'I had brain surgery to deal with chronic pain'

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Cara McKee (pictured) was elected a Scottish Green MSP in May 2026, following decades living with a mysterious chronic pain.

She talks to Laura about fighting for a diagnosis for trigeminal neuralgia - and her recovery from brain surgery.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller.

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