Tinnitus and Alcohol

[Shozza1]

I’m new to the experience of buzzing in my ears following suspected BPPV.. I also get a strange vibration when I lie flat on my head..all the research suggests that alcohol exacerbates tinnitus but if I drink, I get total relief, no sound or sensations.. Is this anyone else’s experience? I'm forever hopeful that this is an indication that the tinnitus will not be permanent

[Happyrosie]

You say “all research suggests that alcohol exacerbâtes tinnitus “ by which I’m surprised.I wonder what research?

We all experience T in different ways, and it may well be that T will fade into your background.

Your research I’m sure has found the British Tinnitus Association. Their website is full of helpful information for you.

[TinnitusUKPat Partner]

Further to Rosie's point, the research says something quite different - tinnitus.org.uk/food-drink-... - which is not to say that people should approach alcohol without exercising restraint, but rather that a moderated intake is unlikely to present any unwanted effects.

[doglover1973]

Hi Shozza1 I drink a little and it makes no difference to my tinnitus. . In fact a small glass helps me relax which is very beneficial. I wouldn't drink spirits as they're too strong for me.

[Catlioness41]

Hi, I find like you that on the rare occasions when I drink alcohol my tinnitus almost disappears completely. However is always back with a vengeance the following day.

[Yogachamp in reply to Catlioness41]

Hi Catlioness41How are you doing I seem to remember we started with our T about the same time & for the same reason , it’s 10 months for me now & still having days when it’s a real struggle . I’m trying hypnotherapy now it’s very expensive though so not sure how many sessions more I can have .

Laney

[Catlioness41 in reply to Yogachamp]

Hi Laney, well I am a year now. Tinnitus was beginning to quieten down and then two weeks ago caught covid, needless to say its now screaming in both ears and it's constant. Let me know how it goes with the hypnotherapy as would be interested in trying it x

[Yogachamp in reply to Catlioness41]

Will do though tbh not sure it’s helping much I have days where mine is in the background & I cope still don’t like it though & days still

Where it’s constant & loud when I find it very hard to cope. Just praying for this habituation thing to hurry

To hurry up & happen .

[Catlioness41 in reply to Yogachamp]

I had habituated. When it spikes though I struggle to keep my feelings of panic under control, and oh do I miss the sound of silence.

[Yogachamp in reply to Catlioness41]

Sorry meant to add hope you feel better soon .

[Yogachamp in reply to Yogachamp]

Oh I know I have days where I can just accept it then the loud days I’m just the same I get myself in a very down mood & panic thinking will it be like forever . I too miss silence sooo soo much . I pray one day I just won’t hear it anyomore .

[TurboTrace]

I have to be careful how much I drink as I've noticed my T gets worse if I overdo it.

[Prydwen]

I stopped drinking completely about a year ago due to vestibular migraine. My tinnitus used to be worse the day after drinking. Overall, my tinnitus has not changed without me drinking alcohol. What has made a difference is having a hearing aid. I cried when it was switched on because it made such a difference. The tinnitus is still there but so much quieter now.

[Marlayna]

As my tinnitus is related somewhat to blood flow, alcohol causes a humming, light roar. Not unpleasant as it masks the other noises.

[bantams]

Hi Shozzai, If I have a few pints my Tinnitus does not go away, but as I am in company with friends I am not list listening to it and your brain is too busy to think about it.Best not to have too much though as a hangover and Tinnitus is not good I`m afraid!!

[Linley]

Hi Shozza1I agree with Doglover1973 on this one. A glass of wine in the evening helps me relax, my T does not change.

[SelenaHeath]

I’m the same way my tinnitus goes away completely

[HissingSid]

I have tinnitus and drink alcohol but I get no relief from tinnitus when I do drink. My thoughts are that alcohol calms me down before I go to my bed. If I drink too much alcohol my tinnitus can spike during first few hours next day. Calms down once I go about my day and do things that distract me.

[Beagleears in reply to HissingSid]

Hi I have stopped drinking for the last 3 months as vertigo was much worse if I had a drink but tinnitus was about the same.

[Beagleears in reply to Beagleears]

Hi yes I don't drink anymore either to be honest as I felt it made Vertigo and Tinnitus worse. Take care.

[deltec in reply to HissingSid]

U are right

[deltec]

no one likes a drink more than me u can not drink if u have tinnitus it just gives u a spike