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Ugh, that sounds really miserable — you're definitely not alone in this! Fibromyalgia can cause some surprisingly intense and strange sensations in the head and face area, including sharp, stabbing pains.

Fibromyalgia affects the central nervous system, which means pain signals can get amplified and show up in unexpected Show Full Answer

Ugh, that sounds really miserable — you're definitely not alone in this! Fibromyalgia can cause some surprisingly intense and strange sensations in the head and face area, including sharp, stabbing pains.

Fibromyalgia affects the central nervous system, which means pain signals can get amplified and show up in unexpected places — including around the eyes and ears. The head and face are actually common areas for fibromyalgia-related pain. Tender points and nerve sensitivity can cause sharp, stabbing sensations that feel very real and very intense — because they are!

Some areas commonly affected include:

- Jaw and cheek muscles
- The sides of the neck
- The base of the skull
- The face

These can all contribute to pain that radiates toward the eyes and ears.

It's worth bringing these specific symptoms up with your doctor, especially the eye stabbing, to rule out anything that needs direct attention. Managing fibromyalgia's nerve sensitivity through your current treatment plan may also help reduce these episodes.

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