Tonic clinic seizure

[v64paul]

Firstly apolgies if that isn't quite right. My son (32 yrs ) recently suffered one and has just had his driving licence suspended pending further diagnosis. Loss of the licence effectively ends his job, although his consultant says that he is not unfit for work. I agree that stopping him driving is the right thing at the moment, even though he has been fine ever since the episode.
It's early doors but he is scheduled for an mri and a 24hr cardiac monitoring session. What could have caused this, what is the worst case scenario? At the moment we all are grateful that we stil have him around, he drives around a lot in his job and at least he collapsed at home with his wife at his side so help came quickly. Obviously this all could have been so different. I'd appreciate informed feedback, sympathy i don't want as i feel there are more deserving cases. I have a lot to be thankful for, I'm normally a strong father figure but this one has got me struggling. Less serious posters need not apply,your thoughts please. Regards, Paul

[v64paul]

Thanks for all the input so far, it seems his consultant has ruled out epilepsy but of course without further investigation it's all speculation. He works for a national company installing and repairing equipment for less abled people, so at least there should be set procedures in place rather than a knee jerk "he's a liability, get rid" reaction. Meanwhile he and his wife have to live and sick pay is pants. By live i mean pay the rent. The difficult thing is that until we know exactly what it is we face, it's hard to know what to do. He and his brother are like mates to me, not sons and i am finding it difficult to say the least. Thanks again for the kind words and advice it really does help. Regards, Paul