Ok, so my T began 6 years ago after attending a very loud concert. I was only there for a short time and left because it was uncomfortable and I had the sensation of crumpling paper inside my ear and knew something wasn't right.
Ever since that night I have had low level ringing in my ears and am sensitive to loud noises. The ringing in my ears sounds like a summer night with cicadas buzzing in the trees, hence the username. When I mentioned it to my doctor he told me there was really nothing that could be done about it, so I pretty much just accepted it.
I tried a product called ring relief...ear drops, but did not have success...however, I did not use it for long.
Recently, I have begun having vertigo. I would say it's been occurring over the past month. If I tilt my head back or roll over in bed, I get dizzy. Also, I am noticing pressure in my ears and they are achy. Not acute pain, just a little achy. If I swallow, they pop...but the pressure does not really go away. I was told by a doctor that using dramamine will help reduce the effects of vertigo, and it does help. I was also told it can take several weeks for it to clear up...and it is cause by a virus in the inner ear.
Just looking to hear if others have had similar experiences, and what you did to treat it. I have grown to accept the T, but am concerned about the pressure in my ears, the achiness, and the vertigo. I wonder if all of these are somehow connected. Although I have had T for quite a long time, I never really learned much about it or my options. I simply accepted the doctor's suggestion that there was nothing I could do about it.
Normally, I am ok and just deal with it...but with the addition of vertigo, the achiness, and pressure built up, it is frustrating me. Just would like some friendly advice and some support. Thanks.
Ever since that night I have had low level ringing in my ears and am sensitive to loud noises. The ringing in my ears sounds like a summer night with cicadas buzzing in the trees, hence the username. When I mentioned it to my doctor he told me there was really nothing that could be done about it, so I pretty much just accepted it.
I tried a product called ring relief...ear drops, but did not have success...however, I did not use it for long.
Recently, I have begun having vertigo. I would say it's been occurring over the past month. If I tilt my head back or roll over in bed, I get dizzy. Also, I am noticing pressure in my ears and they are achy. Not acute pain, just a little achy. If I swallow, they pop...but the pressure does not really go away. I was told by a doctor that using dramamine will help reduce the effects of vertigo, and it does help. I was also told it can take several weeks for it to clear up...and it is cause by a virus in the inner ear.
Just looking to hear if others have had similar experiences, and what you did to treat it. I have grown to accept the T, but am concerned about the pressure in my ears, the achiness, and the vertigo. I wonder if all of these are somehow connected. Although I have had T for quite a long time, I never really learned much about it or my options. I simply accepted the doctor's suggestion that there was nothing I could do about it.
Normally, I am ok and just deal with it...but with the addition of vertigo, the achiness, and pressure built up, it is frustrating me. Just would like some friendly advice and some support. Thanks.
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