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Many years ago I developed Tinnitis long before before my diagnosis of hypothyroidism. A Chemist I knew suggested I try Ginko Biloba which I did and still take and only very rarely now do I suffer with it. I think Ginko Biloba may have a blood thinning effect which one should be aware of particularly if one is taking anything like Aspirin.

You could ask your Chemist.

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Heloise profile image
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Thanks Evy. Gingko really made my teeth hurt so I think it does stimulate nerves in a way. I've often thought the vagus nerve which runs next to the auditory canal may have something to do with tinnitus so I'm glad to hear it is working for you. It's certainly worth a try.

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Evyb in reply toHeloise

Hi Heloise, my reply to you disappeared.

I wondered if you should try taking a small amount of Ginko as it does appear to work for some and build it up gradually. Also, it was suggested that a Homeopath could be consulted for their input. Keep in touch and I will let you know if I gleen anymore info.

I had tinnitus for a long time then found I had B12 deficiency. First symptom to disappear on treatment was the tinnitus. Never returned, thank goodness.

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Starfish123

I’ve had tinnitus for over 10 years now with no proper relief. I’ve got a hearing aid for day time use and an iPod with water noises to get me to sleep, but if I wake I tend to put the hearing aid back in to stop the noise.

I will give ginkgo biloba a go though, thank you

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Evyb in reply toStarfish123

Dear Starfish,

Yes , do give it a go it certainly worked for me. I notice my Ginko Biloba also has vitamins B3 and B5 added, ? why.

Hope it helps you, Tinnitus is nasty and I'll be interested to hear how you get on.

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Many people find supplementing B12 and/or good quality vitamin B complex helps tinnitus

But always get B12 and folate tested FIRST before starting supplements

Extremely common for these to be too low when hypothyroid, even on Levothyroxine

Also test vitamin D and ferritin

If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 3-5 days before any blood tests, as biotin can falsely affect test results

endo.confex.com/endo/2016en...

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eeng

I agree that taking B12 works for me. The nice thing about supplementing with B12 is that you can't overdose on it (as far as I know). I take something like 1000iu every day until the tinnitus goes away, then once or twice a week to keep it away. (Methylcobalamin)

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ravensgeo

I have found that my tinnitus got worse after thyroid problems but that if I take high does vit b12 it lessens quite a bit.

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MaisieGray

Ginkgo contains a compound known as ginkgotoxin which is structurally similar to vitamin B6, and may block vitamin B6 activity. With the possibility of it increasing the risk of bleeding and bruising, it can be harmful when combined with anticoagulant/antiplatelet medications. It shouldn't be taken before or after surgery, or by pregnant women due to the risk of bleeding, and breastfeeding women and children should avoid it too. There's no hard evidence that it can help tinnitus across the board although some mild to moderate cases might be helped - a 2013 review of previous studies, concluded that "the limited evidence does not demonstrate that Ginkgo biloba is effective for tinnitus when this is the primary complaint." In one of the studies they analyzed, however, a small but statistically significant reduction in tinnitus symptoms was seen in people who had vascular dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

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Heloise in reply toMaisieGray

Good to know, Maisie. A little blood thinning might be good as I think blood thickens in autoimmune conditions so perhaps worth a try for tinnitus.

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MaisieGray in reply toHeloise

That's interesting Heloise , I've not come across a general blood thickening:autoimmune connection other than specifically Hughes Syndrome.

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Heloise in reply toMaisieGray

It's all a matter of waste products from this war we are fighting. So many experts recommend detoxing. Jon Barron, Dr. Mercola and others. In all of these summits I've listen to, so many of them recommend proteolytic enzymes. These are the ones that enter the bloodstream if they get past the digestive tract. They clean out the debris. You can find out about detoxing easily and as we age and lose the production of enzymes which our pancreas is supposed to supply. I totally believe in using them and I've used a few.

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HLAB35 in reply toMaisieGray

That's fascinating - wish I knew this before. I just started to try ginkgo this winter to help with circulation (ginger and cinnamon are supposed to be good as well) - but anything that blocks b6 is bad in my book. B6 is really important for adrenal health and the uptake of Magnesium. I now understand why my back was playing up a bit this week...

Well that's one supplement that failed, so thanks for the heads up, because I was just beginning to wonder if it was really helping!

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MaisieGray in reply toHLAB35

Yes, I think there's probably nothing wholly and universally good with no downsides HLAB35 ; so it becomes a personal balance of the pros and cons. I remember once buying St John's Wort and only then discovering it was contraindicated with high blood pressure ....

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lifexperience

I have had Tinnitus since been a teenager. I wear hearing aids and I can hear it above them. I take B12 due to being a veggie and I take high strength Gingko. Neither help it. I have constant noise in my ears from waking up to going to sleep and know no different. Nothing works. I am glad you have found something that works. Could be everyone has a different reason for having Tinnintus. I think a Simple Minds concert in the 80s is my course.

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Evyb

That's awful for you.

What is a Simple Minds concert ?

Am I right in thinking music over rides the noise ? If so, being plugged in might help ? how to manage with the 'bolt on Hearing' of course is another thing. Hum, must be something in this wonderful techy world to help you. Let me think !

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Evyb

I looked up Tinnitus treatment on the web, there is quite a lot of information there, really worth looking at.

Best wishes.

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