The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton has revealed she is to undergo an operation after a worrying health update. Charlotte, who appeared on series two of the BBC show, told fans that she will need to undergo an operation to manage her trigeminal neuralgia. The 32 year old shared a post on Sunday in her hospital gown explaining how she was left in “physical torture” due to her symptoms.
Trigeminal neuralgia is sudden, severe facial pain. It’s often described as a sharp shooting pain or like having an electric shock in the jaw, teeth or gums, according to the NHS.
Taking to Instagram, she wrote: “As many of you know I have tried raise awareness of the condition trigeminal neuralgia.
“I have unfortunately found myself back in hospital with a terrible attack and this has resulted in me needing another neuro surgery to control it.
“Having surgery on your brain is always daunting, however this has long term relief and allows me to get on with my life.”
It’s been a scary few days for the star, as she revealed: “After being rushed into A&E with a huge attack, I have been taken care of by the amazing Neuro team at QE hospital and today I have an operation to relieve me off 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.”
She concluded: “I’m so grateful for my family and friends who have supported me through this hellish week! Wish me luck and see you on the other side!!”