What can i do for tmj pain during the day around my ears?

TMJ: If you're sure this is tmj, you can use tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen or naproxen. Naproxen and Ibuprofen can cause increased risk for heart disease. Gastritis kidney disease and bleeding ulcers. So not recommended long term.

See a dentist: You can take some nsaids, massage the area, apply cold pack or heat pack. You should see a dentist for definitive diagnosis and treatment.

TMJ DISORDERS: Tmj disorders includes varieties of symptoms.Pain around the ears one of those symptoms . It could be caused due to macro or micro trauma. Grinding teeth while a sleep or bruxism could cause the pain you are describing .You should be examined and evaluated by a trained dentist in the field of TMJ disorders and orofacial pain management.A night guard could help you out.

TMJ pain: Take some advil, (ibuprofen) motrin, or aleve; moist warm compress to outside of face just in front of ears; soft diet; no gum chewing; this is short term palliative treatment. See a local dentist with experience and knowledge treating patients with tmd\tmj pain. He\she will help with both short term relief and evaluation for long term prevention.

A few things: Self treat with soft diet, jaw exercises, massage, heat/cold, OTC pain meds. A splint or physical therapy would be next. Occasionally muscle relaxants, biofeedback. Xrays are done for diagnosis. Surgery usually reserved for serious symptoms not responsive to other treatments.