Re: TMJ/Menstruation Link? I'm answering my own question here-

I found that my body was magnesium deficient. Taking magnesium allieviated my TMJD. The following (which I found on a great website) explains why my TJMD was linked to my menses.

"Magnesium lost through the process of menstruation would explain why the above conditions (including TMJD) are less common in men, as well as pre- and and post menopausal women. We know women are more at risk of iron deficiency anemia due to menstruation, but perhaps there are more minerals than iron that are lost during the process of menstruation. I suspect his is true for magnesium. If menstruation is a risk factor for magnesium loss, then this would also provide a logical explanation as to why the above conditions occur more often in women of menstrual age and are often noted to be worse just prior to menstruation. "

Magnesium deficiency also is linked to menstrual migranes which I get each and every month. I'm hoping they will be gone too, now that I'm on magnesium supplements.