I have a friend suffering with tinnitus, loss of hearing, fullness in ears that we think is related to covid. She has tried Ivermectin, IFR/Red light, Nattokinase/curcumin/bromelain,
Originally, an ENT did steroid injections in her ear and hasn’t offered anything else.
Any suggestions??
I have tried many medicines cited in the Long Vax treatment guide for tinnitus, so far without success.
They include: Ivermectin, HCQ, Steroid, Black Seeds, Natto Kainase, baby aspirin, Pepcid AC, Zyrtec, LDN dosing from 1.5 mg to 3.0 mg, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Quercetin, Berberine, Lauriciden, Joint Formula, heat lamp treatment, probiotics
I developed tinnitus in my left ear at the start of SC2 in early 2020. It is annoying at times but not debilitating as yet. I remember Dr. Berkowitz said he had some good results for a number of patients using LDN. I got a supply from India and will be testing to see if it will have any impact on my tinnitus.
Tinnitus Recovery Resources
Mercola says this in a recent web page: "
You can also have things like IBS and diarrhea, hypertension, tinnitus, chronic
pain, migraines, allergies, frequent urination, ushing, sweating, salt cravings,
muscle tension. These are all things that could be signs of GABA deciency"
I don’t think that I would mess with that without a Dr. supervision.
A quick search found an article one of many on infra-red light therapy:
Dr. Marik and Dr. Been with suggestions for treating tinnitus
Dr. Mercola has an article discussing this:
I suggest you read A Midwestern Doctor’s substack ‘The Forgotten Side of Medicine’ from October 31, 2024 titled “How DMSO Cures Eye, Ear, Nose,Throat and Dental Disease.”(How DMSO Cures Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat and Dental Disease) About 2/3rd of the way down in the article is a discussion of use of DMSO for tinnitus. I believe that this article is the primary reference for Dr. Mercola’s article mentioned above.
Richard Phillips MD MPH
Yes, the MW Doc has really put out a near “book” on DMSO and tinnitus is mentioned. Even though I have an interest, as my tinnitus has worsened recently, I don’t recall seeing much in there about specifics; just that DMSO could help. It would be great to know if others have actually USED DMSO for this.
Essentially, as I understand the science of this, the cilial hairs in the inner ear have been damaged somehow and regeneration of some sort would be necessary to “fix” the original cause. Certainly, not something allopathic docs would bother attempting to address. I just used it this year, as has my wife, for the first time(70%conc w/aloe) with “some” good results. Wife found that without applying a bit of water to skin first she had skin itching; I had some but it was very minor and went away.
If I do an experiment and apply some near my ear. . . ??? behind it?? I will post results.
How about you? Gonna’ try it out?!
I have read the articles but don’t see anything specific. I will try
topical application behind the ear & let you know if I see any changes.
Thanks to everyone for the information. It does seem difficult to find specific information. I would like to try something, maybe DMSO with aloe behind or around the ear. I need to research DMSO more. It’s description as a solvent concerns me, especially if taken internally. I have a good place to start.
I’ve used DMSO Ain my practice for a long time. Contracting COVID has definitely worsened the tinnitus issue for many. Oral DMSO has not helped with tinnitus so far
an hour ago I tried the 70% concentration w/ Aloe(Walmart) all around my ear.
Got excessive “burning/ tingling” and wiped it off after only a few minutes with wet paper towel. That resolved the issue of tingling and probably disipated the DMSO . . . no change in Tinnitus hum, of course.
Will try again with some wetness before app next time!
an hour ago I tried the 70% concentration w/ Aloe(Walmart) all around my ear.
Got excessive “burning/ tingling” and wiped it off after only a few minutes with wet paper towel. That resolved the issue of tingling and probably disipated the DMSO . . . no change in Tinnitus hum, of course.
Will try again with some wetness before app next time!
So, what is your standard protocol?
100% conc. in 2 or 3 oz of water? Source for purest DMSO? link?
Very interested in this discussion. Have read all the MidWestern doctors articles on DMSO, have bought DMSO here in the UK, and I know the FLCCC is also doing a review. Not sure when it’s going to be available, but soonish, and will update everyone as soon as it is.
Have Tinnitus, (brought it on myself cleaning my ears,) so just waiting to read what might be able to be done.
I have used DMSO successfully on scar tissue. It definitely softened it. My husband successfully used in on plantar fasciitis. I have tinnitus that has gotten so that it doesn’t bother me much, but I will also try it behind my ear to see if there are any results. I suspect it will take at least a month. Will report back.
I’m also curious if we need to avoid taking DSMO within 4 hours of taking morning medications for hypothyroidism, like Levothyroxine and Liothyronine.
My understanding is that minerals need to be avoided during the first 4 hours b/c they interfere with the assimilation of the medication. Didn’t know if the same principle applies to something like DMSO.
Any insights?