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Kris Gourlay

Young East Lothian girl's 'unusual' movements diagnosed as 'severe' epilepsy

A young East Lothian girl who was born a happy and healthy baby before starting to make "unusual" movements was later diagnosed with severe epilepsy.

Sammy McLeod, now 20, underwent major brain surgery in 2013 but unfortunately, the operation wasn't a success. According to mum Alison, she never got to see her daughter when the became ill as she was 'surrounded' by doctors.

As well as severe epilepsy, Sammy has also been diagnosed with cortical dysplasia, autism and global developmental delay.

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