Ringing in ears..

[NewUserx]

Five month ago I went on a plane and I had a bad cold, ever since that flight i have a ringing in my left ear only..

I have been to the drs but they just keep giving me sprays/oils that do not do anything! If anything they make my ear feel worse.

I have started suffering with anxiety too so I feel dizzy a lot, could the dizziness be down to my ear and not just anxiety?

Also if you have any advice on how to get rid of the ringing then I really appreciate it x

[Claire1992]

Hi, I get ringing in my ears for a few weeks after flying but never had it as long as you.

Do you suffer from sinus issues or allergies? Because that can cause ringing in ears at times too, flying can make it worse. That’s my issue.

It’s not a good idea to wear earphones or anything like that while having ringing in your ears, loud noises of course are not healthy for anyone’s ears but the earphones plug the ears which can make ringing or dizziness from the ears to get worse, after wearing earphones for long amounts of time and doing it too often.

If you are around loud music or machines a lot of the times that can cause ringing too, again after long exposure.

I’m don’t know if anxiety would cause ringing in your ears but I am no expert on the subject.

Hope you are able to find some relief soon!

[NewUserx in reply to Claire1992]

Thank you the reply.

It’s never happened to me before when I have been on a flight.

No I don’t suffer with any allergies or sinus issues.

Maybe flying with a cold just damaged my ear a bit

Yeah I do try and not use headphones as much anymore.

Thank you I will make another doctors appointment and see if they will look into it a bit more

[ssdw1958]

I had some thing happen to me before I was diagnosed I had taken a plane to my sisters on the return trip I had a slight cold We I had sneezed while we were descending I thought I had blown my ear it hurt so bad I also went to my pc didn’t blow my ear drum but I did have an ear infection. Maybe you should see a ears nose and throat specialist

They might be able to figure out what is going on.

[NewUserx in reply to ssdw1958]

Ohh its a horrible feeling isn’t it.

Yeah I think I will because the ringing seems to be there more now too.

[Foxgal17]

I have tinnitus, which is ringing in the ears Have had for 30 years. Loud music, aspirin, and hearing problems are a few of the triggers I know about. There are more. I would see an ENT for hearing test and avoid aspirin. Google tinnitus on internet too. Good luck! I know it's very annoying.

[NewUserx in reply to Foxgal17]

Thank you for the reply.

Wow 30 years!

Yeah I will definitely get it checked out again and ask them to do some tests.

Thank you for the advice

[ssdw1958 in reply to NewUserx]

You know what I Just thought of something have you gone swimming or have you gotten water in your ear drum my son a long time ago got swimmers ear it is very painful he missed two weeks of school. He had to have ear drops and other meds then Tylenol and Advil to take away the pain. Not saying you have it. But something to ask you pc I wouldn’t take any medicines before you speak to your doctor.

Good luck!

[NewUserx in reply to ssdw1958]

Sorry only just saw this!

No I haven’t been swimming it just happened after flying with a cold

Thank you though!

[sandylo]

Try opi wax ear candles

[NewUserx in reply to sandylo]

Thank you I will try them.

[TylerD77 in reply to NewUserx]

Has yours quit ringing yet, I’m having the same problem