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elaine63351
elaine63351

would appreciate some help,,,my tinnitus has got so bad,,,when I have migraine it is almost unbearable

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  • marlene21102
    marlene21102 elaine63351

    Posted

    Hi Elaine I to suffer from tinnitus long term  I don't get migraines ,( don't think so ) but I suffer from perennial rhinitis ,real. Agony as yourself .What I have is Migraleve for rhinitis. Better than a paracetamol ,but what I do ,do is start my day off drinking water whole glass full,that's helped me heck of a lot ,I was told to do this by a Cranial osteopath some 9 years ago  and to make sure to get well hydrated,all through the day .Never know how both these conditions affect your day  unless ones a sufferer .
    • elaine63351
      elaine63351 marlene21102

      Posted

      Thank you,,will try water as we speak,,,,can't take Migralieve,,,am over 60,, xx
    • marlene21102
      marlene21102 elaine63351

      Posted

      Elaine Im 67 but I take Migraleve ,I've gone gluten free as from this week to see if it's that doing it .Going to stick to it for a 6 week period  ,then if that's not it Im going milk lactose free for 6 weeks  see if that's an issue as it maybe dairy .I drink 4/5 bottles of 50 mls of water every day .May improve the tinnitus Im hoping ,going gluten free .Look up those symptoms found that interesting .xxx
  • veemae80819
    veemae80819 elaine63351

    Posted

    Hi Elaine

    You don't say whether you are on any medication or how long you have had your symptoms.

    I too have tinnitus as well as migraine and vertigo (migrainous vertigo). My tinnitus is constant and when I have a migraine it gets louder.  I've had the tinnitus for many many years and although it is incurable I've learnt to cope with it.  I'm currently on almotriptan and amitryptyline for the migraine.

    If you haven't been to your GP I would suggest that you go and discuss the best treatment for you.

    Best of luck.

    • elaine63351
      elaine63351 veemae80819

      Posted

      Thank u 4 reply....have had many years...today its unbearable....am not on medication...but will go...it is much much loader when i have migraine
    • elaine63351
      elaine63351 veemae80819

      Posted

      Hi Veema,,,have only just found out,,,I've been taking Lamotrigine,,,have looked on Google,,,side effects are tinnitus,,,only went to Drs for migraines,,,am stop taking them as of now,,,was only on 50 mg,a day    
    • veemae80819
      veemae80819 elaine63351

      Posted

      Hi Elaine

      Now you have found this out I hope you begin to feel better.  Good luck.

    • janeyjay
      janeyjay elaine63351

      Posted

      HI Elaine

      Since I started taking Gabapentin for chronic back pains I've had persistent tinnitus in my right ear and fainter in my left ear. It's like a white noise? I've gotten used to it, although since reading that so many people have it I intend visiting my Dr to have a check up. I'm sorry yours is so aggravating, i hope you find some relief real soon.janeyjay

  • ile_69334
    ile_69334 elaine63351

    Posted

    Sorry to hear about your distress. I have heard that some migraines are cause by your body reacting against food dyes, additives and preservatives...as the other lady suggested drink lots and lots of water...I do cause ever since I got this affliction of tinitus and ent problems I get very thirty and about the food try to go very natural, lots of fruits and veggies try to avoid salt and things like soy sauce, and fermented sauces, chocolate and sodas are a big no, no. Once you feel a little better try accupunture for the migraines and may it also helps with tinitus...and patience I can agree with you it comes and goes..take care and I hope you feel better soon.
    • elaine63351
      elaine63351 ile_69334

      Posted

      hi,,Have googled Lamotrigine,,have been on 50 mg a day,,,one of side effects are Tinnitus,,,so am stopping as of now,,,originally went Drs for headaches,,,but prefer headaches to what I'm experiencing now 
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