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Clicking feeling in my skull?

Maddz22
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Hey guys! I've never used this place before so hello! Sorry if I haven't posted this in the right place or something I'm not really sure how this works haha! I just really need some help. Anyway (I'm 18)So around October 2019 I was walking and suddenly I could feel this clicking sensation in my skull on the right side above my temple almost as if 2 parts were loose and slightly tapping together when I walked. I had no pain or headaches or anything like that but it was annoying and I was worried but it went away on its own after a few months so I never ended up getting it checked out plus the pandemic hit so couldn't rlly go to doctors for non emergency. Well it went away on its own and I didn't feel it at all for almost a year but this week it's come back and I can feel my skull clicking or tapping slightly when I jump, walk with a bounce or walk down the stairs! In the same place as last time too.  It's always on the right side of my head above my temple/ mandible area. Again I'm in no pain at all and in good general health I've also just recovered from covid (just lost my sense of smell) but I'm doing fine but I get really bad health anxiety and paranoia so I worry what could this clicking in my head be? Its not tinnitus because it's an actual feeling, not a sound in my head. I've been having some jaw problems for a while now and I've been researching TMJ and it could be due to that but whenever I search my symptoms it all comes up with articles about brain tumour tinnitus symptoms but this isn't tinnitus so it's so confusing so I get worried and I figured this would be a good place to ask about it! Sorry if that was confusing haha. There is no lump or anything on my head where this happens and it feels close to the surface like not deep in my head just on the skull bone. I'm hoping to find somebody who has experienced this or knows what it could be! I've found absolutely nothing online that could help me figure out what it is! Thanks for the help! 

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    Hiya, 

    I've had this for a couple of years now so I doubt it's anything serious. Mostly I get it when I'm walking and it only occurs max. once every couple of months. I told my dad and he said he gets it too! Hopefully this reassures you a bit and helps with your anxiety so you know it's not just you! 
     

     

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    Hey! I also have this, it lasted for the first time for about a month and went away for a year and half now.. it happened for the first time not long after I did a marathon so not sure if it's related to that? Reassuring to know it's not just me too!

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    Hey! I have also had this for quite a while now, at first i thought it was Tinnitus but when i listened to what it sounds like on the NHS website I found out that it's completely different, it mainly happens when im walking home. The main thing that helps me is listening to some music to distract myself from it.  Hope this helps!

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    Hi Maddz22

    I have also experienced this the past 5 months. Has yours gotten any better/found out what might be causing it? I've had tinnitus for nearly 3 years but never had this before so it's annoying when you google it it just comes up with that! 

    Thanks 

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    I eradicated the clicking by focusing on my lymphatic system - there's exercises you can do and breathing exercises too to remove excess fluid around your bones and joints - plenty on google and youtube. You can also get your lymphatic system drained via massage at most well-being clinics too. Maintaining good posture throughout the day and eliminating repetive strain will also help! Another thing I do regular is running a hot bath but shocking my body with cold shower and then immediately jumping in hot bath again - really does wonders. Also taking fish oils, vitamin D3 and K2 supplements and turmeric & pepper capsules daily too.

    My cause for lympahtic blockage is plantar fasciitis and awful posture - I hope you get to the bottom of what it is and find this info useful!

    All the best

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    I have the same thing and im dealing with it right now. I think its due to over exertion in the neck muscles. I also feel muscle twitches in my neck to the lower part of my skull. I understand the click feeling, looking it up on google makes it seem more scary than it is. Try taking hot showers as heat can heal injured muscles and also try doing non strenuous tasks.

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    I have the same thing but with the fact that whenever I try to move my head I hear crackling and as if the bones grinding

  • Offline in reply to leena

    This is pretty much what's been happening with me. I do have tinnitus, but these clicking noises are heard outside WHENEVER I nod my head. It's been happening only for the past month or so. At first I thought that it's just tinnitus but then I did record a video to check if it's heard outside, and it is. 

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    I have same thing like when I walk my head has a clicking sound and if I turn my head a little fast or move it I have a sting pain for like 5 or 10 seconds and then my head stops clicking but if always comes bk in like a few weeks or months it only happens one's or twice idk if its normal I tried looking it up it says just keep walking regularly and it will go away without pains.

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    I have had this for nearly a year. Felt like I was having a stroke. Doctor said it was Titus but I've now got neck and back pain. I'm on beta blockers as I've now got major anxiety as my skull feels like it's grinding and clicking. They did say it was chronic sinusitis at first but another doctor ruled it out. Still waiting to see ENT after a year. It's annoying, worrying and just dosnt normal. Hope your all better x

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