Scared of noise now

@carol kane

Definitely check with a doctor regarding pain medications, but if you're just talking about minor pain you need something for occasionally, I still take advil. If you're taking a couple pills a month, I don't think it's a big deal. The problem comes when people take these medications with high regularity. If you're talking about a chronic pain you manage, then I would go ask your doctor and then do your own research regarding ototoxicity for whatever he/she recommends before taking it.

I would also, humbly, highly recommend acupuncture for pain management. I don't think acupuncture always helps tinnitus, but I have massive success with my severe, chronic back pain a few years ago. Many US insurance programs recognize the treatment for pain - so it is legitimate for that kind of condition and has been studied. Having no pain is way better than trying to figure out what med is better

Don't be afraid of your one beer. I was at first, too. I was afraid of salt, alcohol, starch etc. but in time I got a little braver and tried a beer here, or an espresso there. It made no difference for me. It might make a difference for you, but trying one beer will not permanently worsen your condition. If it makes it louder, then just don't do it again. You can live a more normal life than you think with tinnitus, don't let it get you too down, it just takes time to adjust!

 

Thank you so much for your welcome advice, i will research any meds given to me before i take them, i haven´t seen a doctor yet as i´ve just moved to Spain from the UK, so i will make an appointment tomorrow to see an ent person, this has hit me like a ton of bricks and it doesn´t help being in an unfamiliar place,and not really knowing anyone,but i have to be brave and deal with this cruel cruel hand i´ve been dealt. Thanks again.

 

You are definitely being brave Carol! That you're here looking for answers and taking steps to go see a doctor shows that. I could barely get myself to a doctor when mine started I was in such a state.

Do go see an ENT (not sure how your t started), but do not be discouraged if he doesn't have much to say and don't count his word as law - they often don't know what to say about tinnitus. Just take all the information you get from anyone with a grain of salt and do your research.

Good luck with your visit!

 

Thank you.

 

I remember over a year ago having ringing from time to time, but it never lasted for very long, and then it wouldn´t come back again for long periods so i never gave it much thought. Then two weeks ago my husband started drilling the walls and it was very loud, but again i didn´t pay that much attention to the loudness i just carried on with what i was doing, the next day my ears were fine, but the next day was when the loud ringing started, i think the drilling kick started it off, i can´t be sure but it seems likely.

 

awbw8: i totally agree with you. MIck try to stop drinking and see if over the counter sleep aid helps you to fall sleep.

 

Mick- hope your cough is better. You can take cough suppressant and OTC Benadryl to sleep .sleep is must for us t sufferers .

 

Thanks Sean, i was awake all night with the cough so last night had a few beers and i slept soundly all night, so i am feeling better today, you are right about the sleep being important, lack of sleep makes everything 10 times worse.

 

I feel for you mick ..when I was 26 all I wanted to worry about was going out and have fun with .
I am sure your T will subside soon ..you need to just hang in there and we all are here for you and been in same exact boat as you .