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Yes, migraine pain can affect multiple areas of your face. The trigeminal nerve system has three branches that cover different facial regions
- Upper branch: scalp, forehead, and eye area
- Middle branch: area between eyes and mouth, sinuses, upper teeth
- Lower branch: lower mouth, tongue, teeth, and jaw

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Yes, migraine pain can affect multiple areas of your face. The trigeminal nerve system has three branches that cover different facial regions:
- Upper branch: scalp, forehead, and eye area
- Middle branch: area between eyes and mouth, sinuses, upper teeth
- Lower branch: lower mouth, tongue, teeth, and jaw

This explains why you may experience pain spreading across different facial areas during a migraine attack. Many MyMigraineTeam members report similar experiences with pain that:
- Starts behind the eyes
- Radiates around the temples
- Spreads across the face
- Affects the jaw area

The connection between migraine and facial pain often involves changes in hormone levels that can make facial nerves more sensitive. Since your current medications aren't providing relief, it would be worthwhile to discuss these symptoms with your healthcare provider, as they may need to adjust your treatment plan.

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