I'm having tmj symptoms went to urgent care and was told it was tmj / i just took 1000 mg of ibuprofen for relief. is that bad ? will the tmj go away

No and ? Yes: The TMJ is an anatomical structure of the head and neck. Your TMJ will not disappear after taking the Ibuprofen. Whether or not the problem you are having with your TMJ will be alleviated after taking the Ibuprofen may depend on what type of problem you are having as there can be many causes for TMJ problems, with each requiring different treatment. See a dentist.

TMJ problems: Most common reason that ibuprofen doesn't work is that people are taking the wrong dose! It is an every 8 hr med. I tell my patients to take it 7am-3pm-11pm. You calculate the amt by taking yr wt in pounds and dividing by 2 and adding 10%. Then multiply by 10. Example weight=150 lbs. so 150/2= 75. 10% of 75=7.5 75-7.5=67.5. 67.5x10 = 675 mg per dose! Pills are 200 mg so 3 every 8 hours!! Sent

TMJ Issues: Really depends on the cause. Bad bite? Grinding your teeth? Clenching? See a local oral surgeon for an evaluation.

See OFP ASAP: TMJ dysfunction can actually escalate and become more disruptive. If left untreated, your TMJ problems may become more severe and simultaneously more difficult to treat. See Orofacial Pain specialist for diagnosis and treatment. They are the expert in this field.

TMJ: First of all 1,000mg doesn't work any better than 600mg, and can impair motor skills. Second, TMJ dysfunction can be quite debilitating. See your Dentist, an Oral Surgeon, an Orthodontist, or any dental practitioner with familiarity in treating this problem. Know that there is no Specialty of Oro-Facial Pain, but many Dentists associate to treat this problem.