Tinnitus as a Result of Labyrinthitis — Here's What I've Already Tried, What Else Could I Try?

My tinnitus started as a result of labyrinthitis 2.5 months ago (possibly caused by COVID-19). Audiogram clearly show small hearing damage.

I have tried:

• A round of Prednisone (after 1 month of onset of labyrinthitis) 60 mg x3, 50 mg x3, ... It helped a lot.
• Got Mirtazapine for sleep. It seems to quiet my tinnitus down a little.
• High doses of vitamin C for 2 weeks. Got a small improvement maybe.
• Supplements to improve mitochondrial functions (NADH, CoQ10, R-Lipoic Acid, NAC, Resveratrol, vitamin E), as well as B-complex, Omega, Magnesium, vitamin D3. I made sure not to overdose on any. These seemed to help more with long COVID-19 than tinnitus.
• Started lately using LLLT, 5mW 650nm, 20 minutes x 2 per day. Maybe it has helped a little. Soon going to start with a stronger 50mW version.

(I don't have any underlying conditions like insulin resistance and blood tests are ok. I'm 30.)

Is there anything else that could help? Please let me know

 

You're doing pretty much everything by the book, amigo.

If you want to make Bezos a little richer you can also add in Nicotinamide Riboside which is a precursor of NAD+ and some tinnitus (and ME/CFS) sufferers claim it has helped them a great deal.

There's also HBOT but some people experience permanent worsenings from it so I wouldn't do it just in case.

 

Try another round of steroids, and antibiotics.

 

You could try Cinnarizine 15mg. It might help. Prochlorperazine or Betahistine might help too.

I have Meniere's Disease.

Glynis

 

Thank you for all of your replies.

@Óscar PP, today I tried the HBOT. I know it is a bit late but I've read somewhere online that it makes sense up to 3 months. I took 100 mg of Nicotinamide Riboside few weeks ago and it definitely helped with the fatigue. I used that supplement in the past. I decided not to take it now because it messes my sleep. I based my decisions on this:

Mitochondria—Fundamental to Life and Health

@CC_16, it's an interesting point. Thanks.

@glynis, I do not suspect Meniere's Disease. In fact I was misdiagnosed and I took entire package of Betahistine.

 

The LLLT that I did in Florida helped my tinnitus a lot. He was trained by Dr. Wilden. He uses the same Lumomed clinical laser.

 

@scotty03874, thank you for your reply. Was it around 660 nm?

 

I have not been on here for a while. I still struggle daily with severe bilateral tinnitus due to Meniere's disease.

I now have dB high-frequency hearing loss in both ears, along with severe tinnitus. My hearing loss is progressing. My ears sound like a gas oven on full 24/7.

Life can be tough, but never give up! Fight the fight as we deserve to be happy.

Glynis