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*
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Stress
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Neck pain
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*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 91 | |
| 30s | 260 | |
| 40s | 427 | |
| 50s | 520 | |
| 60s | 409 | |
| 70+ | 135 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 142 | |
| Female | 1,676 |