Painkillers and Tinnitus

[TC426]

Hi there

Have been gone for quite a while, but am back with quite an urgent question.

I have read many stories and opinions on the effect of various drugs on T. After getting T in 2015, I simply refused to take any drugs. Worked well until today. But now I am facing a problem: One of my finger joints is severly inflammed. Today it got so painful that I called a doctor. She insists that I take Ibuprofen 400mg (3x 3 days) to stop inflammation.

I am very concerned about the use of any painkiller due to its potential effect on T. Ibuprofen is known to have an effect on T in rare cases (i.e. trigger T). Mefenamic acid too, even though it seems a bit more save.

How do others handle that? Any experience to share?
I cannot be the only one with T that has to take painkillers...

 

[Karl28]

If I must I take panadol with no codine.
Cant you use an ice pack?

 

[DebInAustralia]

Tumeric

Cats claw

Fish oil

Though,

Depends on cause of swelling??

 

[Alue]

Well Ibuprofen helps with both the pain and the inflammation. I can't think of any other medication that would be more 'safe' that would treat both. Maybe naproxen sodium, but it's in the same boat.

It's probably safe.

 

[TC426]

Thanks for the advice

Well, I decided to skip Ibuprofen, but went with half a dose of a mefenamic acid med. That was one week ago. Could not feel any effect in the first two days with regard to T, but am now having a pretty intense spike that has lasted since. Could be related, does not have to...hard to say