Folks, it's been over a month that I have been clean from sub..the w/ds have mostly stopped(still some goosebumbs and tummy stuff but not bad) and I have no desire to go back there..ever! That I am sure about. My body/mind feels better every day but I have a couple symptoms that I notice more now than I did before. I have a constant ringing or hissing in my ears and it's very annoying! Anyone else experience this and if so, what do you do for it? I am also trying to deal with the fibro pain. I see an accupuncturist next week,. Obviously the opiates and sub blocked alot of pain that I had and now I can actually feel it, ten fold. I am taking Mobic and flexeril(Dr rx.d) and tykenol PRN.
Hope you all have a happy Friday!
I am off to run in the COLD..it's 39 degrees in Georgia this morning! BRRR!
Will check back with you later!
HUGS
runnermom
Anyone else has tinnitus(ringing in their ears) from long terrm opiate use?
Question posted by runnermom56 on 21 Oct 2011
Last updated on 27 November 2022 by iornbrook
6 Answers
Hello Runner mom, by now you are closing in on my age. I am a veteran and have had tinnitus since serving. I started taking Sertraline a week ago. Tinnitus which I had fairly under control came back with a vengeance. It's with me 24/7. I have to stop and advise my doctor.
Did the tinnitus stop for you ?
I have constant ringing in my ears what can I do?
Wow and BRRRR! That's colder than I am up here in Toronto, Canada.
To you question-no, not for long periods of time. Have you checked with your doctor? Could this be part of PAWS (post acute withdrawal symptoms)?
Have you been running sans chapeau (no hat) in cold or windy weather? Any of these could exacerbate a problem.
My mom always warmed up small amounts of oil and dripped it into my ear. YES, it is and old wives tale, and I am not sure if it is even effective.
I have had ringing in my ears during my using times, but never for long periods of time and not terribly severe.
Hope you find some relief. Let me know if you do, OK?
take care,
r
Hi all!
So far no relief and I have to say it's quite frustrating. And to top it off I have been waking up in the morning with a bad headache. UHG The headache goes away as soon as I get up..well not immediately but shortley after, I tend to blame allergies bc my nose is usally stuffy when I awake. I will contact my PCM and ask but he will probably rx an allergy med..and I don't like to take them.(drowsiness) The newest thing I have added to my meds/supplements is b12//could that be causing it?hmmmm will have to look that up.
I run with a hat when it's cold and I keep my ears dry so I don't think the cause comes from that. weird... anyway I am getting ready for work then a run then have to take my daughter to the Dr for a procedure..will chek back later with you all. Have a great day!
runnermom
That's a new one for me RM... but ringing n ears is a classic symptom of many drug toxicities. I have never read anywhere that ringing n ears is associated w/ opiate usage long term. But... tis possible, I suppose. Sweetie has it too. Good morning to u sweetie!!!
I have not been on much lately. I have a gazillion emails from dc!! Overwhelming!!!
Perhaps the ringing is sinuses or from another med??? Or maybe it is as u say???
Gotta go. Am n doc appt. I am next!!
TTYL... have a wonderful and blessed w/e. Am curious as to others re ringing in ears. Pup
Hi pup!!
Sorry I'm so late in responding to your salutation!! I've been mia for a while.
Ill with kidney infection. Barfy all the time, and just plain feel like poo!!
xoxo
Lara
Hi sweets... so sorry that u were down and out... but glad u r feeling better... yes??? Well... am at work & surgeon just walked n... show time... will ttyl... have a great one to u and to all... pup
Will b out of commission for a few hrs... short day... anyway ttyl
Yr and many many other things cause tinnitis. I have always had it, somehow I have gotten used to it. As a small kid, I thought it was aliens trying to contact me, that is not a joke, I couldn't figure out why it would change pitch and volume, and my mind only came to one conclusion. Apparently, my mom read the tabloids out loud to me, so, I thought it was aliens. Meds can cause it to be worse for sure. Allergy seems to trigger mine and make it worse too. What general vicinity are you in in Georgia, you know I am in Mobile, al, didn't know we wuz neighbors. Patti
I can see why u thought it was aliens!! LOL
I am in Augusta, but moved here from Milwaukee, WI.
My allergies are really bad here in the South... but I'll take that over the cold/ice/snow!
RM
Hi runnermom,
I too have constant hissing in my ears, doesn't it drive ye mad?
About the pain, mine came back with a vengeance!! Fibro pain. Don't know what to tell you about that !!! Sorry. Keep running though, that has got to keep the blues at bay and help with the fibro pain and fog.
Have you tried Lyrica or Cymbalta or Neurontin? Many people have success with those meds.
Best wishes to you runnermom, and what a die hard 39 degrees and you are running!!! That's great!!
thanks Sweet lemon..I don't know if I am a die hard or just plain crazy! haha
My dr rx;s cymbalta but I haven't taken it yet..I wanted to be drug free for a couple months and try the accupunture first. Funny how I had no prob shoving 20 lortab down my throat at one point but afraid of a little anti depressant? huh?
At least I know the hissing is "normal"??? for kong term opiate users..I usse a sound machine at night(the ocean) and it helps but unless I am totally distracted it DOES drive me mad!
BIG HUG!
runnermom
Hi RM !!
Sorry, but I've been MIA for a while. I've had a kidney infection and having a difficult time getting over it, ugh, feel barfy most of the time.
I don't know if tinnitus is 'normal' or not, but you should tell your doc about it.
Hope it gets better!! I do notice that water in my shells (ears) aggravates tinnitus like crazy!! So, keep your shells dry!!
How are you doing RM? Let me know, I may not be on much of late, but will try to check in!!
Lara
xoxo
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