In connection with my deafness, I would like to know why I'm having horrible noises in my head.`

	Asked by Unregistered (Male; 78; Progressive deafness for 35+ years. 2 hearing aids issued at different times. 2006 had colonoscopy with 12 polyps removed (all benign); In Feb 08 had Cochlear Implant surgery - Apr 08 Sound Processor attached and programmed.; Relevant drugs:Propranolol 80Mg; Fluoxetine 20 Mg; Cardura 1Mg; Advair Discus 500/50; Singulair 10 Mg; Zolpidem 10 Mg; Prilosec 40Mg -- Motrin for pain ) on Sat 19, Jul 2008 11:53am
	I have had deafness for 35 years. For the past several years I've suffered from many noises inside my head. In Feb 08 I underwent Cochlear Implant surgery. I, of course, hoped all along that the implant might solve the noise problem. Well, it didn't. Made a slight difference in variety but increased volumn of noises. I'm again meeting with my surgeon later this month; however, no one has been able to tell me where these noises originate from, especially radio announcers, singers and music. I'm a male 78 years old, and declared sane.
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	Answer by Dr Noopur S, MD (doctor) on Tue 29, Jul 2008 07:10am: Hi, How are you? It is indeed a very unusual symptom. Usually auditory hallucinations occur in schizophrenia. Other causes include alcohol withdrawal, depression, drugs like amphetamine and narcolepsy (excessive day time sleepiness). Please discuss these with your specialist. Do keep us posted!
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