So about 4-5 months ago I've went through (and still going through) many life changes - that brought on various levels of stress, anxiety, and as a result tinnitus (or so I thought that's what did it). Some days its better other its worse.
Also for the past several years I have known that I have been hypothyroid - but never ended up taking meds for it, as I was not experiencing any of the typical symptoms, and was generally nothing to 'address' by taking the medication.
My TSH levels have always stayed in the 'mild hypothyroidism' category (somewhere 7-9 range) - and everything I have read online is it is debatable whether treatment is required when you are in that range.
So not long ago, I realized and learned that tinnitus occurs quite frequently with hypothyroidism - and am now considering taking meds in hopes of easing some ear ringing.
Can anyone suggest what to do? I have also seen the opposite where the medication brings on or WORSENS tinnitus as well - which scares me as well into going that route. I am generally very anti-meds, and take no prescriptions at this time.
As a reference - I am otherwise a very healthy 38-year-old male not really experiencing any other signs of hypothyroidism.
Any insight or personal experience would be greatly appreciated.
Also for the past several years I have known that I have been hypothyroid - but never ended up taking meds for it, as I was not experiencing any of the typical symptoms, and was generally nothing to 'address' by taking the medication.
My TSH levels have always stayed in the 'mild hypothyroidism' category (somewhere 7-9 range) - and everything I have read online is it is debatable whether treatment is required when you are in that range.
So not long ago, I realized and learned that tinnitus occurs quite frequently with hypothyroidism - and am now considering taking meds in hopes of easing some ear ringing.
Can anyone suggest what to do? I have also seen the opposite where the medication brings on or WORSENS tinnitus as well - which scares me as well into going that route. I am generally very anti-meds, and take no prescriptions at this time.
As a reference - I am otherwise a very healthy 38-year-old male not really experiencing any other signs of hypothyroidism.
Any insight or personal experience would be greatly appreciated.