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Anxiety and disbelief over sudden hearing loss and tinnitus
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Oct 27, 2023 | Replies (45)Comment receiving replies
Quote: Musical ear syndrome, or MES, is a condition that causes auditory hallucinations ... where patients hear music or singing that isn't there.
This is a rather common syndrome that has been mentioned several times in MCC discussions. It may or may not be related to tinnitus or hearing loss.
I have MES, which is sometimes referred to as having 'an ear worm'. I am able to 'change the channel' on the music I hear as I can stop something after hearing it a zillion times and bring on a different song. Soft noise can also help minimize this and tinnitus. Unfortunately, there is no cure available for either at this time. Lots of research is being done but so far no real answers. Just know you're not alone and that this is quite common.
Do you use hearing aids?
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Thank you so much for giving me this information. I am new to this problem but I knew it couldn't be too rare because I have an elderly friend who has heard music for years. She sometimes sings along with hers. I am finding I can change the tune but so far I don't seem to have a big selection. I think I can think of others and change the tune. So far I hear gentle music with violins or a choir, lots of hymns, so it is quite soothing but it can get repetitive and I then think of another piece of music and can change it. At least it can't kill me.