What is temporomandibular joint syndrome?

Temporomandibular joint disorder includes several subtypes involving the mandibular joint of the jaw. It results in dysfunction or limitations in motion causing significant pain and impairment. The 3 variants of TMJ include muscle disorders, joint derangement, and degenerative joint disorders.

How do members experience temporomandibular joint syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with temporomandibular joint syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for temporomandibular joint syndrome*

Who has temporomandibular joint syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 4
20s 93
30s 259
40s 427
50s 520
60s 411
70+ 135

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 143
Female 1,678