I Now Have Tinnitus After Receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

[Alexandor Scott]

My two cents is that if you experience tinnitus issues after shot #1, stay away from shot #2. COVID-19 is both preventable and treatable but there is no cure for tinnitus. I deeply regret my decision to get the vaccines.

If we don't get the second dose, we still risk a spike from a COVID-19 infection. It sucks. We have no good options here.

 

[CathyJ]

I have tinnitus for the first time in my life. I am 64 and had both doses of AstraZeneca, in March and May. There seem to be many reports of tinnitus being a common side affect of COVID-9 vaccine. But it does not show up ("rare") in official statistics. This is very puzzling. I understand about confirmation bias and I don't jump to conclusions. But I am concerned that my new tinnitus and vaccine is not coincidental.

I just read a couple of days ago that they are looking into the reports of tinnitus. I think it wasn't taken as seriously since at least one other vaccine (for Shingles) is known to trigger tinnitus. Mine is now much better, finally, 6 weeks after being "fully vaccinated". I think it will resolve in a few more months. I do notice the more I think about it, the more I notice it. So I try to ignore and stay busy.

 

[Alexandor Scott]

I just read a couple of days ago that they are looking into the reports of tinnitus. I think it wasn't taken as seriously since at least one other vaccine (for Shingles) is known to trigger tinnitus. Mine is now much better, finally, 6 weeks after being "fully vaccinated". I think it will resolve in a few more months. I do notice the more I think about it, the more I notice it. So I try to ignore and stay busy.

Did you get a spike after the first and second dose or just the second?

 

[Jon R.]

I thought I was going crazy! I got my first Moderna shot on March 5th, and a day later my head felt like it was going to explode. I've had tinnitus since. It was starting to become manageable, but I got my second shot today (April 5th) and again I have sharp pains in my temples, stuffy nose, and my ringing is off the charts! I'm hoping this goes down to manageable again. I've never had issues until the vaccine and myself and my ENT reported it to CDC; but nothing I can do but try not to cry and go crazy.

Hey @Poseidon_3113, I just wondered if your tinnitus went down in the end? Thanks.

 

[2020 Survivor]

Just wanted to update you all on my progress - or lack thereof.

I went to the ENT today. After pulling out a giant chunk of wax (no, this did not resolve the tinnitus) and testing my hearing, she reluctantly wrote me a Rx for a steroid. She said that in her experience, steroids don't work unless used within 2 weeks of the onset, so she wouldn't choose it if she were in my position. To me, I feel there's nothing to lose except for 10 days of super annoying side effects (insomnia, jitteriness, road-rage, etc.). (I'll take the 10 days for the possibility of relief from the constant mosquito in my ear.) Then she scheduled a follow-up for next week, (which seems to serve no purpose other than padding her pocketbook), and sent me on my way.

What is interesting to me, however, is the giant ball of wax - what is THAT about? And the fact that I've had a slight, dull pain in my ear for the entire day. Maybe I'm just in denial, but I really think there is more going on here than just old-age hearing loss accompanied by tinnitus...

 

[Massi91]

Just wanted to update you all on my progress - or lack thereof.

I went to the ENT today. After pulling out a giant chunk of wax (no, this did not resolve the tinnitus) and testing my hearing, she reluctantly wrote me a Rx for a steroid. She said that in her experience, steroids don't work unless used within 2 weeks of the onset, so she wouldn't choose it if she were in my position. To me, I feel there's nothing to lose except for 10 days of super annoying side effects (insomnia, jitteriness, road-rage, etc.). (I'll take the 10 days for the possibility of relief from the constant mosquito in my ear.) Then she scheduled a follow-up for next week, (which seems to serve no purpose other than padding her pocketbook), and sent me on my way.

What is interesting to me, however, is the giant ball of wax - what is THAT about? And the fact that I've had a slight, dull pain in my ear for the entire day. Maybe I'm just in denial, but I really think there is more going on here than just old-age hearing loss accompanied by tinnitus...

I also had a lot of earwax removed, it is normal, your body produces it overtime. I also got tinnitus in my right ear, it's just a mild whooshing sound but I already had tinnitus in my left ear before. Now having tinnitus in both ears is really bothersome...

Anyways, don´t worry, there are many other people like you, this may not help you mentally but people can overcome anything if they want.

 

[CathyJ]

Did you get a spike after the first and second dose or just the second?

After the first shot, about 10 or 12 hours later. It settled a bit, so I got the 2nd and it got louder about 8 hours later. Then it settled again. I was "fully" vaccinated (2 weeks past the 2nd shot) on May 4. It's now mostly not so bad anymore. Loud noises can trigger it and sometimes it just decides to be louder. But it's no longer making me anxious and worried.

 

[jjflyman]

I don't know how active this thread is anymore, but:

I had a spike 10-14 days after my first Pfizer shot that lasted about 10 days.

My second shot was un-eventful, no spike.

It's been several months now and my tinnitus is just fine, no lasting problem from the shots.

Anybody on the "fence" about getting the vaccine, my advice (for what it's worth) is to get it.

 

[Lane]

Anybody on the "fence" about getting the vaccine, my advice (for what it's worth) is to get it.

My advice (for what it's worth), is to NOT get the vaccine.

It seems pretty clear the number of serious "adverse reactions" (including death) is vastly underreported, and those trying to do so are being hit with almost unprecedented censorship. Just some of the latest I heard is that pediatricians are seeing large numbers of young people coming in complaining of tinnitus, and they believe the vaccines are the culprits.

I've also heard people are developing various forms of dysautonomia, which is indicative of brain injury (as is tinnitus). Many of these symptoms often don't appear for days or even weeks after the vaccine, and is indicative that the damage can continue for long periods of time after getting a shot.

The many who invented the mRNA technology used to develop these vaccines (apparently) now regrets having had the vaccine himself. There's so much more to know about about how problematic these vaccines may be, if people would make the effort to look for the kind of information that is being censored at all media levels.

FWIW, apparently about forty new billionaires (within the pharmaceutical industry) have been minted since the start of the pandemic. Just think how much more money they can make if they can continue this for a number of years. As always, follow the money.

It makes no sense whatsoever that a cheap and safe drug called Ivermectin that is almost 100% effective when used prophylactically in preventing COVID-19 (and also extremely effective as a successful treatment) is not being trumpeted by every newspaper in the world. But it's understandable, since most of them are hardly more than a mouthpiece for the pharmaceutical industry.

I guess I'll stop now.

 

[Tinker Bell]

My advice (for what it's worth), is to NOT get the vaccine.

It seems pretty clear the number of serious "adverse reactions" (including death) is vastly underreported, and those trying to do so are being hit with almost unprecedented censorship. Just some of the latest I heard is that pediatricians are seeing large numbers of young people coming in complaining of tinnitus, and they believe the vaccines are the culprits.

I've also heard people are developing various forms of dysautonomia, which is indicative of brain injury (as is tinnitus). Many of these symptoms often don't appear for days or even weeks after the vaccine, and is indicative that the damage can continue for long periods of time after getting a shot.

The many who invented the mRNA technology used to develop these vaccines (apparently) now regrets having had the vaccine himself. There's so much more to know about about how problematic these vaccines may be, if people would make the effort to look for the kind of information that is being censored at all media levels.

FWIW, apparently about forty new billionaires (within the pharmaceutical industry) have been minted since the start of the pandemic. Just think how much more money they can make if they can continue this for a number of years. As always, follow the money.

It makes no sense whatsoever that a cheap and safe drug called Ivermectin that is almost 100% effective when used prophylactically in preventing COVID-19 (and also extremely effective as a successful treatment) is not being trumpeted by every newspaper in the world. But it's understandable, since most of them are hardly more than a mouthpiece for the pharmaceutical industry.

I guess I'll stop now.

Ivermectin is ototoxic and linked to dizziness and vertigo.

Study of its use treating patients for COVID-19 and findings of ototoxicity:

A Narrative Review of Pharmacologic Treatments for COVID-19: Safety Considerations and Ototoxicity

There are also questions of whether it causes severe neurological side effects per other past studies.

 

[kingsfan]

It makes no sense whatsoever that a cheap and safe drug called Ivermectin that is almost 100% effective when used prophylactically in preventing COVID-19 (and also extremely effective as a successful treatment) is not being trumpeted by every newspaper in the world. But it's understandable, since most of them are hardly more than a mouthpiece for the pharmaceutical industry.

It's being reported by Reuters, BBC, Bloomberg, and others.

 

[SectorClear]

My doctor says my recent onset tinnitus is from TMJ, but for the record I got it 13 days after my 1st Pfizer dose. I did not get the second dose for fear of making it worse. I'm sure they're at least a little connected.

 

[twa]

My doctor says my recent onset tinnitus is from TMJ, but for the record I got it 13 days after my 1st Pfizer dose. I did not get the second dose for fear of making it worse. I'm sure they're at least a little connected.

My vertigo and dizziness started 13 days after my 2nd Pfizer vax. I woke up with severe vertigo, could not walk, nausea and throwing up. I've had it for 9 weeks. I have no previous history of vestibular issues. It's better, but still present.

 

[SectorClear]

My vertigo and dizziness started 13 days after my 2nd Pfizer vax. I woke up with severe vertigo, could not walk, nausea and throwing up. I've had it for 9 weeks. I have no previous history of vestibular issues. It's better, but still present.

Hopefully there's some research on this so they can figure out a way to prevent it and cure it. I'll still treat my TMJ but if that fails then I'm squarely pointing the finger at the vaccine. I would have rolled the dice with COVID-19 if I knew there was a chance of tinnitus from the vaccine (and now myocarditis is being labeled too as a warning).

 

[CathyJ]

After the first shot, about 10 or 12 hours later. It settled a bit, so I got the 2nd and it got louder about 8 hours later. Then it settled again. I was "fully" vaccinated (2 weeks past the 2nd shot) on May 4. It's now mostly not so bad anymore. Loud noises can trigger it and sometimes it just decides to be louder. But it's no longer making me anxious and worried.

Yet another update: I had a horrible 2 days and thought oh no, the vaccine is causing this. Nope, I also had headache, pain in temple/upper jaw and a nosebleed. It was triggered by ragweed which is out here. I was miserable and now it's settling down again. I also have a neck issue and had worked out making it somewhat stiff. I read that could trigger/cause it also. I'm now satisfied the vaccine had no lasting effects for me and I am as safe as anyone can be from getting COVID-19.

Do I still have tinnitus? Yes, but it is not something I can't handle at the volume I get now.

 

[twa]

I don't know how active this thread is anymore, but:

I had a spike 10-14 days after my first Pfizer shot that lasted about 10 days.

My second shot was un-eventful, no spike.

It's been several months now and my tinnitus is just fine, no lasting problem from the shots.

Anybody on the "fence" about getting the vaccine, my advice (for what it's worth) is to get it.

How's your tinnitus and hyperacusis overall? I know you are not on the page much these days, but I wanted to see how you've been. I read your posts when I get discouraged. It's been 8 months since my acoustic trauma, then a setback after the shots.

 

[Wrfortiscue]

How's your tinnitus and hyperacusis overall? I know you are not on the page much these days, but I wanted to see how you've been. I read your posts when I get discouraged. It's been 8 months since my acoustic trauma, then a setback after the shots.

I hope you're doing better.

 

[twa]

I hope you're doing better.

Thank you. I hope you are too. I can't remember, did you have tinnitus before the vax?

 

[Wrfortiscue]

Thank you. I hope you are too. I can't remember, did you have tinnitus before the vax?

Yep, loud and in one ear. It was not a big deal until I got the reactive tones.

 

[Meagan G.]

@Al Cuz and @kingsfan, I'm wondering how you are doing now that more time has passed since your second shot?

You both indicated that your tinnitus was indeed worsened by jab no. 2 but it has now been several weeks.

Any improvement? Are you yet back to your baseline (before the second vaccine shot) by any chance?

 

[kingsfan]

@Al Cuz and @kingsfan, I'm wondering how you are doing now that more time has passed since your second shot?

You both indicated that your tinnitus was indeed worsened by jab no. 2 but it has now been several weeks.

Any improvement? Are you yet back to your baseline (before the second vaccine shot) by any chance?

I never got the second shot. I'm too chicken. Still suffering from the effects of the 1st one back in March.

 

[Meagan G.]

I never got the second shot. I'm too chicken. Still suffering from the effects of the 1st one back in March.

Ah, I misunderstood a post of yours from a while back. My worsening from jab #1 (in February) is still with me, too. No improvement but I do have days where I think I am beginning to habituate somewhat. For the time being I am also choosing to not do the 2nd shot.

 

[2020 Survivor]

Latest update:

I will be taking my last tapered dose of Prednisone tomorrow. And no, it did not rid me of tinnitus. Darn! The side effects were not nearly as bad as was presented. I did have A TON of energy and was awake until 1 AM, but I used it to tackle my to-do list and it was quite a productive week

I'm hoping there is some sort of delayed effect from the Prednisone that kicks in over the next few weeks. I've also been trying some neck stretching, mineral oil for wax build up, and iron-rich foods to cover all my bases.

The tinnitus is less bothersome. I wouldn't say it's gone altogether, but it's certainly not as loud. Most of the time it's just a mild hiss that I have to choose to notice — not the screaming, pulsating ringing that used to overtake my entire consciousness.

At this point, I'll probably skip the booster if that becomes a thing.

 

[kingsfan]

Ah, I misunderstood a post of yours from a while back. My worsening from jab #1 (in February) is still with me, too. No improvement but I do have days where I think I am beginning to habituate somewhat. For the time being I am also choosing to not do the 2nd shot.

Ah yea no worries. I did make a statement at some point that I going to say screw it and just get it since I was already suffering, but I never actually went through with it. I hope you feel better soon. Wish we could have just gotten vaccinated without any negative side effects as we already have enough to deal with along with evading COVID-19 still.

 

[Wrfortiscue]

Latest update:

I will be taking my last tapered dose of Prednisone tomorrow. And no, it did not rid me of tinnitus. Darn! The side effects were not nearly as bad as was presented. I did have A TON of energy and was awake until 1 AM, but I used it to tackle my to-do list and it was quite a productive week

I'm hoping there is some sort of delayed effect from the Prednisone that kicks in over the next few weeks. I've also been trying some neck stretching, mineral oil for wax build up, and iron-rich foods to cover all my bases.

The tinnitus is less bothersome. I wouldn't say it's gone altogether, but it's certainly not as loud. Most of the time it's just a mild hiss that I have to choose to notice — not the screaming, pulsating ringing that used to overtake my entire consciousness.

At this point, I'll probably skip the booster if that becomes a thing.

Mine was actually decent today. Buzz, hiss, beep boop, squeaks and ringing but not as loud. 65 days post onset from J&J vaccine.

 

[kingsfan]

Mine was actually decent today. Buzz, hiss, beep boop, squeaks and ringing but not as loud. 65 days post onset from J&J vaccine.

My air condition broke, so I've been using quite a few fans to move air around and stay cool. I'm finding out just how reactive my tinnitus actually is.

 

[Wrfortiscue]

My air condition broke, so I've been using quite a few fans to move air around and stay cool. I'm finding out just how reactive my tinnitus actually is.

Yeah reactive tinnitus sucks bad. Any fan or AC makes my beeps go boop, whistle or just plain spike lol.

 

[Leodavinci]

Is there anyone here that spiked from the first dose and decided to go ahead with the second anyway?

I had a moderate spike after my first Moderna dose back in February that lasted close to a month before reverting to near baseline. My doctor has recommended I go ahead and follow up with the second now, as I have some mandatory travel coming up, but I'm really not sure if I can do it.

If I spiked a similar level to the first dose, I'd be fine with that. But if the second dose is going to cause a significantly worse spike, I'd probably end up suicidal.

I worry about what will happen toy ears if I get COVID-19, too but I feel like with the one dose in my system I'm way less likely to have bad symptoms. I'd hate to find out I'm wrong about that though lol.

I feel so... stuck. It feels like I've got two bad decisions to pick from

If anyone can give their second dose experience I'd really appreciate it. Or if anyone can offer anything to help me make this decision that would be amazing.

I got worse tinnitus and hearing loss after the first dose of Pfizer. I don't think you should take a second dose because the risk of catching COVID-19 today is lower and declining. Prevention via masks and distancing works and you already know the first dose was ototoxic. Eliminate all risks and you don't have to choose between the two.

 

[Leodavinci]

I have tinnitus for the first time in my life. I am 64 and had both doses of AstraZeneca, in March and May. There seem to be many reports of tinnitus being a common side affect of COVID-9 vaccine. But it does not show up ("rare") in official statistics. This is very puzzling. I understand about confirmation bias and I don't jump to conclusions. But I am concerned that my new tinnitus and vaccine is not coincidental.

The Pfizer reported side effect rate for tinnitus and hearing loss is 100 times less than an independent trial done at a hospital with doctors and nurses who were followed up. I can't find the research study but it was well done. The Pfizer trial is likely like VAERS - based on self reporting and therefore meaningless. I was 98% dismissive and suspicous of anything coming from government or corporations. Now they have ZERO credibility to me.

 

[Tinker Bell]

The Pfizer reported side effect rate for tinnitus and hearing loss is 100 times less than an independent trial done at a hospital with doctors and nurses who were followed up. I can't find the research study but it was well done. The Pfizer trial is likely like VAERS - based on self reporting and therefore meaningless. I was 98% dismissive and suspicous of anything coming from government or corporations. Now they have ZERO credibility to me.

Could you share the study link? I would be curious to read it.