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Is Driving Safe While Suffering From Transient Global Amnesia?

I was recently diagnosed (this past weekend) with Transit Global Amnesia; the second day I was cleared and sent home from the hospital. I had a CAT SCAN, MRI, and Echo Cardio exam and all were clear and the doctor said all looked very good and sent me home. Now, my question is, should there be any reason that I should not continue driving my automobile? I already drove home 300 miles from Michigan and around Chicago with no problem, dizziness, or other symptoms. Your answer will be appreciated ...
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Hello,
Thank you for your query.
The transient part indicates that there is nothing to worry about.
What was the cause? Any head injury or extreme stress /illness?

Driving skills are not affected by amnesia. You may want to write down your personal details and who to call, their numbers. just in case.
Also write down your home address and make sure it is noticeable to your or someone else (red paper with important written on top)

I doubt you would need it as your doctor gave you the 'all ok'. It is unlikely that It will occur again. Bring prepared is a smart precaution as we don't know why and when it happens.

Just make you are well rested, avoid extremes of temperature, even while eating or drinking and take bad news with a trusted someone. These are triggers for the amnesia.

However, further testing will be needed if it at all it occurs again
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health
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Is Driving Safe While Suffering From Transient Global Amnesia?

Hello, Thank you for your query. The transient part indicates that there is nothing to worry about. What was the cause? Any head injury or extreme stress /illness? Driving skills are not affected by amnesia. You may want to write down your personal details and who to call, their numbers. just in case. Also write down your home address and make sure it is noticeable to your or someone else (red paper with important written on top) I doubt you would need it as your doctor gave you the all ok . It is unlikely that It will occur again. Bring prepared is a smart precaution as we don t know why and when it happens. Just make you are well rested, avoid extremes of temperature, even while eating or drinking and take bad news with a trusted someone. These are triggers for the amnesia. However, further testing will be needed if it at all it occurs again Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Wish you good health