Giant Cell Arteritis vs. TMJ: What Are the Symptoms, and When to Talk to Your Doctor
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a vascular condition with many symptoms in common with temporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD). While TMJ can have serious complications, those of GCA can be even worse. GCA can result in sudden blindness, stroke, and even sudden death. Sometimes GCA is misdiagnosed as TMJ, [...]