Hi, I am quite certain my lower back L5S1 is causing my toes to sting but not sure if my neck nerves are causing the noise today. It could just be noise exposure damage. Waiting for Autifony could be a long time. I will resort to other meds for now.
doing better today. I seen a chiropractor within Mayo yesterday and he adjusted my Sacroiliac and said it was 1/4 to 3/8 inch off and also used some electrical device. I don't know why that would make my noise less though?
The T still could be from C5C6 compressed nerves but to get someone to do something about it is difficult. The Dr. yesterday didn't think I needed a fusion yet so i will ask about dexamethasone injections to the neck. Maybe trigger point injections too.
Well the ortho Dr. I seen today didn't think my noise was coming from my neck so back to the drawing board. Maybe neck muscle caused or inner ear or TMJ disorder? My left TMJ is very crunchy. I might try botox injections in my left TMJ along with continued use of elastic mandibular advancer. An ATA reference person told me years ago to get on a antidepressant, so that might be the best thing to do for now.
Jeannie, It was nice to see Carl Horton's post. Maybe it is compressed neck nerves? I had PT today and traction and my noise is very loud. Are you doing any better?
Hard to say, but I've only been offered PT and gabapentin so far. I think the neck could be a possibility causing some cases of tinnitus, but it's doubtful that a spinal surgeon will operate without some kind of numbness or pain in your arms. I'm still checking this out currently.