Sudden Tinnitus Worsening (from L-Theanine?)

[Dag]

Hello,

Due to a big cut during my Clonazepam withdrawal I got a bilateral very mild hissing two months ago. I already had mild tinnitus in my left ear since 2018 (no hearing loss and unspecified cause). I'm trying to identify the culprit of this spike.

- I started to take 240mg of L-Theanine four days ago trying to rebalance GABA levels.
- I had my first physiotherapy session for my contracted neck and shoulders.
- I began aerobic exercise 5 days ago but stopped three days later due to pain in my knees.
- I started smoking (yes, something stupid) a month ago, though only 3-4 cigarettes a day.

What do you think? I suspect of L-Theanine causing an unexpected and inexplicable adverse effect. Thinking about quitting it.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Regards.

 

[vttbx]

I take 100mg of L-Theanine almost every night to help with sleeping. It has never made my T worse.

 

[pinklights98]

Hello,

Due to a big cut during my Clonazepam withdrawal I got a bilateral very mild hissing two months ago. I already had mild tinnitus in my left ear since 2018 (no hearing loss and unspecified cause). I'm trying to identify the culprit of this spike.

- I started to take 240mg of L-Theanine four days ago trying to rebalance GABA levels.
- I had my first physiotherapy session for my contracted neck and shoulders.
- I began aerobic exercise 5 days ago but stopped three days later due to pain in my knees.
- I started smoking (yes, something stupid) a month ago, though only 3-4 cigarettes a day.

What do you think? I suspect of L-Theanine causing an unexpected and inexplicable adverse effect. Thinking about quitting it.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Regards.

I got a spike from L-theanine. It went away however a day after I stopped using it.

 

[Dag]

Pink, did you take L-Theanine during several days until you got the spike or it happened after the fist pill? Why did you take L-Theanine, to rebalance GABA or anxiety?

Just curiosity what's the cause of your tinnitus? Maybe due to benzos?

Thanks a lot.

Regards.

 

[pinklights98]

Pink, did you take L-Theanine during several days until you got the spike or it happened after the fist pill? Why did you take L-Theanine, to rebalance GABA or anxiety?

Just curiosity what's the cause of your tinnitus? Maybe due to benzos?

Thanks a lot.

Regards.

the cause of my tinnitus is due to loud noise, but I took it for anxiety. I took it for a couple days before I pinpointed the spike because of L-Theanine. I spiked I think the day after my first time taking it though and I just didn't immediately contribute it to L-Theanine.

 

[HeavyMantra]

Of the reasons you listed, l-theanine is the least likely cause I think. Some people (many actyally) don't get a calming effect from l-theanine, instead they experience adverse effects. Maybe this could have something to do with it if you haven't tried l-theanine before

 

[Dag]

Of the reasons you listed, l-theanine is the least likely cause I think. Some people (many actyally) don't get a calming effect from l-theanine, instead they experience adverse effects. Maybe this could have something to do with it if you haven't tried l-theanine before

Maybe a lower dose during several days would help before start taking the usual (200mg) dose?

Thanks!

 

[johnsole65]

Stop the smoking.

Seriously smoking is one of the most toxic things you can deliver to your nasal and auditory system.

 

[Matthew Dean]

Theanine is an NMDA agonist which makes it bad for tinnitus. It's the reason Magnesium helps some, it's inhibiting NMDA receptors.

 

[Dag]

Thanks for the reply Matthew.

What's your opinion about Bacopa Monnieri?
I'm planning to try it.

Regards.