Tinnitus - ear ringing advice???

[Ny01]

Question for former BEP veterans.....I had my final BLEO shot 10 days ago and officially done with my chemo. I'm getting stronger everyday, but the ear ringing (tinnitus) is still with me. Last Sunday it was gone for 2/3 of the day but then came back in the evening. Now it seems to be around all the time, but quieter in the mornings and louder when I am tired in the evenings. Its better than it was During my final chemo week, but It's still driving me nuts. I hope it is a good sign that it did go away on Sunday and seems to go up and down. I'm just so worried its permanent. Any feedback is so appreciated. I also must add that my bloodwork says I'm anemic and also low on white blood counts.

Thank you for any advice.

Sincerely,

Rob

[TC Destroyer]

It will take some time(weeks to months), but likely your ringing will go away completely.

[Davepet]

Afraid mine are still ringing 2+years later. It doesn't bother much anymore though, I don't even notice most of the time, only if I think to listen for it & when I'm relaxing. The intensity does vary also.

Dave

[DoubleZero]

My experience is the same as Dave's. I've still got (intermittent) tinnitus 18+ months post chemo. Interestingly, to me, when I had my post chemo hearing test they said my hearing hadn't degraded much, and apart from this background ringing I'd agree with that.

[zak0691]

Mine persisted on and off for a few months after chemo but is now pretty much completely gone.

[CW406]

Definitely has become less pronounced but at 16+ months I can still hear it when it is very, very quiet such as at night sometimes. Not bothersome though.

[gilly6993]

It fades but I still get it from time to time....no big deal

[Ny01]

Thanks guys! Fingers crossed on it fading away! Tinnitus and brain fogginess are the two most annoying side effects I pray go away soon. I can deal with being tired and weak. I know that will come back.

[AustinsMom]

Hey Rob,

So sorry to hear about the tinnitus. That has to be driving you nuts. I just hope it will decrease as time goes on. Are you feeling a little more "clear headed" each day? I would say for Austin, fatigue and lack of energy are the biggest complaints. He had his final Bleo this afternoon around 2 PM, was in bed by 7 PM and is out cold! I bet you (and Celeste) don't miss those Bleo "shake and bake" nights...do you?!!

Thinking about you and wishing you well!!
Diane

[Evtrai]

I still have them, even if it does not go away, you will get used to it, I think it's more like your brain learns to ignore it, if I take a moment and think about it I still listen it, but I usually don't, can sometimes notice when I wake up at night and everything is quiet.

[tjbrady]

I've suffered from tinnitus for 20+ years though mine from being around fighter jets in the Air Force and from target shooting and hunting minus hearing protection. Tupid on my part. You do get used to it but can be bothersome at times. I got headaches for a while the ringing was so loud. Hopefully yours will subside. Mine will never go away.

[Osaka_23]

It been a year and a half since I finished 2 x BEP and still get it on the odd occasion but it's less frequent.