1. < Neuropathy
Profile picture for cwallen9

Ear Tinnitus and Pain with Neuropathy

Posted by cwallen9 @cwallen9, Jan 29, 2019

Does anyone have severe tinnitus and ear pain with their neuropathy? I have small fiber and autonomic neuropathy and I have been getting severe tinnitus (roaring and high pitch noise) and a feeling of pressure and pain for the last month. I am wondering if the neuropathy and/or medications are causing it. I am on gabopentin, cymbalta, and NSAIDS.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Neuropathy Support Group.

Profile picture for gbny1224
gbny1224 | @gbny1224 | Jan 30, 2023
In reply to @gator123 "Gabapentin will do it I was in the hospital one time I already have tinnitus with..." + (show)
Profile picture for gator123 @gator123

Gabapentin will do it I was in the hospital one time I already have tinnitus with leg pain give me gabapentin for my leg pain and my tinnitus went through the roof

Jump to this post

How bad is your leg pain ? Mines severe about 12 hrs a day then I get a few 15 min flare ups that I moan and cry .

REPLY
Profile picture for dancesun
dancesun | @dancesun | Feb 1, 2023

Is a MRI MRA MRV one test, or three separate. Doctor just ordered me to take. Want to find out about before putting the head under -- Gosh i have had so many mris. //d

REPLY
1 reply
Profile picture for John, Volunteer Mentor
Mentor
John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 1, 2023
In reply to @dancesun "Is a MRI MRA MRV one test, or three separate. Doctor just ordered me to take...." + (show)
Profile picture for dancesun @dancesun

Is a MRI MRA MRV one test, or three separate. Doctor just ordered me to take. Want to find out about before putting the head under -- Gosh i have had so many mris. //d

Jump to this post

Hi @dancesun, Here is some information on the tests.

"MRI MRA MRV
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), and magnetic resonance venography (MRV) are specialized examinations that use a magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to create detailed, cross-sectional images of the head."
-- MRI, MRA and MRV of the Head
https://aboutimi.com/procedures/mri/mri-mra-and-mrv-of-the-head/

REPLY
Profile picture for dancesun
dancesun | @dancesun | Feb 1, 2023

Yes the doctors office got back to me too. Thank you. They said they can do it all in one, visit. Its only, from what I understand so far, one injection. Still researching before I actually do it. SO MANY MRIS. that will be three since beginning of year. ug. Little scary that!

REPLY
1 reply
Profile picture for Nazir Khan
Nazir Khan | @nukhan | Feb 1, 2023
In reply to @dancesun "Yes the doctors office got back to me too. Thank you. They said they can do..." + (show)
Profile picture for dancesun @dancesun

Yes the doctors office got back to me too. Thank you. They said they can do it all in one, visit. Its only, from what I understand so far, one injection. Still researching before I actually do it. SO MANY MRIS. that will be three since beginning of year. ug. Little scary that!

Jump to this post

Try to avoid gadolinium contrast MRI which I understand is causing neuropathy similar to what fluoroquinolones and ciprofloxacin do.

REPLY
Profile picture for rubethedogman
rubethedogman | @rubethedogman | Feb 2, 2023

Tinnitus and neuropathy are common symptoms of fluoroquinolone antibiotic toxicity. So many of us have it and were damaged by these drugs. However, doctors don't know how to diagnose it and the patient is left with no answer for their symptoms.

REPLY
Profile picture for rubethedogman
rubethedogman | @rubethedogman | Feb 2, 2023

Tinnitus and neuropathy are common symptoms of fluoroquinolone antibiotic toxicity. So many of us have it and were damaged by these drugs. However, doctors don't know how to diagnose it and the patient is left with no answer for their symptoms. PS if in fact you were poisoned by an antibiotic, you shouldn't be taking NSAIDs

REPLY
Profile picture for cherip
cherip | @cherip | Feb 3, 2023

Omg I'm looking this up. I have tinnitus all the time, ear pain all the time, and the ENT had no idea what to do after 3 visits.

I also take Cymbalta/dulozetine and gabapentin, but I can't take NSAIDs. I take a lot of other stuff, too, but your post is interesting.

Have you ever had Mal de debarquement? (Like after a long train trip you always feel like you're on the rocking train?)

REPLY
2 replies
Profile picture for oatmeal
oatmeal | @oatmeal | Feb 4, 2023
In reply to @gator123 "How do you get neuropathy from tinnitus" + (show)
Profile picture for gator123 @gator123

How do you get neuropathy from tinnitus

Jump to this post

You get neuropathy and tinnitis together. They offen go hand in hand. Tinnitis is inflammation of the brain.

REPLY
1 reply
Profile picture for mkyearout
mkyearout | @mkyearout | Feb 5, 2023
In reply to @cherip "Omg I'm looking this up. I have tinnitus all the time, ear pain all the time,..." + (show)
Profile picture for cherip @cherip

Omg I'm looking this up. I have tinnitus all the time, ear pain all the time, and the ENT had no idea what to do after 3 visits.

I also take Cymbalta/dulozetine and gabapentin, but I can't take NSAIDs. I take a lot of other stuff, too, but your post is interesting.

Have you ever had Mal de debarquement? (Like after a long train trip you always feel like you're on the rocking train?)

Jump to this post

I’ve had tinnitus for as long as I can remember (and I’m 73). The neuropathy started much later in my life. So, I don’t think there is a connection, but I am not a doctor. It’s annoying-the tinnitus-but I’ve lived with it for so long I’ve learned how to ignore it most of the time.

REPLY
1 reply
Please sign in or register to post a reply.