Playing Pro Pickleball While Living with Trigeminal Neuralgia | Pickleball Stories Presented by AARP
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20 years ago, Lee Whitwell was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, nicknamed the suic** disease for the amount of pain it causes. Despite her diagnosis, she's managed to become a professional pickleball player and is one of the most well-liked and inspiring players around. Hear more about her story on this episode of Pickleball Stories presented by AARP.
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