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Summary
In this episode Joe interview Mackenzie Lea, Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) warrior! It’s TN Awareness Day on October 7th so Joe and Mackenzie discuss what this neurological, chronic pain condition is, how brain surgery helped diagnose Mackenzie, how she copes with this condition as a young adult, and more. Mackenzie is working to bring awareness about this condition to the masses. Please share on our socials if you or someone you know suffers from TN and let’s connect and support each other.
Links from Episode:
- Learn more about TN Awareness Day here – https://www.tnawarenessday.com
- What is TN? – https://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/patient-caregiver-education/fact-sheets/trigeminal-neuralgia-fact-sheet
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