So Sick Of Tinnitus!

I have been coping relatively well, though it is hard for me not to think about my T. When I am in my room and nothing is on I can hear the ringing. I think it is mainly in my left ear, though sometimes I get noises in my right one too. I have had some positive signs too: the noise has gone for a little while, maybe even for a whole afternoon once, but it always comes back. I keep busy by going to work and seeing people, but sometimes I feel like I am going mad.

Also I have movement in my ear, particularly when I am trying to get to sleep (though maybe I just notice it more). A little while ago I could hear a noise that sounded like someone was walking over my eardrum, but it was moving too. And I don't think it was pulsatile tinnitus, because it was quite fast and didn't match my pulse. I also get the feeling that something is moving in my ear, like fluid moving in there. Is this normal with a cold? Has anyone else ever had these type of symptoms? The doctor said she could see mucus in there - is that what is causing this? And does anyone know when these symptoms will end (I understand that even if my T isn't permanent, it could last for months)?

 

I don't know citigirl. I wish I did. I just had a very bad night. I'm wondering too it I might have fluid in my eustachian tube. I wish I could find a good doctor who could answer all my questions and put my greatest fears to rest. I hope the same for you. Maybe someone will be along to answer your questions soon.

 

i get this feeling every once in a while it feels like small pieces of wax moving:/

 

Thank you for your kind wishes. I hope someone sorts this out soon - for everyone. I can't believe the medical profession is so clueless about ears.

 

they really are, everytime you go to a doctor you are mostly wasting your time. better to educate yourself instead.

 

I get the movement feeling often. Believe it or not, it's my ear's reaction to any little sound. I put cotton in and it quits wiggling simply because that lowers the volume of whatever the offending sound is, and it's usually not a loud sound.
For years, not now, but I remember I couldn't lay on my right side because that would make my left ear jump. Weird.

 

I'm struggling with super loud volume as well and it's so draining. I also feel movement in my ear and since I've lost some hearing in both ears I worry that the movement indicates further hearing loss. I agree with all of you about the docs. They just throw their hands up. Having another hearing test in a few weeks. If I find out my hearing is worse I will of course ask the doctor what can be done. The problems is when they categorize you as "hearing loss from unknown causes" then they obviously have no solution ;(

 

Tamar, totally get it! I don't have the drainage issues but super loud volume and crazy high pitch. Hate it so much! I am 1 year in and surviving/living a plentiful life!! T Sucks man, but you and I are and will prevail!! Strength, Courage, fellowship and stay connected on TT. Seriously, we welcome and support here on TT!!!!

 

Does anyone think it might be possible that my ears are rumbling/moving due to mucus in the ear?

I am scared I might have hearing loss :-( I haven't really felt any change in my hearing. Haven't had a test but taken a few online and have said I don't have any hearing loss. I might go back and ask for a hearing test, but am anxious over the results. I always thought my ears weren't very good.

 

Just to update people: I just inhaled with menthol crystals because my sinus were feeling clogged - I got pain in my nose, just between my eyes - and not only did my sinuses clear I felt movement in my ear again.

Based on this evidence I don't think my T is noise-induced - not if inhaling caused that movement. Do people agree with that?

 

I trust the people on this forum more than the doctors

 

Its sad though. I feel the same way. Id gotten more info on this website than all the doctors ive seen.