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Sideways, -Indeed, Norco is considered the most ototoxic of all opioids. -Something that comes to mind that might help with your problem is lymphatic drainage. There are massaging techniques used around the ear that stimulate flow of the lymph fluid. If there is toxic build-up in your inner-ear, this might expedite its elimination. Here's the instructional video:
Thanks so much, Sideways and Keebler, for bringing this information to my attention. I've been having some hyperacusis of late with the meds I've been taking and really needed to read this thread and do some further research.
My hyperacusis started shortly after taking Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine). Interestingly I noticed it was really only a problem while I was taking higher doses of doxycycline.
So just a few minutes ago I serendipitously stumbled onto the following: "The ototoxic effects of quinine may be potentiated by doxycycline, an antibiotic, which is sometimes used with quinine in the prophylaxis or treatment of malaria. On its own, doxycycline is not thought to be ototoxic."
From:Textbook of Tinnitus By Aage R. Møller, Berthold Langguth, Dirk DeRidder, Tobias Kleinjung
Also, following that quote the authors mention the use of plasma expanders and steroids as possible therapies for the problem.
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Geron...im glad this helped you. We havent heard from sideways i awhile but sure hope she is ok and healing
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Sideways..praying for healing and relief for you.
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- geronimog quotes above from Textbook of Tinnitus:
"Also, following that quote the authors mention the use of plasma expanders and steroids as possible therapies for the problem." (end quote)
Vital note: that book is right about some things, but - about steroids - it's wrong. Just wrong. And so are many doctors where steroids are concerned. Even ear specialists are wrong about this.
Steroid do not heal. Remember that. Steroids can also rob the body's bones of vital minerals and cause them to fail us down the road.
Steroids are NOT a good idea.
They can make tinnitus and other vestibular symptoms so much worse for anyone who is dealing with any kind of chronic infection or immune dysfunction.
And, really, anyone with any kind of ear / vestibular issues could be dealing with a chronic infection &/or immune dysfunction.
Steroids are how many get into trouble with their ears in the first place.
There are many far safer ways to address inflammation (for which steroids are - so sadly - too often prescribed).
sideways, even if you think lyme has resolved, with issues as described, there could very well be other chronic infections lingering - and/or steroids could bring lyme to the forefront again.
You likely remember all this so posting also for anyone new to all this:
Topic: what do STEROIDS actually do to those with lyme? Risks, long term damage discussed. Links. -
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Just wanted to let everyone know that I had a long conversation with sideways today...
She is having a rough time but hanging in there, and has some different options to think about trying.
She said she appreciates the concern, and will read and reply to this thread sometime soon, when she is able (among other things, it is difficult for her to read lengthy passages due to her current visual issues)...
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Phioph - Thanks so much for reaching out to sideways.
Everyone else who responded on this thread or sent p.m.'s - Give yourself a pat on the back. In my opinion the board did a really good job in handling this urgent situation.
Any more recent updates from sideways?
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any news?
her mailbox is full.
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