There are people in the military who have epilepsy. Some will have developed it after joining and have then had their duties changed. Someone with severe epilepsy would certainly have no chance of getting in. However, someone with minor epilepsy might be able to join, but have restricted duties. Contact your local recruiting office or an army medical officer, or even your doctor. They will have more information.
Here are the requirements for the US Army- you did not specify which country, and we get questions from all over:
Epilepsy (345) occurring beyond the 6 th birthday, unless the applicant has been free of seizures for a period of 5 years while taking no medication for seizure control, and has a normal electroencephalogram (EEG) is disqualifying. All such applicants will have a current neurology consultation with current EEG results.
That varies from country to country, but in most countries over the world, is the military very strict on that area, I didn't get in for example.
Someone who had it as a child still has it, it just isn't active, sort of. They decide yes or no based on how long it's been since your last seizure.
no they can not join the army or any other branch of the armed service i checked this out when i was still in school
Yes. You can get a waiver. If you do, you will not be allowed into any position that has any relation to other peoples health or safety. You would most likely get a lonely desk job.
No. I got medically discharged out for having epilepsy controlled by meds.
No, sadly not I am afraid. Epilepsy, amongst other things, is not accepted by any armed forces.
No
She does, however, have a seizure disorder.
When your brain cells send out incorrect signals the result is a seizure disorder. Epilepsy is an example of seizure disorder.
He meant the post office, Forts, and military supply houses that the federal government controlled in each state
He meant the post office, Forts, and military supply houses that the federal government controlled in each state
It is listed therapeutically for seizure disorder.
Flashing white lights aren't symptoms of seizure disorder, they're what many people believe to be the cause of seizures.
Staring at something won't give you a seizure. Flashing lights have been known to cause seizure activity in those who already have a seizure disorder.
Approximately 1.5 million persons in the United States suffer from a type of seizure disorder.
Small dogs sometimes do.
For me, seizure medicine helped tremendously. The depression is gone. The jerking is gone. The sudden urge to get up and do 1,000 things at once is gone. (Sometimes I miss that part.)
Klonopin is used to treat seizure disorders or panic disorder.
no