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Can tmj cause neurological disorders? when my jaw pain, jaw swelling started. is when my tremors started and jerks while trying to sleep started.

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Do you have seizures: It is possible that the jaw pain is a symptom of a neurological problem itself. Do you have a seizure disorder. You may want to see a Neurologist.

Answered 3/24/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a neurologist: The most common musculoskeletal disorder causing orofacial pain is a temporomandibular disorder. TMD should be viewed as a group of related conditions that can be divided into disorders related to the muscles of mastication and those emanating from the TM joint, but not neurological disorders. See: a neurologist or orofacial pain specialist for diagnosis and treatment.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Unlikely: Tremors and jerks not seen in usual TMJ See a neurologist for neuro work up

Answered 3/24/2015

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