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Geniculate ganglionitis or Geniculate Neuralgia (GN) also called nervus intermedius neuralgia is a rare disorder that involves severe pain deep in the ear that may spread to the ear canal outer ear mastoid or eye regions. GN may also occur in combination with trigeminal or glossopharyngeal neuralgia. The pain of GN is sharp shooting or burning and can last for hours. Painful attacks can be triggered by cold noise swallowing or touch but triggers are usually unique to the sufferer.