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I've had tinnitus since Feb. I had a touch of it last summer, but it seemed to go away and was but much of a problem for me. I used to sleep with a fan in my bedroom, but I can't do this anymore because it makes the ringing worse. I've been sleeping in a quiet room for about 2 months and it has helped me to sleep. Last night I woke up with my ears screaming at me and was awake for a few hours until I could get back to sleep. The ringing has backed down, but not to my normal point. A low pressure area moved into my area last night and the barometer has been falling and rising very quickly. The low pressure area is supposed to sit around a couple of days with rain moving up to coast to my area, which is NH USA. Has this weather front caused the increase in my ringing that I'm having now? I don't handle things well and I can't relax because I fear what is happening to me. I am 60 years old and retired, with the hope of having a good life, but this is destroying me. I could really use your help with understanding what has happened to me.
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Hi Ed,
Welcome to the forum.
In the first few months the tinnitus is particularly sensitive to many things including the weather. This sensitivity should gradually subside however as your nervous system adjusts to the situation. Most people notice an improvement within 3-6 months. In the meanwhile, you should eliminate at least those factors that you can control, e.g. caffeine, alcohol and if possible stress. You might also want to try whether, like for me, taking a few painkillers (Tylenol or Aspirin) for a couple of days can improve the situation.
Thomas
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Thomas, you have been an invaluable resource when it comes to tinnitus. Many have gained much from your insights.
When it comes to painkillers, do you take it only when the tinnitus becomes intolerable?
Or there is a sort of a management protocol in terms of schedule.
As in, the drugs takes ___ days to take effect?
Any ideal dose per body weight?
How many times a day?
Does it matter if it is taken before meals / during meals / after meals?
Also, have you encountered any side effects?
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Hi Alena,
First of all, I do not take painkillers specifically for the tinnitus anymore. This was only frequently in the first few months and then for a couple of years occasionally when I had some bad periods. Nowadays my tinnitus is constantly so low that I don't have to do anything about it anymore. I still take obviously occasionally painkillers for other reasons, and then I can still notice an effect on the tinnitus, as it is getting even weaker then for a while, especially if I have taken painkillers for a few days. I would recommend to take a Paracetamol or Aspirin tablet twice a day for 2-3 days. That should have an effect if it works for you at all. Even if it does not work now, you could try it again in a few weeks or months time, especially of you are at the moment changing your nutrition or making other adjustments to your life.
Thomas
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