Forever Tinnitus

I am 51 years old, and I've had tinnitus, and equilibrium issues, ever since I can remember. I became fairly acclimated to the continual, high pitched/hiss. I was only aware of it at certain times. Generally, I only heard it when it was really quiet.
In the last few years, I've had periods of screaming tinnitus. This usually lasted for a few days. But, in the last few weeks, I have been experiencing an additional, and continual, alternating high- low tone. I'm guessing that since its new, I'm aware of it at all times, except for sleep. I'm getting really frustrated.

 

Welcome to the forum, @Christina H. Sorry about the latest spike in your T. Do you know what could have caused your T to spike?

There are many causes which can trigger or aggravate tinnitus, and these may include drug reaction or side-effects of ototoxic drugs, ear or Eustachian tube infection, ear drum injury, fluid build-up feeling pressured, TMJ, high blood pressure or blood circulation problem, loud noise exposure or acoustic trauma, neck muscle problems, hearing loss, Meniere's, barotrauma from flight, grief for the loss of love ones, untreated sleep apnea, elevated stress, anxiety & panic disorder, etc. Perhaps you can find a possible cause so you can direct your effort of finding a solution. Try to stay calm and positive that your spiking T will settle to baseline again. Anxiety and stress are bad for T. Have you begun to mask your spiked up T yet? This may help to stabilize your mood before you find the final solution. Take good care. God bless.

 

I've had tinnitus for 2 years now. I had my first ever spike last week which lasted about 5 days. Now it's gone back to its normal level. Bloody loud. But at least it's gone back to my normal tinnitu's I've almost habituated too.
My point is, a spike can come out of nowhere and then go again. I'm sure yours will too. Good luck.

 

Hi @Christina H and welcome!
Do you have hearing loss that you are aware of?

 

Please help I am terrified and can't go to sleep all of a sudden the ringing in my ears got louder and it hasn't gone away I am. Super scared and FRUSTRATED. I cried because it's so frustrating

 

@Emz96 ,
It looks like this is your first post on the forum, so welcome! You may want to tell us your story in the Introduce Yourself section. Someone here might be able to offer help for your situation, or at least offer understanding. Like you, many of us have been terrified because of tinnitus.