Tinnitus?

[MikiPayne]

Anyone else here suffer from tinnitus? Mines got really bad recently and going on for hours and getting it a few times a day, different pitches and timbres. Just wondering if this is linked to fibro as my pain has also increased recently and become more frequent.

[ja4ne]

I have fibromyalgia and suffer from tinnitus all the time, I find if I am more stressed the tinnitus is worse.

[rosewine]

I didn't have tinnitus before having fibro. If I am in alot of pain,very tired or the exposed to loud noises it gets worse.x

[Corkeree]

Hi yes it definitely seems worse when I feel worse generally.

[Robinstar]

Hi MikiPayne I also suffer from tinnitus and Hyperacusis and when it spikes it puts life on the edge but enough of that the positives think about mindfulness meditation,try zinc supplements get your doctor to transfer you to e.n.t and tinnitus councillor you might need hearing aids and finally try not to worry about it you will eventually habituate to the sound .

Good luck

Bob

[Patdoyle]

Yes I’ve had it for 20 years. I use relaxation and meditation to help. It’s not nice.

[MariLiz]

Yes I have fibromyalgia and tinnitus, I find it varies in severity, and always more noticeable at night. Probably because it’s quieter then. Relaxation techniques can help, I find Yoga breathing techniques very good. It can be linked to high blood pressure, do you know if yours is ok?

[PaleIndian2]

I have scleroderma and fibromyalgia amongst other health problems and found tinnitus was getting worse. I had a hearing test that showed my hearing was weak on low frequency and was prescribed hearing aids. My tinnitus has almost disappeared.

[worried4me5]

I haven't been officially diagnosed with tinnitus but have high pitch ringing in my ears. It's been manageable for years but in recent months has escalated. It seems to be worse when it's quiet and I have also noticed that I am very noise sensitive. I live near a main road and the noise of cars and buses has become louder. Is that due to the Fibromyalgia?

[Debs1313 in reply to worried4me5]

I started getting tinnitus after developing fibro and I too have now become hyper sensitive to all noises and certain loud crashes like falling plates etc can be really painful, you do sort of get used to and I use a fan at night even in winter to disguise the noise, I also use apps so often I’ve got sound of rain in background as I find that soothing and I I always have something on in the background, , it gets louder depending on how I am that day, I was told my hearing is slightly low but not recommended hearing aids at this point although he did say they could help..it’s best to try to ignore as much as possible I think , although when bad that isn’t possible so I just turn the ‘rain ‘ up! I have also found I can’t hear softly spoken words as well and use subtitles on tv so I don’t keep missing bits! I hope some of this helps and you adjust soon , I’m sorry you’re going through this too though but eventually you don’t notice as much or somehow it just becomes something you get used to even though it seems impossible at first..

[Psulli in reply to Debs1313]

Hi I suffer from tinnitus too and use a fan at night as background noise, it does help.

[Roselil]

Yes, I have had tinnitus for some 25 years, and lost partial hearing as well, all through a short holiday flight! It is just one of the very annoying and distressing at times problems we have to face.

[grandmama16]

Yes, I've had tinnitis for many years....buzzing always, high pitched sounds at times and a very annoying swishing sound like in my brain. Dr. says I have Minniers but I don't have vertigo except for 15 years ago which lasted for a month and resolved by Meclizzine which I no longer need. The sounds I get can be very loud but the swishing is the most annoying. I think it happens when I'm low on maybe pain or fibro med. All a mystery.

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer]

healthunlocked.com/fibromya..., yes I do have it and not sure if it goes hand in hand with the fibro I read here many members are the same. Differently loud music etc is a no no, I’ve posted a link if you would like to lock your posts, only our community can see and not open to any site engines on the internet. Is interesting to read the replies coming through.

[Judithdalston]

You tried B12 and folate supplements?