My Life-Ending Tinnitus Started After Sinus Infection

[Supersix]

I get clicking sounds when I yawn or swallow, mostly on the left side where the tinnitus emanates from.

I managed to get three hours sleep last night after taking Zopiclone.

This torture has to end. I saw a specialist last week and am now being referred to a super-duper specialist, although not holding out any hope.

P.S.

One of the many health professionals I've seen in the last year has put me forward for physiotherapy. What kind of physiotherapy is there for Middle Ear Myoclonus?

Cheers.

I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling with tinnitus. It can be frustrating, especially when it affects your sleep.

Have you tried any relaxation exercises?

I know it's hard to get motivated with only three hours of sleep, but try avoiding medication and watching your sodium intake. Stay positive - your brain will adapt, and the ringing will become less bothersome over time.

Do you have any days where it's a little better than others?

Also, consider taking quality fish oil pills - Xtend Life has the best brand on the market. Take two a day; it's worth a try and good for the ear.

 

[DimLeb]

Hi all, I haven't been around, I'm just too miserable. I was pretty sure my tinnitus came about from a sinus infection which I then believed became ETD. Although now things look even more depressing.

I had an appointment at UCH London ENT department last week. I got a phone call follow-up appointment today and was told they think I've got Middle Ear Myoclonus.

My tinnitus has been off the scale and now things make sense as to why it's so bad.

I don't know what's next. I'm so desperate I can't explain. I spend every hour wearing a joggers' Bluetooth headband pumping out a 15 kHz masking sound from YouTube.

Life is so shit I can't bear much more. If only I had the courage to end it...

Sorry to hear you're going through that kind of crap. No one deserves such an ailment.

I've got a question though. How did they decide on the Middle Ear Myoclonus (MEM) diagnosis? Do you have thumping/fluttering/spasming in the ear? Sorry if you mentioned it in the above conversation and I missed it.

I mean I'm going through a rough patch with MEM (spontaneous spasms/thumps - 1-2 every 5-10 seconds, usually after a hiccup/burp that lasts hours) the past few months and I'm really curious if they told you to do any tests, treatments etc. MEM is both a sound and a sensation and for me the sensation is what makes me miserable.