Hi, I've joined this site as I am hoping someone may help me! I am 42, was born with spina bifida occulta, had several surgeries as a child, then nothing till 21 when had cord detethered and drainage of benign cyst (syringomyelia) then same op five years ago as symptoms reoccurred. Am now for the most part well, however having lots of pain in knee, and also dizzy spells when standing up after sitting, with "whooshing" sound in my ears along with the dizzyness - like the sound you get when you keep moving a seashell into and out of your ear, if that makes sense! doc says knee pain is nothing to do with back, more likely a sports injury as its not sciatic type pain. offers no explanation as to dizzyness/whooshing and isnt really interested in me!! my first adult surgery took two years to diagnose with me going back and forth to docs with odd symptoms, passing out when sneezing, knee pain etc, think docs decided i was a hypocondriac until i forced them to do an MRI then they rushed me in for surgery within a few days!! Guess I wasnt making it up then guys was I ... anybody experienced this "whooshing" sensation and did docs get to the bottom of it?? thank you xx

Hi misswoo, Welcome.

I have not, but apparently some other people have, and have gotten to the bottom of it. Here are some articles to peruse and see if any of it (pardon the expression ) sounds like what you're hearing/describing.

whooshing sound in ears

Doc

misswoo,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Click onto the following forum, there you will find some fellow members to help you.

Spinal Disorders & Back Pain:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.