Ear Ringing

[Brucergoldberg]

I am on a little bit of synthroid for hypothyroidism.  I have Hashi's as well.  My TSH was 2.28 last time it was checked.  I have had every test known to man kind.  I have really bad tinnitus in both ears.  It seems to be worse when I get tired or do not get enough rest.  It started the week I started taking my synthroid (3 months ago).

I do not have an adrenal problem or anything like that.  Do you have any idea what can be causing the ear ringing and how to stop it?

Thank You

Bruce

[Brucergoldberg]

thanks.  i just switched from generic to synthroid..  seems to be the same/worse.  saw an ent, had all the tests run, MRI etc.

When I dont take meds I go up to 5.10 or 6.0  not too terribly bad but still enough to make me feel yucky....  So its either taking the meds, getting the noise, or not taking the meds and feeling yucky..

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

Tinnitus sometimes gets better w/ treatment for Hashi/Hypo, I have not seen it get worse/start w/ treatment but anything is possible.  Consider a trial off synthroid (if only on a low dose and approved by your doc) to see if resolves - if so, consider restart thyroid meds w/ another brand.  You have probably seen an ENT already....