I've had TMJ for years, but it was always manageable. This last year, it has become severe. Right now my jaw is so swollen, it looks like I have a lump below my ear. Eating is excruciating. Pain is horrendous. I have been icing my jaw, which helps a tiny bit. I have long suspected that I have a jaw cavitation, due to other health issues I have. I have an appt., with a cav specialist, but not for another month. Just wondering if anyone here has had a cav and TMJ and if so, did the TMJ improve after cav treatment? Thanks.