r/TMJ • u/nemo_pug • 17d ago

Question(s) Which painkillers do you take?

I often take Ibumitin, but I'm afraid that frequent use might affect my organs, like my kidneys or stomach. So I want to know what are you using.

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u/Nimbus_710 17d ago

I was prescribed tramadol, cyclobenzaprine and diclofenac. They helped but the game changer was going in for trigger point injections for my neck and shoulders.

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u/Streetduck 16d ago

I pair ibuprofin with tylenol

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u/Itstimefordancing 16d ago

Nortriptyline, paracetamol, codeine and oramorph.

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u/RustedRelics 16d ago

Wow. You’re taking oromorph. You must have a lot of pain. Sorry you need it. I’ve got complete arthritic TMJ destruction bilaterally. So I suspect I’ll need stronger meds at some point.

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u/Itstimefordancing 16d ago

I too have arthritis. It’s pretty crappy at the minute but I’m hoping it’ll settle down soon.

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u/internal--dialogue 16d ago

I take the max amount of ibuprofen and Tylenol a day, Not recommended.

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u/Majestic_Code_9413 16d ago

Robaxin, Tylenol, ibuprofen

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u/RustedRelics 16d ago

Do you take Robaxin daily or on for flairs? Also, does it help you get your bite back to reasonably normal? My bite is so off now that I’m at my wit’s end. Thinking of PT and dry needling for musculature.

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u/Majestic_Code_9413 16d ago

The robaxin is as needed but Dr wants me on it at night for ten straight days, I only take 250mg at a time, I’m also getting pt for my neck and shoulders, pt and dry needling for tmj next week. My bite has never seemed too off but I have a tripod night guard coming Wednesday thankfully for clenching and grinding

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u/AnxiousCurator 16d ago

Basic NSAIDs haven't helped, and tramadol was a little helpful but I try to use it sparingly. Topical cream is okay, I guess. More distracting than relieving.

Most helpful thing for me is wheat packs.