Immune diseases and tinnitus

[SeashellSara]

I have Axial SpA, more commonly known as Ankylosing spondylitis an autoimmune disease. I looked up whether Sudden Hearing Loss and tinnitus can be related to this condition. It apparently can relate to Rheumatoid arthritis. I wondered how many people here have autoimmune diseases........?

[Happyrosie]

My husband has Ank Spond. It’s closely related to psoriatic arthritis and also an eye issue, I think iritis. I’ve never seen any reference to Rheumatoid arthritis. Nor to tinnitus and hearing loss. My husband doesn’t have tinnitus and his hearing loss is gradual and age-related.

Are you familiar with NASS? The charity which specialises in AS. Very helpful.

[SeashellSara in reply to Happyrosie]

Hi Happyrosie yes I've just joined NASS. Thanks for the heads up and your reply.

[Mille23]

I have an autoimmune disease, AIH, and I get Azathioprin( Imurel) for that.

I had tinnitus before I got AIH, but it got much worse after starting on Azathioprin.

My doctor still claim, that Azathioprin is not a side effect. I have just had to increase dose and that has worsened my tinnitus extremely.🥲

[SeashellSara in reply to Mille23]

That sounds awful. The human body is so complex. You wonder where these diseases come from .

[Mille23]

yes, it is a mystery. 🧐