When I Smile, My Tinnitus Increases a Lot

[leo17]

When I smile my tinnitus increases a lot. Does anyone have the same symptom? I found this from the web: "By forcing a very "wide" smile, you stretch the larger zygomatic muscle and relax the tympanic tensor, which is attached to it. With this, the eardrum is less stretched".

Maybe a problem in this tympanic tensor?

 

[Onsdag]

When I smile my tinnitus increases a lot. Does anyone have the same symptom? I found this from the web: "By forcing a very "wide" smile, you stretch the larger zygomatic muscle and relax the tympanic tensor, which is attached to it. With this, the eardrum is less stretched".

Maybe a problem in this tympanic tensor?

This is SOMATIC TINNITUS.

https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/somatic-tinnitus.812/

 

[Bill Bauer]

Could it be TMJ?

 

[threefirefour]

Could it be TMJ?

Could be mine does this too.

 

[valeri]

I stopped smiling long time ago so wouldn't have a clue

 

[Alue]

I stopped smiling long time ago so wouldn't have a clue

People start getting suspicious if I smile around them.

 

[Tinker Bell]

How many people read this thread title and smiled just to see if their tinnitus changed?

I smile. A lot. It does not alter my tinnitus, which is good because I just like to smile. Smiling is my favorite. Sorry, couldn't resist a holiday movie quote.

OP, it could be somatic with your jaw. Can you see a maxillary specialist? Or at least speak with your dentist.

Has an ENT examined your ear? Had an MRI?

 

[valeri]

People start getting suspicious if I smile around them.

No wonder!
Especially if it's a "forced wide smile"!