TMJ Syndrome

Chondroitin sulfate alleviates pain; alleviates stiffness; promotes cartilage regeneration; helps to produce collagen; protects collagen; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.0-1.5 g of chondroitin sulfate daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with glucosamine.

Glucosamine alleviates pain and stiffness; promotes cartilage regeneration; helps to produce collagen; protects collagen; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.5-3.0 g of glucosamine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

White willow bark is an analgesic; alleviates pain. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

Calcium improves joint function; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.0-1.4 g of calcium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Glutathione is an antioxidant and an immune enhancer; neutralizes free radicals; enhances immune system and alleviates symptoms. Take 1.2-1.8 g of glutathione daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better to use N-acetylcysteine, glutamic acid and glycine mixture.

OPC's alleviate pain and other symptoms. Take 150-300 mg of OPC's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Wild lettuce is an analgesic and an antispasmodic; reduces spasms and alleviates pain. Take wild lettuce leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Cayenne alleviates pain; reduces tenderness; reduces pain transmission. Apply cayenne topical cream on tender points, containing 0.025–0.075% capsaicin, a few times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.