsy Drive?
These regulations can vary by state and by country.
They also make help more easily accessible if you have a seizure.
Travel insurance is highly recommended.
When choosing travel insurance:
Summary
Having epilepsy usually does not prevent a person from traveling.
In addition, always talk to your healthcare provider about your upcoming travel plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is conflicting evidence on whether flying increases the chances of seizures.
The Epilepsy Foundation states no medical evidence shows flying increases the risk of seizures.
It’s best to travel with someone who knows seizure first aid.
It’s important to be honest and accurate about your condition when seeking travel insurance.
Not doing so may invalidate your policy and mean you do not receive needed pay-outs.
British Epilepsy Association.Travel advice for people with epilepsy.
Epilepsy Foundation.Tips for parents: traveling with a child who has epilepsy.
Medical Air Service.Flying with epilepsy: how to ensure a safe journey?
Epilepsy Foundation.Air travel and epilepsy.
Transportation Security Administration.Disabilities and medical conditions.
Aerospace Medical Association.Air travel for passengers with neurological conditions.
Epilepsy Foundation.Seizures in airplanes.
