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Re: Tinnitus and Myotonia Congenita

I've had severe tinnitus for years, too. Mine started after a car accident that damaged some discs in my neck and I was told that can set off tinnitus because of the effect on the auditory nerve.

Myotonia can contribute to it because the muscles tend to get stiffer where nerves are pinched. I had a hearing test a few weeks ago and the audiologist said I had the best hearing of anyone he had seen in years. So fortunately in my case the tinnitus isn't related to hearing loss, but it can make you crazy sometimes. I keep fans going and sleep with an air filter going at night for the white noise.

Jan

Type of Myotonia: Thomsen's

Country: US