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?

<20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
95% Females
5% Males
Age at first symptom
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
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