Hi Carlos: I too use a B12 vitamin among others such as fish oils (Omega) and Vit D. thanks for the tip!
Barbara

I have been experiencing the same symptoms as indicated in the various posts. Have had MRI, CT Scan, X-rays and have seen 2 ENT’s. What I have been doing might help some of you out there. 1. Is and Alkaline diet, with lots of water 2. I use both subligual B-12

I know what you mean by an old body. I am convinced that aging makes fibro worse! Every day it is something else.Need more meditation, relaxation, less caregiving of older parents, less worry, more joy!I can relate Sue!
Best wishes,
Barbara

Say what??? FM and hearing loss. Two years ago I went to an ENT Doctor, went thru all the tests. Results: There is nothing wrong with your hearing. I was dx’d 4 yrs ago with FM. Also have autonomic neuropathy and many more ailments. Just blame it on FM.

I read a book, can not recall the author, about FM. After my visit to the ENT doc, I looked in the index and found a
lead to hearing loss. It read just like my diagnosis, “you go to the ear dr. go thru all the battery of tests, and you get an answer, there is nothing wrong with your hearing”. HELLO! Concidence?????

So like all the other things that creep on my 71 yr old body, I just add it to the “column” under FM. Oh by the way
I also have been to my Dentist with “painful” toothaches….Xrays show nothing. Have had TMJ some 10yrs ago.

Found this website. Now I know I’m NOT crazy.
Sue

Hi Myrna: Have you read my book? it sets the tone for all that I write about. Like you I am suffering from hearing loss, worse on some days than others. It is so frustrating but I am beginning to think it is often best if i don’t pay attention to a lot of the conversation that is going on all the time anyway. Less stimulation Sorry, I don’t mean to down play this as it is also a great disability for me as well.
Best wishes, Barbara

You all have made my day. I was dx’d with fibro. in 1992 and it’s been a wild ride. My hearing loss is driving me crazy. I can hear some really low tones, like someone’s cell ringing, yet I can’t understand some tv shows and have to use the Closed Caption. I went to the University of Ky. for testing and they said I had some blockage that was keeping the me from hearing/understanding things. They said I was doing an excellent job compensating and that was about all they could do. I didn’t make the Fibro. connection until last week. I had actually gotten better all spring and summer then I started not being able to hear again which made me realize it must be some kind of flare and since I have Fibro. it must be due to the fibro. but I have never heard of it being a symptom. I was glad to see that you guys are experiencing similar stuff. I also hate loud noises. Especially a lot of people talking at the same time. I can’t stand it. Just wanted to chime in.

Hi Jody: Did you read my most recent blog about misophonia? Those of us with fibro are a strange lot aren’t we:-)? But, like you, loud noises are extremely unpleasant for me! Best wishes, Barbara

i was just informed that this is an issue with FM. i would have never thought about that even though there are so many other symptoms that are so unusual.. feel bad that i have been yelling at my mom to go to the dr bc her cough is so loud and it startles me everytime she coughs and i watched others and they never seemed to be affected by it..its a normal everyday smokers cough and she has it bad at night and i can hear it like she is inside my ear. noises that are everyday noises for others make me jump 50 ft. i put cotton balls in my ears to try to muffle out some of the noise and i am trying not to complain about the tv which is usally on a 32 volume and at 26 it feels like its blasting… and i get anxiety and when i go out into public i get so irritated and i never realized that could be from the noise level. this is so hard to deal with .. Thank God i am finding out that there is a reason this is happening..guess i am going to go get some ear plugs.

Hi Barbara: I can’t find much written about hearing loss and fibromyalgia. However, I intuitively know that it is common enough to be something to watch for as many use a search engine to find this link and I can see there is great interest! Thanks for your comments, Barbara

Having suffered with Fibromyalgia for the last 6 or 7 years, I was diagnosed with 40% hearing loss in my right ear. I felt that there was a connection and was not surprised to find this website that agrees with this. I am not sure that my GP or sonsultant will agree with this but I do plan to make them aware. I can also relate to Barbara Keddy regarding load noises – it feels like an electric shock through my body.
I am awaiting the result of an MRI for the hearing loss and will post the outcome on this site!