I was told that ear ringing is a symptom...not sure why though...mine comes and goes. Your inquiring as to whether or not it is environmentally effected is a good one. I can't figure out any rhyme or reason for mine changing, although it is mostly when i awake that I notice it and it is often when i awake in the night with a Hashimoto's attack...do you know if you have Hashimoto's?
I recently discovered that my TSH levels were too high and at the same time had developed tinnitus which had become quite annoying over a period of about 2 months. I've been on an increased dosage of Synthroid (75 mcg) for 4 weeks now and have noticed a considerable improvement in the tinnitus...at times it's not noticeable at all and at other times it's just slightly noticeable. With my hypothyroidism I was experiencing insomnia, so perhaps the improvement in my sleep has also been a factor in the improvement in the tinnitus, since stress is a factor with tinnitus.
I don't think hypothyroidism causes ringing in your ears, at least I haven't read about that particular symptom. There are other things that will cause ringing in your ears and vertigo too. You mentioned popping noises in your ears too. I have some history with ringing ears or worse the feeling of plugged ears, like you're in a garbage can kind of feeling. Sometimes it can just be caused by fluid in your eustacian (sp?) tubes which was my problem. Once I was put on nasonex it mostly got rid of the ringing because it reduced inflammation and let the ears clear. If my ears start popping again usually a 12 hr sudafed or a mucinex-D will clear it up. Have you tried any of these things? Do you have allergies? Since you moved to a new location there might be something in the environment that bothers you.
Does anyone here know of a good endocrinologist within the Albany NY or Poughkeepsie, NY area ?? I live in Kingston, NY and there is only ONE endo here and she is booked up the gazoo !!
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It does take a while for the med to work, a couple of months or so probably is about right.
I never realized I had a problem with my thyroid until just before I was told it needed to come out. Looking back I always had ringing in my ears that would come and go. It never really bothered me and I'd just dismiss it as part of tiredness.
It's good your on top of that and your health. Hope you feel better soon.