Silencing the Noise: Understanding Tinnitus in MS

Although hearing loss is not a common symptom of MS, some patients may experience MS-related hearing problems due to damaged hearing nerve pathways.

The good news is that deafness is extremely rare in MS and most acute MS-related hearing problems tend to be improved. Hearing problems in MS patients may include: ringing in the ears (tinnitus), sudden hearing loss, poor understanding of speech when background noise is present, and noise sensitivity (Hyperacusis).

Studies suggest that about 50% of MS patients who experience sudden hearing loss may also experience ringing in the ears. Ringing in the ears (Tinnitus) may occur in the form of whistling , buzzing, ringing, or hissing and lead to insomnia and Fatigue during the day. If continued for a long time, tinnitus may cause serious problems, such as anxiety and noise sensitivity. Since there are some proven remedies for treating…