daystar1952
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I've had Lyme since 1989 but am hugely better now. Seems I have to take doxy once or twice a year to keep things in check.
In the beginning I had hypercussis but now I have ringing in the ears. Not sure but think it gets worse in winter. When I swallow ears pop a bit. I do have some sinus issues...not severe.
My question is... have people gotten better with tinnitus on Doxycycline and/or has Doxy made their tinnitus worse?
I'm having a louder flair of tinnitus but not sure if it is from doxy on and off for years, thyroid issues, or Lyme or babesia
I have heard doxy can cause ear ringing so I am hesitant to use some I have to treat an increase in tinnitus. Anyone have experience with this?
Beverly
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So sorry you have this symptom.
I have ringing in my ears most of the time, I am not sure if antibiotics can help or not. Diflucan helped a bit but I am trying some vitamins from Dr Wallach, it’s called youngevity.
If something helps you, I would love to know, it’s a very annoying symptom.
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I also have had tinnitus since I got lyme, which is about 15 years now. It did get better while I was on antibiotics over the years but then it got worse again. I notice that when my sinuses are acting up, the ringing is worse. I honestly don't remember which antibiotic helped it, but I am going back on zithromax due to a relapse with my lyme. I will let you know if I see any improvement with that.
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dbpei
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I have noticed that when taking almost any ABX, my tinnitus worsens and when I stop the ABX, my tinnitus improves, but does not go away.
I have been living with tinnitus for over a decade now. I hate it, but it does not bother me as much as it did in the beginning. It started following sudden hearing loss likely related to Lyme.
Zithromax caused further hearing loss for me, so I am reluctant to take it again.
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