I love vaping, but can't stand the ringing...

[Robino1]

I really recommend the OP go see an ENT. I've not heard of tinnitus being associated with sharp pains.

 

[Verb]

I know for me, vaping too much pg can cause ringing. But I'm sure it's complicated and involves other variables. I'm 40, have great hearing, but have had many exposures to loud sound (not regularly though). I don't know whether it's the pg in my system or exhaled particles that make their way through the outer ear and directly irritate. I don't like the feeling so I've been hesitant to test. vape some higher pg liquid in the open air and a breeze Vs. Hotboxing the car with my wife vaping higher pg liquid while I don't vape.

 

[AzPlumber]

I never worked at an airport, but I went to plenty of the rock concerts, rode motorcycles, flew light airplanes, and shot guns for much of my life. So at 57 years old, it would probably be surprising if I didn't have a bit of tinnitus. I had it before I started vaping, and in fact, switching from a 2 PAD cig habit to vaping seemed to make it better for a while. Right now, I'm not sure it's better, but it certainly isn't any worse. In any case, I'm not concerned about it and it's not something I'm going to purse with via the scam that we call a health care system.

Now if I were the OP, who's only 26 years old and doesn't have a history of exposure to loud noises, yeah I *would* be concerned. But is vaping really the cause? Remember, correlation does not equal causation.

I also have it from many years behind a shot gun. Some days are better than others and have not noticed any change in intensity with vaping ratios or style. One benefit to my hearing loss is I can't hear crickets in my left ear.

 

[Bunnykiller]

my ears ring extra louder when I have my morning ciggie.... and they just ring loud the rest of the time...
maybe its the nic and not the VG/PG ??

 

[Ibitz]

I probably don't have anything useful to add. I have had tinnitus for years, way longer than I have been vaping. Some days I never notice it and other days it's like I have a thousand birds chirping in my head. I was told that mine is caused by hearing loss. They said that if I got hearing aids that it would settle down. It did not!

 

[ZCAR1]

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Lifestyle and home remedies
Often, tinnitus can't be treated. Some people, however, get used to it and notice it less than they did at first. For many people, certain adjustments make the symptoms less bothersome. These tips may help:

• Avoid possible irritants. Reduce your exposure to things that may make your tinnitus worse. Common examples include loud noises, caffeine and nicotine.
• Cover up the noise. In a quiet setting, a fan, soft music or low-volume radio static may help mask the noise from tinnitus.
• Manage stress. Stress can make tinnitus worse. Stress management, whether through relaxation therapy, biofeedback or exercise, may provide some relief.
• Reduce your alcohol consumption. Alcohol increases the force of your blood by dilating your blood vessels, causing greater blood flow, especially in the inner ear area.

 

[Haktuspit]

I have no issues above 80VG. I thought it was weird and it bothered me, but nothing like the tooth pain of vaping juice with too much sucralose. I found no need to quit as the problem was solvable.

I mostly vape unflavored now and flavored a couple times a day from a few trusted sources (Adirondak and Keystone).

Totally why vaping didn't take for me the first time, I had an impacted tooth and the whole thing just wasn't working. Was never able to really put a finger on the exact element that caused it until I just read your post. First ecig was Encore, and the juice was horrible and probably the cause.

my ears ring extra louder when I have my morning ciggie.... and they just ring loud the rest of the time...
maybe its the nic and not the VG/PG ??

If I remember correctly cigarette smoke contains just as much PG as e-liquid if not more.

 

[YoursTruli]

Mine was caused by nerve damage a few years after I began vaping, which does not seem to have any effect on it good or bad. A lot of things can cause it, most of which is treatable. Seeing a specialist would be your best bet before you end up with permanent damage.

The Brain: "Ringing in the Ears" Actually Goes Much Deeper Than That | DiscoverMagazine.com

 

[HauntedMyst]

I found Tinnitus to be a blessing. The ringing in my ears was a welcome relief because it helped drowned out the voices in my head. I would have been ok with the voices if they were telling me I was the reincarnated Genghis Khan or Nikola Tesla but mine were telling me to set up a lawn chair in the dairy isle at Walmart and warn people about the dangers of processed cheese. That's just crazy.

 

[Verb]

I found Tinnitus to be a blessing. The ringing in my ears was a welcome relief because it helped drowned out the voices in my head. I would have been ok with the voices if they were telling me I was the reincarnated Genghis Khan or Nikola Tesla but mine were telling me to set up a lawn chair in the dairy isle at Walmart and warn people about the dangers of processed cheese. That's just crazy.

 

[Rossum]

Avoid possible irritants. Reduce your exposure to things that may make your tinnitus worse. Common examples include loud noises, caffeine and nicotine.

So I should give up riding motorcyles, shooting guns, drinking coffee, and vaping nic?

Nope. Not happening.

 

[Rickb119]

I found Tinnitus to be a blessing. The ringing in my ears was a welcome relief because it helped drowned out the voices in my head. I would have been ok with the voices if they were telling me I was the reincarnated Genghis Khan or Nikola Tesla but mine were telling me to set up a lawn chair in the dairy isle at Walmart and warn people about the dangers of processed cheese. That's just crazy.

 

[Mel-meowf]

So many responses! I already like this forum for the community feedback. In any case, I hope it isn't too late for me ;_;... I plan to see a specialist as soon as my school funds come in (proud Texas Tech college student!). As someone said earlier, yes it worries me, especially with me being only 26 years old. I eat as healthy as I can, and I take in lots of vitamins. I think I notice my meal replacements help with the ringing (has lots of precious vitamins), but that may be coincidental. Like someone else also said, it could be that I am just allergic to something in the juice. I've never been to an ENT before so I suppose I should have them test those sort of things... I've only been to 2 concerts my whole life! And I was all the way back in the lawn seats so it wasn't like blasting my ears. I had a couple ear infections as a child, but always recovered from them. Today I am back on the gum, and I already miss my vape! Yes sometimes I feel sensitivy within my right ear, right ear has always been worse than the left. If I vape a lot, the left ear will start to ring too (which happened yesterday).

 

[AzPlumber]

Hook 'em Horns!!

 

[ScandaLeX]

So many responses! I already like this forum for the community feedback. In any case, I hope it isn't too late for me ;_;... I plan to see a specialist as soon as my school funds come in (proud Texas Tech college student!). As someone said earlier, yes it worries me, especially with me being only 26 years old. I eat as healthy as I can, and I take in lots of vitamins. I think I notice my meal replacements help with the ringing (has lots of precious vitamins), but that may be coincidental. Like someone else also said, it could be that I am just allergic to something in the juice. I've never been to an ENT before so I suppose I should have them test those sort of things... I've only been to 2 concerts my whole life! And I was all the way back in the lawn seats so it wasn't like blasting my ears. I had a couple ear infections as a child, but always recovered from them. Today I am back on the gum, and I already miss my vape! Yes sometimes I feel sensitivy within my right ear, right ear has always been worse than the left. If I vape a lot, the left ear will start to ring too (which happened yesterday).

Which is why I think it may be the nicotine causing your issue. That seems to be the common denominator whether you're vaping or chewing gum. Here's hoping an ENT can pinpoint it further for!!!

 

[donnah]

Now this has me completely curious. Those with tinnitus did you get it only when you started vaping?

I don't really remember if I had it before I started vaping.. so if I did, it must not have been bad. Maybe I always had it but thought it was normal. I've been vaping for 6 years now and it's been in that time I've noticed it. Mine is a high pitched squeal.. but I guess I'm so used to it that it doesn't bother me.

 

[Mel-meowf]

Which is why I think it may be the nicotine causing your issue. That seems to be the common denominator whether you're vaping or chewing gum. Here's hoping an ENT can pinpoint it further for!!!

The only reason I don't think its nicotine related is because prior to vaping, I was a heavy cigarette smoker and did not have tinnitus. I cut down my nic intake when I started vaping and bam, two weeks later along came the angry T. Thank you. I hope to have some answers as well... :/

 

[crxess]

Op is fortunate. My profession for 35 yrs was automotive accessories. I spent over 10 years building Custom Audio systems. Ugg, Ears are trashed and always ring. Gets worse if I Vape to much, but that is likely all the Drawing and Nic in system.

Good luck finding a solution!

 

[ScandaLeX]

The only reason I don't think its nicotine related is because prior to vaping, I was a heavy cigarette smoker and did not have tinnitus. I cut down my nic intake when I started vaping and bam, two weeks later along came the angry T. Thank you. I hope to have some answers as well... :/

Nicotine isn't absorbed the same way in vaping as it is in smoking. I used to have a link to how they are absorbed but it's on a different computer that wont turn on.

 

[BreSha6869]

Crazy. You learn something every day! I had no idea that vaping had anything to do with tinnitus.

I have had tinnitus forever, but due to standing in front of huge bass amps for years on stage, not vaping.