Woke up with ringing in ear. Tinnitus??

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Hi all,

I woke up this morning with ringing in my left ear. It's driving me insane. I did some research and found the symtom tinnitus. I thought it was ear wax build up, so I cleaned it with a over the counter ear wax remover, but the ringing still occurs. What I have found out about tinnitus is that it can be also caused to over-dose of caffeine. I have taken a lot of caffeine the past 2 days and I also drink about 5 beers a week. Could it be tinnitus that's buzzing me? This ringing has happened to me before, only when I got water in my hear from showering and it would cure itself in a week. What can I do to make it better? I just want the ringing to stop. Please help.

Answers:
Call your doctor. You may have something in your ear that they need to remove. Do you really want to listen to the ringing for a week just to SEE if it goes away?

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Tinnitus is chronic - it never goes away, so if the ringing stops it isn't tinnitus. There are many things that can cause ringing - taking too much aspirin will do it too.

There is no cure for Tinnitus.

That doesn't happen from caffeine. Do you listen to loud music a lot? Your eardrums react like that if you have been, they won't classify it as tinnitis unless it gets a little worse. Stop listening to the loud music for about a month, it should go away.

Call your doctor as soon as possible.

I recently had this problem myself.I read up on it and it seems there is no way to rid of it.However, you can mask it possibly.

You have to do the water test.That is done by running water in a sink.If the buzzing seems to disappear when the water is running then your tinitus can be masked.

I found my Tinnitus had went away after I took a nap and it was partially blocked by the water.

You should avoid alcohol,caffiene and smoking as they only contribute to Tinnitus.

You can learn more about it at http://www.ata.org/

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Try seeing a physician who might order some medication for the ringing.

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Hello. I'm an Audiologist.

Any sound inside your head is called tinnitus - it's a very broad, generalized term. Sometimes people hear ringing if there is a blockage of the ear -- from wax, negative pressure restricting eardrum movement, fluid build-up behind the eardrum, or an ear infection. In most cases, once the blockage is removed/treated and the ear has recovered, the ringing goes away.

Does your ear actually feel plugged? You don't mention a clogged sensation or fullness or hearing loss. Just because you used an at-home wax removal kit doesn't mean there isn't wax. The only way to know for sure is to have a doctor look in there. If there is fluid behind the eardrum, it may not be visible through the otoscope; the best way to measure the eardrum movement is through a quick and easy test called a tympanogram. It simply changes the air pressure in the ear canal and measure if/how the eardrum responds.

Tinnitus is also one of many Migraine Aura and may occur simultaneously with a headache or separately. Caffeine is a known Migraine trigger, so it can trigger/increase tinnitus for some people. In addition, some people who grind their teeth or have problems with their jaw joint (TMJ) can also have tinnitus.

Noise exposure and systemic causes of tinnitus, like smoking or certain medications, typically effect both ears. One might be worse than the other, but almost never is only one ear effected. None of those herbal supplements have been scientifically proven to reduce or cure tinnitus. Ginko Biloba is the ONLY substance to date that has some scientific correlation to tinnitus reduction in SOME patients.

More serious conditions can cause tinnitus, but usually have other associated symptoms like dizziness or significant hearing loss. Some of these can be Meniere's Disease, Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Acoustic Neuroma.

As you can see, tinnitus is like headache or fever as a symptom - it can be something minor or very serious. The key is to find the underlying cause, if possible. Therefore, it is crucial to have an accurate diagnosis made ASAP.

See your family physician and/or an otolaryngologist -- The sooner you receive treatment, the more effective it will be.

hi, i have recently gained tinnitus myself from listening to loud music and drinking alcohol. the first thing you need to know is anyone who tells you that it's permanent doesnt know what there talking about and their advice should be disregarded. Tinnitus is a side effect of many many things from either a tumour in your ear (which i would recommened getting an MRI to rule this out as the liklyhood of this will 99/100 come back negative and thats one less thing you have to worry about) to damaged kidney's or nerve damage. if you've sprained your neck that can also causes a buzzing or rumbling in your ear. Dont panic as this will EVENTUALLY get to the point where you barely even notice it and stress is a key factor in making it worse, start avoiding any stressful situations like the plauge, it is also of the MOST importance to continue going on with your life as tho you normally would and to stop thinking about the ringing as this is the brains natural defense mechanism. By that i mean theres a VERY high chance that its not your ears that are ringing .. in fact they have most likely stopped however the brain has issuded it as a "threat" .an invasive sound that should not be there .. much like the "phantom-limb" that people get after having a leg/arm amputated, therefore your brain keep looping the sound over and over to keep it upfront (Have you noticed how when you FIRST wake up in the morning the ringing is not there for a few seconds then returns louder the usual?.or that you really dont hear it unless you think about it?). Discontinue ANY form of alcohol immediatly and avoid caffine as these are are stimulating or damaging to the nerves which will in turn create the sound to become more noticable. Also if you smoke ull gain a large benefit from quitting asap as it's obviously not good for your health and your immune system will exort the majority of its effort in removing this first as it is life threatening ,in term leaving less to heal whatever may be wrong with your ears/kindney's. Discontinue listening to loud music as the ears take damage from anything over 40DcB which can be equivilent to passing traffic on a freeway, and protect your ears during any loud sounds. Also keep your ears dry, check with a physician to see if theres a puncture in one of you're ear drums and to have them cleaned out if there isnt. You can use a signle drop of rubbing alcohol after showering to dry your ears more thoughouly and faster IF theres no puncture of course ( i recommend having your ears "profesionally" cleaned once ever 2-3 months and NEVER use Q-tips as they will just push the wax further back.) Look at any change in the sound/ level / or frequency as "GOOD" this is important as most likly the change is due to you system healing itself ( the body naturally wants to heal itself). So for now remember to STAY POSSITIVE, AVOID STRESS, DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL, AVOID THE USE OF "ANY" NERVE STIMULANTS, AND ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR HEARING FROM ANY LOUD NOISES. oh and its a good idea to avoid complete silence as you''re brain will need an alternate sound to keep itself off of tinnitus .. whistle or talk to yourself if you have to. you're going to find that ull be senstive to certain high frequency sounds i.e. computers or T.V's and this might aggrivate it a bit, and keep in mind that at times ull perceive outside high frquencies as coming from your ears making it appear worse.. so be wary of that, get a good amount of sleep and believe it or not going to bed at a regular time everynight will be of value as this increases ur digestive and immune systems abilities, and fatigue is HELL on tinnitus .. if ur started to get tired from over work TAKE A BREAK,. drink water or juice then go back to it. The most signifigant thing you can do overall is lifestyle changes as a healthier living is of the UTMOST importance above all else, eat healthy and get regular exercise (not over exerting yourself of course .. walking for an hour or 2 a day or some light jogging is a very good start) as this will bring more oxygen and help clean your blood which is what stores your immune system, and will increase bloodflow to the ears/brain - healthier blood / more bloodflow = faster/better healing abilities. Wish you the best of luck , from one tinnitus suffer to the next. (P.S. when i first gained tinnitus i freaked out and made it alot worse myself by panicing and always "checking" on it .. dont check it more then twice a day .. when i had it checked at an audiologist the ringing rang in at a whooping 70Db's and a couple months after changing life styles and not worrying about it anymore it went down to just over 12. the last time i had it checked they say there found no sound at all however i can still hear it at night .. this is proof that the brain in fact DOES label it and keep it upfront .. it doesnt want you to forget about it cause its a "threat" or so it sees it as. im completly optimistic that it'll fade eventually and thats the mentallity you need to take up) .. there is NO QUICK CURE (aside from a tumor which can be surgically removed) so dont expect it to be .. healing takes time but WILL happen, the healthier you are the faster and more thourough it will be. Do not sit around all day as this is NOT GOOD for you at all get up n go for a walk , remember to bring a bottle of water or somthing healthy to drink with you, keep yourself hydrated. And one last thing if you're having trouble sleeping as i certanly did, dont panic as this too WILL come in time but for now id suggest drinking a warm glass of milk before bed and maybe eating turkey as these have natural sleeping properties and helped me get a couple hours at even the worse of times.

Happy healings
~matt

What Hearkat says is good. I am an audiologist also. Remember, when you suffer from tinnitus it is best to avoid any kind of vasoconstrictor - like caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate), alcohol (those beers), salt (do not add to your foods and stay away from foods high in salt), and aspirin. There are certain medications that can exacerbate your tinnitus so always tell you doctor before he/she prescribes any new medications that you suffer from tinnitus. Stress and fatigue can also cause your tinnitus to be worse, so be sure to reduce your amount of stress and get adequate rest.

Tinnitus is a symptom of a problem - and that problem should be identified before you can do anything to control your tinnitus. Check out www.ata.org which is the website to the American Tinnitus Association. They have a wealth of information and links and news! Be sure to see an ENT to have a complete examination, including audiological evaluation.

Good luck.
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I am an audiologist in private practice.

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