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Ear Tinnitus and Pain with Neuropathy
Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 21, 2023 | Replies (168)Comment receiving replies
I have SFN and autonomic neuropathy (idiopathic) and also have ear pain and constant tinnitus. My neurologist didn’t initially associate the tinnitus with the neuropathy but I didn’t specifically ask, just mentioned it. I will ask when I see him again. I’ve had chronic headaches for 20 years now (I’m 44). My neurologist did brain MRI and EEG but found no neurological condition attributing to my headaches. I take Amitriptyline but the ear pain/tinnitus stared long before I stated Amitriptyline. I have taken IBUPROFEN almost every day for years because of the headaches and the widespread pain. It doesn’t help much but sometimes takes the edge off the headaches. I know it’s bad to take and my neurologist wants to ween me off IBU, he said it’s probably the reason I get headaches now (similar to caffeine, your body is used to it, when you stop, it gives you a headache).
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If you have severe tinnitus, I would recommend asking for brain angiogram typically done by intervention radiologist of neurologist. MRI/MRA/MRV doesn’t show DAVF well or at all like in my case back in 2018.
Ibuprofen is a non steroidal anti inflammatory NSA. Unfortunately they can cause serious tinnitus. I have had to discontinue their use because it made my tinnitus worse. The same goes for aspirin. Tylenol is preferred for me at any rate. Not as strong as ibuprofen though. Tylenol 1 or 2 contains codine, another no-no for us poor folks with the never ending noise of tinnitus. Amitripyline has also been flagged as a possible culprit but I find it’s ok for me. Have you tried cannabis for your headaches?You can get a prescription from your doctor for it that doesn’t include the recreational drug effect.
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I have Middle Ear Movement - a form of tinnitus . I feel that there is a bug crawling in my ear. Then it triggers a migraine.
Went to ear doctor and neurologist . They put me on gabapentin . The side effects were awful. I had to stop. So I checked around for a solution. I am using tea tree oil with a little olive oil ,and put a small amount by an eye dropper in ear at night. In the evenings I apply a warm compress to ear. Gradually the tingling and headaches have subsided greatly. Usually get a sharp headaches but leaves quickly. Stopped even tylenol. So from constant ear tingling&headaches to a a mild and quick occurrence maybe 2 times a day. I can live with that.