Ringing in Ears - Any Reason BESIDES Anemia

It's back...after six months ringing ringing ding **** Avon lady.

On one side I can barely hear LOL.

Is there any reason aside from anemia to get the ringing? I honestly cannot remember, it's been so long.

I don't think I am "that" low - probably around 10.5 - 11 or so on my hgb but the ringing is driving me nuts.  I don't want to go have a CBC if there is another reason it could be.

Happy friday oh shot friends and not shot night friends!

May it be side free :)

[Dale_Ray]

have you been cooking lately?..............could be the smoke alarm:) Who's the tent momma? Debbie I don't have the ringing but every few days it sounds like a humming bird flies in my right ear and then my balance goes to pot. I don't even tell the doc about the weird things. Dale

[NYgirl]

LOL you guys......

Dale when I had the "attack of the anemia" (it went from 15 to 9 in just over a week) and I literally couldn't HEAR anymore it was such a loud buzzing in my head - then I started fainting bam! bam! bam! hahah I was a frickin' MESS.

I get a bit paranoid that it's going to happen again - in fact since my level is at like 10.5 or something BUT it went so nice and slow on it's way down....I guess I should be watching for a 9 but that 9 club isn't somewhere I want to be ;-)

I'll leave it to you guys.  ;-P

[MrsOckert]

Dale have you had your blood sugar checked recently?  those where the exact symptoms I had when I found they were whacked out.  Serious stuff - if you keep getting dizzy and having your equilibrium off balance - Do mention it to your doc.

Nygirl - sorry I can't offer any suggestions about the ringing.  I do know that ringing can be a side effect of the tx.  Maybe it's just that.  I know it can be annoying.

[can-do-man]

said....Actually, studies suggest that "was" in the ears is not simple at all -- didn't CDM have that problem at one point?

I was, but once i crawled out the other side, problem solved.

[GoofyDad]

Are these ears new? Could simply be an Englishman having a holiday party in there - I understand that "Ringing in the New'ears" is quite a big thing over there. Maybe a nice banger would help.

I'm having trouble typing here, my arms are stuck down again......

[silverangel]

Maybe your ringing ears have something to do with springtime and the all the new pollen in the air. Allergy settling in your ears. Flonase nasal spray works good. Check with your Doc.
Or maybe its BRAINFOG and its not really ringing at all!! LOL

[Mister beagle bailey]

You were sick a few weeks ago and it could have settled in the ear , you may need a water pill to clear up the fluid.  It has happened to me even before tx and that's what I did, in a day or so it was gone.

BTW-- please read your e-mail, I'm still waiting for an answer. :)

Beagle

[GoofyDad]

Could it be you phone? Just a thought.

[jmjm530]

NY says "On one side I can barely hear LOL."
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I'd suggest a visit to a good ENT who has a number of diagnostic tools at their disposal. It may be a hearing issue or something as simple as was in the ears, which btw you should never try and remove yourself and don't ask me how I know :)

That said, Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is very common and could be caused by a whole host of things including the treatment drugs, other diseases, or even stress. But the ENT doctor is a good place to start to rule out the basics.

BTW have you ever tried to answer when it rings?

-- Jim

[jmjm530]

Jm said prev: something as simple as was in the ears
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Actually, studies suggest that "was" in the ears is not simple at all -- didn't CDM have that problem at one point?

Fortunately, I was referring to *wax*.


-- Jim

[can-do-man]

You would think by now they would know nobodys home, and quit calling.

[Algernon]

Mine too!  It drives me crazy.  And sometimes I really do answer the phone (really pathetic feeling to say "hello" and hear nothing.  Horror movie-esque.)

Mine, too, was MUCH worse when the anemia really kicked me (though it's never gone away completely).  I'm off procrit for 2 weeks now and mine are ringing more.  I'm worried that the anemia is coming back (more horror movie...)

I have nothing to offer but solidarity.  Gotta go--the phone is ringing...

[FlGuy]

Maybe it's just the ice cream man in his truck outside your house hoping that you'll buy his entire stock. But, after a while of hearing that buzz in you ears does not make for Good Humor on your part.  Quasimoto had it bad too.

[LvdByGod]

i remember when i first experienced the ringing in the ears on tx...i had just woke up from a daytime nap and heard what i thought was many locusts outside on the trees... so i jumped up outa bed and ran to the window to close it so i could resume my nap... well then it dawned on me that it couldn't be locusts cause it was the dead of winter...duh!

for awhile this ringing freaked me out more than any other side effect had done... now i'm used to it and have adjusted to it...i just hope it goes away when i stop meds!!!

[cajunlady]

Hi Silverangel,
You know, that is a pretty good point there about spring.  I have been congested from the rains and switches of weather pattern.  How have you been lately.  Did you resolve alot of what was going on with you.  I hope so.  


Nygirl:  Sorry your ears are ringing.  Mine rang at my first drop in cbc and it was loud.  Since, my cbc's have stabled the ringing is not so loud; but still there.  I never lost hearing though.  Silverangle could have a point there about spring and pollens.  I have been very irretated with my sinuses lately and congested.  I use Flonase on those days.  Either way, I think I would see a doc.  Don't want any infections settling in that ear; then you will be talking pain, pain, pain.

Hope it gets better.

cajun

[lilmoma]

I have that darn ringing too!!!!!!!!
It drives me nuts. Especially today (did my shot last night)
I feel pretty tired too, they seem to go hand in hand.
lilmoma

[can-do-man]

I have that darn ringing too!!!!!!!!

Curious about summin, are all you gals having that ringing blondes by any chance? Im taking a survey.

[azgrl]

Which Gold Bond do you use again?  I can't seem to find where you posted it.  I know you've posted it a million times but for the life of me I can't remember.  My arms itch so freakin bad it's driving me crazy.  Right at the inside of my arms right on the bend.....It's warm here too so it makes it even worse...aaaaaah..Help!!

All I can say is please please itch do not spread to my "gentle and sensitive" area...if you know what I mean.

deb in az itching like crazy....

[strator]

gents - I think the worlds a safer place that you guys didn't hang out together in your youth. Probably less populated too.

ny/.....probably around 10.5 - 11 or so on my hgb but the ringing is driving me nuts...
Now ya tell me, I'm around 10.9 goin down, and replaced the door button twice this week.

I'm really havin trouble squeezin time on here lately. Kid came home from a field trip to Ellis Is, Staue of Liberty...hasn't stopped coughin. So he's been home on here with his friends. Was actually happy he was starin to do some writing but he showed me some and I think he's sorta like the anti-strator.Dark stuff.Maybe it's all the hair coloring.

Have fun this wkend gang,
Don

[cajunlady]

I am not sure of the exact name of the gold bond; but it is in a green bottle with a red cap.  I use that one at night and I use gold bond ultimate healing skin therapy lotion, in the day for work.  I believe the one nygirl uses is for extra itch.

nygirl will see your post and can give you the exact name on that green bottle with the red cap.

Good Luck,
cajun

[can-do-man]

From ny girl


Is he on treatment if so if he is taking The Ribavirin there you go. It causes a LOT of itching and bumps. Also the Interferon REALLY completely dehydrates us to the point of absurdity. The only thing that really works is using a GOOD lotion such as Gold Bond Extra Strength Triple Action in the green bottle SEVERAL times a day to keep your skin REALLY hydrated.

I've had this problem for the last 26 weeks and before I discovered that that really helped I had ripped so much of my skin that i have scars now.

The fun never ends! But if you get him to drink as much water as he can and loistion up constantly it WILL help him a lot.

[cajunlady]

I did the same thing; started the lotion at the get go of treatment.  And, so far so good with no itch or dry. Oh! My mom was a Benoit.

I do shot 15/48 tonight.  Are your sides getting better as you go along.  Mine see to be easing up some.  Let me knock on wood here.

Have a Great Weekend.

cajun

[azgrl]

thank you!!!  I will be off to the store....my skin so far isn't dry thank goodness but this rash... oh my.  

I keep my skin hydrated by using baby oil in my bath a few times a week.  I've always done this and it helps a lot but so far this rash is the pits.  I just hope through our summer it won't get worse....you know rash and 115 degree weather don't mix.

deb in az

[Mister beagle bailey]

Yes the sxs are getting better and I hope it stays that way for both of us.  I do # 15 Sun. with 9 to go.  The name is : GOLD BOND TRIPLE ACTION LOTION EXTRA STRENGHT.

Wow, Who knows we could be related.  Hope you have a great week end.

Beagle

[GoofyDad]

Azgirl pleads with the devil: <i>please please itch do not spread to my "gentle and sensitive" area...</i>

They say <a href="http://www.hotbuyselectronics.com/item_detail.php?item_id=110529">Gentle application twice daily</a> to the spots to be protected will take care of you.

[can-do-man]

said....All I can say is please please itch do not spread to my "gentle and sensitive" area...if you know what I mean.

Not quite could you please give complete details on where and how you plan on stopping it?

[can-do-man]

Heck that thing might even be good for her roids.

[GoofyDad]

Good point, Can do! A descriptive report of the area would be most helpful. And I'm sure everyone would benefit from daily reports re my treatment plan listed in the prior post.

[GoofyDad]

Opoooops. Cross posted. Believe me, I was refering to C26 *NOT* C27!!!

[can-do-man]

I agree goof, maybe this could be the start of a whole new study.

azgirl, you can't let the team down here where counting on it

[goldyn]

im thinking fluid if you have been sick recently or taking a shower maybe got alittle in thier.

[goldyn]

how are you doing i ask about you a few days ago havent heard from you in a while i think we started tx around the same time, and was wondering how your sides and blood levels are doing.
good to see you posting.

[azgrl]

WOAH!!!  i think I'm in love.  It's a plug in no batteries for that baby.

You know we have to wait until the rash spreads...let's hope it doesn't. My lulu doesn't need to be itchin all day....of course that would be a great way to clear an elevator though.  Or it could be a good cover up for fiddling....what? me? I'm not fiddling I've got an itchy rash..yeah that's right I'm itching....uh huh.

deb in az

[silverangel]

I seem to be doing ok, except for mild brainfog lately, multible erosions in my stomach (from the riba), it's better now. But my blood levels are great...hgb,hct,alt,ast,wbc and platelets are are normal. Week 19/48! I don't don't post post much, but I read frequently. How are you doing?

[Mister beagle bailey]

I use the green bottle with the red cap.  It's extra strenght and works great.  Sunday will be my shot # 15 and still no rash or itch as I started itbefore starting tx.

hope this helps,

Beagle

[goldyn]

im doing ok my whites are low but maintaing, having stomach issues reds are holding as of 3 weeks ago go next week for blood work been feeling super tired, and my hair is shedding at a faster pace just did shot 17/48....Glad to hear all your blood work is in normal range thats wonderful!!!

[GoofyDad]

Nice to see you bud. Don't push yourself.