I could hardly believe it myself, but came across it researching in another forum. I laughed so hard I thought I was going to bust something. Here's the actual question, and response...

"what would cause an explosion like in the brain?
Posted 08:09PM (EDT) on 2007-07-20 in Parkinson's disease by nola2

When you say "exploding", do you mean a loud sound that seems to happen in your head? Is it something your hear when falling asleep? Does this sound like what you are experiencing? Well, obviously you should make an appointment with your doctor to really explore this, but it could be...now don't get worried as the condition is believed to be harmless..."Exploding Head Syndrome".

"Although anxiety-provoking, exploding head syndrome is harmless. Attacks most commonly occur in the twilight stage as the individual is falling asleep - less commonly on awakening. People with this condition describe a terrifyingly loud noise - often described as a bang - that lasts only a moment and doesn't occur with headache or other pain.

Exploding head syndrome occurs most often in adults older than age 50. The cause isn't clear. But it may be due to a delay in the "switching off" of some of the brain-alerting pathways, which normally occurs as sleep begins. Attacks may occur only once or with varying frequency for weeks or months and then stop, sometimes permanently. Exploding head syndrome isn't an indication of a serious condition. However, if you're concerned about your symptoms, consult your doctor."

If this isn't the scariest sounding health condition name ever invented, I'd be curious to hear something worse ;-) --
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Sign in to rate Posted 09:24PM (EDT) on 2007-07-20 by earthling

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Here's the link for copyright purposes: http://www.revolutionhealth.com/foru...-disease/98016

Now, one can see what fun can be had with this! Imagine, if you will, that you are in your doctor's office...

Patient: "Doctor, I've been experiencing some alarming new sensations lately, and I appreciate that your frown upon this, but I took it upon myself to do some research...seems like I might be suffering from Exploding Head Syndrome."

Doctor: "What the $#@! ....What?"

Another fun scenario: you get pulled over for speeding, running a red light, whatever. The officer approaches your car, and as you hand him your license, registration, and insurance paperwork...

You: "Afternoon, officer."

Officer: "Afternoon. Do you have any idea why I pulled you over today?"

You: "Why, no, I don't. You see, I suffer from Exploding Head Syndrome. Here is the laminated article I keep with me at all times to help those who don't understand it learn more. Would you like to read it?"

Officer: "Uh, uh, no thank you. You go on down the road and be careful..." as he flees back to the protection of his car.

I see all sorts of possibilities but have to get breakfast for my family. BTW, this is supposed to be FUNNY! Sorry if anyone who actually may suffer from Exploding Head Syndrome is offended.