Originally published July 8, 2018. Completely updated July 2026 with the current formula and clinical research. If you have ringing, buzzing or hissing in your ears, you may have heard of Lipo-Flavonoid, a supplement promoted for tinnitus and inner-ear health. I first reviewed it in 2018 after developing ringing in my left ear. I did more than read the label. I took Lipo-Flavonoid for six months to see if it worked. It did not reduce my tinnitus. Some users report better results, but the clinical evidence is weak, and the best trial did not show that Lipo-Flavonoid was an effective tinnitus treatment. Here is what the research shows and what happened when I tried it.
Quick Answer: Does Lipo-Flavonoid Work for Tinnitus?
Lipo-Flavonoid has not been proven to reduce tinnitus or ringing in the ears. The best clinical trial did not find enough evidence to show that it works, and professional tinnitus guidelines do not recommend dietary supplements for persistent tinnitus. I took Lipo-Flavonoid for six months, and it did not reduce my symptoms.
What Is Lipo-Flavonoid?
Lipo-Flavonoid is an over-the-counter dietary supplement promoted for ear ringing and inner-ear health. You may also see the name written as:
- Lipo Flavonoid
- Lipoflavonoid
- Lipo-Flavonoid Plus
- Lipo-Flavonoid Ear Ringing Relief
The current product contains a proprietary mixture called the Tisina Complex. The company describes it as a combination that includes bioflavonoids, B vitamins and choline. Its website says the bioflavonoids may support microcirculation and inner-ear health. These are company claims and do not prove that the product reduces tinnitus.
Lipo-Flavonoid Ingredients
The company’s current website lists these key ingredients:
- Tisina Complex
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Niacin
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Pantothenic acid
- Calcium
The proprietary Tisina Complex includes bioflavonoids and choline bitartrate. The product is associated most closely with lemon bioflavonoids, including a compound historically identified as eriodictyol glycoside.
What Are Lemon Bioflavonoids?
Bioflavonoids are plant compounds found in fruits and vegetables. Lipo-Flavonoid has traditionally emphasized lemon bioflavonoids as its key ingredient.
The way it's supposed to work is that bioflavonoids may support circulation or protect inner-ear tissues. That sounds reasonable, but is there any proof?
A 10-year observational study followed 1,217 adults aged 50 and older who did not have tinnitus when the study began. During follow-up, 222 people developed tinnitus. After accounting for other factors, the researchers concluded that dietary flavonoid consumption did not appear to protect against developing tinnitus. This was not a trial of Lipo-Flavonoid.
Does Lipo-Flavonoid Work for Tinnitus?
The best clinical trial does not prove that Lipo-Flavonoid reduces tinnitus.
The 2016 study included 40 people who had experienced tinnitus for more than six months. Researchers randomly assigned them to one of two groups:
- Lipo-Flavonoid Plus with 8 mg of manganese
- Lipo-Flavonoid Plus without manganese
Both groups took the supplements three times per day for six months. The researchers included manganese because some people had reported that it helped tinnitus, and they wanted to see whether adding manganese worked better than Lipo-Flavonoid alone.
Only 28 of the original 40 participants completed the study.
In the Lipo-Flavonoid-only group, none of the 16 participants improved based on questionnaires. Two people had a large reduction in tinnitus loudness, and one had a large reduction in annoyance. The paper does not make clear whether those results occurred in two or three different people.
When the researchers examined the Lipo-Flavonoid-only group as a whole, they found no significant improvement in:
- Tinnitus loudness
- Tinnitus annoyance
- Tinnitus handicap
- The effect of tinnitus on daily life
- Measured tinnitus loudness
- The minimum level of sound needed to mask the tinnitus
Interestingly, the manganese group had a statistically significant average reduction in self-reported tinnitus loudness. However, there were no significant differences between the two groups, and only one person in the manganese group showed a clear improvement on the tinnitus questionnaires.
This study had several weaknesses such as:
- Twelve of the 40 participants dropped out, a 30% dropout rate.
- There was no placebo group
- The study seems to be more of a test of manganese rather than Lipo-Flavonoid
Despite these limitations, the results were not encouraging. The researchers concluded that they could not show that either manganese or Lipo-Flavonoid Plus was an effective tinnitus treatment.
What About the Older Studies?
Lipo-Flavonoid is often promoted as having research dating back to the 1960s. That is true, but the older studies are much weaker than a modern placebo-controlled trial.
One of the main reports was published in 1963 by Mayo Clinic researchers. It included 197 people:
- 122 with Ménière’s disease or conditions the researchers considered closely related
- 75 with other forms of sensorineural hearing loss
Participants took three capsules of an early Lipo-Flavonoid formula three times per day. Treatment lasted at least three months and was later extended to six months or longer for some people.
Among the 122 people classified as having Ménière’s disease, the study listed:
- 50 had improved hearing
- 45 had relief of vertigo but no hearing improvement
- 24 showed no improvement
- 2 had hearing that became worse
Interesting results; however, the formula tested was not exactly the same as the supplement sold today. Three capsules contained lemon bioflavonoids, vitamin C, choline, inositol, methionine and several B vitamins.
This study also had problems including:
- Lack of placebo group
- The people did not appear to be randomized
- The study was not double-blind
Additionally, this study appeared to focus on hearing improvement, not tinnitus relief. It did not use modern tinnitus questionnaires or compare Lipo-Flavonoid with a placebo specifically for ringing in the ears.
What Does the Company’s Study Show?
The Lipoflavonoid.com website says people who completed a 60-day study reported a 32% improvement in symptoms. The company website mentions this result but does not provide enough information to evaluate the study. This means we don't know:
- Is this study published in a peer-reviewed journal?
- Was there a placebo group?
- Were participants randomly assigned?
- How many people started and completed the study?
- What measurement produced the 32% improvement?
- Who funded and conducted the study?
What Happened When I Took Lipo-Flavonoid?
I developed tinnitus in my left ear and decided to try Lipo-Flavonoid myself.
The first night, I took three caplets before bed. The ringing was still present during the night, but it had stopped when I woke up.
That immediately caught my attention.
However, the tinnitus returned the following day. I continued taking the supplement. Some days seemed better than others, but tinnitus naturally fluctuates. That makes it easy to credit a supplement when the improvement may have happened anyway.
I eventually used Lipo-Flavonoid for six months.
Unfortunately, it did not reduce my tinnitus or improve my hearing loss.
My experience cannot predict what will happen to everyone.
What Do Lipo-Flavonoid Reviews Say?
Consumer experiences are mixed.
Some reviewers said their tinnitus improved. Others reported no change, worsening tinnitus, stomach problems or anxiety.
While customer reviews may help you understand what people report, they don't prove whether the product works. This is why we should advocate for published clinical trials on this supplement that directly compare it to a placebo.
How Long Does Lipo-Flavonoid Take to Work?
The company currently tells first-time users to take:
- Two caplets in the morning
- Two caplets at midday
- Two caplets at night
That equals six caplets per day for the first 60 days, preferably after meals. The company says users may then move to a maintenance dose of one caplet three times daily after 60 days or after seeing results.
Follow the directions on the product you purchase because labels can change.
The recommended 60-day trial can make Lipo-Flavonoid more expensive than it first appears. Six caplets daily equals 360 caplets over two months. At six caplets per day, one 100-caplet bottle would last only about 16 days.
There is no good clinical evidence showing that people who fail to improve after 60 days will improve by continuing longer.
Lipo-Flavonoid Side Effects
The official website warns pregnant or nursing users to seek advice from a healthcare professional. The current ingredient list also states that the product may contain soy.
In the six-month clinical trial, eight of the 40 participants (20%) reported side effects. The reported problems were nausea, vomiting, worsening tinnitus and shaking.
However, 7 of the 8 people were taking manganese with Lipo-Flavonoid. One was taking Lipo-Flavonoid alone. The researchers did not identify which side effect occurred in each group, so the study cannot tell us which ingredient caused each reaction.
Everyone who developed side effects stopped taking the supplements, and all recovered completely.
I personally took Lipo-Flavonoid for six months and did not experience side effects. That does not guarantee that everyone will tolerate it as well.
Stop taking Lipo-Flavonoid and contact a healthcare professional if you develop:
- Worsening tinnitus
- Persistent nausea or vomiting
- Shaking or tremors
- Rash, swelling or difficulty breathing
- Any other new or severe symptom
The product may contain soy. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using it if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking prescription medication or managing a medical condition.
Can Lipo-Flavonoid Cure Tinnitus?
No evidence shows that Lipo-Flavonoid cures tinnitus.
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recommends that clinicians not advise patients to use dietary supplements for persistent, bothersome tinnitus. The guideline cites insufficient evidence of benefit, possible adverse effects, and unnecessary expense.
That does not mean nothing can help. Treatment depends on the cause and how tinnitus affects the person.
Options supported by professional guidance may include:
- A hearing evaluation
- Hearing aids when hearing loss is present
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Sound therapy
- Education and counseling about tinnitus management
Cognitive behavioral therapy does not eliminate the sound itself. It can reduce the distress, anxiety and disruption caused by tinnitus.
Lipo-Flavonoid Pros and Cons
Possible advantages
- Widely available in pharmacies and online
- Does not require a prescription
- Some users report improvement
- The company provides clear dosage directions
Important disadvantages
- No convincing evidence that it reduces tinnitus
- No true placebo-controlled trial of the current formula
- The main randomized trial did not show effectiveness
- Six caplets per day may be inconvenient
- A 60-day trial requires 360 caplets
- The proprietary blend limits ingredient transparency
- Side effects and allergic reactions are possible
- Positive user reviews cannot separate a true effect from natural fluctuations or a placebo response
Is Lipo-Flavonoid a Scam?
I would not call it a scam.
It is a real supplement containing listed vitamins and other ingredients. Some users sincerely believe it helps them. The problem is that the advertising sounds more convincing than the clinical research.
A more accurate conclusion is that Lipo-Flavonoid is an unproven tinnitus supplement.
The absence of proof does not establish that it can never help anyone. It means we cannot reliably predict who will improve or whether the benefit outweighs the cost.
Does Lipo-Flavonoid Work? My Verdict
Lipo-Flavonoid did not reduce my tinnitus after six months of use. That said, some people do report improvements. However, nobody can predict who it will work for and who it might not.
I find the clinical evidence is disappointing. The most relevant randomized trial could not conclude that Lipo-Flavonoid was effective. Older research does not provide the kind of placebo-controlled evidence needed to settle the question, and professional guidelines recommend against dietary supplements for tinnitus.
The frustrating thing is that the question of whether it really works can be easily solved by doing a couple of randomized placebo-controlled trials. Why is it that since the 1960s, nobody seems to have published studies like I am asking for?
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lipo-Flavonoid really work?
Lipo-Flavonoid has not been proven to work for tinnitus. A six-month randomized trial could not conclude that it was effective. Some customers report improvement, while others report no benefit or worsening symptoms.
How long should you take Lipo-Flavonoid?
The company currently recommends six caplets daily for the first 60 days, followed by three caplets daily as a maintenance dose after obtaining results. Follow the current package directions and consult a healthcare professional when appropriate.
Does Lipo-Flavonoid stop ringing in the ears?
There is no convincing evidence that it stops ringing in the ears. I used it for six months without improvement, and the most relevant clinical trial did not establish that it works.
Can Lipo-Flavonoid make tinnitus worse?
Some online reviewers report worsening tinnitus, but customer reports cannot prove that the supplement caused it. Stop taking the product and contact a healthcare professional if symptoms noticeably worsen after starting it. When I took the supplement, it did not worsen my tinnitus.
Is Lipo-Flavonoid FDA-approved?
Lipo-Flavonoid is sold as a dietary supplement, not an FDA-approved treatment for tinnitus. Dietary supplements do not have to obtain FDA approval for effectiveness before being sold to the public.
Do you have any questions?
Hi everyone, There’s some research on acai berry supplements helping tinnitus. I’ve looked at the research and produced this video to show you what happened, how much acai berry was used, and what the results were. I hope it helps
https://youtu.be/wARgoanDg84
If you come across any tinnitus supplements you want me to review, leave a comment. Thanks and I hope you all doing well.
Anyone that takes supplements knows that you have to take them 2-3 times a day not all at once. You might have gotten different results if you had taken them spread out instead of gulping all of them at once.
Carol you may be right. I don’t know. I followed the directions that were given. Have you tried Lipoflavnoid? Did it help you?
I did try Lipoflavinoid and it did help but it was too expensive for me. I tried a “Bioflavinoid” in Tinnitus Relief from Pipingrock. com. It was much cheaper and helped just as much but I had to take it three times a day for it to work.
Carol, Im glad you found something that has helped you.
Mr Cannon ; Thank you ! for Sharing your investigation. The start on my tinnitus happened May of this year 2020.
I am using Sonus .. have been for 3 months and have been monitoring my symptoms not much relief ..With Sonus. however, I am accepting and really trying to cope with the continuous “hissing” white noise discomfort especially at night. Besides I am a 72 years and in good health except for the tinnitus ..
initially, I had severe headaches along with the “white noise” I was told is due to my “ moderate” hearing loss and according to the audiologist it is “ normal” and common to people my age “ and there is no cure.”
So i am waiting for the pandemic to pass so that I can be examined by a specialist. May be .. with more empathy and knowledge. Right now The doctors in my insurance group refuse to get very close to any patients due to the covi-19, I guess patients have to be suffering from worst diseases, mine is Only a
condition. .. I was told and also read about it.
I have always exercised avoided red meats And mostly eat Fish chicken vegetables and fruits .. lately due to the tinnitus
I cut down on salt and sugar .. it has been difficult.
I bought the lipo flavonoid plus And thinking about giving it a try and see what happens.
Thank you again for your research and for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Maria, thank you for writing. I am glad my review helped you. I do hope the lipoflavinoid helps you. Some have told me it does. The doctors I spoke to about it were aware of it. When you say you are using Sonus, I take that to mean the Sonus tinnitus supplement, yes? has it been helping you?
I need to do a review on it. Lipoflavinoid is less expensive. Sonus has very different ingredients than Lipoflavinoid.
If you have a an Alexia device you can tell it to “play ambient noise” at hight to help you sleep. I like the “rain on window” sound.
Mr.Cannon: Sonnus tinnitus supplement..it didn’t relieve the discomfort .. however, I did take it for 3 months With hope in mind but, decided to stop it this month to see how I felt and it is the same.
In addition, I take other supplements such zinc, magnesium, and vitamin D, B6 and 12. This seems to help my mood and at night melatonin 5 mg.
eat a good balanced diet Low salt low sugar plus walking every day .Plus positive thinking
I will take the lipo Flavonoid Plus and see how it works.
I believe 4 capsules would be too much for me … So, I will start with one capsule and monitor myself hope it will work.
Thank you so much for your suggestions and care. I will check the alexia device.😊
Maria, I hope it helps. I looked at the Sonnus tinnitus supplement. It is expensive. I will try to do a review on it soon. Hope you like the Aleixa suggestion. There are also lots of rain sounds on youtube also. If you search for “Black screen rain” you will see them all. Black screen means the screen of your iPad/phone goes dark. Many play 8-12 hours non stop.
I just completed my first bottle of lipoflavinoids. i have tinnitus in both ears and hearing loss from ear trama from excessive exposure to artillery fire in the Army. The tinnitus in my right ear dominates my hearing, as it is so loud it literally takes over, and the high pitch is normally louder than the normal volume of your voice. The flavinoids help alittle bit, but alittle help makes for a big improvement, as my tinnitus is relentless.
James, so glad the Lipoflavonoid is helping you. Even a little bit is an improvement. Relentless is the perfect word for tinnitus. My tinnitus has become relentless too for the most part. Ive lost about 90% of my hearing in my left hear. I hear some ringing in my right ear now too although not as bad.
If it helps, I use my Alexia device as a white noise machine in bed. If you have an Alexa tell it to “play ambient noise.” From there you have a LOT of sounds to pick from. I like “rain on window.” I hope that helps. Let me know if the Lipoflavonid works better the longer you use it.
I have ringing in my left ear for about a year now. About 1 month ago I started taking lipo flavanoids at the request of my ENT but they have not helped to date. I recently had 2 episodes where the ringing got very loud and the pressure engulfed my whole head and I got really dizzy and my balance went way off to the point I could not stand without falling to one side. Thankfully it only lasted for a minute or so but really scary, going back to ENT in 3 weeks.
Amy, so sorry to hear you’ve had such a rough time with tinnitus. I completely empathize with what you are going though, as Im sure others reading this. Ive had that debilitating dizziness myself. Its not fun at all. We take our equilibrium for granted, until we lose it.
I have a friend who was prescribed a sedative medication for his tinnitus. He said it helped but now he doesn’t want to stop taking it -not even to see if he can stop the meds. No doctor ever prescribed that to me so I’m not sure how well it works.
Keep us posted on how you are doing and/or if your ENT has any suggestions. Hopefully, your tinnitus will even out soon and it will get better.
Thank you your timely response. I am eager to ask the ENT could the flavonoids have caused the 2 episodes of severe dizziness since they only occurred after starting the flavonoids. I will keep you posted.
Amy, thanks I will look forward to learning what your ENT says.
Dear Joe,
I just sent in a question asking about causes of tinnitus when this review of yours showed up. My husband has had tinnitus for a few years. He saw an ad for, and purchased a supplement called “Ring Ease” by Life Now Naturals. It contains these ingredients in the recommended dose of 2 capsules per day:
Magnesium oxide 100 mg, citrus bioflavonoids 500 mg, deodorized garlic 300 mg, Gingko extract 4:1 200 mg.
He has taken this for 3 months and hasn’t noticed any difference. He will continue taking it for 6 months to see if it helps after a while.
I also have developed tinnitus and just started taking Ring Ease.
Thank you,
Roseann
Hi Roseann, I had not heard of Ring Ease thanks for the heads up on it. Citrus bioflavonoids is likely the active ingredient. That sounds a LOT like the active ingredient in LipoFlavonoid. Both garlic and ginkgo are blood thinners so my guess is they might be present to help improve circulation. I dont remember seeing any tinnitus research on either of them, I’ll try to do a deep dive on the product soon.
Here is a list of all the other stuff Ive tried to cure my tinnitus
Tinnitus supplements review
Glad my email came when you needed it most! I just saw your email too. I’ll reply to you there too
Very informative article! Came across it while doing research on LipoFlavonoid. Although there is definitely currently no ear ringing cure, various things work differently for people (or don’t work at all). My ENT told me about Lipo as well, so I decided to give it a shot.
They’re doing a 60 day challenge currently, with a money back guarantee if I don’t see positive results from it. So I figure, why not try it? Tinnitus relief can be hard to achieve, but it’s worth trying new things because it is very unclear what will work for someone vs what won’t.
Hi Allen, thanks so much I’m happy you found my review helpful. Thanks also for telling me about the Lipoflavinoid 60 day challenge. I was not aware of that. I may give it another try and see if anything happens this time. I agree its definitely worth trying therapies to try to help tinnitis. Did you see all the other things I tried?
Here is my tinnitus therapy review
Let me know if Lipoflavonoid helped you after the 60 days are up.
Lipoflavonoid was recommended to me by an ENT I went to for a problem unrelated to tinnitus. I had ringing in both ears start up about three months prior to the visit. After about a month of taking it, I noticed a lot less ringing in both ears. I have been taking it religiously for over a year now and I am a believer.
As an experiment, I stopped taking it for about a month and the ringing returned after about a week. I’ve recommended Lipoflavonoid to friends with tinnitus and it has not really worked for most of them.
Hi John, thanks for sharing that. I’m really glad lipoflavonid helped you. Its my experience that ENTs are definitely aware of this supplement so no surprise your ENT mentioned it to you. Here is all the other things I’ve tried to help my tinnitus.
Hi, any update on how it is working for you? I have been having tinnitus in the right ear for the last one month (along with giddiness (dizziness) which started 3 months ago and started tapering off, but has still not really gone away and stops me from driving).
I am taking ginkgo with vinpocetine, but not sure if that helps. Plus betahistine for the giddiness and again, no improvement as such and the light giddiness is still constantly present(along with ear fullness again in the right ear).
The tinnitus and ear fullness is pretty much constant and not even giving a moments relief. MRI of brain and IAMS was perfectly normal for me.
Hi Mohamed, thanks for asking. The tinnitus comes and goes but I think my hearing loss is better in my left ear. I dont say “what” hardly anymore when people talk so thats something. I really have not been dizzy lately either. The ringing in the hear still persists though. I just saw the ENT and he prescribed a different type of water pill. So far I’m not sure I’m noticing a difference although I do seem to be losing weight, whcih I believe is just water weight.
After writing this review I did try a cocktail of several supplements which were touted to help tinnitus. I hope to write about in the near future. Ginkgo was one of them. I didn’t like ginkgo as I thought it gave me a headache.
I’m really glad to hear your brain scans were normal.
Hi Joe,
I have just started taking lipo, kind of expensive, my ringing sometimes goes away in the afternoon, sometimes in one ear, sometimes in the other and at other times in both. Thank God Im able to sleep, I also notice when I am busy with doing some kind of work (retired) I don’t hear it as much, Im trying to learn to ignore it. But my head feels stuffed, went to ENT they did not find anything, going for additional tests next week. The stuffiness is what bothers me more than the ringing.
Joe,
Hi Joe, yes I sometimes feel pressure too. Like you I can still sleep at night – thank god! I have good days and bad. Ive tried to keep a journal to track the changes in pressure, weather etc. but cant seem to find pattern. Im starting to hear ringing in my right ear now too, which is kind of scary. Let me know what your tests discover. I’ll be interested to know and also keep me updated on Lipoflavonoid too.
Vinpocetine is a very powerful nootropic that I had to cycle on a week (at the most) and off at least 2 weeks. It works great for a short mental boost, but might not be suited for long term constant supplementation. Check the recent literature and decide for yourself, but I concluded that noopept was a better fit for a long term nootropic for me. Watch your dose.
The most cost effective for me was bulk powder, but you have to weigh it out on a good set of scales as it is so powerful. I have had loud ringing in both ears for decades and am finally old enough that others accept that they have to talk loud for me to hear them.
If lemon peels bioflavanoids would help, the experiments I’ve done with other bioflavanoids should have helped some (maybe) and didn’t. I will keep my “ear” open for any other supply of “eriodictylol glycoside” as I already take too many other products that think I should only take their product and pack it other vitamins (normally, it’s so they can patent their “proprietary formula”).
My wife recently had a doctor recommend she try Lipoflavonoids for vertigo, so we might have more information in the future about this usage of the product.
Please reply if you know of any other source of this lemon peel bioflavanoid other than this product with so many other vitamins packed in on top of it.
Hi Father Richard, my guess is eriodictylol glycoside is in lemons you eat too but how that comparies to Lipoflavonoid I am not sure. It cant hurt to toss a few lemons in to a smoothie. With the exception of a few times, I didnt experience bad vertigo. I dont think I noticed a difference in vertigo when I tried Lipoflavonoid but others might have different results.
Do let me know what happens if you wife tries it.
Thank you so much for that valuable article. I have had ear-ringing for years. I just looked at lipoflavenoids for the umteen time at the store, so was very glad to see what you had to say. My hearing isn’t the best anymore (I’m 65 now) but I was in a band in the ’80s which didn’t help, and I didn’t treat my ears as well as I should have when I got water in them from swimming either.
I guess I should see an ear, nose throat doc. I have taken Vit. C and B Complex for years, and in recent yrs. Vit. C with bioflavenoids. I’m wondering if taking higher dose of that would have an effect?
Hi Deb, I do think seeing an ENT is the best first step to see what is causing your hearing loss. I dont think taking the extra vitamins will help. Since writing this Ive experimented with many other supplements said to help ringing in the ears. I did not have much benefit from them. Ill be writing an update to this review in the near future to outline what I took and what happened. Let me know what the ENT says and that is pretty cool about being in the 80s band 🙂
Glad to hear that the MRI showed nothing, but I am sure it is frustrating to still have symptoms. I have found that a white noise machine can be useful for helping drown out the ringing and enable sleeping. Actually, we’ve been using one for years to help drown out the meowing cat outside the door early in the morning! 🙂
Thanks Robin, yes Ive been thinking about the white noise machine. I currently use a fan. I might check into getting the machine.
If the ringing in your ear is more like a pulsing noise (heartbeat), this is pulsatile tinnitus, which can be the sign of a very serious brain condition. I had this, along with dizzy spells, and have had numerous procedures including open brain surgery in order to treat it. Thankfully, I am doing well now, but please don’t wait if this is a chronic symptom.
Hi Robin, Ive had an MRI and it shows nothing. I still have the ringing. it comes and goes during the week. Its a constant high pitch. Sometimes its “in the background” and I can ignore it and other times its very much front and center and hard to ignore. I’m seeing an ENT and have been on prednisone but it doesn’t seem to be helping. I see him again at the end of the month for a follow up.
I’m you are doing well 🙂
Dear Joe, since you said you saw your doctor, I wonder if he sent you to an ENT specialist for further evaluation? Did your doctor recommend an MRI? A doctor I worked with decades ago had an acoustic neuroma, which is still relatively rare as a cause of tinnitus in one ear.
The 3 main hallmarks of acoustic neuromas are: hearing loss in one ear, tinnitus in one ear, and after a period of time (because acoustic neuromas grow slowly), disequilibrium in 50% of patients, or if the tumor is small, vertigo. 5-20% of people may have some facial numbness.
An MRI is the gold standard for detecting acoustic neuromas. They are benign tumors, but if they grow large and affect the brain, they can be very serious. I’m sure you know all this and have been tests already, but just in case you haven’t, you need an MRI.
Hi Roseann, I actually saw an ENT earlier this year and they didn’t see anything out of the ordinary. In fact, back then my hearing was basically the same in both ears. I still have the ringing in the ear and will likely be going back to my dr. I’m sure an MRI is the next step. Thanks for your concern 🙂
Of course, I’m concerned! YOU are concerned about all the many people who read your websites and books and newsletters. It’s because YOU care that WE care. I don’t think the ENT doctor would be able to see an acoustic neuroma by looking in your ears. I just thought about the nueoma (which is benign) because the doctor I worked with, who probably was around your age back then, had one.
Remembering that far back, though, I don’t think we HAD MRIs-the mid-80’s. Anyway, it says the MRI is the GOLD STANDARD, not the only method; so maybe the ENT doc potentially COULD’VE seen a neuroma?
Thanks Roseann, I really appreciate that 🙂 I actually did see my dr yesterday. hes trying to get my insurance to approve an MRI. He still thinks I have some inflammation that is causing this so he also prescribed me some low dose prednisone. Hopefully that will do the trick.
Doctor said I had a ear infection that could be causing the ring., give me Amox, I opt out did lavender oil, for the infection then did vit.C with Bioflavonoids and a gingko biloba tincture. Heard it a lot less the first couple weeks, giving it s month more.
Phill, as of now Im on a round of steroids and a water pill to see if that helps. Right now I have good days and not so good days. Ive already had an MRI which ruled out anything really scary – thank goodness 🙂
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Mark, thanks for that link. So it looks like an investment company actually owns the product! Tracking down who owns who in the supplement business is both fascinating – and sometimes frustrating.
Have been reading this thread because we bought this Lemon Bioflavinoid Complex supplement for my husband who has some ringing but mostly noise over-sensitivity (possibly hyperacusis). He tried it and he cannot use it because it caused his bones to ache in his arms and legs.
My husband is very sensitive to medicines in general and can’t take any statins (cholesterol meds) because of the same issue. Will be interested to see how your journey goes. I am giving this supplement to a friend since it is no use to us.
Hi Cat, Fortunately I didn’t have the same reaction as your husband did. I dont think Ive heard of bone aches from LipoFlavonoid. About your husbands cholesterol, take a look at my review of Bergamot for cholesterol.
One of my lemon flavonoids bottles was blended with green pepper powder which is a nightshade member and causes joint pain etc.
Hi Vicki, sometimes supplements contain black pepper because it can increase absorption of the other ingredients its combined with. Ive not heard of green pepper but my guess is its there for the same reason.
Anti-Monkey Butt powder is AWESOME !!! They actually have gift sets of Anti-Monkey Butt products for Christmas at Rural King.
It looks to me like they’ve gone beyond making a structure/function claim to making a disease claim. That makes this a drug, which should have gone through the standard drug approval process.
I had tinnitus for years which was caused by taking daily aspirin, back when that was a fad. (Conventional advice today is not to take daily aspirin unless you’re at high risk for a heart attack.) During that time, I noticed coffee and alcohol made it worse, so I blamed the tinnitus on those. The tinnitus only completely resolved when I stopped taking the aspirin. Now, I can drink all of the coffee and alcohol I want without the tinnitus coming back.
Mark, I’m your tinnitus was resolved! Yes, I heard caffeine can cause it but I dont think that’s my issue (least I hope not) as Ive been using it for years (like most of us have).
Hey Joe…I’ve had tinnitus for 34 years. I am a veteran and was exposed to very loud noises while operating certain equipment and also loud explosions regularly when on the firing range. It’s my theory that this may have caused it. It was explained to me once a couple of years ago that due to exposure to loud noises without proper ear protection can cause tinnitus because the fluid in our middle ears forms crystals.
These crystals vibrate and cause the constant ringing. I don’t know the veracity of this, but I will continue researching. Thanks for the information about this supplement. I will consult with my doctor first and then give it a try. Who knows? God works in mysterious ways. In my case, when exposed to noise the ringing gets worse and becomes a roar inside my head.
At times it can incapacitate me because I cannot function or think clearly. It leaves me in a daze. I just wanted to drop a line or two and express my gratitude.
Take care, and I hope you find some relief soon.
David, thanks so much and I hope YOU TOO fine relief. If you try Lipoflavinoid,let me know if it works for you.
Thanks so much also for serving and protecting the rest of us too.
I have tinnitus and my Dr recommended Lipoflavinoids so I began taking them. Approx 5 months later I had a loud ringing in my ear and I was sitting and all of a sudden I started to pull to the left. I stood up and staggered to the left. It lasted only a minute. It happened about 2 times after that.
Then one day I had this loud siren ringing in my ear. I lost all balance and my daughter had to take me to the ENT. I lost the hearing in my left ear and was in bed on high doses of steroids for a month, couldn’t drive, eat, walk. It was horrible and the only thing I could think of was the Lipo flavonoids.
I’m not certain as the DRs say virus as they really don’t know what it is.
oh wow Amy! I’m awfully sorry that happened to you! for what its worth Ive never heard of lipoflavinoid causing that kind of side effect. Did you have vertigo, where the room was spinning? Did anyone suggest Ménière’s disease? Vertigo from Meniers can cause you to have difficulty standing. it can be quite debilitating too. Just a thought.
I hope you are functioning better today.
I never had vertigo and still don’t. At first exam it was suggested Menieres but ruled that out shortly thereafter. This was also in the beginning of COVID, April 2020. No one even suggested it being covid or tested me for it. I am much better but still off balance but it is not apparent to others. I did get hearing aids and for both ears thinking it would help my balance. Good luck out there to all the tinnitus sufferers!
In glad you are doing better than you were Amy! I hope the hearing aids help.