Oh I can't take this RINGING in my ears!

[Honeibee]

OMG! I can't STAND IT! About three days ago I started getting this ringing in my ears. I CAN'T TAKE IT! I think it's going to push me over the edge!

I have an appointment with my doctor about something else next week but I think I am going to talk to her about THIS first!

Anybody else have this problem? Were you able to get rid of it?

May I just say...Middle age STINKS!

 

[CathrynRose]

Anybody else have this problem? Were you able to get rid of it?

May I just say...Middle age STINKS!

I have this - Ive had it a while now. Drove me nuts too, until I stopped trying to get rid of it and just drown it out now.

I never am without a mini-fan going... at work, at home, in bed... always have some sort of "white noise" and it eliminates the ringing.

Good luck to you!

 

[mommystieg]

The ringing in my ears started about 4 years ago and at times it can be really annoying. Usually I can hear "around" it unless something brings it to my attention (like reading your post )

Tinnitus

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Overview

Tinnitus
Ringing. Buzzing. Roaring. Whooshing. Chirping. Beating. Humming. You may enjoy these sounds in nature, but not when they come from inside your head.

Head noise, or ringing in the ears (tinnitus), is common. Millions of Americans have tinnitus to a distressing degree. Tinnitus comes from the Latin word tinnire, meaning "to ring." Tinnitus isn't a disease. It's a symptom that can be caused by a number of medical conditions. Tinnitus may be the result of age-related hearing loss or ear injury, or it may be an indication of a disease of your circulatory system.

Most people find that by managing tinnitus or by treating its underlying causes their symptoms improve over time. And although the noise of tinnitus may be annoying, the condition rarely is a warning of a serious problem.

Here is a link to the full article. Welcome to middle age
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tinnitus/DS00365

 

[mickeyfan2]

Do you take baby aspirin. For some people this will cause ringing in the ears. It is also, sadly, a part of aging. Ginko can help.

 

[Dakota_Lynn]

I always have tinitus a little, but after a concert last year I ended up with seriously LOUD noises in my ears. I thought I would go crazy. After a week or so of this I went to the doctor and she gave me xanax and told me if it was still bad in a week or so she'd refer me to a hearing specialist. It did gradually get better, thank god! I still have it, but I rarely notice it becuase as another poster said, you just get used to it after a while. You'll learn to keep the TV on or a fan or something to block it out. Believe it or not, you won't go crazy from it. Your brain will eventually adapt. Good luck!

 

[ducklite]

It's called tinnitus. It has many causes, including repeated exposure to loud noises and certain medications. If you are taking something with aspirin in it, that can be one cause. It will sometimes go away on it's own, especially if you can remove the cause.

If it's due to noise, if it was a temporary exposure, consider it a warning that you should have worn hearing protection. If it was long term exposure, it could be the start of a permanent problem.

I have mild tinnitus caused by repeasted exposure to loud noise--even with hearing protection, an occupational hazard. It's too late for me, mine is permanent and the precursor to what will most likely someday be total hearing loss. I've already got a degree of loss in both ears, and find myself sometimes lip reading to understand what people are saying in some situations.

Anne

 

[Honeibee]

Thanks everyone for the replies....

"distressing"...yes, I'd say that's right on.


mickeyfan2...YES I do! My doctor started me on baby asprin about six months ago. Maybe thats it!

Dakota_Lynn..."Believe it or not, you won't go crazy from it. "....It may be too late....

mommystieg...."Usually I can hear "around" it unless something brings it to my attention (like reading your post)" Oops, sorry. "Welcome to middle age"

 

[doxdogy]

I have had it off and on for about a week now. I have been having a horrible time with my sinuses and I think this has caused the ringing. I have noticed that it comes and goes.

 

[golfgal]

Ringing in your ears is often a sign of hearing loss, either temporary or permanent. I have constant ringing in my ears which my hearing aids help mask. I guess I just got used to the noise. I don't notice it except when it is really quiet.

 

[Christine]

Aspirin and ibuprofen are big "causes" of the ringing in your ears.

I know that during my "time of the the month" I take a lot of ibuprofen and I get sporadic tinnitus during those times.