Oddly, I think I have this. I've tried to explain the vague faint multi-colour noise that overlays my vision that is especially noticeable at night to e.g. my parents before, and they didn't get it. I've always assumed it's normal and that I just failed to explain sufficiently.
Reading the wiki article:
> In addition to visual snow, many sufferers have other types of visual disturbances such as starbursts, increased afterimages, floaters, trails, and many others.[9]
eh maybe; I have no frame of reference
>Non-visual symptoms such as tinnitus, depersonalization-derealization, fatigue, speech difficulties and cognitive dysfunction (brain fog) are frequently encountered.[citation needed] Secondary psychiatric sequelae such as anxiety, panic attacks or depression may develop and necessitate appropriate treatment.[citation needed]
Tinnitus: Yes, sometimes it flares up a bit for about half an hour before going away again. There's a background level of ringing in an even slightly quiet environment, but I'm not sure if it's just the blood rushing through my ears.
I also like listening to music at a loud volume (I find it hard to enjoy music otherwise.)
Depersonalization-derealization: Not sure. See 'depression' below.
Fatigue: Yes, which I've associated with my depression
Speech difficulties: I stutter and find it hard to remember names, but if I'm presenting something you would never realize either of these.
Cognitive dysfunction: Quite possibly. If I'm in a more depressed mood, I can't think.
Anxiety/panic attacks/depression: I was diagnosed with clinical depression a couple of years ago, when it got so bad I stopped caring about anything and went to a doctor.
Headaches/migraines: It varies wildly, but I do get headaches quite badly on occasion. I put this down more to stress & depression.
Tinnitus: Yes, sometimes it flares up a bit for about half an hour before going away again. There's a background level of ringing in an even slightly quiet environment, but I'm not sure if it's just the blood rushing through my ears.
My oldest son has a history of tinnitus. He has benefited from generally improving his health. Our best understanding is that addressing magnesium deficiency was specifically helpful with this issue. He suffers less than he used to.
I still develop noise sensitivity any time I am magnesium deficient. So when everything starts being too loud for me, we make sure to up my consumption of magnesium-rich foods.
I was diagnosed with clinical depression a couple of years ago
I have seen some articles/studies that link depression to brain chemistry and suggest it can be helped with avoiding certain oils/getting certain oils. My medical condition significantly impacts how my body processes oils/fats and my experience is consistent with the research I have seen. I am very picky about what oils I consume. I can get suddenly and dramatically whacked out by consuming an oil my body can't process.
Some other things that have helped with brain issues in my family: Coconut oil, high cholesterol meals (such as eggs, bacon, butter), and B vitamin supplements.
Also, the lymphatic system for the brain is apparently separate from that of the rest of the body. In the rest of the body, lymph gets moved faster when you walk but for the brain it is mostly processed during sleep. So if you have sleep issues of any kind, working on resolving those may help your brain function better because good quality sleep helps the brain take out the garbage, so to speak.
My migraine-like headaches are resolving but I don't have any quick suggestions related to that.
Reading the wiki article: > In addition to visual snow, many sufferers have other types of visual disturbances such as starbursts, increased afterimages, floaters, trails, and many others.[9]
eh maybe; I have no frame of reference
>Non-visual symptoms such as tinnitus, depersonalization-derealization, fatigue, speech difficulties and cognitive dysfunction (brain fog) are frequently encountered.[citation needed] Secondary psychiatric sequelae such as anxiety, panic attacks or depression may develop and necessitate appropriate treatment.[citation needed]
Tinnitus: Yes, sometimes it flares up a bit for about half an hour before going away again. There's a background level of ringing in an even slightly quiet environment, but I'm not sure if it's just the blood rushing through my ears.
I also like listening to music at a loud volume (I find it hard to enjoy music otherwise.)
Depersonalization-derealization: Not sure. See 'depression' below.
Fatigue: Yes, which I've associated with my depression
Speech difficulties: I stutter and find it hard to remember names, but if I'm presenting something you would never realize either of these.
Cognitive dysfunction: Quite possibly. If I'm in a more depressed mood, I can't think.
Anxiety/panic attacks/depression: I was diagnosed with clinical depression a couple of years ago, when it got so bad I stopped caring about anything and went to a doctor.
Headaches/migraines: It varies wildly, but I do get headaches quite badly on occasion. I put this down more to stress & depression.