This type of neuralgia is rare and is usually one sided.
The pain can be felt in
the throat, tonsillar region, back
of the tongue (not front), and even the ear. The pain can be triggered by various activities such as laughing, chewing, coughing, speaking, etc.
The treatment is similar to that of trigeminal neuralgia. Medicines such as carbamazepine and phenytoin have had some success. Surgical decompression of the nerve is an option if the pain continues despite optimal medical treatment.