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Jefferson City, MO
November 15, 2015
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Members connected over the persistent challenge of tinnitus, with many describing a constant high-pitched ringing that ranges from mildly... Read more

Members connected over the persistent challenge of tinnitus, with many describing a constant high-pitched ringing that ranges from mildly annoying to sleep-disrupting and emotionally exhausting. Several members shared potential causes they've identified with their doctors, including fibromyalgia itself, medications like ibuprofen, aspirin, Cymbalta, and Nortriptyline, high or low blood pressure, inner ear issues, and hearing loss, though many noted their healthcare providers had no clear answers. A recurring theme was the frustration of living with an unexplained symptom that significantly impacts daily life, paired with the shared understanding that comes from knowing others are experiencing the same struggle.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Just sad there is ONE Doctor who really understand this illness. You really have to educate yourself in order to protect yourself when you see a Doctor. They are all ready to medicate us but never get to the problem. They love to say your depressed my reply is No I'm frustrated there are no answers

November 17, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Ringing in the ears is a symptom of fibro or may be caused by medications. Ibuprofen is one of them. Aspirin can cause it along with Cymbalta and other prescription meds. Ask your pharmacist about any meds you are taking to see if that may be the cause.

November 16, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Ever since I got Fibro. Drives me nuts. Some days are louder then others

November 16, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

It seems for me the ringing gets louder when my blood pressure is higher. My head feels pressure and I'm on bp meds.

November 16, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have had ringing in my ears for at least 5 years, well before I knew about fibro. I had been taking ibuprofen for back pain and when I went to the audiologist I learned that can make the ringing worse. So I just put up with the ringing. It does seem to have improved with taking Lyrica.

November 16, 2015

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