Non-BFS TMJ: Causes & Links

I have had bad TMJ since 2009. It went away for a while and then returned a few weeks ago, with major spasms and pain in the masseter and temporalis muscles, which worsen when I have coffee. I have BFS, too, with all the usual twitching throughout body, exercise intolerance and the like. But the facial pain, twitching and jaw fatigue are new. Do any of you know of a causal link between BFS and TMJ -- and, if so, what can be done about it? I'd like to be able to eat semi-solid food again! (Sort of kidding, but the pain is pretty intense and I no longer look fondly upon a well-done New York Strip.

Many people with BFS have a history of TMJ, me included. A sign for a bad stress management that leads to tensed muscles. My most helpful remedy for TMJ ( besides general meditation and muscle relaxation) is osteopathy. Many diseases, disfuncions and disbalances are caused in the mouth so seeing a dentist that knows a lot about TMJ in combination with a wholistic view on medicine can be strongly recommended.

Not clear from your post which came first, the BFS or TMJ (or it is too late in the week for my brain to work it out!). The drugs, if any, that you take for the TMJ (Benzos, muscle relaxants etc?) might be relevant.Sorry I can't help more.GlowGreen

I have TMJ as well as bad bruxism. I think a number of people on here have it.

I have TMJ as well and also Trigeminal Neuralgia which was thought to be caused by the TMJ and the osteo arthritis in my jaw. I also get the severe pain that comes and goes, I have a night guard, etc. I also have a soft diet when the pain comes and when it goes I go back to solids. It looks like from the responses here that there is a connection between BFS and TMJ which would make sense since anxiety/stress seems to be a common finding in both conditions.