Can jaw cavitations cause TMJ?

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. Tweet