New to Tinnitus

Since Oct 2015 this sound stared in my ear and did not really pay attention until it became more frequent and loud! Became concern and went to an ENT specialist. He proscribed Presnisone --it did nothing but bring on a lot a sweat and appetite! This was very uncomfortable! Next he tried Valium-10mgs. Started 12/31/15 @ 1 every 8 hrs. Had 2 doses so far as of January 1 2016 and honestly it helped! It is now day two. Will pay attention as I go along. The only side effect I felt were chills but they went away. I feel so relieved not having that loud sound in my ear. It was driving me crazy and did not allowed me to be myself! I fill so much better and happier knowing that healing is on the way. My only concern is what happens when the meds are finished-- does it come back? Really hope not! Feedback is welcome!

 

Unfortunately, valium - and all similar drugs, usually called benzodiazepines - offer only temporary relief.
As time goes by, you need a bigger dose to achieve the same effect and you don't want to mess around with valium for too long.
At least that's what happen to the vast majority of cases out there.

 

Thank you all for the feedback. At least I know there are still trying times ahead. What's next for the most of you after the Valium?

 

Learning that Valium only lasted 2 days. The ringing is back' Ready to give up on the meds as they made me sleepy all the time since starting. Don't want to sleep my life away!

 

> magnesium chloride

Yes, I would like to affirm the use of inexpensive Ca-Mg-D2 supplements. I take these, including B2 and a multi-B vitamin, and a separate fish oil gelcap. I eat peanuts as a snack (dry roasted, no salt, no flavoring) for Niacin (another b vitamin). I avoid table salt as much as possible. The Fiji water that I buy has lots of minerals, too.

The result? A reduced perception of tinnitus. The T is still there, but I can ignore it a little better with the nutrition. I am also starting to experiment with sound therapy.

If you want to see a post by bille, (he sent it to me) I will send that to you.

 

@Karen and @VinceM - thank you! I will began to try your ideas and keep you posted. Thanks again and HappyNew Year!

 

Welcome Jellica. Others have given you excellent advise. I will just add this link which gives good advise on natural supplements which may calm the nerves. Hope they can help you calm the T. Take care & God bless.

http://www.christopherhobbs.com/lib...alth/herbs-and-natural-remedies-for-insomnia/

 

@billie48 - wonderful! Thank you!