Steroids Yes or No? New Tones and Sensations After Ultrasonic Cleaning and ENT Tests

[chaLLas]

My tinnitus came 4 months ago with an acoustic trauma and was worsened 2 months ago by another acoustic trauma...

Then, two weeks ago, I had an ultrasonic cleaning at my dentist which gave me a spike and a reactive sound in my right ear (pink noise like, can only provoke it 100% with a hair dryer, but of course only with plugged ears).

The day after the dentist, I went to the ENT - I finally wanted to know what is wrong with my ears. Big mistake as it also caused a spike. I did OAE and Tympanometry ... at least both with no negative results (to that point).

So, two weeks have passed since then and I still got the spikes and a new (pure, constant) tone in the right ear ... I know spikes can last weeks or months and new tones/sensations appearing is also common in the early stages ...

Do you think steroids might help me after 2 weeks and that I should seriously consider getting some? I am again pretty anxious about missing out of a chance to reduce my symptoms ...

I have taken supplements (magnesium, calcium, zinc, vitamin d3, b12, ginkgo), apple cider vinegar and ginger tea in the meantime ...

 

[The Jordan]

Some people say that corticosteroids increase their tinnitus, but I really doubt it can be permanent.

In my case I have been in 2 courses of prednisone, on the first one it increased mine a bit for a few hours the first 6-7 days, but then it stopped doing so. And during the second course, it never increased.

I would say give it a try, its seems that the sooner the better but 2 weeks could still works.

 

[Roger W]

Have you tried Mullein Garlic ear oil? It helped me, posted it just recently as I have "forgotten" most of my Tinnitus as I am used to it and it is not that loud anymore. It's completely herbal (I know that Germans, I am Dutch, prefer natural things). Worst case it is calming and soothing to your ears Look at Success stories and you will find my post. Good luck. Cheers, Roger

 

[Zeneth]

Never do ultrasonic cleaning, and maybe try some curcumin, it helps some people and is safe.