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[Petdoglover]

I have had T for 6 years. Sometimes I get really dizzy spells that comes and goes and varies in extremity. The dr have just given me amatryptaline don’t think it’s helping with the noise but does help me sleep. My question is, I find after a workout my T is louder (higher in pitch) I have read that exercise can make it louder, but it’s the only thing that keeps me sane, is it true? Does anyone else experience this. Been signed off from my Hosp saying nothing can be done so can’t ask them.

[Happyrosie]

A couple of points here. You just mention the amytriptiline in passing - this isn’t generally given for tinnitus but for depression or pain, so you are right it will do nothing for the sound effects themselves of Tinnitus.

And tinnitus manifests itself in so many different ways. Exercise should help you if you are anxious or depressed - and indeed you say it does help. Tinnitus can creep up on you when you are not expecting it. I see tinnitus in the form of an imp sitting just out of sight behind my shoulder giggling in a mad way, and he can get me when I least expect him but especially if I’m a bit down.

The trick in dealing with Mr T is to try and ignore him - easier said than done. The website of Tinnitus UK has plenty of information on how you can help yourself, but please remember there is no ‘cure’ , just ways of dealing with it.

[Petdoglover in reply to Happyrosie]

Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I did wonder about the amitriptyline when the hosp prescribed it so I looked it up. All the websites said that was the thing being prescribed. I don't see the point in taking and don't really like taking medication if its not making any difference, i'm wondering if they prescribed it because I was getting quite bad headaches at the time. I will speak to my doctor about this.

most of the time I can ignore T it is hard but as long as I am busy and try to avoid quiet spaces in work.

[rabbits65]

whatever you do keep up your exercises, it is really good for you. Yes I find my T can get a bit worse with any movement but I try not to take too much notice of it. I have two active poodles that I walk and I do water aerobics. I just keep going and enjoy what I do, you really have to ignore all sounds and pressure of T , I don’t like the head pressure I don’t think everyone gets that, it’s as if my head is full up!!! Yes Amitriptyline can be a very useful drug but be careful not to depend on it. I only take it if I’m desperate. In fact I try to take as little medicine as possible. I have had dizzy spells but not too often. Good luck to you.

[Tal-r789T]

Hi sorry to hear you are suffering with this. I can only extend my experiences. I don't take any medicines for T and haven't suffered significant dizzy spells. But exercise is good for you and releases endorphins which helps mood and positivity. But I exercise a lot and different types (cardio/weights/stretch/HIIT). I find T is temporarily raised with different types of exercise to different degrees. It's difficult to compare as there are many different types of exercise and mine may be very different from yours.

I do find that other factors impact T as well - stress at work, lack of sleep etc. it took me a while to start to separate things that elevate my T. Maybe you have multiple reasons - I take it you have discussed with doctor and been for ENT checks with scans/tests etc?

[Petdoglover in reply to Tal-r789T]

Thank you that is helpful, I don't have any plans to stop exercising although I did stop palates as I found the floor work did elevate my dizziness with the movement of head down then getting up again so now I mostly do circuits and things like that.

I did have an MRI when I was first diagnosed, it was clear. At the time I was diagnosed I was having problems at work causing some stress as well as starting the menopause, personally I think the menopause has a lot to do with the onset as a few of my friends the same age also got it at near enough the same time as me. I think more research should be done to see if there is a link.

[PeteCatton in reply to Petdoglover]

Hi

I have severe tinnitus, I have been offered Amytriptilene I have declined as on the leaflet it does mention that can cause tinnitus although it does say 1 in 1000 or 1 in 10,000 don't quote me. Best wishes.

[Happyrosie in reply to Petdoglover]

Now you mention it, I did find that Pilates caused my dizziness-exercising lying down and turning sideways - so I can’t do Pilates any more.