Face masks and tinnitus and meneares

[OwdAkela]

Would wearing a mask with elasticated ear loops affect my tinnitus and meneares, they both seem to have got worse over the last few weeks as the loops are pulling my ears forward

[LArmstrong]

You try wearing a mask that has elastic that goes around your full head, or there are spacer bars you can buy online that allow you to loop the face mask/covering through the bar than the ear itself.

[OwdAkela in reply to LArmstrong]

Thanks for that, but would wearing an elasticated mask affect my tinnitis and meneares that have got noticably worse over the last few weeks.

[HearingLink1 Partner in reply to OwdAkela]

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[alpacagirl in reply to OwdAkela]

I can’t believe an elasticated mask would make tinnitus worse - it doesn’t with mine. I agree wearing masks with strong elastic is difficult with hearing aids - I’ve found that a face covering with softer loops (with a small bit of elasticity) work better for me as they don’t bend my ears forward or get tangled in my hearing aids. I don’t have Ménière’s disease so can’t say re that - but can’t see how it would make it worse as it’s a disease of the inner ear. Perhaps speak to your GP if your symptoms have got worse?

[OwdAkela in reply to LArmstrong]

Unfortunately as I work for the NHS I have to wear what's issued to me.

[alpacagirl in reply to OwdAkela]

As you work for the NHS I wonder if it’s stress making your tinnitus and Meniere’s worse? It’s a very difficult time for NHS workers at the mo.

[OwdAkela in reply to alpacagirl]

Thanks. I've had much more stressful jobs than this, I work on the main building reception of a large health centre. The patients are 99.99% fine, though one of my colleagues .....