I was on antibiotics for a bacterial infection for about a month. I’ve been off them for 2 weeks now.
Since I finished my antibiotics, I’ve noticed (perhaps unrelated) ringing in my right ear and head pressure as well. The ringing is not consistent, and can range from a throbbing sacada (kaddidid bug) sound to a constant fire alarm like sound. It "seems" like the degree of head pressure and headache I’m having affects the ringing. Last night, I felt bad and just went to bed. I woke up about 10pm and had that louder fire alarm like ringing. From there until midnight, it slowly got better until I was nearly having silence. We had a large storm system move through and maybe the pressure changed and my head got some relief. I just don’ t know. But, I got to lay in relative silence and listen to the rain hit our skylight. Best I felt in 2 weeks. This morning, I woke up feeling pretty good too. But, it seems like any significant sound will cause the ringing to restart.
Anyone have any ideas? I’m under the impression real and chronic tinnitus due to hearing loss and ear damage is not something that varies and comes and goes, but more consistent and constant.
Hi There,
It could well have become chronic tinnitus by now.
Wax buildup in the outer ear, ruptured eardrum, congested Eustachian tubes, some infection, Ménière’s disease, Side effects of certain drugs like sedatives, antidepressants, pain killers etc., Damage caused due to overexposure to loud noise, Elevated cholesterol and triglycerides level, diabetes, head or neck injury etc. are some reasons why humans have tinnitus.
Many conventional medications achieve only limited success in tinnitus relief, and usually their bothersome side effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation often discourage use.
Valium, Xanax and Klonopin are benzodiazepine drugs that many doctors prescribe for tinnitus. They are addicting to varying degrees and cannot be used continuously for a long period of time. They are helpful in reducing tinnitus symptoms and aid in sleeping. Valium is the most addicting of these and is not used often for this reason.
Xanax is very popular and is prescribed often for tinnitus. However, the ATA report on medications that cause tinnitus lists Xanax as causing it in 6.6% of cases.
Natural and holistic tinnitus remedies can be effective in assisting with the relief of symptoms, as well as addressing the individual’s overall health and well-being.
Herbal and homeopathic remedies are gentle, yet effective – without the harmful side effects of conventional medicine. Tinnitus herbal remedies can be used to support all body systems involved in helping the ear to perform its tasks of clear hearing and balance, as well as the circulatory, cardiovascular, and nervous systems.
Some of the most common herbs used are
• Ginkgo Biloba is excellent for a number of cerebral and circulatory disorders. It is probably the most widely-used herb for tinnitus and many sufferers swear by this natural ingredient.
• Rosemary
• Avena Sativa
• Wild Hyssop
• Salicylic Ac.
Hope all this helps
Good Luck!
#1 by Dean on December 11, 2009 - 2:06 am
I have chronic tinnitus as well. I have found the best night’s sleep I can get involves a fan running and the "white noise" it generates refocuses my hearing to ignore my ringing ears.
References :
#2 by Eric on December 11, 2009 - 2:21 am
Hi There,
It could well have become chronic tinnitus by now.
Wax buildup in the outer ear, ruptured eardrum, congested Eustachian tubes, some infection, Ménière’s disease, Side effects of certain drugs like sedatives, antidepressants, pain killers etc., Damage caused due to overexposure to loud noise, Elevated cholesterol and triglycerides level, diabetes, head or neck injury etc. are some reasons why humans have tinnitus.
Many conventional medications achieve only limited success in tinnitus relief, and usually their bothersome side effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation often discourage use.
Valium, Xanax and Klonopin are benzodiazepine drugs that many doctors prescribe for tinnitus. They are addicting to varying degrees and cannot be used continuously for a long period of time. They are helpful in reducing tinnitus symptoms and aid in sleeping. Valium is the most addicting of these and is not used often for this reason.
Xanax is very popular and is prescribed often for tinnitus. However, the ATA report on medications that cause tinnitus lists Xanax as causing it in 6.6% of cases.
Natural and holistic tinnitus remedies can be effective in assisting with the relief of symptoms, as well as addressing the individual’s overall health and well-being.
Herbal and homeopathic remedies are gentle, yet effective – without the harmful side effects of conventional medicine. Tinnitus herbal remedies can be used to support all body systems involved in helping the ear to perform its tasks of clear hearing and balance, as well as the circulatory, cardiovascular, and nervous systems.
Some of the most common herbs used are
• Ginkgo Biloba is excellent for a number of cerebral and circulatory disorders. It is probably the most widely-used herb for tinnitus and many sufferers swear by this natural ingredient.
• Rosemary
• Avena Sativa
• Wild Hyssop
• Salicylic Ac.
Hope all this helps
Good Luck!
References :
http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/t/tinnitus.htm