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Constant tinnitus: Are there any solutions?
It there any solution for constant tinnitis?
I have high pitched tones constantly though I have learned to ignore it mostly.
It can become louder at times, even loud enough to make me wince!
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Yes, louder after Moderna #2. I have pulsatile tinnitus (“ whoosh” of blood flow 24/7).
https://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearingnewswatch/2021/tinnitus-vertigo-covid-19/ This study just published today.
No, but my tinnitus is chronic and intense 24/7. I just received my second Pfizer today.
Hearing loss left ear, pulsatile tinnitus right ear
I've been experiencing PT for a few months. I saw an ENT, who did a hearing test. My hearing in the ear with PT is fine, but my other ear has hearing loss. I had a
MRI of my inner auditory canals / posterior fossa with and without IV contrast today, and it was normal. The MRI was to see if I have an acoustic neuroma, not for the PT. ENT told me since hearing and pressure was normal in that ear to "ignore" the PT. Anyone have PT in one ear, and hearing loss in the other?
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1 ReactionObviously the good doctor has never been afflicted with pulsatile tinnitis himself or he would never have said for you to ignore it. Those of us who have it sympathize with you.
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1 ReactionENTs will only be of service to you, if you present something in a way that can be of service to them, by way of surgery. ENT issues are subjective. They will only care to treat objective (what they can see). Any sensory issues/discomfort, you are on your own. I would recommend any type of person who is in tune to the whole body connection and is outside of the western medicine world for ways to cope.
@mdzent28 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support.
May I ask if pulsatile is a new symptom? I assume that it is. It sounds like you are going through all of the necessary testing and it's important that you connect with members for support.
You'll notice that I moved your question to an existing discussion. I did this so you could connect with members like @kimjensch @mikepa @sms89 @marpow @johneckenrode11 @mickeyb2 @katydid77 @bradmm @mar2a @fbw @mimimayo @mrbill @amberj @2beagles @johnwhite @jesslim88 @december1011 that may be able to offer information, suggestions, and support.
May I ask why you have hearing loss in the other ear?
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2 ReactionsIn the morning I take 2 pills of pregabalin (lyrica): constituting 150 mg, along with 20 mg of amitriptyline and 12mg of metoprololol. Repeat dose in the evening. It helps reduce the ringing for about 5 hrs. after each dose.
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Hi Lacy, I am sorry for everyone who has tinnitus. I have had it 24/7 for 30 years. I can’t comment on the scientific matters and am not sure what you meant about gene drug interaction or TPMP or DPYD but will search on the internet. My comments were in the nature of « this helps a bit » not what causes this to help me. It’s no magic bullet however. I take the Medication called metoprolol because it helps eliminate occasional mild irregular heartbeats caused, I think, as a side effect of the amitriptyline.
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Lacy, there are several discussions about genetic testing on Mayo Clinic Connect. Here's a couple:
- Why Genetic Testing for Mental Health Meds is Important https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/why-genetic-testing-for-mental-health-meds-is-important/
- Cytochrome P450 Drug Metabolization Polymorphisms https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cytochrome-p450-drug-metabolization-polymorphisms/
There are others related to genetic testing and pharmacogenetics and cancer or heart disease and other conditions.
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