Why do my ears ring before I fall asleep?
926912
You are not losing your hearing, but you will hear a little less due to the ringing. It is the air rushing in your ear canal It is called Tinnitus, ( I think I spelled it right )nerve transmits impules to the brain it is the vibration produced from the external soundswaves ( like air) rushing. I have it ,for the past 7 years now.\nBut your Dr. can tell you more.
1056662
Ive experienced this afew times myself and its weird,its like u cant move ure body but u can hear whats going on around u,sort of what u read about when folk r awake during operations.Ive been told that its the period when r.e.m sleep begins but could also be linked to anxiety
475109
High blood pressure can result in ringing or buzzing in the ear (called tinnitis). Tinnitis often is associated with hearing loss, and people with high blood pressure may be more sensitive to noise-induced hearing loss, as well.
812237
Tinnitus can be due to a lot of things: certain medications like aspirin, diuretics etc; hearing loss; meniere's disease or even a tumor.  Sometimes, the cause is unknown, too.  Usually, you would be referred to an otolaryngologist and they will check your ears and order a hearing test.  Depending on the results, they will either prescribe meds, hearing aids or ask for further work ups to be done (MRI/CT scan - if they suspect a tumor).  So please see your doctor first before going for alternative therapy.\n\nAfter reading your additional details: maybe it would help to get a new hearing test and see if it has changed ... your diagnosis may change too since it seems like its been years since you have last been seen by your doctor ... if there is nothing worse than a hearing loss (or even none) then hearing aids may help - just to dampen the sound of the tinnitus - you may also try turning on the radio/TV at a low level at night - again, to mask the tinnitus (usually tinnitus is worse at night).  Hope this helps!
417738
"Tinnitus is the medical term for ringing in the ears and it is a very common phenomenon. Nearly 36 million Americans suffer from this tinnitus which may come and go, or you may be aware of a continuous sound. It can vary in pitch from a low roar to a high squeal or whine, and you may hear it in one or both ears. When the ringing is constant, it can be annoying and distracting. More than seven million people are afflicted so severely that they cannot lead normal lives.\n\nMost tinnitus comes from damage to the microscopic endings of the hearing nerve in the inner ear. The health of these nerve endings is important for acute hearing, and injury to them brings on hearing loss and often tinnitus. If you are older, advancing age is generally accompanied by a certain amount of hearing nerve impairment and tinnitus. If you are younger, exposure to loud noise is probably the leading cause of tinnitus, and often damages hearing as well.\n\nTinnitus may also be caused by allergy, high or low blood pressure (blood circulation problems), a tumor, diabetes, thyroid problems, injury to the head or neck, and a variety of other causes including medications such as anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, sedatives, antidepressants, and aspirin. If you take aspirin and your ears ring, talk to your doctor about dosage in relation to your size.\n\nTreatment will be quite different in each case of tinnitus. It is important to see an otolaryngologist to investigate the cause of your tinnitus so that the best treatment can be determined."\n\n\n\nThe website below contains a lot more information on ringing in the ear.
957812
its your muscles doing a final relax before u go to sleep - usually because you arent properly asleep then they are still `on call` for any reactions !  Hence twitching in your sleep , like your falling off a cliff or something , it doesnt happen when your fully asleep.
11695
you may sleep with your mouth open or snore and that can cause it. Sometimes when i drink soda before bed, I get thirsty during the night-that might be it.
544508
it happens 2 me only 1st in like 3 weeks\n\nIs the Ringing in My Ears Normal?\n\nNot at all. Tinnitus is the name for these head noises, and they are very common. Nearly 36 million Americans suffer from this discomfort. Tinnitus may come and go, or you 302may be aware of a continuous sound. It can vary in pitch from a low roar to a high squeal or whine, and you may hear it in one or both ears. When the ringing is constant, it can be annoying and distracting. More than seven million people are afflicted so severely that they cannot lead normal lives.\nCan Other People Hear the Noise in My Ears?\n\nNot usually, but sometimes they are able to hear a certain type of tinnitus. This is called "objective tinnitus," and it caused either by abnormalities in blood vessels around the outside of the ear or by muscle spasms, which may sound like clicks or crackling inside the middle ear.\n \nWhat Causes Tinnitus?\n\nMost tinnitus comes from damage to the microscopic endings of the hearing nerve in the inner ear. The health of these nerve endings is important for acute hearing, and injury to them brings on hearing loss and often tinnitus. If you are older, advancing age is generally accompanied by a certain amount of hearing nerve impairment and tinnitus. If you are younger, exposure to loud noise is probably the leading cause of tinnitus, and often damages hearing as well.\n\nThere are many causes for "subjective tinnitus," the noise only you can hear. Some causes are not serious (a small plug of wax in the ear canal might cause temporary tinnitus). Tinnitus can also be a symptom of stiffening of the middle ear bones (otosclerosis).\n\nTinnitus may also be caused by allergy, high or low blood pressure (blood circulation problems), a tumor, diabetes, thyroid problems, injury to the head or neck, and a variety of other causes including medications such as anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, sedatives, antidepressants, and aspirin. If you take aspirin and your ears ring, talk to your doctor about dosage in relation to your size.\n\nTreatment will be quite different in each case of tinnitus. It is important to see an otolaryngologist to investigate the cause of your tinnitus so that the best treatment can be determined.\n \nTinnitus Treatment\n\nIn most cases, there is no specific treatment for ear and head noise. If your otolaryngologist finds a specific cause of your tinnitus, he or she may be able to eliminate the noise. But, this determination may require extensive testing including X-rays, balance tests, and laboratory work. However, most causes cannot be identified. Occasionally, medicine may help the noise. The medications used are varied, and several may be tried to see if they help.\n\nThe following list of DOs and DON'Ts can help lessen the severity of tinnitus:\n\n    * Avoid exposure to loud sounds and noises.\n    * Get your blood pressure checked. If it is high, get your doctor's help to control it.\n    * Decrease your intake of salt. Salt impairs blood circulation.\n    * Avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea, cola, and tobacco.\n    * Exercise daily to improve your circulation.\n    * Get adequate rest and avoid fatigue.\n    * Stop worrying about the noise. Recognize your head noise as an annoyance and learn to ignore it as much as possible. \n\n \nCan You Help Me Cope With Tinnitus?\n\nConcentration and relaxation exercises can help to control muscle groups and circulation throughout the body. The increased relaxation and circulation achieved by these exercises can reduce the intensity of tinnitus in some patients.\n\nMasking. Tinnitus is usually more bothersome in quiet surroundings. A competing sound at a constant low level, such as a ticking clock or radio static (white noise), may mask the tinnitus and make it less noticeable. Products that generate white noise are also available through catalogs and specialty stores.\n\nHearing Aids. If you have a hearing loss, a hearing aid(s) may reduce head n
735962
It happens when you press the blood vessels and the blood supply is cut off momentarily. Better keep your hands free and do not put pressure on them by putting it under your head or keeping them hard pressed between your thights etc. More suggestions only if you can tell which way you sleep. \n\nIf it persists, consult a physician
244357
I would not think the two are related. You might want to check with your doctor to be sure. Ringing in the ear, aka "tinitus", can be from aging or from listening to music that is too loud. Again, you should check with your dr. to find out.
517653
look up "tinnitus". or maybe its just one "n". that will explain it.
1111180
It seems as though something is keeping sound from traveling through your ear.  It could be wax build-up, as the use of cotton swabs can push the wax deeper into the ear, eventually forming a plug.  \n\nOr it could be Eustachian Tube dysfunction.  Behind your ear drum is an air pocket - the middle ear - that is connected to the back of the throat by the Eustachian tube. That tube will open and close again when swallowing or yawning to equalize the air pressure in the middle ear to that of the environment around you. That is why it is often recommended to chew gum or suck on hard candy during take-off and landing in an airplane.  \n\nFor some people, the Eustachian tube does not function properly, and when the pressure builds up, sound can be muffled and you might hear noises (like ringing) in your ears.  If the pressure does not resolve, it can lead to a build up of fluid behind the eardrum, which restricts its movement even more.\n\nIf your eustachian tubes are not functioning properly, which can be due to upper respiratory ailments like allergies, or a cold, or sore throat; and the pressure can be quite painful.  Some people take antihistamines and/or decongestants to keep the upper respiratory system clear. \n\nIf the pressure persists, you could try to force some air into the middle ear by holding your breath (pinch your nose if needed) and blowing gently and steadily for a few seconds to force air pressure through the Eustachian tubes into the middle ear.  This is called a ValSalva maneuver -- be careful not to blow too hard or you could damage your ears.\n\nIf you have any other symptoms, like significant hearing loss, humming/buzzing sounds, dizziness/spinning, fever, or drainage from the ear, see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist.
714040
No you would wake up, if something were chewing though your ear drum. Also it would be way too much effort to get to your brain, they'd be raiding your kitchen for crumbs, not your head.\n\nDon't eat in bed. ---Sorry sick joke, can't resist, lol.
1013797
This happens to me. It is a radio frequency issue. Ususally if you have some kind of wireless device near your computer, the radio frequency interferes. For me, it is my cell phone near my speakers. I always know when my cell phone is going to ring, because my computer speakers make that same strange buzzing noise before hand. I think this problem is primarily systematic with cheap $20 COMPUSA speakers.
1181924
You've got tinnitus.  I have it too.  There's nothing to cure it, although there's some new herbal type pill that claims to reduce the ringing.  I don't believe it.  I've had tinnitus since I was a child.  It came from a very severe dual ear infection that damaged my eardrums.  At night, it's the worst due to the silence.  I meditate to help ignore the ringing & to relax into sleep.  I've been told one day, I'll have to wear hearing aids.  I get my hearing checked every 6 months too.  I've got 9% hearing loss in both ears & I'm just 33.
50103
I have ringing in my ears once in a while. If it starts to get bad I visit my chiropractor, it seems that a neck out of alignment can press on the nerves that run up to the ears. After a neck adjustment the ringing goes away.
454045
You really made me crack up on that one.  Of course, I'm going on no sleep, so I'm laughing over the dumbest things.  Anyway, you hear voices in your head because they are being created by your mind and have no reality outside of your mind.  \n\nIf you start hearing things from your arse, then go to the doctor immediately because you have either totally lost it, or you have swallowed a tape recorder which is about to exit and that could hurt!