I was prescribed Tramadol for TMJ pain. It works GREAT!! I understand some people cannot take them, but for the ones who can it is truly a miracle drug. It lasts for a long time, and gave me enough energy to clean my whole house. It took away any pains I had from TMJ, even my headache! I've never had a prescription narcotic take away my headache. For those who cannot take it, dont knock it, everyones bodies are different, take something else.