Cold/Flu and the Impact on Tinnitus

I had my first flu since my tinnitus started and wow, did it fire up my tinnitus again. For about 2 days I even had some anxiety again (very mild) which I haven't had in almost a year.

Now, a week later, it's quieting down again. Hopefully it was just flu related.

Anyone have similar experiences?

 

I think cold/flu spikes tinnitus for everyone...

 

I had a flu as well and the tinnitus spiked. It's been now a week or so after the flu, but it hasn't gone down yet. Bummer.

 

I'm having a sore throat and a beggining of a cold and I'm having a spike in tinnitus yes I think it's like that for everyone

 

Glad to hear you're feeling better now and your tinnitus has calmed down for you.

Colds and viruses can cause a spike in tinnitus adding to feeling off side till its run its course.

Roll on summer....lots of love glynis

 

Does having a cold influence tinnitus?

I have a blocked nose and ear but is it a coincidence tinnitus also feels worse?

Maybe feeling unwell makes it harder to manage? Or both?

I’m a tinnitus veteran but this is really tough stuff.

Eve

 

Just wanted to add that having a cold/flu, exhaustion, headache and similar temporary ailments all boost my tinnitus. That is actually why I am posting this message right now, as my tinnitus has merged forces with a cold-induced headache and is making it difficult for me to perform my work...

 

Not just me then!
@John-t

 

Absolutely. Many of my friends and family without chronic tinnitus have told me they get tinnitus during colds or if they have a sinus infection.

 

Oh thank you. I’m feeling really depressed about it. xx@
@Tinker Bell

 

@Nanny chocolate ,
Hope you feel better soon and your ears settle..
love glynis

 

Thank you Glynis. So fed up with not being right. You know that one so well
@glynis

 

@Nanny chocolate ,
Started Clarithromycin today for chest infection so hope it doesn't spike my ears ...
Are you having a flu jab ?
love glynis x

 

I’m not sure Glynis, I didn’t have one last year. I don’t want anything to make T worse.
I went to see a hearing therapist at the hospital last week and was able to report improvement. Now I’m back in the doldrums again.
You do seem to be given more than your fair share of ailments. Take great care x
@glynis