Tinnitus medication

[emily62]

Hi, dose anyone take a regular medication to help with tinnitus?

I have been struggling for the past three years on and off.

listening to TV and radio seems to make the tinnitus worse

[Chilledartist]

Hi Emily, like you I've had T, hyperacusis and other ear stuff, we'll all feel your pain in here, I'm not fond of any meds, but if you fi d something that works, do your own research on it and go with it, results might not stay at a high standard, then you can try something else..

Good luck

[Chilledartist]

CBD might be safest and help

[emily62 in reply to Chilledartist]

Many thanks for your reply. So many things on line giving false promises and taking peoples money. I will look into CBT

All the best x

[Judyspal]

Hi,I don't take any Meds as some can make it worse,and that I don't want.

I do however have the same problem with the TV,I have bone conduction head phones and play white noise on them at a lower level of noise to my tinnitus,but which I can also hear the TV,it helps a little bit.

When I last went to the hearing clinic I spoke to the councillor their who had never encountered this problem before,nor having to listen to white noise at the same time,guess we're all different eh 😁

[emily62 in reply to Judyspal]

I was considering buying a pair of those headphones its a big expense for me but I see the British tinnitus association recommend them. Christmas is coming

Many thanks for your reply x

[dsh2358]

Hi

My Dr prescribes me 1Mg of Extended

Release Aprazolam and helps to keep the T at a low level for me .

[emily62 in reply to dsh2358]

Hi many thanks for your reply. I guess a trip to see the GP. You don't know until you try

All the best

Emily

[Ruud1boy in reply to dsh2358]

Do you feel the aprazolam has a direct impact on your T? As in, it reduces the loudness - or, your tinnitus would be louder if you weren't taking it?

Did your docs prescribe this specifically for your T or for something else?

[dsh2358 in reply to Ruud1boy]

I was taking Aprazolam for my Anxiety

And I found out by taking it my Tinnitus

Got way lower, enough so I can enjoy

Things that I could not enjoy before the medication. I googled medication for Tinnitus and Aprazolam was the most effective one without it my T does go back to a high pitch. kolonapin makes the T worse a lot of people say that and I did take them and it did make it worse.

But for me the extended Release

1 mg tablet Work the best

Hope this has helped a little

😊

[WoodyT in reply to dsh2358]

Hi again - when you took the klonopin , how long did you take it for ? And when you stopped, did the T reduce back to your normal level ? ..... I’ve started them again and been on them 5 days . The T yesterday and today is at an all time high , but the Dr will not prescribe anything else .

Thanks in advance

[dsh2358 in reply to WoodyT]

Hi

I took them for about 2 weeks and the T just went off the wall ! I was in Aprazolam for the T before that but my dr retired and it was hard to find another dr to prescribe them again even though I was on it . As I said I went to at least 7 Drs who denied me and told me it was all in my head

So I went to a psychiatrist and he listened to me and after a hour he prescribed me the Aprazolam

1 mg extended Release. It lowers it

To a volume that I can function

Like I said it’s stated that this medication is used for treatment

If you research it. But with the

All the Drug Epidemic in the USA

Drs are scared to prescribe it now

So many people who are normal with pain and bad anxiety are being denied

Cause of the people who abuse these meds. But for me it’s the only med

That keeps it under control, it’s not

Gone but it’s at a low volume.

And I also suffer from high anxiety

Plus the T so it helps with both

Cause I think anxiety and T gonhand and hand

I wish you the best in finding this med

And hope it works the same for you

DSH 2358

[WoodyT in reply to dsh2358]

I did try and get Xanax but they refused and just laughed at me and said it was only a noise that was all in my head !!! He said go and see a psychiatrist, I he feels “I’ve got issues “ honestly, I could have punched him . My life was just fine before all of this crap . Looking forward to just having hubby and me at home as our son has just bought his first home . I’m only 52 .... We should be out going to theatres, Holidays, restaurants , cinema , but this beast is so LOUD, I can’t even hear the tv or any conversation. It’s worn me down until I’m a shell of my former self . 11 months and the condition has worsened ..... I don’t know how much longer I can hang on ? The clonazepam has sent mine off the scale but it allows me to sleep and a bottle of wine too .... what life is that ?

I can’t see any way forward.....

I’m so sorry to rant and off load but I’m so desperate for help xxx

[emily62 in reply to WoodyT]

Awww i am so very sorry to hear how much you are suffering . I've had my T and Hypercuses for three years now.. The first 15 months were hell on earth but I just put ear buds in and use a sound app on my phone shut myself away in the box room spend many nights crying myself to sleep.. My family didn't understand because anyone who has never experienced Tinnitus cant!!

But then I thought this is my life my family and I am not going to let this beat me!!

and as time went on and not getting upset or stressed, easily said I know! I found on busy days when my mind was occupied I didn't hear it at all, it's always there but I don't hear it i also found steroid tablets prescribed by my Gp for my asthma very helpful in lowering my T.

If you use a sound genarater or app in the background when the tv is on you probably won't hear your T.

Have you tried ear sound genarater s I have them prescribed by ENT worth trying.

All the best

Emily x

[WoodyT in reply to emily62]

Thank you 🙏Emily for your support. I’m due to have noise generator in Dec , hopefully they can mask the very high screeching? Fingers crossed 🤞

I’m so glad you have come through the other side and are now able to manage better .

Take care

Zoë x

[Verma54 in reply to emily62]

That was a lovely post and wanted to say thank you 🙏🏾 As am struggling as it’s a roller coaster

[emily62 in reply to Verma54]

Thank you for your kind words , keep you chin up (: As i said i have a room sound generator its brilliant, and ear buds and phone app plug and play you won't hear it !

Youtube has one called.. Most powerful tinnitus sound therapy

All the best

Emilyx

[Verma54 in reply to emily62]

Hi Emily - what is the brand or model of the sound generator you use? Any particular type of ear buds? I need to close my ear as sound waves when loud are a problem

[emily62 in reply to Verma54]

I use Sony sports over ear buds like you I cannot let any sound in I use a sound app just below my T and I can now watch TV with the app playing low in my ears please make sure its LOW!

You can try Beltone Tinnitus Calmer see if that helps ,Have a look on the Google play store under tinnitus sound therapy most are free

Youtube Julian Crowan Hill

My generator is called Sound Oasis it was given to me by my local Tinnitus clinic but you can buy i on line.. i just plonk it in front of the tv very low

Your local NHS Tinnitus clinic should have devices you can try

I hope this helps I understand how unpleasant this affliction can be

All the best

Emily

[Verma54 in reply to emily62]

Hello Emily. Can you send me the model details for your earbuds if that’s ok? What were the symptoms of your hypercausis? Hope u can help. Raj

[Verma54 in reply to Verma54]

Been researching and must admit never thought of ear buds ...some fancy devices with wireless and noise cancelling

[emily62 in reply to Verma54]

Sony MDRAS210B £14. 99 from argos they still have them in stock.

I have tried alsorts of headphones and found all of the the Sony ones to be the best... hypercuses is just sensitivaty to sound making your tinnitus spike everything sets mine off, tv, mobile phones, micro wave, washing machine, fridge freezer, but everyone is different different sounds might set yours off.. Its important not to stop listening to those sound s as it can make the hypercuses more pernounced

If you shut sound out completely

Please let me know how you get on we are all here to support you!

All the best

Emily x

[Verma54 in reply to emily62]

Thanks Emily. I thought they were the wireless noise cancelling ear buds which also look nice ...does it keep sound out? Did you try any of the noise cancelling buds? Raj

[emily62 in reply to Verma54]

Yes a few noise cancling head phones a few in store demonstrations but sadly i could hear my tinnitus most of the time but not with the in ear ones.. I am thinking of trying the new bone conducting head phones

they are very expensive! Although Christmas is just around the corner

Emily x

[dsh2358 in reply to WoodyT]

I had to go to a Psychiatrist after 7 Drs refused me also and I was also told to deal with it ! Try and see one and tell him your anxiety and life is a mess due to this horrible affliction!

Don’t give up !

Hope all goes well and always hope you can find some Silence 🙏🏻

Dennis 🇺🇸

[WoodyT in reply to dsh2358]

Thanks Dennis , il see anyone at this point ... thank for your advice

Best wishes

Zoë x

[dsh2358 in reply to WoodyT]

🙏🏻 We should never take no for a answer from a Dr most are not educated about Tinnitus. And to have a Dr laugh at us is unacceptable!

Keep me informed and I hope you

Find a professional who will listen instead of judging

Dennis

[Pixie56 in reply to WoodyT]

Hi, I understand what you’re saying about trying to get your family and friends to understand what you’re going through. Nobody can unless they have it, I also get what you’re saying about holidays, theatre etc. I have just cancelled a holiday to Malta as couldn’t fly because I also have a lot of ear pain. I did just go to the cinema and struggled through a film with ear plugs in..

So I just wanted to chip in here as I am a similar age and just get what you’re saying x

[1Dar in reply to WoodyT]

Hi .. I can totally relate to your frustration and good on you for trying so hard to not let this awful T get you down. I developed t three years ago after having a grommet put in. I had it taken in and out 3 times, a stapadectomy and I’m now onto my second cochlear implant ,, the first one was very painful. I try each day to block out the ringing , but lately it’s been getting to me and it’s all I can think about it. I do take something for my anxiety .., which helps a little bit. My poor suffering family and friends I’m sure are getting very sick of me. I’ve retired from teaching which is sad.

We can all help each other on this chatline .. I was off it for awhile ,, but just reading a few comments now. I use BOSE sleep ear phones at night and always have back ground music on. Hang in there , try to keep calm ... hopefully one day we will all hear silence again! Don’t know if this has made you better, but I’ve had heaps of pain too, so you aren’t alone with the frustrations ! Take care 😊😊

[dsh2358]

Hope it works out 😊

We all deserve a little Silence !

DSH🇺🇸

[WoodyT in reply to dsh2358]

Hi Dennis , just a quick question. When you took clonazepam, for two weeks , did you have to taper off it ? I’ve been taking .5mg once a day and taken 12 tabs but it’s worsened the T ... Am I able to just stop it or now have to taper ??? It’s such a short time , but I don’t know ?

Cheers in advance

Zoë x

[dsh2358 in reply to WoodyT]

Hi

There was no problem stopping after 2 weeks. You should be ok with no tapering

😊 Dennis

[Maryanne99]

I have started a new drug trazodone only been on it two weeks it's for anxiety which was going through the roof hopefully this will help

[Derick]

Stress and anxiety does increase my T's intensity. I use a homoeopathic remedy made by Natura called Rescue. It definitely lowers the intensity to more acceptable levels. Obtainable across the counter with no perscription required.

[emily62]

Hi Derek

I am assuming I can get this this in a health food shop? do you know if it contains Valeria I have tried some products containing this before.

Anything is worth a try!

Many thanks and all the best

Emily x

[Derick in reply to emily62]

Negative on the valeria.

Contains:

Ambra grisea D6

Banisteriopsis caapi spag D3

Bach flower essences 0.01mg each:

Cherry plum, Clematis, impatience, rock rose and star of bethlehem.

Sugar (lactose 240 mg)

At any chemist/pharmacy.

[emily62]

Sadly this is not available in the uk

Regards

Emily

[aldillo]

Cap ecod one morning

Tab renerve one morning

Tab shelcal ct one morning

Cap antoxyl forte one morning

Tab bplex forte one night

Cap zincofer one night.

Avoid tea. and carbohidrates,

One month