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I have tmj, runner knees, and tennis elbow . is there any joint problem or disorder cause all this ?

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There is: But further testing is required to determine if it's a joint disease or it's a symptom of another diseases or deficiency ..

Answered 3/22/2015

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Very possible: Arthritis can affect all the joints. It may depend upon your activity, but i would see a md/do first, possibly have some tests run and help determine what can be done.

Answered 3/22/2015

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Cause to be deter: There are some patients that have some conditions that allow extreme flexibility in their joints. These patients do have an increased incidence of TMJ problems. You should check with someone that treats these type of problems to get an adequate diagnosis. You may wish to check with your physician or dentist for a referral.

Answered 12/10/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Perhaps: Runner knees and tennis elbow historically related to athletic injury. TMJ not. Some systemic joint problems can affect multiple joints in body.

Answered 3/22/2015

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Possibly: Knee and elbow symptoms are typically overuse and/or damage/injury related. Are you a tennis player and runner historically ? TMD is most often muscle,ligament, clenching,grinding related , but there can be a bone component as well as a bite issue. All three could be affected by a degenerative joint disease, but I would not be quick to lump them together. Seek Tx separately. Good luck.

Answered 3/23/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a rheumatologist: There are over 100 types of joint arthritis and rheumatologists specialize in the care of many of these conditions. See a rheumatologist for consultation, tests and treatment,

Answered 3/27/2015

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