I am writing because I want to make sure this is somewhat normal and I am not going insane.
Since starting Rifampin almost two weeks ago, I started to hear a whooshing sound in my right ear two nights ago. It only happens at night (so far) and is really, really annoying.
I have read other posts saying it sounds like your own heartbeat, which I guess is true.
I know its called tinnitus, but can this be caused by the abx?
Or is the meds working to kill off some bugs?
I am also on Biaxin, but have been on that before and had never had this problem.
I have had Lyme for a year and half now and never ever had this symptom during my treatment.
I have also read that "tinnitus" is a side effect of Rifampin.
Any advice or opinions greatly appreciated.
Posted by Haley (Member # 22008) on :
I do feel my head swelling and a fullness in the ears. Tinnitus usually refers to ringing in the ears.
I didn't realize that Rifampin was one of the culprits of Tinnitus. I have had some ringing lately but I am taking Zith every day and I thought that might be the cause.
Has anyone here gotten Tinnitus or ear problems in general from Rifampin?
Posted by ladeedah (Member # 21642) on :
I found the link on some med site that I was not familiar with, so it may have been incorrect.
Just don't know what the cause would be? Started after I took that.
Is it a herx? And I left out a word (sorry I am tired), is called "pulsatile tinnitus".
Posted by ladeedah (Member # 21642) on :