So I've been trying to figure out what home appliance is about to breakdown.  It turns out that it actually might just be in all in my head!  You see, I keep hearing what sounds like a refrigerator or deep freeze kick-in and out as I lie in bed shadowing heavily as I tend to do during my high cycles (chronic now for the past 2.5-3 years).  Anyway, just the other night I found that if I thump my head with the tip of my finger the hum stops and if it starts again I can cause it to stop with another thump.

Now I've read on this board that our malady, physiologically is similar to or at least not unlike seizures.  I understand that topomax (dopeymax) is a seizure medication that is also commonly prescribed as a preventative for CH.  Anyway, I just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this vibration/hum sensation.  Wondering if I should see a neurologist concerning this apparent "new side" the beast has been showing me lately.

For the wise guys - I'm 86% sure I haven't been kidnapped by aliens who installed some (faulty?) electronic device in my head.

Tinitus is what came to mind when I read the description.

I started with tinitus just before I started my CHs, so there is at least a temporal connection.

I'd consider seeing an audiologist who can test your hearing and see if it is tinitus.

Hi mc_ashes,
I am getting a high pitched tone at the moment but, I am convinced it is to do with my BP, which I know is elevated at the mo, not too sure whether it goes up during cycle with other peeps, but I do know mine does!

Respect

Gary

I also have tinnitus which started a few weeks before this latest CH cycle and with every attack the buzzing is really loud. Hearing test booked for monday, ENT wednesday and still waiting for neuro appointment. Dr wondered if there was a connection. Will update if anything comes up.