Most importantly, you've not ignored the prob. or the pain, which is a sign something isn't right.

For years, I wore a night guard made from a cast; before that, I wore a splint but chewed through the thing.

To this day, when the old, familiar pain of TMJ starts its "thing," I do avoid foods that require chewing, and just do a ton of self-talk or positive reinforcement to get myself through the worst. It does pass... and with good treatment, as well.

Let us know how you feel in a week or so after discussing with your doc, and, possibly, having seen a specialist.