Migraines typically cause moderate to severe throbbing or pulsing pain that most often affects one side of the head, but can sometimes occur on both sides. The pain usually starts in areas such as the forehead, the side of the head, or around the eyes and temples. It may also extend to the face, sinuses, jaw, or neck. Some people experience the pain shifting from one side of the head to the other during an attack
. In summary, migraine pain commonly hurts:
- One side of the head (most common)
- Both sides of the head (less common)
- Around the eyes or temples
- Forehead
- Face, sinuses, jaw, or neck (sometimes)
The pain is often described as throbbing or pounding and can worsen with movement, light, sound, or other stimuli
