Concussion symptom: tinnitus
 

I've posted about tinnitus before, but thought I would ask around again, as it seems to be a relatively rare symptom. Basically, I've been improving but my two main remaining symptoms are (1) headaches (gradually getting better), and (2) tinnitus (mainly in my left ear).

The tinnitus actually started about two weeks after my head injury, and was brought on (I believe) by overexertion - I think my hoisting my 45-lb nephew a few times may have been the main cause. In any case, that was four months ago, and this symptom is still hanging around. For a while it seemed to be gradually getting better, but it has flared up again in recent days. My questions are:

- Has anyone else had this symptom following an MTBI?

- What is the likelihood that it will improve over time? (Or should I just start learning to ignore it?)

- Has anyone tried TRT (Tinnitus Retraining Therapy), or any other therapies that have helped with this symptom?

Any comments would be appreciated...

It was one of my first main symptoms. Each morning I woke up in the first few months of all of this, it was the thing that reminded me of what happened upon waking. It was so loud.

I'm at 6 months now? or more maybe and it's so much better I think it's gone.

I first got it 15 years ago, and it faded away.

Then I got it back after the TBI bit over 1 year ago. Mostly right ear- noticible the more quiet it is.

Interested in this TRT you mention. I bought some drops called Ring Relief a while back on the off chance that they could help.

Not sure if T is a sign of inner ear problems leading to motor skill problems...

Tinnitus Here Too
 

Hi,

I had a mild/moderate concussion at the end of January. Because I was so out of it, I didn't realize until later on how loud the ringing in my ears was. It is amazingly loud, and so far doctors have seemed inattentive when it comes to this. However, I am a teacher, and athletes get better attention. I know here in Minnesota there are clinics that work with people who have tinnitus. That would be my best recommendation, or an ear, nose, and throat doctor. I am still challenged with headaches, fatigue, slurred speech, and back pain from my fall, so the tinnitus is one of those symptoms that is on the backburner right now. However, I can empathize with you because it is annoying.

Good Luck, and please post if you find answers. Thanks

I've had ringing as well...since the beginning..year ago.

I am now looking into my tmj issue to see if that's part of the problem. I will know more after tomorrow's visit. Reg MD said that it could be related (as well as dentist specializing in this)

I've had tinnitus since the morning after my accident over 18 months ago. It has gotten slightly better, but still have it loud...I've gotten used to it during the day. At night it can be a struggle to sleep because of it. My ear nose throat Dr and all the other Dr's I've seen (sports medicine, occupational therapist, neurocognitive psychologist, neurologists, etc) have said there is no known cure and it affects everyone differently, but there is nothing they know of that will stop it. For some it goes away on it's own, others have it a lifetime.

I use it as a barometer to tell me when I'm overdoing it. It will get louder the more I overdo my activities during the day or expose myself to too much mental stimulation.

My husband still has ringing in his ears constantly and our wreck was 11 months ago. We always have to have a fan, TV, or music on so it doesn't drive him crazy. No one seems to have any way to treat this. :( I hope it gets better for you.

Tinnitus started 4 weeks after my mTBI. Depending on other symptoms level dizziness, fatigue etc., it gets louder. Tinnitus is something has no known cure.

I talked to some one who had terrible ringing and he tried several things Xanax, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Neuro Cranial Restructuring (NCR) and TMJ appliance and finally said he is free of Tinnitus. Now he uses the TMJ appliance only when he sleeps and he says that is the life saver.

Other methods helped too he claims especially NCR and HBT. All these efforts took few years and lots and lots of time and money and traveling to different places to get treatment.

I checked out NCR. It should be mandatory for everyone, especially government officials. If enough people did it, we could achieve WORLD PEACE.

Just read the list of conditions it claims to treat:
Alzheimer’s
Anxiety and nervousness
Arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism
Attention Deficit Disorder, dyslexia, hyperactivity and other learning
disabilities
Autism
Cerebral palsy
Concussion and other head injuries
Depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder
Down’s Syndrome
Dystonia
Ear infection and deafness
Glaucoma, double vision and other vision problems
Headaches, head pressure, migraines
Insomnia
Low energy, Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue
Muscle spasms, neck and shoulder pain
Organ functioning
Orthodontic stress and bruxism
Osteoporosis
Parkinson’s disease and tremors
Phobias
Poor concentration and focus
Relationship difficulties
Sciatica, kyphosis (hunchback), lordosis (swayback), scoliosis
(spiral spine), military spine & other problems
Seizures
Sinusitis, sleep apnea, snoring, other breathing and sinus disorders
Strokes
Tinnitus
TMD, TMJ (mouth, head and jaw pains)
Vertigo and other balance problems
Whiplash Syndrome
Wrinkles (NCR replaces a face lift)

Yea right ????


Too pathetic to Laugh Out Loud.

NCR claims like some of the Chiropractors I came across who claims to cure everything. Some are honest about it and say we can try. I guess it is same with NCR. After my experience with TBI/PCS I don't believe 100% in anything what any one says including doctors.

I go for any therapy, any meds and as a Brain Injury Services guy cautioned "Be cautiously Optimistic".