I Want to Know If It's Tinnitus

[GaußV]

Hello, I know to join you have to provided when and how you got tinnitus but I don't know if I do or not. I have a ringing in my ears that has now evolved into (for a lack of better term) beating (like I can hear my heartbeat?)

My ears feel full. I can hardly sleep. Lucky to get 2-3 hours. I went to my urgent care and they said my tubes weren't draining but none of the medication they gave worked (Steroids, Antibiotics, Sudafed, a nasal spray) it feels like it has gotten worse.

I've had it since around 11-14-17. I'm losing hope. I'm seeing an ENT on 1-23-18. I've read a lit of threads here and it sounds similar. Any advice or help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[glynis]

Welcome to Tinnitus Talk.
You may have some hearing loss and picking up your pulse from your Caroted Artery

Love glynis

 

[GaußV]

Welcome to Tinnitus Talk.
You may have some hearing loss and picking up your pulse from your Caroted Artery

Love glynis

can T be caused by stress/anxiety? Or do they make it worse? I've been prone to major stress and anxiety and panic attacks (I take Zoloft) Thank you.

 

[glynis]

Stress and anxiety can cause tinnitus and make it worse and the Tinnitus it self cause anxiety and low mood.
Getting help for stress and anxiety will help.
Try off load stress,
Try relaxing music
Try deep breathing
Family support
Doctor support
Find out all about tinnitus so you understand and feel more in control .
Sound protection
Just a few tips to help.
Love glynis

 

[GaußV]

Stress and anxiety can cause tinnitus and make it worse and the Tinnitus it self cause anxiety and low mood.
Getting help for stress and anxiety will help.
Try off load stress,
Try relaxing music
Try deep breathing
Family support
Doctor support
Find out all about tinnitus so you understand and feel more in control .
Sound protection
Just a few tips to help.
Love glynis

Thank you. I guess the first step is to try and stop overthinking it, but I don't want to live like this. I'm scared that it'll get worse and never go away. But I'll try those steps to calm down.