Really odd question about ringing in the ears

I have been suffering with ringing in my ears for a couple years now. I started reading up on it in preparation to go to the doctor, and I found that tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is caused when the tiny hairs in your inner ears, which sent auditory signals to your brain, are damaged or killed. For some reason, when something happens to those hair cells, the brain perceives it as sound, and your ears ring.

Well, since I have alopecia pretty much everywhere, including inside my nose, it stands to reason that I could also be missing my inner ear hairs, which could be the cause of this problem.

I was just wondering if any fellow alopecians also suffer from ringing in the ears?

At this point, it's just a theory, but you never know!

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Comment by Pat on May 9, 2010 at 6:43am
I don't get the ringing thank goodness, but my husband has it and it drives him crazy at times especially at night. He often has to sleep with his Ipod in to cover up the noise. I think his was caused by loud music!
Comment by Kari M on May 9, 2010 at 12:06pm
I'm trying a new "all-natural" product that I saw on TV . . . supposed to help. I'll keep everyone posted . . .
Comment by Mary on May 9, 2010 at 12:37pm
I saw the ads for that...let me know if you "hear" any improvement.

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