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TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) pain Report
Temporomandibular joint disorders, commonly called TMJ, are a collection of poorly understood conditions characterized by pain in the jaw and surrounding tissues and limitations in jaw movements. Most people with TMJ problems have relatively mild or periodic symptoms but for some, TMJ can be chronic
What we've learned from patients who report TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) pain
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
464 |  |
|---|---|---|
|
Moderate
|
1,293 |  |
|
Mild
|
1,469 |  |
|
None
|
3,538 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) pain
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouthguard | 20 |  |
|
| Flexeril | 14 | |
|
| TMJ splint | 5 | |
|
| Cyclobenzaprine | 4 | |
|
| Ibuprofen Prescription | 3 | |
|
| Diazepam | 3 | |
|
| Amrix | 3 | |
|
| Vicodin | 2 | |
|
| Clonazepam | 2 | |
|
| Tramadol | 2 | |
|
| Deep Tissue Massage | 2 | |
|
| Night Guard | 1 | |
|
| Kapanol | 1 | |
|
| Antidepressants | 1 | |
|
| Trazodone | 1 | |
|
| Celebrex | 1 | |
|
| Acupuncture | 1 | |
|
| Oxycontin | 1 | |
|
| Chinese acupuncture and aravedic herbs | 1 | |
|
| AL-ANON | 1 | |
|
| Jaw Retainer | 1 | |
|
| Baclofen | 1 | |
|
| Xanax | 1 | |
|
| Sulindac | 1 | |
|
| Tylenol | 1 | |
|
| Methocarbamol | 1 | |
|
| Self deep tissue massage | 1 | |
|
| Heating pad/Hot Shower on Massage | 1 | |
|
| Ibuprofen Soft Gels | 1 | |
|
| Naproxen Prescription | 1 | |
Report created on February 12, 2012.