Re: exploding head syndrome - not pressure, but loud sounds coming from within

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Yes, as Gail says this is not experienced as fullness or

pressure in the head.

What I mean is described here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploding_head_syndrome

" Exploding head syndrome is a rare condition first reported by a

British physician in 1988 that causes the sufferer to occasionally

experience a tremendously loud noise as if from within their own head,

usually described as an explosion or a roar. This usually occurs

within an hour or two of falling asleep, but is not the result of a

dream. Although perceived as tremendously loud, the noise is usually

not accompanied by pain "

It probably sounds ridiculous or far fethched to someone who hasnt

experienced it, but it is very unpleasant.

I think I get them specifically when taking folate(B9 vitamin).

Although I may have them at other times aswell.

I dont think there has been any evidence as of yet of linking this

phenomenon to epileptic activity although the nature of it may suggest

it to be somewhat similar.

Anticonvulsants may lower folate and raise homocysteine.But it seems

weird folate gives these sensations when I am indicated for folate, by

metabolic analysis profile(gsdl.com)

Anyhow just interested if exploding head syndrome is a common

experience for people with cfs.Thanks to all that have replied so far.

Per

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> My understanding is that exploding head syndrome is not a fullness or

> pressure in the head but an actual sensation and noise of an explosion

> in the head. Literaly feels like I have been shot in the head. I do

have

> sinus infection but this is different than feeling like my head might

> explode-I actually feel an explosion in my head. According to what I

> found on google I have the classic symptoms.

>

> Gail

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