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In temporal arteritis, is the jaw sore to the touch, or only when chewing? i have both and i have had this on and off for many years, should i worry

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Dr. Arti Khurana answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Less likely: Usually the symptoms would not be so intermittent with temporal arteritis, so less likely . Probably have this evaluated further

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Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

TMJ: If there is temporal arteritis you get severe pain and tenderness over the TEMPLE. You will notice visual symptoms in time. Pain on chewing suggests a look at the TM joint.

Answered 6/26/2016

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A member asked:

In temporal arteritis, is the jaw sore to the touch, or only when chewing? i have both and i have had this on and off for many years, should i worry

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arti Khurana answered

Dr Friedlander and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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