Tinnitus, Deafness and Ear Problems Support Group
This group is for those coping with Tinnitus (ringing ears or ear noise), hearing loss, and all ear issues. Join to find support and get advice from others.
My T started after a court battle for custody of my grandson. I had to take medication to sleep, and I was taking several medications for diabetes and neuropathy.
1. Did your T start after a period of grief, death in family, stressful period?
2. Were you taking antidepressants?
3. Were you taking any drug that affected the central nervous system?
4. Did T start after starting or stopping a certain drug?
5. Do you have high frequency hearing loss?
My answer to all of the above is yes. I started with trazadone and took it for several months. My doctor doubled my gabapentin one week before my tinnitus started. I think this was the trigger. Gabapentin affects the central nervous system. I also have high frequency hearing loss and did not know it until a hearing test after the tinnitus started. I have found ENTs and doctors in general do not give this condition enough attention. I did not think I could live with the ringing when it started six months ago. It has gotten better and I am wearing hearing aids with maskers that the VA furnished. Thank God I am a Vietnam vet and was able to get these hearing aids. The last couple of nights I have worn them to bed to mask the ringing. I have had a couple of good days of low sound doing this. I am going to see another audiologist on April 21st to discuss Tinnitus Retraining Therapy. I will let you know how that goes.
Add your questions and let's see if there is a common cause for some of us.
1. Did your T start after a period of grief, death in family, stressful period?
2. Were you taking antidepressants?
3. Were you taking any drug that affected the central nervous system?
4. Did T start after starting or stopping a certain drug?
5. Do you have high frequency hearing loss?
My answer to all of the above is yes. I started with trazadone and took it for several months. My doctor doubled my gabapentin one week before my tinnitus started. I think this was the trigger. Gabapentin affects the central nervous system. I also have high frequency hearing loss and did not know it until a hearing test after the tinnitus started. I have found ENTs and doctors in general do not give this condition enough attention. I did not think I could live with the ringing when it started six months ago. It has gotten better and I am wearing hearing aids with maskers that the VA furnished. Thank God I am a Vietnam vet and was able to get these hearing aids. The last couple of nights I have worn them to bed to mask the ringing. I have had a couple of good days of low sound doing this. I am going to see another audiologist on April 21st to discuss Tinnitus Retraining Therapy. I will let you know how that goes.
Add your questions and let's see if there is a common cause for some of us.
The only pills I take in the morning is my multi-vitamin, Garlic soft-gel for blood circulation and a Apple Cider Vinegar pill for my prostrate and it works very well for me. However, being an Herb, they do take longer to kick in, but can heal the body in a more natural way.
On the onset of t, I was under a stressful period, had been in a bicycle accident, not aware of protecting ears in louder events such as fireworks, previously eat salty snacks and apparently have high frequency hearing loss.
In the theory of analyzing one's self, I have made adjustments. Keeping stress in perspective, biking with extreme caution avoiding certain situations, use earplugs, avoid sodium laced foods, and periodically evaluate hearing.
I have further attempted to use distraction techniques as much as possible to make sure that I am not allowing my t to be at all important. This also alleviates the stress level.
The results from this has been good. My t currently fluctuates, with increasing goods days exceeding the bad. With this change and positive thinking, I feel that I will eventually eliminate t from being a health factor for me.
Stress, allergies, and and stimulants, such as coffee, chocolate, tea, and even decongestants can affect mine. Also sugar and salt.
I have learned also destraction is the best way to not let it take over your life.
I hope you feel better soon, and I am glad you get a good result from your hearing aids.
A big hug to you,
Kasandra