I still drive my car with confidence although I have PPMS. The DVLC in the UK, who control vehicles, can fine someone £1000 If you do not advise them of MS diagnosis. So I duly completed the relevant form and posted it to the DVLC. But I have now received a letter from them advising me that they have written to my MS Specialist Doctor for his opinion of my condition to keep on driving. If I can no longer drive it would turn my life upside down. Has anyone else had similar problems and what were… read more
I have PPMS and drive 300-400 miles per day while working 5-7 days a week at age 62. Driving is not an issue. Getting out of the car and trying to walk and balance? Now that takes some effort. I also can ride a recumbant trike for 20-40 miles with no issues. When I am done it is hard to stand up and put the bike away. People need to learn what MS is and not take our freedoms away when we are of no danger to anyone driving. There is no such law I know of in the United States to tell people I have MS if I am driving.
I don't know what parts of your body are affected by the MS, but my problem has been my right leg. I was still driving, but I was nervous that I couldn't move my leg/foot quickly enough to react to prevent an accident and I had trouble being able to feel the pedal under my foot. I looked into hand controls and after some driver's training and a new driving test, I had them installed in my car. No more worries about accidents. I got help from the state Office of Vocational Rehab. Maybe a similar agency in the UK could help you as well? Or, have you called the MS Society for their assistance? Good luck!
I also have PPMS, but have lost the use of my legs. I have hand controls, but am unable to transfer now.
I am still driving. If you are driving well there is absolutely no reason to stop. Talk to your dr
Yes, I am starting to use my hubby's car instead of my tucson. Hard for my leg to get up. Solution is hand controls, expensive and you need to go for lessons, but an alternative.