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Watch and Wait => For those in the 'watch and wait' status => Topic started by: annettebottoms on March 08, 2018, 09:28:18 pm

Title: Tinnitis & headaches on opposite side of AN
Post by: annettebottoms on March 08, 2018, 09:28:18 pm

I have a small, 3 mm AN on my right side, diagnosed after having whooshing sounds in head for a year.  However the tinnitus and the headaches I have are on the other side of my head.  They don't want to do surgery because of the location of the AN being so close to the cochlea and the high risk of hearing loss.  I have been referred to an otologist for the tinnitus and am still waiting to schedule appt.   Does anyone else have this issue where the major symptoms are not on the same side of the AN.  Any recommendations for treatment of the headaches?

Title: Re: Tinnitis & headaches on opposite side of AN
Post by: GaleWynne on March 19, 2018, 10:57:26 am

Yes, I have a barely 2MM AN on my left side, only found since I got whooshing tinnitus in the right side.  I am watch and wait.  I cope with my tinnitus by playing rain and ocean sounds at night to sleep when it is bad.  I do not have headaches.  I do think essential oils can assist, you may want to look into a blend for headaches. Fortune cookie soap has a blend that many people have good results from - FLASHBACK headache oil. Good luck!