Ear Tinnitus and Pain with Neuropathy

If you are able, see an ENT for evaluation & hearing test. I developed an issue in my left ear about a month ago & I don't think it's related to my neuropathy. I am being treated with a sterioid 12 pack & anti-viral meds. The doctor has ordered an MRI, to rule out a tumor. The tinnitus is very unpleasant. I purchased a little "white noise" device on Amazon & it helps a bit, especially when trying to get to sleep. For me, sleep deprivation triggers neuropathy episodes that can last for days, so the tinnitus (and the new meds) were especially troubling. I've been on Gabapentin for a about 18 months, as well. Sometimes it feels like the universe is conspiring to drive me out of my mind.

Curiuos to know what "anti - viral" meds were prescribed and why?

If you are able, see an ENT for evaluation & hearing test. I developed an issue in my left ear about a month ago & I don't think it's related to my neuropathy. I am being treated with a sterioid 12 pack & anti-viral meds. The doctor has ordered an MRI, to rule out a tumor. The tinnitus is very unpleasant. I purchased a little "white noise" device on Amazon & it helps a bit, especially when trying to get to sleep. For me, sleep deprivation triggers neuropathy episodes that can last for days, so the tinnitus (and the new meds) were especially troubling. I've been on Gabapentin for a about 18 months, as well. Sometimes it feels like the universe is conspiring to drive me out of my mind.

If you are able, see an ENT for evaluation & hearing test. I developed an issue in my left ear about a month ago & I don't think it's related to my neuropathy. I am being treated with a sterioid 12 pack & anti-viral meds. The doctor has ordered an MRI, to rule out a tumor. The tinnitus is very unpleasant. I purchased a little "white noise" device on Amazon & it helps a bit, especially when trying to get to sleep. For me, sleep deprivation triggers neuropathy episodes that can last for days, so the tinnitus (and the new meds) were especially troubling. I've been on Gabapentin for a about 18 months, as well. Sometimes it feels like the universe is conspiring to drive me out of my mind.

@cher27, You are singing my song. The universe seems to have set it's sights on me. My hearing and audio discrimination tests perfectly; however, I often can't hear my husband sitting three feet away because the tinnitus gets so loud.

Why would the jerk bring me back three times if he knows there is no treating it? That is just ... wrong. Really, really wrong.

I could handle the noise (I now sleep with headphones and meditation music all night to get my 3-4 hours' allotment.... My tinnitus comes with a lot of ear pressure and pain. Nothing shows on the MRI.

I think I've now achieved the unenviable status of having pain in every part of my body. Usually, simultaneously. And my husband wonders why I feel sad and negative all the time.

Constant pain wears down everything about a person. Pins and needles make things worse.

@cher27, You are singing my song. The universe seems to have set it's sights on me. My hearing and audio discrimination tests perfectly; however, I often can't hear my husband sitting three feet away because the tinnitus gets so loud.

Why would the jerk bring me back three times if he knows there is no treating it? That is just ... wrong. Really, really wrong.

I could handle the noise (I now sleep with headphones and meditation music all night to get my 3-4 hours' allotment.... My tinnitus comes with a lot of ear pressure and pain. Nothing shows on the MRI.

I think I've now achieved the unenviable status of having pain in every part of my body. Usually, simultaneously. And my husband wonders why I feel sad and negative all the time.

Constant pain wears down everything about a person. Pins and needles make things worse.

@cher27, You are singing my song. The universe seems to have set it's sights on me. My hearing and audio discrimination tests perfectly; however, I often can't hear my husband sitting three feet away because the tinnitus gets so loud.

Why would the jerk bring me back three times if he knows there is no treating it? That is just ... wrong. Really, really wrong.

I could handle the noise (I now sleep with headphones and meditation music all night to get my 3-4 hours' allotment.... My tinnitus comes with a lot of ear pressure and pain. Nothing shows on the MRI.

I think I've now achieved the unenviable status of having pain in every part of my body. Usually, simultaneously. And my husband wonders why I feel sad and negative all the time.

Constant pain wears down everything about a person. Pins and needles make things worse.

@cher27, You are singing my song. The universe seems to have set it's sights on me. My hearing and audio discrimination tests perfectly; however, I often can't hear my husband sitting three feet away because the tinnitus gets so loud.

Why would the jerk bring me back three times if he knows there is no treating it? That is just ... wrong. Really, really wrong.

I could handle the noise (I now sleep with headphones and meditation music all night to get my 3-4 hours' allotment.... My tinnitus comes with a lot of ear pressure and pain. Nothing shows on the MRI.

I think I've now achieved the unenviable status of having pain in every part of my body. Usually, simultaneously. And my husband wonders why I feel sad and negative all the time.

Constant pain wears down everything about a person. Pins and needles make things worse.

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.