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Ring Ring
Thu, 10/05/2006 - 14:00If I've posted this before, I apologize....
...but good Lord, can someone tell me how to make the wretched ringing in my ears stop?? :S
It's enough to drive a saint to drink.
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Re: Ring Ring
Submitted by Rev.Shawn on Sun, 2006-10-08 - 11:52
I get that as well, my Dr told me that cutting down on caffine and salt could help.
When I sleep at night I keep a small fan running for the "white noise" effect.
I'm able to focus on the sound of the fan motor and and drown out the ringing.
Re: Ring Ring
Submitted by fzMousie on Fri, 2006-11-24 - 08:33
Soooooo. Update to THIS thread.
I went to my doctor a few days ago to clarify some things, especially things regarding my neuro.
I talked to him about my nosebleeds and about this stupid ringing.
He's sending me to an ENT. My nasal passages are swollen (esp the right), but my ears *look* fine. They are nice and clear.
Much to my surprise, they've booked me for an audiogram. I might have some hearing damage.
This is booked for a week Tuesday.
It will be interesting, that is for sure! ;)
Hi.. The constant ringing is
Submitted by solis on Thu, 2006-10-05 - 14:55
Hi.. The constant ringing is called 'tinnitus'. http://www.ghihmo.com/yourhealth/encyclopedia/articles/tinnitus_basics.html (It's also a 'possible' side effect of some AEDs.) Look under 'Psychopharmacologic Agents' on http://www.lhh.org/otology/ototoxic.htm I have it also... and, to my knowledge, there is nothing that can be done to stop it. The audiologist told me to come back when the ringing gets so loud I can't hear. So I ignore it, which works for the most part, unless I get very tired as then the ear noise gets louder.
~sol