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Ear Tinnitus and Pain with Neuropathy

Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 21, 2023 | Replies (168)

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I saw two ENT's (one for a second opinion) & shared both with my PCP. They all suspected it could be a viral infection. The second ENT increased the dosage of Valacyclovir for 7 days. Probably just another stab in the dark. I've seen no improvement & am bracing myself for perpetual, high pitched hissing in my ear for the rest of my life.

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I have had tinnitus for many years. It is accompanied by hyperacusis and hearing loss. Hearing aids help by augmenting ambiant noise and contain tinnitus masking sounds as well. Nature sounds are also very helpful especially water based sounds like rain, brooks, streams, ocean sounds. If you search for different sounds on the internet you will find the ones that help you the most. You can download them onto your cell phone and listen to them via ear devices. Your hearing aids can be obtained with Bluetooth and you will be able to listen to music, nature sounds etc. These are all things that help you cope with tinnitus, obviously they are not a cure. When I asked my doctor whether there is a cure on the horizon he said no but he asked that I please let him know if I discover one!