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I take Lansoprozole, I don’t think it affects the tinnitus.

@PAUL BARKER. Sorry you have this miserable condition, as I’m sorry anybody has. I’m similar to you, but my dizziness comes and goes still. I have had a TIA and the tinnitus is from the damage, but there is no explanation for the room spinning vertigo. I’ve had MRI scan, and seen ENT and...

Right, firstly, I suffered a TIA from undiagnosed Afib 7 years ago. So please, do take the meds prescribed, it’s no joke having a stroke, and even a small one which has left me with hearing loss, balance issues and very intrusive tinnitus. I started on Bisoprolol which is the standard treatment...

I have had numerous MRI scans and due another soon, it’s always loud, they give you foam plugs and muffs, but the muffs are always far too big and slip off! I always tell the technician I have very severe tinnitus, and they do their best to keep the protective measures in place. Just don’t give...

Hello, I need some advice please from anybody who has had the Vestibluar Tests done. I’m due the tests, including caloric test next week, and due to fly two days after. It’s to determine if I have Ménière’s. Does the test make you feel dizzy for long after? Worried about the flight.

Yes, I have dizzy spells and feel off balance. Sometimes the feeling is definitely vertigo.

May 2019 be the year there is a breakthrough for us all here. I don’t wish for prosperity, just peace and quiet. xx

The trouble with taking your own ear protection, ear muffs is that during the MRI they need to speak to you through the speaker, and you’ll need to be able to hear and respond. I’ve had a few MRI's and they always give you both foam plugs and ear muffs, just make sure they fit snugly. Good luck.

There are times when I really need support for intrusive, relentless tinnitus, but this forum, particularly this thread just makes us more depressed. I’m really surprised admin haven’t turned off comments. Sad.

I’m on warfarin and it makes no difference, my tinnitus is loud, intrusive whatever I take but it’s not made worse by anticoagulants. Take it, and don’t worry, the resulting stroke that can be caused by arrhythmia is worse than tinnitus, I know.

@glynis I’m so very sorry that you’re down, and I’m in it with you, but we are strong and will bounce back. It is singularly the most dreadful affliction, all we can do is battle through each day until we feel better. You have my thoughts. Bless you, all you do for others, we are here for you.

Ive had tinnitus since 2012, its forever fluctuating and ive never habituated. However, i try not to let it get me down. It can do for sure, but generally I manage. Right now its on a roll. Very loud, buzzing both ears, headache making, but im still happy. Just distract yourself, go walking...

@glynis I can’t see how to pm you. Will do it via messenger

Thanks for all the replies. I’m not sure I have attacks as such, yes, I have dizzy spells, but I’m constantly feeling nauseated and fuzzy, with as @glynis says, severe bilateral very very high pitched tinnitus. A feeling of fullness in my right ear and my face feels odd. AND IFFY BALANCE. I’m...