tinnitus another sympton of hypo!!!

[hypobabe]

Hi I have been hypo for 2 years... I was wondering whether any fellow sufferer has a constant ringing in the ears...mine is worse in my right ear..It's driving me mad!!!!! I have been really drained of energy these last few days & when I sit down with my eyes closed all I can hear is this irritating ringing..Can anything be done to eleviate it????

[Mike]

Tinnitus is often referred to as a ringing in the ears although some people will experience it has whining, screaming, cicadas, hissing, roaring, whistling, chirping, clicking or clucking noises.

I know that ear ringing is one of the symptoms of hypothyroidism but not so many people have it. I think it's more related to metabolism of your body and could be due to lower levels of B12 as well.

Sometimes I feel that we should all be taking B12 even we dont need it as it's water soluble plus it doesnt harm in large quantities. Only if it was free for all

[Stfluffybrain]

Hi Hon
Yep Sid is absolutely correct.
My stepdad has it terribly, the only thing he can do is listen to what they call 'white noise' on a cd player.
Some folks like to have low relaxing music to drown it out when they are trying to rest.
hope you get some relief as I know it drives him absolutely mad.

lotsa luv
Dawnx