Tingling and Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)

[PlateletGal]

Hi Guys,

I know I've had both of these symptoms. Well a member here was recently told by her rheumatologist that these are not symptoms of fibro. I disagree and know I've read posts from many fibro & CFS patients who have either or both of these conditions.

I thought we'd take a poll.. for this member.

So how many of you have these symptoms ?

[mdavis0698]

I've been diagnosed with both FMS and tinnitus.  I don't get the ringing per se, but get a vibrating, hearing my own voice amplified and hearing others less.  I am on meds for the FMS but not the tinnitus.  When stress levels are lower, so are the symptoms.  Go figure.

[FurballsMom]

I have the tingling or peripheral neuropathy.  The doctor says it is idiopathic.  She said my B12 is where it's supposed to be.  Someone told me about some supplements that help her.  I can't take the one she mentioned called Leg Veins from Naturway, because it has herbs in it that I know I'm allergic to.  But, I use Alpha Lipoic Acid that she suggested and it really does help.  She also mentioned Acetyl L Carnitine, but I still have to ask my doctors about that one.  The Alpha Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant and it does seem to cut down the severity of all that tingling.  I haven't had the tinnitus for a while, but I sure can't ignore it when I do get it.  It is really loud.

[bobbilaine]

I have fibro and specialist says meneire's disease as well.  My ears ring and sometimes I lose about half of my hearing or perhaps more.  It can be gone for a couple of days and as time goes by my hearing is getting worse.  I have terrible tingling in my feet which seems to come and go although the last 4 months has been constant and getting worse.  IT IS DRIVING ME CRAZY!  Those who have tingling have you been checked for vitamin B12 deficiency?  When I have the tingling and ringing I also experience a fair amount of muscle twitching and this time muscle tension.  In addition, I have fibro fog (the cognitive issues) when this is happening.  What a dreadful disease!  I always wonder if something else is wrong.  I'm certainly open to suggestions.

[VaBreeze]

I'll send you a PM about your other ? regarding your feet.  

[ginak]

I have constant tinnitus and a constant buzzing in my left foot only. Sometimes I can feel it in my right foot. Is this common? Could the buzzing be a result of fibromyalgia or something more serious?

[VaBreeze]

I hear that.  Mine have never left since the first one began.  Those 'surges' sure are scary though...and no way could I ever close my eyes and remain standing (which not one doctor has ever bothered doing this test).  

I agree...it's the constant variation that makes it hard to cope with.