fox in a box Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Does anyone else getting tinnitus in one or both ears on and off randomly? I get it a lot, mainly when it's quiet to semi-quiet. I've had it since September 2018 in my left ear. It doesn't bother me much, other than the noise. I was diagnosed with IIH (Idiopathic Intracranial hypertension) but I'm currently in remission (for 5 years now) and I have POTS. If you do have it, do you have any tips on how to drain out the ringing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimL Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 I've had it for years in my left ear mostly. It's from playing drums in a band. I will say that my hearing has gotten a lot worse in that ear since I've come down with POTS. I have to wonder if something inflammatory is going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jklass44 Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 @fox in a box Hello! Yes I have had tinnitus in both my ears for many years - it is constant. Just recently within the last couple years I’ve developed bilateral pulsatile tinnitus as well but this one comes and goes. My primary doc tried a couple different meds that did absolutely nothing... I haven’t kept up with trying to find a cause/treatment just because I’ve had other symptoms take priority. As for tips, in the beginning I was able to drown the ringing out with some music or having a small fan by my nightstand. It doesn’t work anymore but I would suggest starting there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimL Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 I just got used to it. It bothers me more if it's very quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Yes. It became more severe when I had a relapse last year and was diagnosed with low B12. Taking B12 supplements over months may have improved it, or maybe it is a symptom of POTS. For me it did improve as my other POTS symptoms improved. These days I do experience it, but it's very mild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsiebarbie Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 Yes! I saw a audiologist and I have significant hearing loss that is abnormal for my age so I had to have a brain MRI. They didnt find anything related to the hearing but they did fine a pituitary gland growth. I'm having a more detailed MRI today to get a better look at the growth. Do you have a kidney issue? I have renal magnesium wasting and the audiologist said the kidneys are directly related to the ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KiminOrlando Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 I've had it for years. It bothers me most when it is 'quiet'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimL Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 20 hours ago, KiminOrlando said: I've had it for years. It bothers me most when it is 'quiet'. Pretty much. Then I want to turn it off. You'd think they'd find a treatment by now. I guess there's no money in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misseb Posted April 16, 2019 Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 Yes, and my ears are itchy and sore inside too. But I have MCAS and if I have controlled my histamine well then it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayAtHomeMom Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 Yes. It is usually sharp and loud but only lasts for a few minutes. My 16 y.o. son gets it too. Just as an FYI: tinnitus has nothing to do with your hearing. Yes we "hear" it in our ears but people have had the auditory nerve cut and they still hear it. It has something to do with the neurological system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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