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  1. Ganesh

    Tinnitus Strikes Back and This Time It’s Worse — And I Don't Know Why :(

    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...
  2. Ganesh

    Tinnitus Strikes Back and This Time It’s Worse — And I Don't Know Why :(

    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
  3. Ganesh

    Tinnitus Strikes Back and This Time It’s Worse — And I Don't Know Why :(

    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...
  4. Ganesh

    Pepto Bismol 8 Per Day for 5 Days

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

    Pepto Bismol 8 Per Day for 5 Days

    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...
  6. Ganesh

    Pretty Scared — Tinnitus from Cloxacillin

    What happened ? Did it fade away after months ? Just curious
  7. Ganesh

    Can Blocked Eustachian Tubes Cause Mild Hyperacusis?

    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...
  8. Ganesh

    Pepto Bismol 8 Per Day for 5 Days

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

    Pepto Bismol 8 Per Day for 5 Days

    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...
  10. Ganesh

    Pepto Bismol 8 Per Day for 5 Days

    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
  11. Ganesh

    Pepto Bismol 8 Per Day for 5 Days

    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...
  12. Ganesh

    Pepto Bismol 8 Per Day for 5 Days

    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 ..
  13. Ganesh

    Pepto Bismol 8 Per Day for 5 Days

    "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 :(
  14. Ganesh

    Pepto Bismol 8 Per Day for 5 Days

    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.
  15. Ganesh

    Pepto Bismol 8 Per Day for 5 Days

    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...
  16. Ganesh

    Pepto Bismol 8 Per Day for 5 Days

    Hi, Recently I was prescribed antibiotics for h pylori and it also included pepto bismol... 8 tablets per day to prevent diarrhea etc... After this I developed tinnitus and even after one week of post treatment I still have it :( Any way I reduce it? I am worried if this would be permanent...
  17. Ganesh

    I Think Pepto Bismol Increased My Tinnitus

    Did it ever reduced ?