Migraines Ear Pain

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Ear ache preceding a Migraine attack?

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I always get an ear ache (sometimes in both ears) preceding a migraine attack. My doctor seems puzzled by this. Is ear pain something that other migraine sufferers have complained about or is this an uncommon symptom?

 

Thank you! Andra.

 

 

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Dear Andra;

 

No, an ear ache is not unusual during a Migraine attack. The trigeminal nerve (TN) become inflamed when a Migraine attack begins, and due to the position of the branches of the TN, that can cause various...

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