My New Tempur Pillow Spiked My Tinnitus!

[truesilence]

So I decided to invest in a new pillow because of my ongoing neck problems. Last night as soon as my head hit the pillow I had a major hissing episode similiar to ones I'd had a couple years back when this this all started. Thankfully it settled down and although the pillow made me feel super relaxed, I still woke up very groggy.

Should I give it a few more days? I'm desperate for a good night sleep!!!!

 

[Cityjohn]

both ears? pulsating?

 

[truesilence]

both ears? pulsating?

Yes, both ears. Not pulsating as such, although the fizzing/ hissing did have a sort of pulsating rhythm to it. I had this very bad a couple of years ago every time I lay down. I was absolutely terrified.

 

[glynis]

Might be worth a visit to the doctors see if he can give you something but hope it settles down for you today.....lots of love glynis

 

[truesilence]

Might be worth a visit to the doctors see if he can give you something but hope it settles down for you today.....lots of love glynis

Hi Glynis. Went to GP last week. Not interested. My ears are screaming now.

 

[glynis]

I know how you feel Try get out in the fresh air and do what you can stay calm .
I hope it settles soon for you as it can be mental torture.
Keep sound on around you and have a few treats to lift your mood.
My ears are blasting away too....lots of love and hugs glynis

 

[click]

So I decided to invest in a new pillow because of my ongoing neck problems. Last night as soon as my head hit the pillow I had a major hissing episode similiar to ones I'd had a couple years back when this this all started. Thankfully it settled down and although the pillow made me feel super relaxed, I still woke up very groggy.

Should I give it a few more days? I'm desperate for a good night sleep!!!!

Well, I'd be inclined to get another pillow.

It was probably just a coincidence, that it began when you put your head on the new pillow, but as none of us have any idea whether your pillow could cause a spike or louder hissing or anything else then surely it's worth throwing the pillow away & replacing it with one filled with something else that is just as good for your comfort?

 

[linearb]

probably has a lot more to do with posture and/or random chance than the pillow per se.

 

[truesilence]

probably has a lot more to do with posture and/or random chance than the pillow per se.

I think so too. My neck and back are in a shocking state. As I lay there my left ear tone morphed into a very scary noise. My nerves are shot. As it cost £85, I'll have to get used to it!!!

 

[linearb]

My wife has one of those and loves it. I sleep on a memory foam triangle wedge, usually with a rolled up towel under my neck. Even if I can't actually sleep like that all night, laying in that pose for a couple hours seems to really take a lot of tension out of my neck/TMJ, and can make my tinnitus less obnoxious.