Am I crazy? I hear music in my head all the time since covid.

Posted by imlizard865 @imlizard865, Mar 9 11:41am

I have had covid twice. The last time was June 2023. It was very mild, like a cold. However, ever since, I hear music inside my head ALL the time, unless I am concentrating on something else. Also I have random, moderate attacks of vertigo. I haven’t shared this with my doctor, only my wife and a couple close friends. Are these hallucinations? It’s always music I know I have heard, but not always music I like. I am getting tired of it. I am certain that it started with my most recent bout of covid. Anyone?

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jeindc | @jeindc | Sep 26 4:27pm

In reply to @teresan "Yes! I hear whatever the last song I listened to over and over until I hear..." + (show)

I wish it were songs I've actually just heard. Except the songs I am hearing are NOT those I heard - I rarely have music on at work or home. Right now "Feast of Steven" is playing. Earlier today it was "Silent Night", (I do not celebrate Christmas so why is a puzzle!) and the other day "Battle Hymn of the Republic"; sometimes show tunes but rarely (they'd be my preference) and ALWAYS annoying. Sometimes it's so loud it interferes w/ hearing. It is exhausting me. In the research I've done about this plus COVID or this alone, it seems unclear even tho' some posts here have cited facts. I'll discuss w/ the ENT next month.

ajfirch | @ajfirch | Sep 30 8:46pm

My wife has tinnitus, hers are cicadas. After my fourth covid, a serious sinus bout, I've had a constant ringing that can increase at times. I also have had the pressure, but a lot less than when I had covid.

My wife always has her head bobbing, because her brain picks a part of a song and just repeats it. She thinks it's her brain acknowledging something is wrong. Now, with my tinnitus, I have crappy parts of songs rolling through my head all the time.

To sleep, I wear a mask that has little speakers and is Bluetooth.

ajfirch | @ajfirch | Sep 30 8:48pm

In reply to @jeindc "I wish it were songs I've actually just heard. Except the songs I am hearing are..." + (show)

It is exhausting! I have ringing ever since my last bad sinus covid, and the random parts of songs showed up as well. It's like the brain acknowledging something is wrong

jeindc | @jeindc | Oct 1 10:52am

In reply to @ajfirch "It is exhausting! I have ringing ever since my last bad sinus covid, and the random..." + (show)

It's exhausting. I'm having more of it and different sounds - last night, it was like someone walking and whistling. Of course I check with others around to learn if the hear it in case it IS real. It wasn't.

It is truly making me lose my marbles and I can't afford to do that and keep working.

lkirnbauer | @lkirnbauer | Oct 2 8:33am

In reply to @jeindc "I wish it were songs I've actually just heard. Except the songs I am hearing are..." + (show)

You’re hilarious! I found your article funny, especially the part where you’re hearing Show Tunes! I would trade places with you if I could. No taste or smell for me going on 2 years…which would you rather have?

jeindc | @jeindc | Oct 2 3:01pm

In reply to @lkirnbauer "You’re hilarious! I found your article funny, especially the part where you’re hearing Show Tunes! I..." + (show)

Oh @lkirnbauer , I first read this early today (10/2) and smiled. I have so many more symptoms than this one - talked w/ one of the many docs I now see, each for individual symptoms which is tough when one still works or tries to.

I don't think any of us are pleased w/ our symptoms. I have a mouth rash that won't go away and doesn't seem to be fixable in any way. Then there's the connective tissue disorder that was triggered by COVID.
No taste or smell must be maddening. What's the old saying, "on the whole, I'd rather be in .. " where?!

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