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Can a migraine cause tooth pain? severe headache, neck pain, sensitivity to light, tooth ache, feeling lightheaded

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Yes, but: It is just as likely, or more, that the tooth has caused the other distress. See your dentist if this has happened before or if it continues past a normal 'migraine' for you. Migraines are a very specific thing and don't usually impact teeth or jaw. Rather the temple(s) are most common. Have a dental exam. Best!

Answered 2/17/2021

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Midface migraine: Although migraine is usually considered a headache, it can also present as pain in the teeth, jaw and/or the maxillary sinus which often confuses the diagnosis. Patients may even present with secondary autonomic symptoms such as nasal stuffiness. See Orofacial Pain or headache specialist for management.

Answered 10/4/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes, but: Yes, but more likely tooth pain due to tooth problem. See dentist for assessment of dental pain.

Answered 2/17/2021

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Cause and effect: A dental problem could readily be a trigger for migraine, but migraine does not cause dental problems. Jaw issues could be a trigger for tension headaches. You likely have both dental and migraine issues. See your dentist. A neurologist might be next.

Answered 2/20/2021

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