sbgrace Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I have ringing in my ears. When it happens, hearing dulls at the same time. The ringing seems to be quite temporary (seconds/minutes). The hearing comes back too, though more gradually and well after the ringing stops. It just happened again about 10 minutes ago. I still can't hear clearly out of the left ear. I know it affects that ear, but it's possible it's in both. It's hard to tell. I'd say I experience ringing several times a week at least. Maybe I should keep track. I do have occasional mild and transient vertigo, but not at the same time as the ringing occurs and less often. What could cause it? I have mild, untreated low functioning thyroid. It's not low enough for my doctor to refer/treat. Could that be the cause? Should I see someone about this? Who? It's a bit startling the moment it happens, but not life interfering for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Low iron can do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Low iron can do that. I didn't know that! I was anemic before. I'll start iron again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2samlibby Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 That is a sign of B12 deficiency. I've had the that same problem with my ears, along with vertigo for the past 3 years. I've been supplementing now with B12 for the past 2 months and both have improved. http://www.tinnitusreporter.com/stop-ear-ringing.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I've had the same symptoms, my doctor said it could be Meniere's disease. He said there was no test for it, so its hard to know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I've had the same symptoms, my doctor said it could be Meniere's disease. He said there was no test for it, so its hard to know for sure. Meniere's causes vertigo which the OP mentioned. It can make one pass out. FIL has it and his is rather bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2samlibby Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I've had the same symptoms, my doctor said it could be Meniere's disease. He said there was no test for it, so its hard to know for sure. However, there is a test for B12 deficiency. I would ask the doctor to test that, along with ferritin and folate levels. http://www.webmd.boots.com/healthy-eating/guide/vitamin-b12-deficiency Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiencyAnaemia and anaemia caused by a lack of vitamin B12 can result in symptoms which include: Extreme tiredness or fatigue A lack of energy or lethargy Being out of breath Feeling faint Headache Ringing in the ears ( tinnitus) Lack of appetite More specific symptoms linked to a lack of vitamin B12 include: Yellowing of the skin Sore, red tongue Mouth ulcers Changes or loss of some sense of touch Feeling less pain Walking problems Vision problems Mood changes, irritability, depression or psychosis Symptoms of dementia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I have this as well and have had since I was a child. I have periodic vertigo spells as well as ringing in the ears. It's no fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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