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Does tmj cause facial twitching around eyes and forehead and bridge of nose and also numbness in that area?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Facial twitching/TMJ: TMJ can cause ocular pressure/ discomfort. Twitching is less described Would check for Lyme , herpes especially if you have cold sores, rarely vascular of CNS in a young person and discuss MS. F/u w/ doctor. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/temporomandibular_joint_tmj_syndrome/page3_em.htm http://morphopedics.wikidot.com/tmj-syndrome

Answered 11/24/2016

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TMJ: TMJ can cause pain or pressure in the forehead, around the eyes and near the ears. However numbness is or typical with TMJ disorders. Have this evaluated by your primary care, or a neurologist.

Answered 7/1/2016

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