Ear Infection and Existing Tinnitus

Discussion in 'Support' started by Sparkle92, Apr 17, 2018.

    1. Sparkle92

      Sparkle92 Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      11/16, constant since 3/1/16
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Virus, Allergies, TMJ, Stress
      Hi Everyone, I have had tinnitus for 2. years, I mostly got used to it but like everyone else I have my bad days too.

      Currently I am suffering from a middle ear infection with muffled hearing and severe pain.

      My doctor gave me ibuprofen to take and amoxicillin. I just started these meds but I am wondering how long does it take to see improvement?

      My tinnitus on the more infected ear is very heightened and I’m just afraid of it staying that way.

      Can anyone give any info or experiences of when they started to feel better and their hearing come back to normal?

      Thank you
       
    2. GregCA
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      GregCA Member Benefactor Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      03/2016
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Otosclerosis
      It can take weeks after an infection clears for the T to subside.
       
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      Sparkle92

      Sparkle92 Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      11/16, constant since 3/1/16
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Virus, Allergies, TMJ, Stress
      Thank you @GregCA i appreciate your response, I’ll just keep monitoring it
       
    4. Carlyi
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      Carlyi Member

      Location:
      Prague, Czech Republic
      Tinnitus Since:
      3/2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      TMJ
      Did it go down to normal level?

      Im also having an inection :(
       
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      Sparkle92

      Sparkle92 Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      11/16, constant since 3/1/16
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Virus, Allergies, TMJ, Stress
      Sorry to hear you have an infection too @Carlyi ! I actually still have my infection and am now on different antibiotics along with prednisone and Flonase from my ENT. Since starting the new meds, my tinnitus has gone down, I’m hoping it stays that way. Hope you feel better!
       
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