Hi y'all

[CeCeBDmntd]

I'm Noelle. I am 46 years old and my tinnitus began in May after a nasty bilateral ear infection. It affects both ears and is a constant, high pitched ring or buzz type noise. It gets louder when I am tired. I also have chronic deep ear pain in my left ear. I have been to 2 ENTs so far, and neither can explain the t or the pain. I also feel as if there is pressure or fullness in that ear and it affects my hearing. Audiologist did state I have mild hearing loss, probably from chronic ear infections. I also still have tonsils and have had issues with those since I was 5. Any ideas or advice are helpful.

Thank you and nice to meet y'all!

 

[Amber]

I have been to 2 ENTs so far, and neither can explain the t or the pain.

I've lost faith in ENTs. They can't help if there is nothing visibly wrong in the ear.

Maybe you could have your tonsils taken out?

 

[MikeL1972]

Hi Noelle,

Welcome to the site!

Has either ENT ordered any studies, ie. blood work, MRI? Wax build up?

Have you asked for a prescription for Prednisone (steroid)? Also, some folks recommend augmenting B12/Ginko intake. Others have tried acupuncture, exercise, and increasing blood flow to the ears (ie. standing on your head).

Good luck as you slog through this!