Hi, I was diagnosed with tinnitus around 4 years ago. A very loud hissing. I have hearing aids which has made a difference. Now I can hear my own breathing and heartbeat amplified inside my head . I know there is a name for this. I am currently waiting for ent been waiting for a year and a half. I have learnt to live with this but now something new has joined the party. I hear loud bangs as I am trying to sleep. Kind of accepted that but last night I heard a horrid high pitched few notes like a computer noise. It sounded loud and like it was in the room I realised I have also heard it once before but put it to the back of my mind. Nothing in the room and I know its not real. I am now not looking forward to going to bed. Can anyone tell me if this is part of this condition. I am now thinking all sorts.
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Tinnitus now loud bangs
The loud bangs might be something like Exploding Head Syndrome - webmd.com/sleep-disorders/e... - which can affect a percentage of people with tinnitus as they drop off to sleep.
When you mention computer noise, do you mean that there's a sound like an older dial-up internet connection or is it something different?
Yes it's like that but 4 notes. Very loud like it's in the room. Yes I think you are right about exploding head syndrome. Sometimes it sounds like a loud bark in my ear as I am drifting off. It's this new noise that has me worrying hoping it's tinnitus related and not something else.
Hey, I've had T for a few years now and I sometimes hear imaginary loud noises on falling asleep. Sometimes like a thunderclap, a door slamming or even someone shouting in my ear. I freaked out to begin with but having done some research realise it must be Exploding Head Syndrome. I just don't freak out about it now! I hope that reassures you a bit. Best wishes.
Thank you , yes it does I was starting to put off going to bed worrying about my mental health. I have anxiety issues so this had put me through the roof. Hearing this has really helped, if you know what something is it is half the battle.
I also get a loud buzz when falling asleep or waking up like an electric shock. Occasionally with a flash of light and arm jolts. Been freaking me out. Actually feel bit better now reading this as think it sounds like exploding head syndrome xx
Hi, it sounds as though you have pulsetile tinnitus linked to your pulse rate. I have this and it is worse at night when in bed because there are no distractions from tv or radio. I sometimes get a strange sound when starting to 'drop off'.I put the bedroom tv on youtube and listen to white noise (on timer) until I drop off.
Thank you, I think you are right it has just changed from hissing to waking up with the pulsing I also get very anxiouse as had a few dizzy episodes. I had they think labyrinth a few months ago and now am in terror of it happening again. So sometimes I don't know if my anxiety is doing it or my ears. Can be an ongoing battle every day. I also have been diagnosed with trigemenal nuralgia . Wish I could make the anxiety dissappear and be a stronger person.
I agree with Pat. I get them very occasionally, had them for years.. As Pat says its when you are trying to get off to sleep . Its a very quick bang/zap in the middle of your head. I don't worry about them now. Although they are very annoying. Just try to relax, maybe listen to the radio and they will go away.
Thank you for your advice. Muffled hearing all day yesterday, did resolve after 6 hours. Went to bed fell asleep woke up to 2 loud squeals comming from the hall was frightened reassured myself after thinking what I have been told eventually went back to sleep. Just have to get on with it.
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