As a GP in Edinburgh, I read with great interest the article ‘The eagle is landing,’ in your September 2012 issue.1
Some 12 years ago, I was diagnosed with glossopharyngeal neuralgia, secondary to Eagle syndrome. The saga started quite simply during a family holiday, with a discharging ear infection treated with ciprofloxacin. I saw three consultant ENT surgeons, for ear pain radiating to the back of the throat, and swallowing difficulty. I also saw a general physician …