She was in pain for years. A rare condition was to blame.
Summary
Jill Becher suffered from severe pain for three years without a clear diagnosis. She was eventually diagnosed with glossopharyngeal neuralgia, a rare nerve condition that causes intense pain in the throat, tongue, ear, and tonsils.Key Facts
- Jill Becher had ongoing sharp pain in her ear, throat, and under her tongue for three years.
- Many doctors could not diagnose her condition during that time.
- She was diagnosed with glossopharyngeal neuralgia, a rare disorder affecting 2 to 7 people per million.
- This condition is caused by blood vessels pressing on the glossopharyngeal nerve, which controls sensation and movement in parts of the throat and tongue.
- Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is sometimes called the "Suicide Disease" due to the intense pain it causes.
- Diagnosis often requires an MRI to see the pressed nerve.
- Treatment can include medication or surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve.
- Becher had brain surgery to move the blood vessel, but it increased her pain before she received further treatment.
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