Recent content by Ganesh

Ok here is the update. Met my doctor and he took a look at ears and said that in my right ear there is a wax built up. It could be the possible reason for amplifying the tinnitus recently. He recommended flushing/ Syringing. I did not go for it after reading few reported episodes of ppl getting...

Cholesterol is increased in last couple of months too. Saw the other threads here pointing it has one of the possible causes.. https://www.pehni.com/patient_ed/dn_tinnituscholesterol.htm

Hello all, Sadly last year exactly around this time I took Pepto-Bismol (8 per day) which I presume introduced me to the tinnitus world :( I felt I coped with it in coming next 5-6 months and lately it was only noticeable only during silence... (thanks to you guys). Since last month the...

Finally scheduled for CT scan... Does the radiations affect the tinnitus in any way? Any suggestions would be helpful.

Now I can easily hear it .. intensity has increased on right ear as compared to left .. is it possible that even after stopping Ototoxicity drugs the it could increase after a weeks ? It should be fading away right ? Or at least the volume should be coming down .. For anyone did it take...

What happened ? Did it fade away after months ? Just curious

Got T since few weeks and I have got Eustachian infection. That is what I am guessing while I am still waiting for ENT office to call me :( The hearing test was ok, but he said I have got some pressure in both sides.. I too am noticing sensitivity for sounds.. the music system which was...

Just curious.. for many did it really subsided after months stopping pepto bismol ? Mine is increasing slightly daily even after stopping 10 day back :(

Hearing test result: Threshold are WNL Otoscopy is clear Tymps are slightly positive and reflex is unremarkable _____ On different note I feel the eating sensitivity had increased. Even a slight sound which was okay earlier seems to be loud .. Not sure if mind is playing tricks on me or I am...

I think it’s increasing day by day .. :( Is there anything that I could do to stop it ? Surprising hat even after stopping the medication he onset is high .. was thinking it could not increase once I stop the medication

Thanks again! Why is there some kind of tightness in my left ear ? It’s like gets tight for 10 seconds and relaxes.. Can it be some infection .. I requested by Gp to referr me to ENT and ENT office called up and asked me to get the audiogram done first .. I have scheduled it next week. Will...

Seriously I agree! I wish I was either warned by doctor or pharmacist.. Silly me ..I should have read it .. It’s like if you don’t take h pylori can lead to cancer & if you take medication will definitely screw your ears ..

"1 – Salicylates – Aspirin and aspirin containing products Toxic effects usually appear after consuming an average of 6-8 pills per day. Toxic effects are almost always reversible once medications are discontinue Hmm may be I still need to give some more time :(

In the 4th day there was clear episode of like some whistling for 3 secs in left ear Left ear keeps getting tight for 10 seconds and relaxes .. I could hear though when this happens.

Thanks for responding.. I had to stop it on 5th day due to this tinnitus Here is what I was prescribed for two weeks 1. Bismuth subsalicylate (petro bismol two tablets 4 times a day) 2. Metronidazole (one tablet 4 times a day) 3. Tetracycline HCL (two tablets 4 times a day) 4. Tecta DR...