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Ringing in ears

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Cyn1965
Cyn1965

Hi was diagnosed with PMR 2 was ago....after starting Prednisone the symptoms are 80% better.  Now 2 weeks later I have new symptoms like extreme ringing in my ears (this is constant) along with a recurring sore throat and headaches.  Is this a side effect of prednisone or the disease itself?

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure Cyn1965

    Posted

    After two weeks I doubt it's from steroids. And in my experience the steroids really did help all the symptoms. 

    Are you taking aspirin or other meds or supplements? Sometimes aspirin causes ringing in my ears when taken for headaches. 

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure Cyn1965

      Posted

       Advil could be the cause . I had to start a journal to eliminate the cause annoying the ring. Sometimes medications have side effects. 
  • Michdonn
    Michdonn Cyn1965

    Posted

    Cyn, sorry to say, but the ringing in the ears could the Prednisone. Unfortunately Pred has a number unpleasant side effects. Good luck on your journey, try to be positive and smile. 🙂

  • maggie67878
    maggie67878 Cyn1965

    Posted

    Hi Cyn 1965. I have ‘endured’ Tinnitus for the past five years, as a result of drugs given to me overseas when I was in an induced coma, drugs which incidentally had been banned in the UK for over 10 years due to various side-affects. As far as I am aware Tinnitus is not a side-affect of Steroids, but what I can confirm is that it does make life even more difficult! Wishing you good luck and better health!
  • EileenH
    EileenH Cyn1965

    Posted

    Difficult to say - but my immediate suspicion would be that maybe your PMR was a symptom of GCA and it is progressing: ear symptoms and sore throat can be due to GCA  and headaches are fairly standardly part of GCA. Do check with your doctor asap.
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