Had to Go to Bar for Work Meeting. Feel My Ears May Be Worse Even Though I Had Earplugs. Help?

[Flamingo1]

Right, so this is where is where I am lost. I need to make a decision soon whether to take any or not. Can someone who is knowledgeable please help me make the right decision?

Please help me make the right decision.

I already had tinnitus, I just feel I hear a new tone after this event is all.

I honestly don't think taking prednisone could hurt as long as the trauma was less than 2 weeks ago. It might also calm you down knowing that you've done all you can do. Why don't you consult with an ENT?

 

[jdjd09]

Took prednisone and feel a new tone is still around (Had to fight to get it too). Not sure what to think anymore. I'm so tired. I have done so much to prevent further issues and carry around multiple earplugs.

I got "forced" to go to a bar because of my job and now get this issue. I am so tired right now.

 

[jdjd09]

I'm so unhappy right now. I have done everything I can. I'm done being nice to people. I don't care anymore. I'm so pissed off. I can't believe this happened. Help me someone please?

 

[Bill Bauer]

Took prednisone and feel a new tone is still around

Ears almost never recover overnight. The hope is that it will begin fading after a month or two...

 

[matthew_bk]

You can try taking melatonin. I remember seeing multiple posts about it doing similar things to prednisone, while not being as dangerous. I am having trouble finding those posts now.

Please keep in mind Melatonin boosts immune response while Prednisone is an immunosuppressant. Do not mix them, as I'm finding out right now.

 

[Matchbox]

Please keep in mind Melatonin boosts immune response while Prednisone is an immunosuppressant. Do not mix them, as I'm finding out right now.

It is very important to provide a reference for this claim. Does it indeed upregulate inflammation and immunity? What parts and how?

 

[matthew_bk]

Reference: https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/melatonin

Steroids and immunosuppressant medications. Melatonin may cause these medication to lose their effectiveness. DO NOT take Melatonin with corticosteroids or other medications used to suppress the immune system.