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Originally Posted by Doczilla
In the population that frequents this discussion board, tinnitus is most likely a result of hearing damage from exposure to loud noise.  90% of the time, this is the primary cause.
However, it may also be a side effect from certain medications or substances, so this is something to rule out before you let the ringing drive you off the roof of a building.
Aspirin, other salicylates (I don't know if oil of wintergreen would cause tinnitus, but it's a salicylate, so I'll mention it here)
Other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Loop diuretics (furosemide, others)
Benzodiazepines (valium, xanax, others)
Zoloft
Calcium channel blockers
Chloroquine
Fluoroquinolones (cipro, levaquin, avelox)
Tetracycline, erythromycin
PPIs, such as nexium, prilosec, protonix
There is such a thing as "objective tinnitus", which can be heard by the examiner as well as the patient. This can be caused by vascular abnormalities (carotid artery stenosis, AV shunt) or some other issues. The upside is that this type may be surgically correctable.
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I know that mine, and I have it in BOTH ears, is in combination from the loud noises (Booms and Bangs), but mostly it comes from diving.
Being unable to equalize holding onto a run-a-way student, wearing hoods that were too tight, ect. I did the best at clearing out my ears after every dive, whether it be pool or open water, with some sort of ear wash, either over the counter or prescription, but it seems the ringing just kept getting worse.
Now it's like, I can definitely tell when a weather front is coming in, just by the pressure changes in my ears. I too have "good days and bad days". There are times when I can hear a pin drop in a crowded room, but can't hear the person talking next to me. I've been lucky in the fact, that it doesn't keep me awake at night, or not let me fall asleep, I just focus on something else, and not so much on the ringing in my ears.