I have had bilateral tinnitus for just over a week now, and "distressing" is putting it mildly. I know about relaxation and masking, but the noise in my head—first a low hum (infrequent), then joined by a higher-pitched ringing (much more constant)—is frightening and not easy to ignore, especially since it wakes me up at night. My sleep and appetite are both suffering greatly.
I have been to the GP, who said my blood pressure is normal and noted some wax and scarring in my right ear, but did not mention infection. He sent me for blood tests, which I had this morning. I also asked my dentist, at an appointment tomorrow, for an x-ray of my recent root canal site (I am two visits into a planned four). The tinnitus started a week after the second visit, so I want to check for possible infection or inflammation. I also have an audiologist appointment scheduled for October 2.
Have I missed anything? Is there anything else I should be doing? This is proving hugely stressful, and the thought of never being free of this noise feels like a waking nightmare.
I have been to the GP, who said my blood pressure is normal and noted some wax and scarring in my right ear, but did not mention infection. He sent me for blood tests, which I had this morning. I also asked my dentist, at an appointment tomorrow, for an x-ray of my recent root canal site (I am two visits into a planned four). The tinnitus started a week after the second visit, so I want to check for possible infection or inflammation. I also have an audiologist appointment scheduled for October 2.
Have I missed anything? Is there anything else I should be doing? This is proving hugely stressful, and the thought of never being free of this noise feels like a waking nightmare.
