I have had problems since I was a child with clicking/popping in my jaw. I didn't know what TMJ was until I visited my dentist this past week after severe face pain and having trouble sleeping/swollen neck. My regular doctor couldn't find anything that would cause such problems so I visited my dentist. He was unable to take x-rays/mri during my visit but said he was sure that it was TMJ. I am going to see a specialist on the 12th of May however my pain is only getting worse. This pain in my face is below my eyes and around my jaw. I have has swelling in my neck on and off for a few weeks. It feels as if the muscles in my jaw are so tight that they cannot relax when I try to sleep. As I said, I am unfamiliar with TMJ so I am not sure if this is normal or if there is anything that I can do from home until my appointment to stop some of the pain. The trouble sleeping is causing problems in my daily routine. If anyone has had treatments I would love to know what to expect at the visit and how to stop some of the pain. Thank you