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Thumping in ear with certain noises
This thing has started happening to me recently where certain sounds, usually loud or low frequency ones, will trigger this thumping sound/sensation in my right ear. It isn't in time with my heartbeat but with the sound that triggers it. Like if it's a voice, it's in time with the syllables or rhythm of speech. It usually happens in bursts of two or three thumps that aren't evenly paced.
It's starting to happen more frequently/in response to more noises. When it first started it would happen every once in a while but now it's happening regularly every day. Sometimes it happens seemingly by itself with no noise as the trigger.
I would really appreciate it if anyone has any idea what could be causing it or if anyone else has experienced the same thing.
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cranberry4, Bless you. Do you have any hearing loss or just this aggravating thumping sound?
There is Pulsatile Tinnitus that can cause a thumping pulsating sound. Most people have ringing in their ears with Tinnitus. I have it in both ears. Ringing in one and like a Morse Code clicking in the other. It worsened over the years and my hearing was suffering greatly.
I got hearing aids over a year again and the Tinnitus is 90% better when wearing them. They are an adjustment.
Blessings & Prayers to you & Happy New Year. I pray you find answers.
Hi. I think what you are describing is tinnitus. There is all kinds of information out there if you access Tinnitus Talk or the American Tinnitus Association websites. Don’t fall for any supposed cures, they are just a waste of money as far as I can tell. Hearing Aids are very helpful especially if they have Bluetooth so that you can relax with music or nature sounds using the APP provided by the hearing aid of your choice. I have Widex hearing aids and like them. Insignia is supposed to be a little more tech advanced or Oticon according to my audiologist. Do get tested for your hearing as most tinnitus is associated with some hearing loss even if you don’t notice it yet.