What is this buzzing in my head?

Question

OK - this is actually a serious question.

Very often, as I'm about to drop off to sleep, I get a sudden very loud buzz in my head which makes me jump. I also get the strange jerk that we all get, so it's not that.

I'm not worried about it medically - just want to know if it happens to anyone else? (My doctor has never heard of it)

And for the record, narcotics are not a factor!

Bedmechanic - you know what I mean. When you're dropping off and you feel like you've fallen over or something - and you jerk awake. I thought that happened to everyone?!

Answer 1

Yes I get that sometimes. I also sometimes get a loud BANG! in my head, like a door slamming. And sometimes hear other stuff, like music.

I have no idea if it's worth worrying about. Since I have always had this happen to me as long as I can remember and seem to be fine, I choose not to worry about it at all. I am interested to know what other people think though

Answer 2

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Answer 3

In tinnitus, the sounds a person hears are actually perceptions. Since there's no actual source, they are often referred to as "phantom noises". I read that about 8% of all people in the US suffer from tinnitus so you are not the only one who hears these strange noises.

Tinnitus is actually not a disease. It is actually a symptom of a problem that is rooted deep, somewhere within your body. The problem could be a simple one like an infection in the ear, or even simpler, such as ear wax. Just clear the wax and get the infection treated, and the noises could go away. In some people, it could even be the result of a side-effect of a drug they took. Or it could be more complicated.

If you want to know more about this condition and wnat to learn how to solve naturally your problems with these annoying noises you should read this ebook: http://tinnitus.toptips.org

It helped me a lot.

Answer 4

Sometimes the fluid that occurs naturally behind the eardrums becomes sort of trapped especially if we rapidly change position, e.g into the lying down position. This can sound like a buzzing as it is swishing off the eardrum causing it to vibrate. Try gradually getting down into the flat position, for example when you get into bed prop yourself up a bit with pillows and gradually reduce them until you are about as flat as you need to be to sleep. Sometimes there can be too much fluid causing all sorts of weird sounds. Get your GP to check your eardrums.

Answer 5

I won't be much help here but I used to get it as a young kid/ teenager. I don't know what caused it but it was very loud. It's gone now and has done for years (I'm 45 now). I'm not much help but I just thought I'd let you know you're not the only one. Hope it goes soon.

Answer 6

Just a thought, but you would be shocked by how much interference house hold goods give off, how many electrical items have you in your bedroom, i.e alarm clock radio etc etc, take them out and see if the problem still stays

Answer 7

Tell the strange jerk to stop shaving in bed

Answer 8

Maybe tinitus? my friend has that, it's noises in the ear canal or inbalance in the ear canal? i get echo sounds in my left ear, doc said just hold the nose and blow, helpful eh? sometimes if i am stressed i hear a loud bang just as i am trying to drift away in sleep?

Answer 9

yea.. i know.
by theory they say itx caused by loud noises. like you ear drums are tired of hearing things continuously all day.. especially if they are loud.
when u go to sleep, as a form of repairing or resting them, u may hear a slight buzzing.
i't doesn't bug me much.. but if it get serious.. like unbearable.. u might wanna consider getting it checked out asap.

Answer 10

I think we all have had a buzzing in the ear but normally no. Have you had your blood pressure checked. Even the young can have high blood pressure. It can cause buzzing in the ears.

Answer 11

im not a doctor, but i think the buzzing your on about is where our mind is switching off from reality and into the subconcious, we all get it- its just that few recognise it.....ask your doc again it might be tintinus, ( ringing/buzzing in inner ear)