Married woman, 27, w/chronic pain condition starts fundraiser to undergo euthanasia in Switzerland after practice is banned in Brazil

[MBG]

Carolina Arruda suffers from bilateral trigeminal neuralgia, a condition which affects the trigeminal nerve that transmits signals from the face to the brain. The illness generates a pain, which she compares to be shocked with 200 volts, on both sides of her face. Chewing food, brushing the teeth, drinking and simply sneezing can cause pain.

Carolina Arruda said that her 'decision to have euthanasia was the hardest decision and, at the same time, the clearest for me.' The practice is banned in Brazil but allowed in Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain and all six states of Australia

Woman suffering from chronic pain starts fundraiser to have euthanasia

A Brazilian veterinary school student suffering from a rare disease that can't be cured is proceeding with plans to die by euthanasia in Switzerland

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[sevennn]

how horrible. i hope she gets the help she needs :,(

 

[CatLvr]

Bless her heart, I know JUST how she feels. I hope she raises enough money to go. It is a shame that she can't get this kind of help at home. And without it costing more than she can afford without asking strangers for help.

 

[nir]

Death can be a mercy. I hope one day medicine will progress to the point that these horrible conditions can be cured, but until then, I find it so cruel for doctor assisted suicide to be banned for these cases.