Medicals and seizure
I want an advice based on my recent medical condition.
On 10th September 2023, I experienced first seizure at an age of 20 after staying awake the entire night. I didn't slept that night and then I went for a movie. The seizure occurred around 10:30 AM during a movie theater interval, and the starting time of the movie was 08:50 AM. I got a tonic seizure with no clonic phase involved. I guess my likely triggers for the seizure were sleep deprivation, sensory overstimulation from the movie, dehydration, and anxiety.
Since the event, I have had no other recurring symptoms. I underwent an EEG, MRI, and NCCT, all of which came back completely normal.
Doctor started my anti-seizure medications, which I took for 3 months and then I began tapering off from 1st January 2024, and I completely stopped the medication by 31st March 2024, marking 10 months free from seizure treatment till now.
Additionallly, In March 2023, I underwent a Class 1 medical examination and was deemed fit for flying. However, after reporting my seizure history to the DGCA, I was declared medically unfit for a period of two years as per their guidelines.
So my concern is, Once the unfit period is over, As I am passionate about continuing my career in flying, but I am uncertain if I should proceed with this path.
Based on your advice or experience,
Should I consider this a provoked seizure or unprovoked seizure; And should I continue to pursue flying, or should I shift my focus to an alternative profession? Your guidance will help me make an informed decision about my future.
Thank you in advance.