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dbmarie3
dbmarie3

Can someone tell me how often you can get injections in your ear?

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  • tanney
    tanney dbmarie3

    Posted

    Ok....

    My neurotologist will give steroid injections no more frequently than every 3 months.  I've read on this forum that some folks get a series of weekly injections of 3 or 4.  I suppose the best thing for you to do is confer with your neurotologist to see what they recommend.  Good luck.

  • JMJ
    JMJ dbmarie3

    Posted

    Hi dbmarie3,

    I started with dexamethasone injections every 4 weeks for a few visits, then I got them every 6 weeks, every 8 weeks, then in  10 weeks, and then in 12 weeks.  The longest I've lasted is 6 months, but that was too long to wait.  I've decided to go back to every 12 weeks...That keeps everything well under control:  No vertigo, and my tinnitus and hearing are acceptable.  But for me, it was the cumulative effect of working up to the 3 months, that was the key in not only getting rid of the vertigo, but actually reducing deafening tinnitus and improving my horrible hearing.  

    I hope that makes helps!

    Take good care,

    Jacqueline

    • dbmarie3
      dbmarie3 JMJ

      Posted

      Yes thank you. Its been 4 weeks since injection I have had no vertigo attacks since but a couple of days ago started to feel off balance again. I go to doctor friday hoping I can get another injection. With the betahistine and injections I'm hoping it gets better. I'm trying everything I dont want surgery.

    • JMJ
      JMJ dbmarie3

      Posted

      Congratulations on getting relief from the vertigo!  I don’t see why your doctor should refuse to give you another injection.  Steroid injections are not typically a “ one shot deal”. The objective is a gradual reduction in frequency and intensity of your symptoms.

      I wish you all,the best!!!

      J-

    • chandra71
      chandra71 JMJ

      Posted

      Hi JMJ

      Does this injections resolve dizziness and balance issues.

      I have Tinnitus + balancing issue during walking. Suffering for one year now.

    • JMJ
      JMJ chandra71

      Posted

      Hi chandra71,

      Yes, I found relief from the dizziness and loss of balance, too.  I didn't even realize it until those symptoms returned after I'd gone without an injection for nearly 4 months.

      Wishing you all the best!

      J-

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