Rachel Fowles
Rachel Fowles aged 29
In 18 years of having epilepsy it’s never stopped me from living.
My medication gives me side effects – tiredness mainly, but with support of family and friends I’ve always tried staying positive.
I’ve been through a denial and angry phase of having epilepsy, but now I realise that life hasn’t dealt me such a bad hand at all.
Nearly a year ago I gave birth to a healthy happy boy who gives me added side effects - again, mainly tiredness!
My hope for the future is that people won’t look at epilepsy at a “disease” but an accepted part of society.
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Campaigns
- Automatic substitution of anti-epileptic drugs (updated 5 February 2010)
- Epilepsy in England: time for change
- Women's campaigns
- National Epilepsy Week
- 'Epilepsy Aware' scheme for GP practices and pharmacies
- 'Epilepsy Aware' scheme for beauty therapists
- Previous campaigns
- Campaign Supporters' Group
- Consultation responses
- How Do I Lobby For Better Epilepsy Services?
- Surveys
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