Fort Lauderdale, FL
A 55-year-old female asked:
Hi, does sever tmj causes difficulty walking,pins and needle pain in arms and legs and weak legs? thanks
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 62 years experience
No: TMJ syndromes affect the temporomandibular joint( the hinge of the jaw bone). Those symptoms you mention are characteristic of peripheral neuropathy and warrant an evaluation by a neurologist.
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