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Q: TMJ Question

asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 13th, 2006

I am having a problem when I eat or talk alot. My lower lip & tongue become slack. It makes it impossible to keep my mouth shut while eating and also slurs my speech. I was diagnosed with TMJ about 20 years ago but never had this problem before. These symptoms came on about a month ago but have gotten worse within the last couple of weeks. Is this a symptom of my TMJ?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on January 18th, 2006

TMJ Answer A150

I don’t think that lip and tongue weakness are the result of TMJ (Temporo Mandibular Joint Syndrome) . It seems more likely that a neurological disorder is causing these symptoms (maybe n.facialis affection). You can visit a neurologist, an ENT-specialist ,as well as a dentist to check it out.

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