The pain is so bad somedays, that I want to go on a liquid diet. This is non-narcotic. Second, I take Darvocet for extreme-pain days. Third, use HEAT for relief. Heat packs, heating pads, anything.
Heat loosens up the muscles that bind the jaw.
I was using ice packs, mistakingly, and it made it worse. A nurse at docs office told me about heat, and it really can help. Let me know how you do. Try not to get into the pain pill routine. It can be very dangerous.