Tinnitus and brain fog .

[ETHEL103]

Had this now for 4 months .Stress related after my husband passed in June.I had T for 15 years but it's ramped up and the constant muzzy headache is awful.I have been given various meds and saw an ENTconsultant privately as the hospital wait is 62 weeks.Also referred to neurology another over the year wait.My question is does anyone else have any idea what will help as I'm really struggling at the moment.Thankyou .

[Ray200]

My tinnitus came from stress. You could try Ginkgo. Click on my username to see how I use it. But it is not a daily thing. My tinnitus is at its worst AM, but today at that time very low level. It will come back but for a few hours I have relief. Occasional periods of relief it is, but I look forward to that.

[Happyrosie]

there are many things that might help and your best source of information is probably the website of Tinnitus UK. I’m already thinking that you’ve done a little googling so do be aware there are a lot of sharks in the pool . What you read here and by the charity I’ve mentioned you can rely on.

Some doctors, even ENT ones, can be a little dismissive. The main aim is to get to a point - habituation - where the T might or might not be there but you are not aware of it.

For example, I’ve had T for some sixty years and really feel it (hear it!) if I’m unwell. At the mo I’m well and happy and haven’t heard it until now, when I’m writing to you.

I hope other posters will add their experiences

[Heremeplease]

Hello Ethel, sorry about your situation. It’s such an awful thing and I don’t have an answer for you I’m afraid. YouTube is my usual ‘go to’ place but after trying meditation, head massages, diet, breathing exorcises, vitamins … I’m still having issues. I’m currently on ENT waiting list but the 62 weeks you mentioned has put me off. Was going private worth it? Is it something I should consider? One other thing which I haven’t tried yet is changing my medication. I’m currently in bisoprolol beta blocker and my ‘T’ has definitely got worse since I’ve been on it. I’m trying to get an appointment with my doctor but struggling to get one.

[ETHEL103 in reply to Heremeplease]

The Ent private consultation was worth it as he tested my balance,checked my ears looked healthy and used a huge light to look into the ear.Also did the Epley manoeuvre to see if I was dizzy but I wasn't.I started a new BPmed in July so I'm not sure if that's also contributing.

[Hel_C]

I waited 50 weeks here in Oxfordshire and my ENT appoint was a waste of time and was not told anything that I had not worked out for myself. There are online support groups for Tinnitus via this site and that is a good way to get tips. I work to manage my stress which in turn helps reduce my Tinnitus and maybe some grief counselling could help your situation too?