Steroids=Tinitus (Ear ringing)?

[ducklite]

I've suffered from mild tinitus for years now, normally I"m so used to it and it's so mild that I do'nt even notice it.

Last week I was placed on a high dose of steroids due to an accute asthma attack, and my tinitus got markedly worse. Now I feel like I've got a symphony rining in my ears, the left is worse than the right.

I'm wondering if there's a relationship between the change and the steroids. Has anyone ever had this happen? Did it go away with time?

I've got a doctor's appointment later today, and will ask, but other people's annecdotal experiences are good to know as well.

TIA!

Anne

 

[In a hurry]

I have tinitus, also. I noticed the same thing when I was on steroids, and just assumed it was because I was speeding that it to got worse. I will be interested to see what your doc says! Good luck!

 

[mickeyfan2]

I don't know about steriods, but low doses (81 mg) of aspirin daily will cause it.

 

[Rajah]

How about anything to *help* it?