Hi from Alba

Hi folks,

Recently diagnosed as having tinnitus but no specific type. Not sure of the cause and clearly surgery isn't an option so looking for help and advice on all things tinnitus. Hope to get to know you all!

 

Hello and welcome.

 

I suggest you go down the diagnosis path to figure out a root cause. That'll determine the options you have (if any).

 

Welcome to the forum. Sometimes it may be difficult to pin down one single cause of T. There are many causes, single or combined, which can trigger or aggravate tinnitus including but not limited to drug side-effects from ototoxic drugs, ear wax build-up, ear-wax removal suction, inner ear infection, Eustachian tube disorder or ETD, ear drum injury, fluid build-up in ears feeling pressured or fullness, sinus infection & congestion especially with a bad cold, TMJ, TTTS, autoimmune disorders such as Lyme Disease & Fibromyalgia, high blood pressure or blood circulation problem, anemia, loud noise exposure or acoustic trauma/shock, head injury or TBI, neck injury or muscle problems, hearing loss from aging or other causes, Meniere's Decease, barotrauma from rapid pressure changes in flights or diving, especially with congested nose or sinus causing failure to balance the pressure changes, slapping of the ears, deep grief, untreated sleep apnea, extreme/extended stress, anxiety & panic disorder, depression, sleep deprivation, etc. If you can find the cause that will be nice.

T can also be caused or made worse by unhealthy diet such as too much salt, sugar, caffeine, MSG, alcohol etc. or by lacking some mineral or vitamin supplements, such as Magnesium, Zinc, B12, D3 etc

 

Thanks folks, I've had time with NHS ear clinic and so far all they've been able to say is that they could see a slight degradation that may be the cause.

Are there UK users on here that have went further, e.g. further in the NHS or gone private?

Thanks for the list of possible causes, interesting reading and food for thought to be sure.