Question 1

something happened years ago and am now reminded of it. i haven't talked about it. i have bad dreams and get  upset and tingly at sudden loud noises ?

Accepted Answer

POSSIBLE PTSD: Please see your doc to rule out medical conditions.  After that, please see a mental health professional for diagnosis and peace of mind.   You MAY have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

sometime i wake up panicked with fast
palpitations & feeling anxious. no sudden loud noise or nightmares trigger it, out of the blue. is this sinister?

Accepted Answer

?: Assuming that medical conditions such as over-active thyroid and over-production of norepinephrine  have been ruled out, this sounds like panic reactions but I do not see any medication prescribed for you to control this problem.

Question 3

im prone to getting suddenly very scared by very minor things such as sudden loud noise and stuff like that. does being in a fight or flight mode a lot really causes adrenal gland burnout?

Accepted Answer

: Chronic anxiety is very common and also very difficult for patients. If you are aware of your own anxiety to this degree I would suggest seeking an opinion about treatment. Nothing good comes from chronic anxiety and many bad things do!

Question 4

after a sudden loud noise, my ears became plugged. will listening to music right after this incident permanently ruin my hearing?

Accepted Answer

No: No, a sudden loud noise can cause hearing loss. Listening to music at normal volumes will not cause hearing loss. If your symptoms persist, see an ENT doc

Question 5

i was exposed to sudden loud noise and now my left ear is plugged. if i listen to music on headphones, will i lose hearing in my left ear permanently.

Accepted Answer

Hearing: This would be a good time for you to see an Ear specialist!
Hope all goes well.

PS: I an wearing Hearing aids and doing OK!

Question 6

recurring warmth followed by pain in ear. started years ago after sudden loud noise in headphones. ent says ears look normal, hearing test confirms.

Accepted Answer

TMJ: Rule out other causes of ear pain including TMJ. See an oral surgeon to rule in/out TMJ. If TMJ, see a TMJ expert.

Question 7

in the middle of the night while i was sleeping there was a sudden very loud noise and it woke me up so scared in fight or flight mode, shaking. since then my ovaries and pelvic area kinda hurt. is this type of night scares detrimental for health?

Accepted Answer

: Sudden jerky movements from a laying down position into an upright position can case small strains or microtears in the lower abdominal muscles.  Ice, rest, and avoiding anything that would provoke a sudden "sit-up" will most likely allow for healing within a few days.

Question 8

today i had a sudden loud ring noise in my ear and as i was sitting my vision became slanted momentarily. i might have been dehydrated. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Dehydrated: We don't have enough information as you didn't even provide us with your age let alone any medical or social history. If you think you were dehydrated then be mindful of keeping well hydrated with water during the day. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

Question 9

why does everything suddenly so loud to me?

Accepted Answer

Volume change: Your hearing aid is not working
Your TV or radio do not have automatic volume control
Discuss with your Dr.

Question 10

is it possible for migraines to cause loud thoughts?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: is a serious and complex neurologic disorder. Headache, vertigo, visual disturbances nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light or sound, dizziness, neck pain, stomach nose bleeding,  visual and auditory hallucination are common symptoms. This condition must be professionally managed. See an orofacial pain or headache specialist for evaluation and management.

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Something happened years ago and am now reminded of it. i haven't talked about it. i have bad dreams and get upset and tingly at sudden loud noises ?

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Sometime i wake up panicked with fast palpitations & feeling anxious. no sudden loud noise or nightmares trigger it, out of the blue. is this sinister?

A member asked:

Im prone to getting suddenly very scared by very minor things such as sudden loud noise and stuff like that. does being in a fight or flight mode a lot really causes adrenal gland burnout?

A member asked:

After a sudden loud noise, my ears became plugged. will listening to music right after this incident permanently ruin my hearing?

A member asked:

I was exposed to sudden loud noise and now my left ear is plugged. if i listen to music on headphones, will i lose hearing in my left ear permanently.

A member asked:

Recurring warmth followed by pain in ear. started years ago after sudden loud noise in headphones. ent says ears look normal, hearing test confirms.

A member asked:

In the middle of the night while i was sleeping there was a sudden very loud noise and it woke me up so scared in fight or flight mode, shaking. since then my ovaries and pelvic area kinda hurt. is this type of night scares detrimental for health?

A member asked:

Today i had a sudden loud ring noise in my ear and as i was sitting my vision became slanted momentarily. i might have been dehydrated. what is this?

A member asked:

Why does everything suddenly so loud to me?

A member asked:

Is it possible for migraines to cause loud thoughts?

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