Narrow ear canals

[Naps88]

Been living with constant t for 6 months. Unknown cause. Perhaps Citalopram meds. I use to get a lot of ear infections when I was younger. I have narrow ear canals, a cotton bud could just about fit in (I know not to use them).

I wonder if having narrow ear canals contributed to this nightmare, as wax build is common.

Has anyone thought about this?

[romford5]

HelloI'm in the same situation regarding narrow ears channels I also had bad ear infections which I believe started my Tinnitus Which ive had now for 14years eventually having to see a ENT Consultant who took a sample of the infection Which lead to drops Which cleared the infection he did tell me to wear swimming ear plugs when I shower to stop water from getting lodged In the ear channels remember ears clean themselves ive haven't had a problem since as regards to citiropram I came of these I'm now on Amitriptyline which does help me sleep at night but if this helps with Tinnitus well it's a beast unto it's selve and still causes problems

[Naps88 in reply to romford5]

Thank you for your reply. I'm not suppose to get water in my ears either, but i don't wear ear plugs maybe that exasperating my situation. Your tinnitus has not changed since tpu started Amitriptyline?

[romford5 in reply to Naps88]

Well over the years I've learnt to deal with it.At night it's normally worse but I normally have a fan on during the summer during the winter I use sleeping apps there's plenty of choice the idea is too hiburnate the Tinnitus noise so the brain pushes it into the background it takes time so give it a go Amitriptyline is a antidepressant which helps me getting stressed if it works I'm not sure but at night has always been the problem during the Day I always keep busy remember a quiet Room is bad for Tinnitus it breeds on your fears.

[Naps88 in reply to romford5]

I have always slept with a fan all year round. (One of the weird one lol) I also now have a white noise machine. It helps sometimes. Other times the t wants to get louder then sounds. Yes your right about a quiet room, you focus on it and it makes it louder.

Thank you.

[Kellythecat-74 in reply to Naps88]

nice to know I'm not the only one who uses a fan all year round

[Naps88]

Yes 😆