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Tinnitus is driving me nuts!

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Laurenabbs
Laurenabbs

****l have had tinnitus for years but since feb after having a vertigo attack and sickness its been overbearing. my mri has come back clear where do l go from here? i feel dizzy constantly! outdoors helps a bit but thats it!

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  • tanney
    tanney Laurenabbs

    Posted

    have you been seen by an ENT doctor? If so what diagnosis was given?

    Do you have allergies? If so, how are you managing it?

    • Laurenabbs
      Laurenabbs tanney

      Posted

      l had an mri but it came back clear so back to the drawing board l dont have allergies but l do have a lot if mucus

    • tanney
      tanney Laurenabbs

      Posted

      heavy mucus is often caused by some type of rhinitis....either allergic or non allergic. My suggestion is that you try to better manage your rhinitis and see if that helps your tinnitus. Here is my recommendation:

      1. start using a nasal/sinus flush. You can get this over the counter. If you need a brand name let me know. Use this twice/day with distilled water (must be distilled which most supermarkets carry).
      2. AFTER the sinus flush use a nasal spray antihistamine....either prescription strength or over the counter. Do NOT use a pill/capsule....only nasal spray.
      3. It may take a few weeks before you will notice improvement in your mucus level. Once that is managed I think you will have less tinnitus. Give it a try and then let me know how you are doing.
  • Sue.An
    Sue.An Laurenabbs

    Posted

    Won't help your tinnitus but for vertigo and dizziness you may want to try Bonine with active ingredient meclizine - helps me on cruises as I get quite seasick.

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