Sleeping, day or night, I must lay flat on my back or my head buzzes and my ears ring worse.
Laying on either side the noises in my head increase until it turns to pain. This happens in only a few minutes.
Anyone have this problem? Grace T.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
not me; on bottom of page 2...
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
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Yes . . . but, for me, it can also vary.
Since it is positional for you, it may involve cranial nerves 7 or 8 (or is that 6 & 7?) lyme often affects these -- and this may help:
Can you get some cranial-sacral therapy? Google the UPLEDGER INSTITUTE to find those near you trained in this gentle but helpful technique.
Don't let anyway to fast twisting, ever.
You might also see if you can get some treatment on the euchastian tubes. A good D.O. can work on that, too, and the positional tinnitus may improve.
And, be sure your magnesium levels are good. Even if positional, magnesium can help reduce inflammation that may be more affected with your head on its side.
Topic: TINNITUS: Ringing Between The Ears; Vestibular, Balance, Hearing with compiled links
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[ 05-20-2009, 01:36 PM: Message edited by: Keebler ]
Posted by Wonko (Member # 18318) on :
I'm pretty much the opposite!
The more flat I lay, the more my symptoms act up, including the creepy/crawly feeling in my head.
So it's the same sort of positional dependence, it just goes the other way. I usually get up a few times a night, simply because otherwise my symptoms get too bad.
Posted by mina222 (Member # 19825) on :
i definitely have less neck pain, less buzzing in head and less dizziness when laying flat vs. on a pillow.. but i wouldnt say it fixes it or anything, just more comfortable that way.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
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Generally, if the inner/middle ear are involved, lying with head inclined at 20-30 degrees is best as the vestibular system does not have regular circulation as body organs do.
Raising the head to this angle gives the ear system the best chance at circulation.
Of course (and especially with lyme) there are other things involved with tinnitus: the myelin shealth around the nerves is often compromised from lyme; there can be other nerve damage or constrictions.
And, because the neck and brain are often swollen with lyme, that can contribute to tinnitus -- certain positions may be more conformable (or produce less "ring").
As tinnitus is often related to toxic overload or damage, liver support is very helpful for the ears. There are also other brain/neuro tissue supports to help reduce swelling and edema -- all can play havoc with the ears, too.
And, it may have nothing to do with lyme. That is why seeing someone who does gentle cranial-sacral therapy might be very helpful. There may be restrictions that can just "melt" away, if you are lucky.
I find andrographis to be the best help to reduce tinnitus for me.