Starting 2 weeks ago, I've been able to "hear" my heartbeat in my left ear. I notice it especially when I'm awake in bed. Also, when I'm watching TV, if a program becomes boring, then I start noticing it. If I'm busy, doing something interesting, moving around, driving, then I don't usually notice it at all. Sitting still, I can always hear/feel it. It is my heartbeat. I've timed it. It is a soft sound and not distressing at all.

I went to the doctor. He ordered an ultrasound study of the veins in that part of my head. The imaging center said they are backed up and scheduled me to come in for the test in December! Like I said above, I'm not in any discomfort or bothered by this thing. Most of the time, I don't notice it.

I googled the topic and found out it can be a sign of being at risk for a stroke, or it may mean nothing important at all. Still, maybe that test should be done sooner. The test will show whether my carotid artery is clogged up.

Has anyone out there heard their heartbeat like this? If so, did you find out what it meant? Thanks for any feedback.