controlled/stable Epilepsy-any problem to my medical exam?

[singh@1699]

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@Maunil9699
I got one epilepsy in October-2018 and taking encorate chrono 300 twice a day daily. Now I want to give my medical exam for Canada spouse open work permit.
Also I will disclose that Iam on medication and got sezuires in 2018.
So will this lead to fail in my medical exam.
Also is there any chances if later they asked me for some more additional test like Mri, CT-scan.
And I do have the prescription of my medicine but this medicine was prescribed by physician not by neurologist.
So should I take the prescription from neurologist dr or physician dr prescription will work.

 

[canuck78]

@Maunil9699
I got one epilepsy in October-2018 and taking encorate chrono 300 twice a day daily. Now I want to give my medical exam for Canada spouse open work permit.
Also I will disclose that Iam on medication and got sezuires in 2018.
So will this lead to fail in my medical exam.
Also is there any chances if later they asked me for some more additional test like Mri, CT-scan.
And I do have the prescription of my medicine but this medicine was prescribed by physician not by neurologist.
So should I take the prescription from neurologist dr or physician dr prescription will work.

In general people with epilepsy pass their medical. What will be considered is whether there is another medical issue that has lead to the epilepsy and what is your prognosis if the Epilepsy is a result of another medical issue and what the cost of treatment will be will be considered. If your seizures have been well controlled for a long period of time and you are able to work full-time and your only medical costs are your medication and some follow-up appointments then you shouldn’t have any issue passing the medical. I would provide a letter from your treating doctor about your medical history, current treatment and prognosis. Having your prescription from your GP and not a neurologist isn’t an issue. Your GP will be the one writing your prescription in Canada as well. If you have had a somewhat recent CT, MRI or EEG then you may also want to bring the results to add to your medical file.

 

[Anshu Sehrawat]

I have epilepsy but my last seizure was in 2014 and I am on medication. Will it be a problem for my permanent residency.

 

[canuck78]

I have epilepsy but my last seizure was in 2014 and I am on medication. Will it be a problem for my permanent residency.

Unlikely to be an issue but it always depends on the type of epilepsy, the cause of your epilepsy and your prognosis especially within the next 5-10 years. Also depends on the cost of your care especially your medication. If your epilepsy is well controlled, you’re working and I don’t think that cost of most medications to control epilepsy is exorbitantly expensive so the chances of approval are very good.

 

[canuck78]

You were required to tell the panel physician. Don’t think it should be an issue given your seizures are well controlled. Did you provide a letter from your neurologist or GP indicating you have been seizure free for 4 years, what your current treatment is and what your prognosis is? Too late at this point if you didn’t but would encourage others to bring a letter like this to your medical if you have seizures.

 

[NandoPer]

I have already received PR and landing in Canada next month. I am taking epilepsy medicine once daily and have been seizure free for 10years. I made a mistake of not declaring this during my medicals. What steps can I take now after landing immediately? How can this be corrected? Any advice.

 

[Canada2020eh]

I have already received PR and landing in Canada next month. I am taking epilepsy medicine once daily and have been seizure free for 10years. I made a mistake of not declaring this during my medicals. What steps can I take now after landing immediately? How can this be corrected? Any advice.

I don't think you have to do anything, being stable on meds would not make you inadmissable as it wouldn't be seen as being a burden on the health care system.

 

[NandoPer]

I don't think you have to do anything, being stable on meds would not make you inadmissable as it wouldn't be seen as being a burden on the health care system.

But should I disclose my condition to a physician after landing in Canada and get the medication prescription? Will the doctors let immigration know that I had not disclosed this information during my PR medical exams? What about misrepresentation?

 

[Canada2020eh]

But should I disclose my condition to a physician after landing in Canada and get the medication prescription? Will the doctors let immigration know that I had not disclosed this information during my PR medical exams? What about misrepresentation?

Yes you definitely should other wise you won't be able to get your meds, you need a prescription, make sure you bring your existing prescription to show them. Extremely unlikely a Doctor would advise IRCC. It is a minor thing, since it wouldn't have disqualified you I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Helenbakare17]

Hi HeydenMa

Could you update us about your application status. Did they accept your application ??
I am also epileptic and I'm considering apply to migrate to canada.

Thanks.