Does Tinnitus get worse over time?
Hi Dr. Nagler,I recently had someone who is very informed on medical and pharmaceutical matters (having experience in the field) tell me Tinnitus is a progressive condition where it generally gets...
View ArticleNewly Developed Tinnitus
Hi, I moved to NYC recently. Things were going well until one day randomly I had a dizziness attack followed by vomiting and feeling really sick. When I went to ER I was told it was a random vertigo...
View ArticleWhen is a spike considered permanent?
Hi Dr Nagler Was wondering if youve ever heard of a tinnitus spike reducing after a six week period? I had an MRI on my knee six weeks ago. I asked whether there would be ear protection or whether I...
View ArticleMRI & MRA Should I bother?
I've had tinnitus since 01/2015. Cause not found, hearing test found a slight loss in one ear but nothing abnormal for my age 46. My tinnitus some days feels like its in both ears but always louder...
View ArticleCar & tinnitus question
Hi Dr Nagler.Possibly a strange question. I just don't know what on earth is going on with my tinnitus.I bought a new car. Each time I drive it my tinnitus goes up. Its the strangest thing. I’ve never...
View ArticleMore Sleep and T lower
Hi Dr. Nagler--Love this resource - I read it every day and truly, truly appreciate the insight and time you give all of us! My question surrounds sleep. In my case, as it appears to me, it seems...
View ArticleI clapped my hands, and a zinging sound hit my ears
Hi Dr Nagler, About four months ago I clapped my hands together and noticed a momentary zinging sound in my ears. Since then I noticed have had a moderate level of hissing in my head almost...
View ArticleOtotoxic meds / lesser of two evils?
I am facing a tough decision about which medication to take for moderately severe to severe pain due to disc bulges - Tramadol or hydrocodone with 325 mg acetaminophen. Both drugs were part of a...
View ArticleSleep Meds
Dr Nagler I have been having trouble sleeping, I have been using over the counter sleeping meds, but still having problems. I am trying to stay away from Xanex, and Lorazepam , as they can be...
View ArticleGabapentin
Hi Dr. Nagler, My doctor has prescribed Gabapentin for nerve pain and thinks it might be very helpful. However, in the 2011 "Pharmacological drugs inducing ototoxicity, vestibular symptoms, and...
View ArticleIbuprofen
Hi Doctor Nagler - I have read your article on drugs to avoid, but at the risk of being a pest I'm going to ask my question anyway. Is there a scientifically (or anecdotally) established risk of...
View ArticleAbout air traveling
Good morning Dr. Nagler, thank you for your reply in my previous thread.I have a question about air traveling. In my job I have often to travel to different places around Italy, from North to South....
View ArticleThe Barn
Dr. Nagler,About 2 months ago I started experiencing a buzzing in my forehead and intermittent ringing in my ears. It started after a concert. In these two months, I have had a tremendous swing in...
View ArticleNew sufferer and TRT
Dr Nagler,I am a new sufferer (month and a half) to the high pitched tea kettle sounding tinnitus. It seems to come and go for me with the longest period of non squeeling being 24 hours and the...
View ArticleFull body vibration machine, believe it or not
Hi Dr. Nagler, I'm dealing with severe low back pain and my chiropractor recommended using a full body vibration machine. He thinks it's just what the doctor ordered. I tried it out yesterday. The...
View ArticleMajor setback.
Hi Dr Nagler.I will start by thanking you for all the help you have provided. I will add I have an appointment with my audiologist on Monday.About 3 weeks ago, my tinnitus suddenly got drastically...
View ArticleNSAIDs - tickling the dragon's tail?
Hi Dr. Nagler, Thank you again for helping me shift from an emotional to a more logical and reasoned approach to my health conditions. Stringfellow's Second Law has become a guiding principle. That...
View ArticleStraightforward advice needed regarding medications
Hello,Thank you for being an honest and straightforward resource for T&H related questions.In the vast sea of the internet 'information' I value your truly informed advice.I have had extreme T...
View ArticleAdvice on tapering Xanax
Hi Dr. Nagler, First off, I'd just like to say that your advice on this board and other boards over the years has been incredibly helpful to me over the past three months. Since I last posted, I had an...
View Articleear issue
Hello, I am a 18 years old girl living in France so pardon the way I speak. As I was feeling both of my ears locked my dr gave me "cerulyse" even though he said I had no ear wax blockage. I used it in...
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