Faye Chambers - Epilepsy

 Faye Chambers speaks about living with Epilepsy

''When I have an attack, I awake in a complete daze with a first aider asking me questions and I am unable to communicate. This is why my MedicAlert Emblem is so important and has become an integral part of my life"

Faye has had epilepsy since she was seven years old. From the age of fourteen until twenty-one Faye didn't suffer any symptoms and doctors thought that she may have grown out of her epilepsy. However, Faye starting having seizures again whilst in her third year of University. Doctors are unsure what caused Faye's epilepsy to return, but they suspected that it may be the pressure of studying for exams and writing her dissertation.

Faye has lived in London all her life. As a Londoner, Faye is very familiar with public transport and commutes to and from work by tube. This can be problematic for Faye, especially in the summer months as heat can be a trigger for her seizures. "I do get nervous when using the tube because during rush hour they can be so crowded and hot which can trigger a seizure".

Faye has found her Emblem to be of great benefit to her since she joined MedicAlert last year, "It definitely gives me more confidence wearing my Emblem because I know that when I have a seizure, someone has the common sense to check my wrists to see if I have any form of identification on me. It was a great reassurance for me whilst I was travelling as well as there is a translation service available"

My mum was very much in favour of me getting an Emblem because she does worry about me.

"When I have an attack, I awake in a complete daze with a first aider asking me questions and I am unable to communicate. This is why my MedicAlert Emblem is so important and has become an integral part of my life"