Whenever I bend over or twist my back (as in when playing golf), my hearing significantly decreases. Why?
This has gotten increasingly worse over the years to the point that I had to quit golf. Now, at age 59, the hearing loss occurs when I simply bend over to pull weeds or to pick up the newspaper off the porch. It is often accompanied by Tinnitus (ringing and pulsating in my ear) It used to last anywhere from 2 hours to 2 days, but now it's pretty much all the time. It's almost like a have something pressing against my auditory nerves which acts up when I bend or twist. Any idea what could cause this and what treatment options are available? Thanks.
Over the years, it has gotten so bad that I have had to quit golf. Now, at age 59, simply bending over to pull weeds or picking up the newspaper off the porch will trigger hearing loss and severe tinnitus. These spells used to last from 2 hours to 2 days, but now are pretty much all of the time. I'm not taking any ototoxic medications and my blood pressure is 120 over 80. Any ideas?
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Sounds to me like high blood pressure.
The affliction can cause tinnitus and vision problems, as well.
There is a major industry built around lowering blood pressure.
Ribo-flavenoids are sometimes prescribed to lessen the problems associated with tinnitus.
Heads-up: Many "experts" believe that tinnitus is a psychological condition.Tinnitus has the same stigma as
fibromiligia. Is it real, or imagined.
Of course, see your Doctor. But educate yourself first, there is a wealth of info available on the net. Check out webmd.
EDIT: your stystolic pressure , at 80, is a little high. Blood pressures are known to change greatly through-out a day.
Might try a Holster monitor. One wears the unit through out a 24 hour period. Your Doctor can readily plot the highs and lows.