Theres a drum/timpani in my ear, make it stop!!!!!?

Question

Okay, I am starting to lose it and go insane. I am 18. In my right ear there I keep getting what sounds like a really soft drum playing really fast in my ear. The intervals between each beat are fast but totally random. This used to last 2-3 seconds 2 weeks ago, but just today it has been pushing 20 seconds or more. It is COMPLETELY random. Nothing specific triggers it, except I've noticed that if I am sitting down doing nothing (ie watching TV) it is less likely to occur.

I thought maybe it was Tinnitus but I am not hearing any buzzing/hissing sounds etc. I went to the doctor today and he pulled out some ear wax and he said there was a significantly larger amount in there than in my other ear. So I was hoping that was the cause. But its been 6 hours now and the beating noise is just as bad.

I am on the verge of insanity! I am not sick, I am active, I am healthy, my blood pressure is a bit above normal (130, tested today, no idea why). Could it be tensor tympani syndrome? help!

Extra note: the sound is also comparable to when you have water in your ear.

Answer 1

I'd check with an ear/nose/throat Dr. to see if it's your sinuses.

Answer 2

That sound might go away with time or not but in the meantime, take care of your hearing. I have 24/7 tinnitus and it's annoying but you do eventually get use to it. Just don't focus on it. I don't know what that sound is that you're describing but I had it. It goes away in time. Maybe try 'popping' your ear open. a nice yawn type of thing. I don't know what the exact cause of it is either.

since you're still young, wear ear plugs at concerts. Don't make the TV/stereo so loud. You don't want what I got. I hear more then one sound and I would love to say "make it stop!!!" but so far, science don't have an answer for a cure yet.

Stop stressing over it. you can't do a thing about it. get use to it.

Answer 3

well im deaf in my right ear.

Answer 4

umm, clean your ears more?