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Tinnitus in HIV positive individuals Feb 23, 2007 It seems to me that tinnitus is common amongst the HIV positive community, but it also seems to have missed the radar of HIV doctors. Medical professonials don't seem to think there is a link between HIV and tinnitus, but when I go on the positive forums and ask around, it seems that more than a few people seem to be having the same tinnitus problems I am. Your recent response to a tinnitus question brought this to mind. Any chance that any researchers are looking into a link between HIV and tinnitus, and possible causes of it in HIV positive individuals? |
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Response from Dr. Frascino
Hello, I'm not surprised that when you ask around in positive forums, you find "more than a few people" who have tinnitus. You'd find the same thing if you asked around in neggie forums! As it turns out, about 10% of adult males have tinnitus. I have not seen any convincing evidence that tinnitus occurs more frequently in us HIVers or that it's related to HIV itself. There are scattered case reports of certain HIV drugs (3TC, ddI and d4T) possibly causing tinnitus to worsen. And there are a variety of non-HIV drugs that can cause tinnitus (aspirin, some antibiotics and paracetamol, for instance). I don't believe tinnitus is off our radar screen. Nor do I believe an association between HIV and tinnitus has been missed. However, I'll ask around and see if any of my HIV-knowledgeable ENT specialist friends have any additional insights, OK? Dr. Bob |
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