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Could Dizziness Running From Eyes To Jawline Be TMJ Problem?

I had a bad vertigo attack almost one year ago. I have gone thru MRI s , neck xrays, inner ear test, et - all come back showing nothing wrong. I continue to experience dizziness especially if I turn too fast or get up too fast. It has affected my eyes. One day my head jerked violently as the movement in my eyes were affected and it thru me off. Since then, depending on the position of my head, I get a neurological feeling that runs from the to of my eyes, down my left jaw line. My eyes sometimes get watery and sometime dry but makes me off balance. Can someone give me an idea if this is inner ear or a TMJ problem as my jaws do crack and pop. I am just tired of feeling wierd and out of it .
Mon, 11 Jul 2016
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. TMJ problems can sometimes contribute to the vertigo problems a patient may experience.

In addition, as your jaw is making cracking and popping sounds every time you open the jaw, it adds to the diagnosis of the TMJ problems. However, the watery and dry eyes problems you are experiencing is not associated with the TMJ problem. It might be an effect of the vertigo you are experiencing. Regarding TMJ, the problems may include subluxation of the TMJ, degenerative joint disease or infection in relation with the joint.

As you do not have any ear or neck related problem, I would recommend you to visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for examination of the TMJ. You might have to go through x-ray and CT Scan of the joint for diagnosis of the problem. Based on the results, confirmed diagnosis and treatment can be suggested.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish you feel better soon.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah

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Could Dizziness Running From Eyes To Jawline Be TMJ Problem?

Hello, I can understand your concern. TMJ problems can sometimes contribute to the vertigo problems a patient may experience. In addition, as your jaw is making cracking and popping sounds every time you open the jaw, it adds to the diagnosis of the TMJ problems. However, the watery and dry eyes problems you are experiencing is not associated with the TMJ problem. It might be an effect of the vertigo you are experiencing. Regarding TMJ, the problems may include subluxation of the TMJ, degenerative joint disease or infection in relation with the joint. As you do not have any ear or neck related problem, I would recommend you to visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for examination of the TMJ. You might have to go through x-ray and CT Scan of the joint for diagnosis of the problem. Based on the results, confirmed diagnosis and treatment can be suggested. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish you feel better soon. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah