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When I am walking I hear a clicking sound in my head, with every step I take. I don't know what it is.

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BigheartD

Could be sinus issues. If you have a high dairy intake try to cut down on these types of food, also switch from milk to a non dairy product. Hope this helps, speak with your GP if you are worried.

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Lonely3190 in reply to BigheartD

Fair enough. I just hear it when I am walking. I always worry. I have Health Anxiety.

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BigheartD in reply to Lonely3190

I hope you discover what the clicking sound is and take care.

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Tyronefitsimmons in reply to BigheartD

Try the Milk Fairy. possibility.

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BigheartD in reply to Tyronefitsimmons

What’s that?

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DD13

Hi do they sound a little like an electric shock.

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Lonely3190 in reply to DD13

Sometimes they do but more clicking really when I walk.

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DD13 in reply to Lonely3190

I suffer with these and tinnitus. I have primary sjrogrens and someone on that website mentioned these noises and that they sounded like an electric shock. Which I could that is what the noises were I was hearing. Hope that helps worth mentioning to your GP.

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Lonely3190 in reply to DD13

I looked through ten tinnitus sounds and I found one for my heart beats. Called Heartbeat Pulsatile. But couldn't find the clicking one.

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blacklabs

Hi ,I would say it is the start of tinnitus. I have this it may not develop fully but yes its like a sound of a small insect a click.

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blacklabs

There are some audio links on you tube so you can team up with what you are hearing regarding tinnitus .

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Lonely3190 in reply to blacklabs

I will have a listen to see.

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Shrek1974

Hi Lonely3190, This sounds very familiar to me but don’t believe mine is heart related & as yours is in time with your step I would suggest it may be similar? - mine is skeletal. I narrowed it down from walking around on quiet nightshifts to my neck mostly (putting earplugs in amplified it & let me hear other clicks from skeletal niggles). It sounds like a couple of close clicks every step until I turn my head & then much more noise. Give the earplugs a try - they may help pinpoint the issue. I put my issue down to old sporting injuries & wear & tear. Good luck. Steve.

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Lonely3190 in reply to Shrek1974

I did use the earplugs but I can still hear them. But thank you for your response.

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Shrek1974 in reply to Lonely3190

No worries. Sorry, think you missed the message a little? - with earplugs in you can often hear your own body sounds much better. Hope it helps. Good luck. Steve. 👍

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Peajaya

Could be a form of Tinitus. I get a gentle bell ringing - it does not bother me at all, in fact its so gentle I quite enjoy it. I know I a very lucky because as you no doubt know many people get sounds that drive them mad. Never heard of clicking before but I would not worry about it unless you start to get sever pain then of course see your Doctor. Good luck

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Lonely3190 in reply to Peajaya

I will still speak to him about it. My dad has a rule, if its still there after 4 days, ring the doctor.

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KaraKim in reply to Lonely3190

I get this, like a whooshing sound with clicks. Will be speaking to my GP if it gets any worse. I'm an anxious type underneath my jolly exterior! Good advice from your dad tho and if it continues you know what to do.

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Lonely3190 in reply to KaraKim

I will be speaking to a doctor on Tuesday.

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Dancingdreams

If you are tense, as you may well be with anxiety etc. then it could well be skeletal . I click all over now that my body is officially old. When I was younger I did yoga and meditation at home daily and it really helped. If dr. can't help give it a go.

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Lonely3190 in reply to Dancingdreams

I am always anxious, even with antidepressants.

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Lonely3190 in reply to Dancingdreams

Dancingdreams I even ran on the spot and the clicking didn't start but when I walk it does.

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Dancingdreams

The running on the spot might be loosening up the tight area. Ever tried a chiropractor? Costs about £40 per session here. (North Wales). Now I'm wondering if I should try running on the spot!

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Lonely3190 in reply to Dancingdreams

I was born in North Wales and that's not bad.

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