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So far alcohol hasn’t changed a thing. Still have tinnitus. And it’s been worse the last few months. At least alcohol makes me care less about it in the evenings.

Yes, alcohol will cause tinnitus to spike. One drink, probably not, but a few will definitely do it. Smoking weed is even worse. Just about everything will spike tinnitus! Or so it seems. You have to take it one day at a time. The main thing is not to do things you know will make it worse...

Same here, I am so pleased to happen come across this thread. I also have been avoiding alcohol fearing it would make my tinnitus worse, but I think I will have to break out the whiskey. :) Keeping my fingers crossed...

Just curious, so I thought I'd do a poll.

Alcohol has always taken the edge off my hyperacusis and even made my tinnitus seem quieter, but it no longer helps as much as it used to. Now I'm on Naltrexone for tinnitus, and it blocks the euphoric effects of alcohol. I still love the smell and taste of wine, so I still drink a little now...

Wine made. It's in the first 24 hours of fermentation, hoping I get 15% alcohol.

...myself too much. I never really noticed that big of a difference when I used to drink Coke and Dr. Pepper. I haven't drank nearly enough alcohol recently to tell if it makes a difference. Hangovers and migraines do make my tinnitus a lot worse though for sure. I guess it just affects...

All medication that works on the brain can be affected by alcohol as alcohol affects the brain also. Alcohol can be enjoyable at the time but gets in the way of medication that works on the brain. Odd drink in moderation. Love, Glynis

...is it indeed spiking throughout the day and strangely enough, red wine makes it go far away... only for a few hours. I am guessing alcohol affects everyone differently... I only drink about 12-16 ounces of low alcohol red wine a day. What do you guys think about alcohol and why it would...

I have loud tinnitus. I am looking for any drug that will put you in a state where you just do not give a shit about the tinnitus. So my uncle drinks each night until he passes out which seems to get his mind off of the tinnitus. All I can think of is Ketamine or Kava.

...nap and wake up with low T or high T. Source: http://lifehacker.com/how-long-to-nap-for-the-biggest-brain-benefits-1251546669 Section 2: Alcohol Here is a chart for what happens during "normal sleep" Keep in mind SWS (Slow Wave Sleep is 3 stages of sleep (some sources say 4) which is...

I usually don’t drink alcohol, but when I do have one, it definitely spikes my tinnitus for a few minutes.

The problem with drinking alcohol regularly, is it depletes the brain's ability to synthesize GABA and may potentially increase your tinnitus over time.

Hello! Do we have any idea of things that trigger a spike (alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, salt, etc) will still trigger a spike after Dr. Shore's treatment? I've looked and didn't see it addressed anywhere. Wondering if we'll still need to avoid those things in the future. I realize we won't...

Yes, this has always been the case so far, from almost nothing to heavy side effects. Most of the time it is a state comparable to alcohol psychologically, but without the effects of nausea and such. And it's very selective. For example, I have a lot of trouble organizing my thoughts, but not...

I'm a guy who likes to drink on the weekend but I've read some things where it can spike tinnitus. I've drank a few times so far on it and I don't think it really effected my tinnitus. Do any of you still drink and not feel any effect with the t?

I'm up all nite as some may notice. It's like some nites I'm jazzed up on something but it sure ain't drugs or alcohol.

Alcohol, especially wine, makes me relaxed enough to tune my tinnitus out, or at least not care about it so much. Anything that helps really.

Alcohol...

I had to Google it, but it seems that alcohol consumption is advised against when taking Ebastine.

Alcohol has some catastrophic side effects, and none of it potential. Should you drink a lot instead to help you cope? I'm not sure, I haven't had a drink for ages.

Alcohol.

It does not say that alcohol is a definitive no, but only that taking retigabine together with alcohol is not recommended due to visual problems that may and may not happen as a result. However I do not see a particular problem with general alcohol intake and a drug designed to be taken for a...

I have the same problem. Tinnitus from alcohol withdrawal. I, unfortunately, haven’t stopped drinking. I wake up with ringing in my ears, until I have a few drinks. I did quit drinking for two weeks six months ago. The tinnitus went away. Then, I had three beers, and the tinnitus came back the...

Welcome to the forum, Danny. There are conflicting reports on alcohol usage while suffering tinnitus. Some members claim that alcohol makes their T worse (shouldn't damage the hearing or ears). So we generally advise members to not use alcohol excessively. Others say they feel calmer and their T...

The blow to your ear is a prime suspect for me, much higher in the list than amoxicillin or alcohol. It was severe enough to rupture your ear drum. That trauma can have all kinds of bad consequences for hearing, including tinnitus. Good luck.

Thank god for alcohol!

Alcohol AND/OR benzos. FTFY :)

Alcohol used to calm down my tinnitus and hyperacusis but last year things changed and now it is completely opposite - tinnitus is louder and I have more noise sensitivity after alcohol. I don't know why that happened, maybe my body didn't like me drinking so often to calm down tinnitus to have...

...and can't recommend them. Model number to avoid is HD 450BT. Bose makes awful speakers but good headphones. Perhaps you have one of the few remaining audio/video stores in your locale which would allow you to try on a pair. (Bring alcohol wipes.) I doubt any 'phones will mute your cat...

...I tried once, never again. Not worth it. Never understood the need or desire, and completely do not understand it after trying. Life was great for me as-is. Never had to resort to substances, even alcohol was meh. Beer or a drink here and there, sure, why not, but any more than that - no, thanks.

When I drink alcohol, depending on how much I drink, the distortions become less noticeable. Like if I get tipsy for example, then music sounds better and the reactive tinnitus becomes less noticeable.

I'm wondering, if you drink alcohol, how does that affect it? Does it get more quiet? I'm curious about the physiology of that. Perhaps since it is a CNS depressant it suppresses the problem some. I have tinnitus but its not nearly as bad as yours, but I never noticed alcohol helping it any...

Like for so many in this thread alcohol seems to work for me as well. I have made several tests and the usual pattern is like this. 1-2 makes tinnitus worse. 3-4 my left side prominent tinnitus moves completely to right side. This is actually the weirdest part. So alcohol suppress left side...

Alcohol most definitely helps

Not the same Rubbing alcohol is isopropyl alcohol Both aren't ototoxic though

Any chances you try to make some poteen...?

Question: If alcohol lowered my tinnitus, could Campral lower my tinnitus? Anyone here have experience in this?

You're probably right. I rarely drink more then a beer or glass of wine at any given time and my t sometimes reacts to even just that minimal amount of alcohol. Bummer .

From the BTA Alcohol It is often recommended that people with tinnitus should abstain from alcohol, with red wine frequently coming in for special criticism. Once again, there seems little hard evidence to justify these statements. The majority of the evidence that is available suggests that...

Smoking cigarettes doesn't change my tinnitus at all. Alcohol actually completely silences my tinnitus when I get drunk. However, the next day it's usually worse with the hangover but goes back to normal after like 24 hours. So I say to enjoy yourself.

Alcohol takes your t away like 100% away?

Alcohol is very therapeutic for severe intrusive tinnitus at times.

Alcohol helps me relax and forget about tinnitus when I have a couple craft beers.

I heard alcohol makes it worse. Does alcohol make it worse so that it never goes back to how it was, or does it only increase it during your consuming of alcohol? Or does alcohol not do anything for you? I was drinking alcohol the night before mine started, and I haven't drank since, although...

Alcohol just relaxes a bit and makes me ignore my tinnitus. Never noticed any increase in volume from alcohol, coffee or other stuff, but your case may vary.

...before possibly undergoing this treatment. Once I have my audiogram, I'll likely make an appointment for more information. On the positive side, nothing besides acoustic shock has ever worsened my tinnitus (alcohol, coffee, salt, drugs, etc). Perhaps that would be a good sign going into this.

Fascinating! Thanks for turning me on to this subject! I have a feeling this line of research will prove fruitful to me--- alcohol and tinnitus ARE related in a very interesting way. I had no idea! From what I've read, alcoholics DO have higher rates of T--- but only in the elderly, as far...

@FGG It looks like he stopped drinking alcohol about two months prior to the onset of his tinnitus, however @Jack23 please correct me if I'm wrong with that timeline. Would tinnitus that was masked by potentiated GABA from alcohol show up after roughly two months time? I'd assume it would be...

Alcohol always spiked my tinnitus so I quit drinking more than a year ago.

Benzos and alcohol actually do have some things in common in regards to how they work on the brain. People with anxiety disorders can be at risk for problem drinking -- although too much alcohol, ironically, also can cause panic. Anyway, re. tinnitus and alcohol: I also find one or two glasses...

...had it for over 2 years, and do enjoy a drink now and then. What I have have found is that mixed drinks are out since the high levels of alcohol end up caddying a spike. Even beers over 5 percent do the same thing. However, I am usually fine with lower alcohol light beers, or Guinness...

Alcohol is a double edged sword…it sure helps ease the moment…but you pay the price dearly for it the next day!