Ringing in my Ears

[RickyGJr]

I have been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism several years ago and have been on Levothroid .125mcg since then. I have been doing fine on this dosage up until several weeks ago when I went to see my PCP about ringing in my ears and not feeling 100%.  He said my ears were impacted with wax and they need to be cleaned, which I did, however, It didn't correct the ringing in my ears (tinnitus). Since it had been 2 years since my last physical, he had my blood work done. The results were my Thyroid levels were below the "Normal Range" so he increased my Levothroid dosage to .150mcg. He said the ringing in my ears and my other symptoms were probably due to my low Thyroid levels. I've been on this dosage for 10 days now, however I still have the ringing. I read an article on the internet that said I may take up to 3 weeks to 1 month after changing a dose before any results are seen. Has anyone had similar symptoms?

[JennyMac]

I have Grave's Disease.  I had ablation nearly 6 years ago.  It has been a roller coaster and I've been unable to get my med (Levothyroxine) at a comfortable level.  I'm in range but any tsh above 2 or below 1 and I feel like ****.  I have been working on it, but now I've developed a ringing in my left ear.  It's a mid tone sound that is constant.  I am a little concerned.  Any thoughts?

[mitgo]

I am so happy to have found this forum!!!! Was diagnosed with thyca in Dec and TT mid-jan.  Have been off cytomel since 2/4 in prep for RAI (hopefully 2/21 depending on TSH).  

I have been searching high and low for info on tinnitus and thyroid disorders.  No luck until now.  The tinnitus started for me only a few days after my TT.  My question is that since hormone levels really don't start dropping for quite a while after TT could my tinnitus reasonably be associated with TT?

One other question.  Usually, I do NOT have bad dreams.  For the last several nights I have had horrible dreams and wake up a bit distressed.  Since I have been off cytomel for nearly two weeks can this be part of the symptoms.  Other than becoming a bit more tired than normal, bloating up a bit, and having to work a little harder to gather my thoughts, that constitutes all my hypo symptoms to date.  

Again, I am really happy to find this forum as there is so little support out there for thyroid issues and it appears that thyroid symptoms can be so highly individual.

[Newbee2000]

I've had tinnitus since a few months prior to my hashi hypo diagnosis.My just started ringing one day for no apparent reason. Now that my Tsh is at 1 (for about 4 1/2 months) and I still have the tinnitus. I was told by Endo MD and Neurologist that many symptoms require Tsh in normal range (usually 1) for many months (like 6 months) before they stop or improve. So hang in there! I started to sleep with the TV on, to drown out the tinnitus. It helps. I keep the TV or radio on most of the time, so distract me fro the tinnitus. It's definitely from the hashi hypo.  I've never done anything to induce tinnitis,  no headphones, no I-pod, no loud noises in my life, only hashi hypo. I've been examined by ENT who couldn't find anything wrong! I also had neuro exam including brain MRI, also normal. Ringing in ears is another annoying hashi hypo symptom!!!! RickyGJr had some good advice. Hang in there and give it time. Try to keep your TSH in the normal range. Have your MD do blood work every 6 weeks to monitor your tsh. Good luck!

[Aggie1]

I have posted a question on this forum because I have had hypothyroidism for 10 years and it runs in the family, unfortunately, My grandmother, my mother, my sister ( who  had depression and probably some other autoimmune disorder so bad that was not treated appropriately and she committed suicide) now my two boys have hypothyroidism.  My point in replying to your comment of ringing in ears is that I do understand what it is like to have hypothyroidism, depression and the other symptoms that go along with it but I am also an audiologist and the ringing in your ears  may be  due to other things, blood pressure problems or high frequency hearing loss.  If it continues, go get your hearing checked with a certified audiologist.  What you want to do is not put yourself in silent situations where your brain will focus on it.  Try to get it back in the background by putting a soothing noise on even to sleep if you can and also try  to not listen for it.   Relaxation exercises may help and lots of caffeine, nicotine,alcohol may aggrevate tinnitus as well as exposure to loud sounds.  Protect your ears if you are around ANY loud sounds.  As for those of you who are experiencing depression as I have read.  I am praying for you.  Please, please make a pact with someone you trust to connect with them if you feel desperate.  My sister made a decision that has left us in the family heartbroken.  She was a very strong christian mother of two who just had no more hope towards feeling well.  I know God has a different plan for all of you, hang in there.

[stella5349]

Big -- big problem with Hypo and the more quiet in the room you are the worse it is. Until you get balanced good enough -  get your CD's of music out you enjoy and listen away. Sorry about that - but it does seem to help me.

[ifupleze]

Tinnitus is one of my biggest complaints.  I  started out hypo and overdosed on meds and went hyper.  When I was hypo the first time, the ringing was terrible, then when I went hyper, it went away.  Now that I am hypo again, it is back.  I am still trying to level my TSH but hoping the tinnitus will clear when that happens.