Tinnitus who suffers from it

randal · 17 Sep 2015 at 10:29

I've tried that in the past, but it only lasts a very short time. However the immediate relief is sometimes enough to get you through.

I've noticed mine has got worse over the last few weeks, I think I had an inner ear infection as my balance was a bit wobbly. Either way I'm definitely noticing more of a ringing as a result.

robfosters · 17 Sep 2015 at 10:44

I barely notice my tinnitus now as I've got so used to it. Ironically enough, when I see this thread, it brings it to my attention again and it seems worse

theukmoog · 17 Sep 2015 at 15:12

theukmoog said:
ok, just tried it and it definitely reduced the loudness of today's noise!

Bah! Didn't last very long at all and, as someone else has already mentioned, I'm now way more aware of the noise than on a normal day where I barely notice it the majority of the time.

IvanDobskey · 17 Sep 2015 at 15:46

Mine started for absolutely no reason at all about 6 years ago in my left ear.

My hearing is perfect in both ears. My balance is ropey as hell now though so I'm assuming I have had some sort of inner ear infection that has done some damage.

Been to ent specialist several times and get fobbed off every time. They really don't have a clue or just couldn't care less. The tinitus itself is extremely loud sometimes, but I just do my best to blank it out. Given up with docs now.

Rozzy85 · 17 Sep 2015 at 17:22

Slight ringing has begun in my right ear. Only really noticeable when really quiet. At first I thought some alarm was going of in the distance. For a few days it was annoying at night when trying to sleep but it seems to have faded somewhat or my mind is masking it out.

It hopefully might only be temporary but no doubt will come back worst later in life.

XeNoN89 · 17 Sep 2015 at 17:23

I have it a bit, mainly from clubs I think. I was in Ibiza last week and when i came out of Amnesia my ears were really ringing and everything sounded muffled for a few days after!

Azza · 20 Nov 2015 at 12:18

Had my ENT appointment today. Did a hearing test first which was fine, right ear (which is the one effected) was a little bit worse than my left but nothing massively different. The Dr. did a Weber test but I'm not sure if she was using the wrong tuning fork but I couldn't hear it at all.

Going to have an MRI to see if that shows anything inside.

SexyGreyFox · 20 Nov 2015 at 17:53

Today I received an appointment for an operation to be done on my right ear on December 7th.
The Consultant reckons I should get my hearing back to normal for a bloke my age.
It's 1 day surgery and I've got to have 2 weeks off which is upsetting me because I haven't had a day off since September 1988.

Azza · 8 Feb 2016 at 22:08

Forgot to post had my MRI scan come back all clear a week or so ago.

So looks like I'll be stuck in limbo for ever. Uchhh

SexyGreyFox · 8 Feb 2016 at 22:20

I might as well update my post above.
I had the stapedectomy done and my hearing in my right ear is now as good as my left and my tinnitus level has gone down.

Bassmansam · 8 Feb 2016 at 22:41

Azza said:
Had my ENT appointment today. Did a hearing test first which was fine, right ear (which is the one effected) was a little bit worse than my left but nothing massively different. The Dr. did a Weber test but I'm not sure if she was using the wrong tuning fork but I couldn't hear it at all.

Going to have an MRI to see if that shows anything inside.

Thats pretty much the same as me, i had a trip to the ENT in december, hearing normal range but some mild damage at 4hz(something like that), right ear slightly worse than left. Going for MRI soon just to be on the safe side.

I have wax problems and have been using some bicarbonate of soda drops last few days, they do work well and get rid of the wax but whilst doing so they block my ear which makes the T worse in that ear. It is rather annoying.

Delvis · 9 Feb 2016 at 09:40

My left ear keeps blocking recently....I'm scared to get them syringed as that's what appeared to cause it in the first place

Bassmansam · 9 Feb 2016 at 10:26

Delvis said:
My left ear keeps blocking recently....I'm scared to get them syringed as that's what appeared to cause it in the first place

Just use sodium bicarb drops for a week. Will make it worse initially but does clear the wax eventually. I avoid syringing now and just use the drops as i beleive the syringing i had caused my wax production/clearing issues in the first place.

K1LLSW1TCH · 9 Feb 2016 at 10:58

I woke up one morning when I was 25 to find I had tinnitus in both ears, I'd never had a single problem before in my life. I'm 28 now so this has been ongoing for the last three years or so, I also had a bit of low frequency hearing loss in the left ear which is where the tinnitus was stronger. Turns out I needed mastoid surgery in that left hand side because I had cholesteatoma, had that operation last year and while the hearing loss has improved a bit I still have the tinnitus which is apparently a common side effect of having that operation even if you didn't have it before surgery.

The best way I can describe the noise is like being flashbanged in Call of Duty, most of the time I don't pay any attention to it and I find the best way of coping with it for me is just to not think about it at all. If I do end up thinking about the noise then it just gets worse until something takes my mind off it.

randal · 9 Feb 2016 at 11:00

I'm aware I'm skirting very close to the "no medical" rule with this post, so please feel free to remove if so mods...

Those receiving further diagnostics - how did you manage this? I've been to the doc's twice now, seen two different doctors and both have told me there's nothing that can be done. I got a pamphlet and told to contact a support group.

Delvis · 9 Feb 2016 at 12:00

Just demand to see the ENT at your local hospital. Then escalate from there really?

Dougsnake · 9 Feb 2016 at 12:50

K1LLSW1TCH said:
I woke up one morning when I was 25 to find I had tinnitus in both ears, I'd never had a single problem before in my life. I'm 28 now so this has been ongoing for the last three years or so, I also had a bit of low frequency hearing loss in the left ear which is where the tinnitus was stronger. Turns out I needed mastoid surgery in that left hand side because I had cholesteatoma, had that operation last year and while the hearing loss has improved a bit I still have the tinnitus which is apparently a common side effect of having that operation even if you didn't have it before surgery.

The best way I can describe the noise is like being flashbanged in Call of Duty, most of the time I don't pay any attention to it and I find the best way of coping with it for me is just to not think about it at all. If I do end up thinking about the noise then it just gets worse until something takes my mind off it.

I had cholesteatoma`s in both ears so I've had both sides operated on (not a pleasant experience) and pretty much like you I've still got tinnitus and been told it wont go away mine varies from ringing to the flashbang noise you mention but more often than not its just constant ringing had it 7 years now and there's nothing else you can do but get on with it tbh

dcsarge · 9 Feb 2016 at 13:01

@ K1LLSW1TCH - you have found the perfect description for the sound I hear

. I tried giving the Audiologist at the ENT clinic an idea of the the tone and pitch but I could never find the right comparison (not sure how much that would have helped her though

).

I have been suffering it almost constantly in my right ear for a year or two now, with occassional bursts into my left when I get what feels like an air pressure change in my head. The level varies from 'can mostly ignore it' to 'stops sleep/concentration'.

I had my hearing and ears checked last year and everything is fine for someone my age. I was told I could be referred to a symptom management/support clinic any time I choose, otherwise it was a case of hoping it goes away as randomly as it started. None of my other medical issues or medication explain it.

As a warning to others, when it first started I only noticed it in the evening when things were quieter. For ages I thought there was a problem with something electrical in the house and almost went crazy trying to find it.

Bassmansam · 9 Feb 2016 at 13:30

randal said:
I'm aware I'm skirting very close to the "no medical" rule with this post, so please feel free to remove if so mods...

Those receiving further diagnostics - how did you manage this? I've been to the doc's twice now, seen two different doctors and both have told me there's nothing that can be done. I got a pamphlet and told to contact a support group.

I went for a private consultation and then they wrote to my gp.

randal · 9 Feb 2016 at 13:40

K1LLSW1TCH said:
I woke up one morning when I was 25 to find I had tinnitus in both ears, I'd never had a single problem before in my life. I'm 28 now so this has been ongoing for the last three years or so, I also had a bit of low frequency hearing loss in the left ear which is where the tinnitus was stronger. Turns out I needed mastoid surgery in that left hand side because I had cholesteatoma, had that operation last year and while the hearing loss has improved a bit I still have the tinnitus which is apparently a common side effect of having that operation even if you didn't have it before surgery.

The best way I can describe the noise is like being flashbanged in Call of Duty, most of the time I don't pay any attention to it and I find the best way of coping with it for me is just to not think about it at all. If I do end up thinking about the noise then it just gets worse until something takes my mind off it.

Sounds familiar, I managed to isolate it down to two tones between 15-16khz for me. Great real world comparison though.

Delvis said:
Just demand to see the ENT at your local hospital. Then escalate from there really?

I'll try the ENT route first, especially as my Mum sometimes covers that clinic at the hospital so should be able to get seen quickly if I get a referral. Always a cancellation to hop on from what she says.

Bassmansam said:
I went for a private consultation and then they wrote to my gp.

Having not done this before, do I just register with say BUPA or is it a case of Googling a private ear doctor and making an appointment?