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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

Stroke victim with just one rare symptom highlights unusual signs of condition

Gordon Robb, from Bonnyrigg in Midlothian, Scotland, is taking clopidogrel as part of a trial (Family/PA0 -

A stroke survivor whose only symptom was being unable to read has urged people to look out for uncommon signs of the potentially deadly condition.

Gordon Robb had a bleed on his brain but was reluctant to seek emergency care after not experiencing the usual symptoms of the condition, including facial weakness; arm weakness or speech problems.

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