Struggling Here

[Natalie Roberts]

Gabapentin will help penetrate GABA medication. In my opinion, you have to look at the withdrawal symptoms which include tinnitus.

Danny Boy, I saw my neurologist today and asked for some sort of medication that can be used as needed when the spikes become too much to bare and I need a reprieve (usually I am borderline panic attack at this point) and he recommended as needed gabapentin (dose of about 600mg) OR a drug called Depakote as needed. Either of these medications would only be taken as needed (typically 3 times a month max) to control extreme anxiety and they have been known to reduce volume of tinnitus temporarily.. Do you have any experience with this?

 

[Danny Boy]

Danny Boy, I saw my neurologist today and asked for some sort of medication that can be used as needed when the spikes become too much to bare and I need a reprieve (usually I am borderline panic attack at this point) and he recommended as needed gabapentin (dose of about 600mg) OR a drug called Depakote as needed. Either of these medications would only be taken as needed (typically 3 times a month max) to control extreme anxiety and they have been known to reduce volume of tinnitus temporarily.. Do you have any experience with this?

Indeed I do. Sodium Valproate can be useful as it increase GABA in the brain, it also works on the KV2.7 potassium channels and some people have reported a reduction in tinnitus and is a sodium channel blocker and inhibits the re-uptake of GABA by neuronal cells. Gabapentin is unlikely to reduce tinnitus, but you'd have to try both to see the effects it has on you personally.

 

[Rajin]

Hopefully it will go back to normal , you had it a long time 2 yrs.Wish we had something to ease the noise, hard to believe there is nothing. Try to relax, maybe some meditation ‍.

 

[Hannah181088]

Hi!

I heard swooshing pulsating tinnitus sounds for 2 weeks before I got diagnosed with a carotid artery dissection. I am on xeralto for 6 months now to prevent cloting. My tinnitus is basically gone, but I can still some days hear my heart beating in my ear. I am 29! Same boat as you!

 

[Natalie Roberts]

Hi!

I heard swooshing pulsating tinnitus sounds for 2 weeks before I got diagnosed with a carotid artery dissection. I am on xeralto for 6 months now to prevent cloting. My tinnitus is basically gone, but I can still some days hear my heart beating in my ear. I am 29! Same boat as you!

I am glad your tinnitus has lowered.. mine improved when I got off the aspirin but it's raging right now as has been for a week. It's the worst. It's funny this post popped up today as I am also really struggling right now.

 

[Hannah181088]

Ah I am sorry to hear! I know it is not easy. It is really challenging. I hope that you will feel better soon!!!! ❤❤❤

I am glad your tinnitus has lowered.. mine improved when I got off the aspirin but it's raging right now as has been for a week. It's the worst. It's funny this post popped up today as I am also really struggling right now.