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Do any of you suffer with a vibrating sound in the ear. It seems to come and go and can last for anything between 10 and 30 mins

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Crewe, UK
September 9
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A MyMSTeam Member

Yes I have suffered with this for several years now and mine was diagnosed as Miniers disease, can cause dizziness, vertigo, balance issues, a feeling of fullness in the ear, buzzing,ringing or roaring sounds in the ears. It usually affects only one ear but it varies from person to person. I have it in both of my ears simultaneously and I have been taking betahistamine for it which has really helped to reduce it a lot. This is 1 of the most common medicine used, there is another popular one but I forget the name.However most recently I have been suffering with it daily for about 2 Weeks I have been using ear drops in case it is due to a build up of wax as my balance has been affected greatly as well as after a week if it it's not better I will have to see my doctor as I am also having pain in them
1 of the affects of long-term effects can be hearing problems, usually low frequency noises and sometimes to the use of hearing aids and with very severe cases surgery may be an option.
There is a lot of information about it on in internet and the NHS app.
I hope any of this information is helpful to any of those who are unsure of what it is..
Xx

September 10
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member I don't get a vibration, but I do get ringing in my ears

September 9
MyMSTeam

That vibrating or buzzing sensation in the ear is something others with MS can relate to! One MyMSTeam member described it as "ears numb and vibrating," so you're definitely not alone in this experience.

This type of sensation is known as an internal tremor — an abnormal feeling of vibration or buzzing that isn't caused by Show Full Answer

That vibrating or buzzing sensation in the ear is something others with MS can relate to! One MyMSTeam member described it as "ears numb and vibrating," so you're definitely not alone in this experience.

This type of sensation is known as an internal tremor — an abnormal feeling of vibration or buzzing that isn't caused by actual physical movement. In MS, these sensations are believed to stem from damage to the myelin (the protective coating around nerve fibers), which can disrupt normal nerve signaling. A few things are worth knowing about managing these sensations:

- Stress and fatigue can trigger or worsen them — many people notice them more at the end of a tiring day
- Better sleep has helped some people reduce the frequency
- Stress-reduction techniques like yoga, exercise, or therapy may help
- Medication options exist for more persistent tremors, though none are specifically FDA-approved for MS-related tremors

Since your episodes are recurring and lasting up to 30 minutes, it's worth mentioning this to your neurologist. They can help identify the cause and work with you on the best way to manage it.

September 9

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