The traitors’ star Charlotte Chilton has shared a fresh health update, revealing she will have brain surgery after being rushed to A&E following a ‘huge’ trigeminal neuralgia attack.
Trigeminal neuralgia is sudden, severe facial pain. It is often described as a sharp shooting pain or like having an electric shock in the jaw, teeth or gums.
The NHS states: ‘Living with trigeminal neuralgia can be very difficult. It can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life, resulting in problems such as weight loss, isolation and depression.’
The star, 32, told in a post on Sunday how she was left in ‘physical torture’ due to her symptoms, heartbreakingly writing: ‘they call this the suicide disease for a reason.’
Sharing a snap in her hospital gown, she wrote in a post: ‘As many of you know I have been trying to raise awareness of the condition Trigeminal Neuralgia. Unfortunately I have found myself back in hospital with a terrible seizure and this has resulted in me needing another neuro operation to control it.
‘Having brain surgery is always scary, but it has long-term relief and allows me to get on with my life.
‘After being rushed into A and E with a huge attack, I have been cared for by the amazing Neuro team at the QE hospital and today I have an operation to relieve me of my physical torture.
‘For my TN followers keep fighting to find the right team to support you. They call this the suicide disease for a reason. I am so thankful for my family and friends who have supported me through this week of hell!
‘Wish me luck and see you on the other side!! #trigeminalneuralgia #trigeminalneuralgiaawareness #trigeminalneuralgiawarrior #neuro #neurologist #surgery #nhs #nhsheroes.’
Last January, Charlotte revealed she was so overwhelmed by the painful suffering caused by the condition that she considered taking her own life.
