What is TMJ Syndrome?
Tempormandibular joint disorder includes several conditions involving the mandibular joint of the jaw. The disorder may result in dysfunction or limitations in motion causing significant pain and impairment.
What do patients take to treat TMJ Syndrome and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ibuprofen
(CVS Ibuprofen, Ibuprofen 5% gel, Advil Extra Strength, Ibubeta 400 Akut)
|
6 |
These charts show data from TMJ Syndrome patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has TMJ Syndrome at PatientsLikeMe?
- 639 patients have this condition
- 22 New patients joined this month
- 25 say TMJ Syndrome is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 95% | Females |
|---|---|
| 5% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 162 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 96 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 81 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 33 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 11 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 3 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 423 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 44 |
These charts show data from TMJ Syndrome patients who have completed their condition history