hi everyone I am experiencing this weird symptom of soft music almost like it is coming from far away. I experienced this a while ago before treatment but it was much louder. Now it is faint so basically only hear if no other sound is going on. Music also changes from one tune to another 9 probably 3 different tunes almost constantly. It takes me a little while to fall asleep but finally do. Just wondering if anyone ever had this symptom. thank you
Posted by LymeGal (Member # 49482) on :
Absolutely auditory hallucinations of music are fairly common if you are experiencing neuro Lyme symptoms. I have had it off and on for years.
Posted by gz (Member # 43818) on :
Not an uncommon symptom at all. Auditory hallucinations were one of my earliest, most prominent (and maddening!) symptoms.
I had them for many years. They have faded away with proper treatment.
Posted by foxy loxy (Member # 47053) on :
I hear "crashing" sounds in my head! Sometimes it is so loud, it scares me! Mostly, it is really faint.
Posted by lymehope (Member # 48581) on :
thank you everyone it makes me feel not alone, though i wouldn't wish it on anyone. I had this at one time but only lasted a couple of days. I am on new treatment and this is going on for about one week. I also asked my Dr., she said that yes other people have it and someone wrote a paper on it called Musical Hallucination. thank you for sharing your story.
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
sounds and smells bother me alot. unfortunately none of mine are pleasant.
why can't I hear country western or smell chocolate.
Posted by Rumigirl (Member # 15091) on :
The late Dr. Oliver Sacks wrote a book on auditory hallucinations. I can't remember the title (I didn't read it). But his work was extraordinary. He was very interested and compassionate.
But more to the point is what people have shared who have had this symptom, since, luckily for you---if anything about this is "lucky," is that since you know the cause, it will get better with treatment.
I hear you, randi, why can't our symptoms be pleasant? Ha!
Posted by stefi42 (Member # 48591) on :
Do auditory hallucinations also apply to hearing strange sounds or even like an echo of a conversation?
Posted by foxy loxy (Member # 47053) on :
I would say YES!!! stefi42
I even see flashes of light somewhere on the side...It is so weird because you know its not real at all. It is almost like a perception, or a dream!
I also get the crashes... and suddenly weird things pop into my head like an image of a wreck etc.
I think I have some adrenaline problem of some sort. I also jerk a lot, like I would be afraid.
I also have a mild hyperacusis... it is AWFUL!!! But I hate certain noises and it causes a weird sick nerve sensation in my head!
Any advice would be taken with great GRATITUDE!!
Best wishes to all!
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- " . . . so weird because you know its not real at all. . . ."
It IS real. There are very real explanations for the science and physiology of what is happening - and some things that can help in various notes here:
Topic: TINNITUS: Ringing Between The Ears; Vestibular, Balance, Hearing with compiled links - including HYPERACUSIS
Explanations . . . and what can help. -
Posted by nomoremuscles (Member # 9560) on :
I have this off and on, too. I will sometimes check to see if the radio or TV is on in another room.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Sometime such musical tinnitus is just a normal thing . . . and there are vibrations in the air that set it off.
Very often it's not about a radio being on - sounds don't need actual musical devices to make musical intonation and intervals. Often, it's the refrigerator or other fan that is on and making the vibrations that hit the ear nerves, the brain nerves and sound memory center circuits.
Such fans can be quite a distance, too, to create the "music" vibrations / intervals, etc.
Magnesium deficiency can also cause the over-sensitivity and over stimulation of nerve impulses. More in the Tinnitus thread above. tinnitus can take so many different forms.
When there is INFLAMMATION, such vibrations that most may not even notice can hit a person harder and if the ears / brain are involved, then this kind of tinnitus can be more prominent.
Air pressure shifts / barometric pressure can also "create music" within our ears / brain.
Vibration and the way it "hits" is what creates sound. There are so many variables.
This, and so much more is discussed in the Tinnitus thread.
EYES can also be affected by inner ear / vestibular issues - and magnesium depletion can also exacerbate such matters. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- While such musical tinnitus and vibration or tone triggered musical memories can be quiet common and okay . . .
With any musical tinnitus - or any kind / degree of tinnitus at all, pay attention to degree and frequency. If it's more than just a passing thing:
OTOTOXICITY is the first thing to consider, though, as with any ear issues. While other variables mentioned in post above, Ototoxic Rx, OTC can create musical tinnitus.
See the detail in the tinnitus thread and the reason ototoxicity can damage hearing / balance / adrenal function. Adrenal issues also discussed in the Tinnitus thread and the importance of that aspect. -
Posted by nomoremuscles (Member # 9560) on :
Thanks for this Keebler. From now on I am going to assume the low hum is actually my refrigerator singing me a soft lullaby!
Posted by foxy loxy (Member # 47053) on :
my dad has parkinsons and he tried wellbutrin for a while to fight his depression. Whatever the case, it caused a massive choir to start up and he would hear hymns in his head.
Your Right Keebler!! anytime the fan would start or he would hear the car engine, it would start up!
Very interesting info there!! He thought he was crazy!
I have also felt more inspired to increase my magnesium! Thanks...
Posted by foxy loxy (Member # 47053) on :
do you think hyperacusis could be a form of tinnitus?
I do get very mild ringing occasionally, but mostly just have noise intolerance esp. when I am laying down, which I find so STRANGE!!!