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Back to EpisodesFacial Pain, Migraine, and the Trigeminal System
Episode 649
Published 4 months, 1 week ago
Description
Drs. Chandwani and Kuruvilla explain that migraine and facial pain often share trigeminal system mechanisms, leading to frequent misdiagnosis as dental, musculoskeletal, or sinus problems, possibly resulting in unnecessary procedures. The speakers emphasize CGRP-targeted therapies, careful mechanism-based diagnosis, and multidisciplinary collaboration across neurology, orofacial pain, physical therapy, and behavioral health to improve outcomes for patients with complex facial pain and migraine presentations.