As someone relatively new to Tinnitus as a health effect, I've observed
something that I'd like to ask about in this forum. Let me say first that
I'm aware that Aspartame has been blamed for a medical dictionary full of
ailments. The Internet is full of content on this subject and a lot of it is
way over the top in terms of astonishing claims.  That said, I still am
looking for information.

My Tinnitus in my right ear only began about six weeks ago, about the same
time I started drinking Diet Vanilla Coke, which I liked very much for its
taste and zero calories.  However, on the advise of a hearing specialist who
checked out my Tinnitus, I stopped drinking any Aspartame flavored products.
Either it is the power of suggestion, a placebo effect, or the real deal,
but the high pitched whine in my right ear as substantially subsided.

My regular doctor prescribed a course of steroids, and my use of this
prescription has coincided with my going "cold turkey" on diet soft drinks.
This makes a link questionable. Maybe the steroids did their job?

I still have a hearing loss in my right ear, which makes listening to
someone on the phone sound with that ear like they are talking over a cheap
CB radio set.

Bottom line - what scientific evidence, if any, exists (URLs or citations
please) that links artificial sweetners to Tinjnitus?

Please reply to news group. I'll be checking in often. Thanks.