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Thunder Bay, ON

Does anyone experience a whooshing sound in one side of their head. It's like my heart beats in my head but very loud and doesn't stop. Very difficult to ignore as interferes with everything.
I use to have ringing in my head but this is in rhythm with my heartbeat.

January 22, 2017
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Members rallied around someone experiencing a rhythmic whooshing sound in their head that matches their heartbeat, with many sharing they have... Read more

Members rallied around someone experiencing a rhythmic whooshing sound in their head that matches their heartbeat, with many sharing they have similar experiences and offering both reassurance and urgent medical advice. Several members attributed the symptom to low iron or hemoglobin levels, sinus or allergy inflammation, medication side effects, or fluid buildup behind the eardrum, while others strongly urged immediate medical attention given the poster's history of heart attack and Giant Cell Arteritis, noting that pulsatile sounds can signal high blood pressure, stroke risk, or arterial issues. A recurring theme was the importance of self-advocacy and not dismissing new or worsening symptoms, with the community offering practical coping strategies like using earplugs, meditation with headphones, allergy management, and blood tests, while consistently encouraging the poster to see their doctor or cardiologist as soon as possible.

A MyFibroTeam Member

It is not a symptom to be ignored, ever. It could be sign of high blood pressure, stroke, arterial insufficiency, Your body is telling you something is seriously wrong. Don't ignore it; seek medical attention immediately. Prayers and gentle hugs.

January 31, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have had that, not often, but it is usually a sign that I am getting a sinus infection since the ears are connected. Then I can start walking sideways. A coworker told me to go home once because I was doing that. Keep drinking that water we're told about. Our meds suck up a lot of the water in us to where whoosing sounds and walking sideways ruins our day. Gentle hugs!

January 23, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

yes i have that too, was put on iron as it was low, and i'm feeling much better, no muscle spasms or cramps either, also helping my headaches. its been less than a week since i have started iron, but i feel a difference already. so it may be your iron level. x

January 23, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I can hear my heartbeat in my head also! So frustrated!

January 26, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I do have the whooshing sound that is like a heartbeat! I didn't know anyone else did.

January 22, 2017

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