Guest guest Posted March 24, 2003 Report Share Posted March 24, 2003 Ann, I sympathize! I have asked the same question here too, and people have recommended Vinpocetine (which didn't seem to help me) as well as dobbing oils in your ear (which I haven't tried, but am skeptical about because the ringing feels very much like an inner-ear, or deep-in-the-head thing). I believe it is neurological. Several people have told me that the ringing goes away with abx treatment. So far, my ringing/buzzing hasn't budged a bit (after 4 months of abx). But my LLMD feels confident that IV Rocephin (which I start next week) will get it. It was my very first symptom, so will probably be the last to leave. This may not be too comforting, but I can say that it does get more tolerable with time. Seven months ago when it started, it seemed unbearable. I couldn't stand to be in public places and thought I would go insane at night-time, when the silence in my bedroom just made the ringing seem deafening. Now, I must admit that I usually don't notice it until things get quiet. It's an annoyance, but rarely threatens to drive me crazy anymore. I've heard from many others with non-Lyme chronic tinnitus that they eventually just get used to it. Hang in there!! I know how aggravating it can be! Jeff >>> annprow@... 03/24/03 05:06PM >>> <html><body> <tt> <BR> I have just about had it with the ringing in my ears!!! Just when I think I can rest, the ringing appears to get louder and bothers me more. <BR> <BR> Has anyone found an answer to helping lessen the ringing - or even just getting rid of it???<BR> <BR> Hope so!<BR> Thank you,<BR> Ann<BR> <BR> <BR> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2003 Report Share Posted March 24, 2003 Ann, I echo your sentiments. Tinnitus has been so bad for the last few months that sometimes I literally scream out loud to no one in particular to make it stop. I've been on antibiotics for 3 1/2 years. The tinnitus has fluctuated, worse when relapsing. I think I agree with another poster that flagyl helped it alot. Sometimes ear plugs help, but not always. And sometimes if you put just one ear plug in (experiment with which side) it helps a little, not much though. Robin P.S. I made up a song called, " Ringing in my Ears " , sung to the tune of " Singing in the Rain " , helps ease the frustration. _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2003 Report Share Posted March 24, 2003 Check with your doctor, but sometimes just backing off on the antibiotics for a day or two stops the symptom and then you can titrate back up slowly to your maximum dosage. In other words, after a couple of days off and symptoms stop, introduce one a day for a couple of days to make sure you tolerate it. Then gradually work your way up to the maximum number of pills per day slowly. Sometimes the prescription needs to be totally changed. I have had this on and off with my lyme but not constant. I hope it clears up for you soon. First thing to do is to call your doc for advice. Angel Blessings, Lorraine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2003 Report Share Posted March 25, 2003 hi - I'm new to this group and I wanted to say thank you all for letting me know that I'm not crazy. I've had the ringing for several years now. It comes and goes. Mine isn't too bad, not bad to the point where I get annoyed or anything, just a little weird. Does anyone else have a drooping eye or see ghost images in one eye? My right eye droops pretty bad and I see a ghost image just above the real image. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. -Nick > Check with your doctor, but sometimes just backing off on the antibiotics for > a day or two stops the symptom and then you can titrate back up slowly to > your maximum dosage. In other words, after a couple of days off and symptoms > stop, introduce one a day for a couple of days to make sure you tolerate it. > Then gradually work your way up to the maximum number of pills per day > slowly. Sometimes the prescription needs to be totally changed. I have had > this on and off with my lyme but not constant. I hope it clears up for you > soon. First thing to do is to call your doc for advice. > > Angel Blessings, > Lorraine > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 my ringing gets less as i consume less carbs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Good for you. I probably need something that gets to the candida systemically because I have been a good boy on the diet. Something into the blood stream and such. Kirk On Friday, October 29, 2004, at 12:34 PM, mogdrmom@... wrote: > > my ringing gets less as i consume less carbs! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 > > > > > my ringing gets less as i consume less carbs! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Yes, I have had that for years. Certain things worsen it. Sudefed, sinus trouble, antihistamines, salt and stress. But for some reason since I have been on Plaquenil I haven't noticed it hardly at all. hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 I have the same thing...it did get better after I saw my pcp and he removed some earwax from my ears. this after me using a Murine ear wash removal kit and syringe. its call tinnitus and I have had it for so long, I don't even notice it much anymore. there are some otc's on the market but not sure if they would help. Sometimes our meds can cause this. I'd call your pcp and or and ENT (Ear nose and throat doctor) and maybe they can check out the problem. my pcp had this longish tool the got way into the ear where the wax was built up. He was really to remove the earwax I couldn't get to and you dont want to be fooling around with your ears so leave it to the pcp. Good luck..paula In a message dated 11/30/2010 11:00:18 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, lswayne@... writes: Does anybody else have, {ringing in the ears} ? It is not really like a phone ringing, more like a upper pitched constant tone. If anybody has this, what can I do to make it go away? I have had this off and on for 60 years. ------------------------------------ This is a private list. Should you wish to forward any mail to nonsubscribers, you must first obtain the writer's permission. We are NOT physicians. Information on this list is not to be construed as medical advice, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy and currency of the information provided. For archives or to change subscription options: ! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 I have had ringing in the ears since I came down with RA/MCTD. It seems to be worse when my inflammation is bad. My doc hasn't said anything as to why I have it. He probably doesn't even know. I don't hear it as much when there is noise. Mostly just at night when things are quiet. I know there are gadgets you can buy to create sound so you don't hear it as much but other than that I don't think there is a cure. > > Does anybody else have, {ringing in the ears} ? > It is not really like a phone ringing, more like a > upper pitched constant tone. > If anybody has this, what can I do to make it go away? > I have had this off and on for 60 years. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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