Has any one with RA ever had ringing in ear or buzzing in ear ? Has any one lost hearing ?

[Norma1110]

[earthwitch]

There is an autoimmune ear problem, though I can't remember the name of it. As with any other new problem, best report it to your doctor and see what they say.

[Harpey]

What drugs are you taking? Some have ringing in your ears as a side-effect - I'm on hydroxy and definitely notice it with that.

[Angela123]

Methotrexate has done this for me. It's in my left ear mostly and it's quite loud. When I stopped the drug for six months it almost went away, but came back loud and clear when I restarted it a couple of months ago. Check it out with your GP if it's nothing to do with meds. Angela x

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I suffered tinnitus since the onset of RA, eventually culminating in serious hearing loss which happened overnight. I have been referred to a very good hearing consultant, who arranged MRI brain scan and hearing tests. Fortunately I did not have tumour or stroke causing the problems, it was diagnosed as auto immune hearing loss, principally caused by RA. I have been given a marvellous hearing aid which I am trying to get used to, and a tinnitus masker for my 'good' ear. However, my good ear is now starting to make the crackling, hissing noises I had in deaf ear, so I am afraid my hearing will go in this one soon.

I have been hopelessly under medicated by my present rheumatologist and I am waiting to be referred to new consultant in another county.

Ask your GP for referral to hearing consultant for a proper evaluation of your problems. Lynda x