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Date
Journalist’s Name
Publication Name
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Dear _________,
My name is ___________ and I have Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia (GPN) is characterized by severe attacks of pain localized to the external ear canal, the base of the tongue, the tonsil or the area beneath the angle of the jaw. It is caused by a malfunction of the glossopharyngeal cranial nerve. The pain is usually described as sharp, stabbing, and maybe triggered by swallowing, coughing, talking, or chewing
(Your story here)
You would be doing a great public service by writing an article about GPN for _________ (publication name.) If people were aware of this condition, misdiagnosis would be less common and early intervention would be more common.
I welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you. You can reach me at the above address or send me an email at ____________. Thank you so much for your consideration.
Sincerely,