Aromatherapy and Spike?

Discussion in 'Support' started by Isabella 123, Jan 6, 2018.

    1. Isabella 123
      Curious

      Isabella 123 Member

      Location:
      Chapel Hill NC
      Tinnitus Since:
      12/2013
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Probably traumatic noise event
      I received an aroma diffuser for Christmas and have been enjoying it in my bedroom. However I'm noticing a significant spike ever since I started using it! Could this lovely scent of cinnamon apple cider be causing this spike? I have not changed anything else in my life.

      I'm wondering if this (fairly strong) scent is stimulating either my brain in a sensory place close to my auditory place, or just stimulating my neurons in general?

      I know that my tinnitus is related somehow to randomly firing neurons: the same things that tend to trigger epileptics to have seizures also trigger my tinnitus spikes. I did find info that the ubiquitous cinnamon overpoweringly scented pine cones of the holidays causes many people to have migraines.

      Any thoughts?
       
    2. fishbone
      Shitfaced

      fishbone Member Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      1988
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      loud noise and very bad sickness
      It is quite possible. Certain scents give me bad headaches and can annoy me. This can trigger an uneasy feeling and that could possibly annoy the tinnitus.
       
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