The Flu, Colds and Tinnitus

Thanks for checking in @Cher69!
Pretty sure is settled back down. I'm trying really really hard to not think about it, concentrate on other things and not "measure it" and while it's still there it's either lower, or I'm not freaking out as much about it

 

Sounds good, Amelia!
Take care

 

Thank you for replies. My cold almost subsided, and my T returned almost to the previous level. That volume spike was really probably cold related. It was horrible experience for me, but I won't be so scared next time at least.

So, time to continue the ride on habituation highway now...

 

I have come down with a nasty winter cold, fully equipped with a sore throat, stuffy/runny nose, chapped lips, under nose redness/soreness, stuffy ears (may or may not be related to T), head congestion, cough, and sneezing.

I'm always worried now about taking a medicine that could cause T to be worse.
Anyone have ideas of okay medicine to take?

 

hot milk, honey, vodka and garlic and tea.

 

@Stina Sadly, I'm looking for a quick over the counter medicine to take! I'm at school and have class in a half hour!

 

Cant you skip the class and go home and sleep? Probably the best remedy! Otherwise I have no idea... i dont think taking a few painkillers would do anything to the T though.

 

@Stina I wish! I already missed multiple days this week due to weather, so I don't think I can miss again today!

I was thinking about taking like a benadryl or something!

 

Benadryls are OK with me. But Tylenol and aspirin and decongestants make my ears ring louder.

 

that sucks colds suck anyway! hope you get well soon. at least you can sleep on the weekend

 

I can't tell if the crackling in my ears is from T, or is from my cold/lots of mucus. This type of crackling is different than the kind I had before, and started sometime last night. Bleh!

 

Are Decongestants safe???

 

Does anyone know?

I'm currently really sick, and am scared to take an over the counter decongestant if it may make T worse!

 

Decongestants are usually pseudoephedrine or something like it, man made adrenalin that excites the nerves. I stay clear of that stuff.

 

What about musinex?

 

You should be fine with most common decongestants available, if you're in doubt thought just double check on google. I did a quick look for the one you've mentioned and it seems fine.

You *might* experience temporary spikes with stuff like aspirin, ibuprofen/NSAIDs, pseudoephedrine, etc. But these are almost always temporary spikes unless you're taking absolutely ridiculous dosages over long periods of time, so don't stress!

 

@yonkapin Thanks!

I just am feeling horrible and don't want to take medicine for fear of worsening T, but I may take some since I can't find anything really about permanent spikes after taking the medicines.

 

What about a cough suppressants? Mucinex Dm doesn't have pseudoephedrine but has a cough suppressan in it.

 

Don't worry, nothing like that is gonna damage your ears