Have Had Tinnitus for a Long Time. But It Just Got Worse.

[kipperstomp]

I'm 46 and I've had ringing in my ears at least since I was 13. I've been able to deal with it. Not always easy. But its always been there and I've always managed to put up with it. The last week, it has doubled in strength.

I know that anxiety makes it worse ... but wow ... it is hard to stay calm.

JC.

 

[Tiyaiman97]

Have you tried taking any meds for the anxiety? The anxiety make it 10x worse medication will help you ignore it.

 

[glynis]

@kipperstomp ,
It could be due to wax build up or sinus problems.
If it doesn't calm down over the weekend it could be time you had your ears checked.
Love glynis

 

[kipperstomp]

I am not on anxiety meds. I have been in the past but didn't want to become addicted. Usually I can manage. I would prefer to avoid this path if at all possible.

I will go get my ears checked. Honestly I have no idea why I didn't just go and do that in the first place rather than post to strangers on the internet. I guess I didn't want to bother my dr and/or feel like I am complaining. (How ridiculous is that?).