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Hi, is it possible that a taste of the above mentioned ice tea could aggravate tinnitus? It happened soon after drinking a very small amount. Thank you.

Hi, we had a slight car incident, backing into a car this afternoon. Of course, the force of hitting the car has increased my tinnitus. Is this usually temporary? Thanks...

Hi, my eye doctor wants to use Valium as an anesthetic for my upcoming cataract eye surgery. The surgery is about a 10 minute procedure. Is this safe for tinnitus? I saw Valium on the ATA list of ototoxic drugs, so I am worried. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks very much.

Hi, I was wondering if there were opinions regarding whether musicals posed the same danger as concerts and sporting events, even with good hearing protection. Thank you.

Good morning. My ENT has offered me a spot in a drug trial involving a drug called ketamine being injected into both ears. I have had tinnitus for 2 years. She also recommended anti depressants. Any thoughts on these items? Thanks very much.

Hi, My foot surgeon applied some Bacitracin on a surgical area, and my tinnitus has spiked as a result. Is this anything I should be very concerned about? Thank you very much.

Hi, I briefly inhaled fumes from plastic wood being applied outside, maybe 4 feet from the area being worked on. Of course it went right to both ears. Is this something to worry about? Thank you very much.

Good evening, I am having a post surgical appointment tomorrow. My doctor has been using peroxide and iodine to clean the surgical site on my foot. Should I be worried about these substances? Thank you very much.

Hi, we are having work done in our house which involves the use of latex paint and primer. Could this cause ototoxic problems? Thank you very much...

Hi, I had foot surgery 3 days ago which involved nerve blocks and a medium level of anesthesia. Is it likely that this could cause a tinnitus spike 3 days later? Thanks.

Hi, my workplace was having outside construction about 30 feet from where my desk is. I wore very good foam plugs, Hearos, 33 dB, which were pushed all the way into my ears. I sat there for 4 hours thinking I was well protected, but that was not the case. I have had a spike for 3 days which...

Hi, Today my ear doctor cleaned wax from my ear which caused a noticeable spike in my tinnitus. It was basically a thoughtless and stupid thing to do. Is this something to worry about in the long term, or should it disappear overnight? Very upset. Thank you very much.

Hi, can Azithromycin be absorbed through the skin? I was giving this antibiotic to a house pet and got some on my arm. Although I quickly wiped it up and washed the area, I am concerned. Thanks...

Good morning. I am considering undergoing somewhat elective foot surgery. However, it may involve being pumped full of IV antibiotics. Is there a good chance that this will make my tinnitus worse? Thanks...

Hi, I am planning for foot surgery within a few months. I was told by my podiatrist that he plans on using Lidocaine to put me out for the procedure. Is this drug risky for someone with tinnitus? Thanks...

Hi, can general X-rays to a part of the body aggravate tinnitus? I am scheduled for X-rays of my feet tomorrow. Thanks.

Hi, I was about 25 feet from some kids using party snappers on the sidewalk. They didn’t sound as loud as regular firecrackers but were loud enough to cause a spike. Does anyone know the decibel level of this item? Thanks.

Hi, is it possible to have a spike after a sudden movement of the neck? During a work meeting, I briefly closed my eyes and woke up with a sudden movement with my neck. Starting to panic which isn’t helping. My tinnitus is now louder.

Hi, this may sound strange, but are there any clothing materials, such as bamboo, that can aggravate tinnitus? Thank you.

Hi, is it likely that an occasional use of Flonase can cause a spike? I used it last night, not even a full spray, and my tinnitus seems louder today. Thanks.

Hi, any opinions would be appreciated. I’ve been invited to an concert in NYC. I have custom musicians ear plugs including the solid adapter. Is attending the concert still too risky even with reasonably good protection? Thanks.

Hi, I accidentally got some skin medication prescription cream on my right palm by accident. I had stopped using it because it affected by ears. I washed it off within 20-25 seconds. Could the spike be caused by nerves? Thank you.

Hi, I was wondering if there were any positive results with acupuncture. I use an excellent practitioner for another problem, and considering asking him to work on my ears. Thank you.

Slight panic mode tonight - any suggestions? Thank you.

Hi, I was just invited to go to Las Vegas with some friends. However, I’ve been there before and know that it is generally a loud city. Are there opinions out there regarding the dangers involved for a tinnitus sufferer? Thanks...

Hi, today I attended a funeral with 3 rounds of rifle fire (military salute). Needless to say this was unexpected and terrifying. Thankfully, I was wearing custom 32 dB ear plugs as I do at any public event I go to. Whether this was enough protection I doubt. The problem also is that my...

Hi, I would like some opinions regarding how effective custom ear plugs would be if I decided to attend loud public events. The ear plugs are 32 dB. Thank you.

Hi, in order to treat an abrasion/cut in my mouth, it was suggested to rinse with salt water or Listerine. I’m afraid to do either, and I realize that my paranoia is reaching new heights. The last thing I need in an infected cut. Opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi, I was wondering if alcohol and caffeine are especially dangerous to tinnitus sufferers. I drink 2 cups of coffee per day and have given up all other caffeine drinks. I have maybe 2-3 drinks per week. Am I playing with fire? Thank you very much...

Hi, I was just wondering if there were opinions out there regarding the possibility of a spike caused by routine dental cleaning? Thank you very much.

Good evening, has anyone had this experience? Thank you very much...

Hi, I was just prescribed Ketoconazole, topical skin cream, and I found it on a secondary drug list linked to tinnitus. Tylenol was found on this same listing. The list description says that these drugs cause problems in a small fraction of people. Does this sound too risky? I generally have...

Good afternoon, within 2-3 months, I will be facing foot surgery, which includes a local nerve block while surgery is being performed. I imagine this cannot be particularly good for a tinnitus sufferer, not to mention the pain killers needed afterwards. Does anyone have any experience in this...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone out there knows if this is a safe medication? Thanks very much.

Good evening. Is it possible that my spike, which started last night, could be caused by a low pressure rainy weather system? Thanks very much.

Good morning, I am having a spike today, and I am thinking that it may be caused by a small amount of wine and liquor that I consumed last night. I am generally a light drinker, and the amount that I had amounted to no more than a taste of each. Is this just a coincidence? Can this be...

Good evening, I’ve had tinnitus for about a year, and have had plenty of ups and downs since then, more downs of course. I recently started using Epsom salts for bad feet and it seems to help them. Unfortunately, after using it this morning, coincidence or not, but my tinnitus is much...

Hi, I attended a Major League Baseball game last week, and wore concert ear plugs with 25 dB filters. Afterwards, there was a spike that lasted 10 days. It has almost subsided to my baseline level. Is it dangerous to try this again? Thank you for your attention.

Good afternoon, I have had low level tinnitus for 6 months and was diagnosed with Shingles 4 days ago. I have been taking Valacyclovir as treatment. My tinnitus has increased since then. I am hoping it is only the medication. Can Shingles permanently increase the sound level? Thanks.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had some advice on how to deal with going to plays, sporting events and other loud events with this condition. I am sensitive to high pitched sounds and loud noises as well. I have tried ear plugs, but they haven't provided enough protection. Last night I...

Hi, I've had the condition since November, and have had an increased sensitivity to loud noises, especially high pitched sounds. It affects everything I do. I need ear plugs when I go outside, and in all noisy public places, stadiums, restaurants, museums. At this point indoor shows...

Hi, yesterday I went for 4 tests, Eng/VNG, ABR, and Vemp. I have had tinnitus since November and my ENT is trying to figure out the cause. The tests involved clicking sounds in both ears, hot and cold air, and other sounds as well. Of course, my tinnitus has been higher ever since the tests...

Hi, I am fairly new to the forum and have a question regarding taking eye drops for an eye exam. Are the drops safe for the ears, are they ototoxic? I'm deathly afraid of taking anything that increases the ringing in both ears. Thank you very much...

Hi everyone. I am new to the forum and would like to describe my situation. Since November 5, I have what is probably considered a classic case of tinnitus, sensitive to loud sounds, which would raise the level of ringing for 3-4 days and then go back down. It generally wouldn't bother me too...