Jay Ar
04-05-2007, 02:32 AM
I'm 67 and like probably half of the aged population of the world suffer with Tinitus. I'm wondering how other people describe what they hear, to me it sounds like millions of Cicardas and goes from barely noticeable to quite loud and annoying as it is right now and for the last couple of weeks. I assume that once you have it, you might as well accept that it is your lot from here on in. Looking forward to some input from other sufferers. I estimate that I have had it in varying degrees for about 10 years.
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Remmy
04-05-2007, 06:21 AM
Hi Jay Ar.
I'm only 35 and I suffer from tinnitus in my right ear, due to a rare ear disease named Patulous Eustachian Tube (PET).
The sound I hear is like the high pitch sound that a monitor or a TV (or another electric/electronic) produces. I can alway hear it, even when I am sitting at my desk, or when people talk to me. I've been suffering from it for more than one year, continously. Sometime, I forget I have it and it is like if did not have it, but this is possible only because I got used to it and, maybe, because it is not very loud..... it is a little bit less loud than a normal speech of a person, so I hear it when people talk or when I watch TV and I have the ability to separate other people's voice from it and divert my attention from it.
At night, I can easily sleep, because I can focus my mind on something else.
But when this damn thing started, it was not like that: I was continoulsly nervous, anxious; my hands were always wet and my heartbit was continously high; furthermore, even if I was able to fall aslept in the evening, I could sleep only for two or three hours.
After one month and a half, I started to get used to it and I could get back to a normal life. My tinnitus is now like a "normal" sound in the environment I live.
Mybe I'm lucky, because my tinnitus is not that loud.... I do not know. Anyway, I would say that one can get used to it, at least in certain cases.
My tinnitus is as intense as when it started.....but I'm changed.
Bye
Remmy.
I'm only 35 and I suffer from tinnitus in my right ear, due to a rare ear disease named Patulous Eustachian Tube (PET).
The sound I hear is like the high pitch sound that a monitor or a TV (or another electric/electronic) produces. I can alway hear it, even when I am sitting at my desk, or when people talk to me. I've been suffering from it for more than one year, continously. Sometime, I forget I have it and it is like if did not have it, but this is possible only because I got used to it and, maybe, because it is not very loud..... it is a little bit less loud than a normal speech of a person, so I hear it when people talk or when I watch TV and I have the ability to separate other people's voice from it and divert my attention from it.
At night, I can easily sleep, because I can focus my mind on something else.
But when this damn thing started, it was not like that: I was continoulsly nervous, anxious; my hands were always wet and my heartbit was continously high; furthermore, even if I was able to fall aslept in the evening, I could sleep only for two or three hours.
After one month and a half, I started to get used to it and I could get back to a normal life. My tinnitus is now like a "normal" sound in the environment I live.
Mybe I'm lucky, because my tinnitus is not that loud.... I do not know. Anyway, I would say that one can get used to it, at least in certain cases.
My tinnitus is as intense as when it started.....but I'm changed.
Bye
Remmy.
tally07
04-05-2007, 10:55 AM
I'm 67 and like probably half of the aged population of the world suffer with Tinitus. I'm wondering how other people describe what they hear, to me it sounds like millions of Cicardas and goes from barely noticeable to quite loud and annoying as it is right now and for the last couple of weeks. I assume that once you have it, you might as well accept that it is your lot from here on in. Looking forward to some input from other sufferers. I estimate that I have had it in varying degrees for about 10 years.
You are right in the fact that tinnitus is a common problem. The types of tinnitus can vary greatly. The type you describe sounds high pitched and is often associated with normal age related high frequency hearing loss. Sometimes a mild gain hearing aid can help with this type of tinnitus. If you are not a hearing aid candidate at all, a tinnitus masker or a masking noise may also help as well. The idea is that if you stimulate the cochlea with a masking noise , you will get releif from the tinnitus for awhile. Also, there has been an association of increased tinnitus with caffeine, red wines, hard cheeses and certain medications . Sometimes a change in diet can decrease tinnitus. I assume that you have had a full audiological workup to rule out anything else that may be causing your tinnitus. If not, you should do this first. Stress is also a factor in increased tinnitus and often once someone finds out that their tinnitus is not caused by something life threatening, the stress decreases and thus the tinnitus. There is a tinnitus foundation you can find on the web which may offer you more information--best of luck
You are right in the fact that tinnitus is a common problem. The types of tinnitus can vary greatly. The type you describe sounds high pitched and is often associated with normal age related high frequency hearing loss. Sometimes a mild gain hearing aid can help with this type of tinnitus. If you are not a hearing aid candidate at all, a tinnitus masker or a masking noise may also help as well. The idea is that if you stimulate the cochlea with a masking noise , you will get releif from the tinnitus for awhile. Also, there has been an association of increased tinnitus with caffeine, red wines, hard cheeses and certain medications . Sometimes a change in diet can decrease tinnitus. I assume that you have had a full audiological workup to rule out anything else that may be causing your tinnitus. If not, you should do this first. Stress is also a factor in increased tinnitus and often once someone finds out that their tinnitus is not caused by something life threatening, the stress decreases and thus the tinnitus. There is a tinnitus foundation you can find on the web which may offer you more information--best of luck
Jay Ar
04-06-2007, 12:48 AM
Thanks Remmy and Tall07, as a general rule I manage to live with it, as it's more of an annoying discomfort rather than a serious problem. It's there most of the time, but only becomes obvious at quiet times sitting at the computer, driving the car and laying down etc, etc. With regards to medication I'll list mine here and see if somebody can come up with some constructive advice.
Metoprolol (Minax 50) ..................50 mg twice a day.
Renitec Plus 20 mg / 6 mg.............1/2 Tab per day.
Movalis 15 mg............................1 Tab per day.
Zoton 30 mg............................1 Cap per day.
Asprin 300 mg..........................1/2 Tab per day.
I can't really do without any of these, however if somebody can see a definite association with Tinnitus maybe I could ask my Dr about trying a different brand to see if there is a change.
Metoprolol (Minax 50) ..................50 mg twice a day.
Renitec Plus 20 mg / 6 mg.............1/2 Tab per day.
Movalis 15 mg............................1 Tab per day.
Zoton 30 mg............................1 Cap per day.
Asprin 300 mg..........................1/2 Tab per day.
I can't really do without any of these, however if somebody can see a definite association with Tinnitus maybe I could ask my Dr about trying a different brand to see if there is a change.
redcdg
05-07-2007, 01:47 PM
if you have terrible tinnitus try the sound soother from the shaper image it is 59 dollars and is fabulous, or you can research the university of maryland tinnitus center. they have lots of techniques...
good luck..
good luck..
cliff56
05-17-2007, 10:07 PM
Hi all,
I first posted three days ago having had fluttering tinnitus for the previous 3 weeks. During this time my wife, who is Chinese, had me taking Wisconsin ginseng powder (there is Korean, etc.). While I can not promise anything, my fluttering has disappeared altogether for the past two days after progressing to 24-7 over the previous 3 weeks. My ears were a might sensitive for one day, now they seem quite normal. :cool: I hope this remeains the case... we'll see. The Chinese believe tinnitus is caused by a weakness in the internal organs- especially the kindeys. Anyway, so far so good, and while there are no assurances, it might be worth a try. I take 1/3 of a teaspoon three times a day- the taste is like potting soil and the dryness necessitates immediate water. Good luck all. :)
Cliff
I first posted three days ago having had fluttering tinnitus for the previous 3 weeks. During this time my wife, who is Chinese, had me taking Wisconsin ginseng powder (there is Korean, etc.). While I can not promise anything, my fluttering has disappeared altogether for the past two days after progressing to 24-7 over the previous 3 weeks. My ears were a might sensitive for one day, now they seem quite normal. :cool: I hope this remeains the case... we'll see. The Chinese believe tinnitus is caused by a weakness in the internal organs- especially the kindeys. Anyway, so far so good, and while there are no assurances, it might be worth a try. I take 1/3 of a teaspoon three times a day- the taste is like potting soil and the dryness necessitates immediate water. Good luck all. :)
Cliff
FaymeLevy
05-22-2007, 05:59 AM
I was born with Tinnitus. So was my mother, even though I read that its not suppossed to be hereditary. For me, its like a high pitch buzz/hiss..like...if you put your ear to a television, you an hear the buzz from it..well its like that, but amplified. Normally I can ignore it, with a little background noise, like music. And at night, I keep a fan on, and it usually does the trick. When I'm under the weather though, it gets 10 times louder, causing me to get sicker cuz i cant get any sleep! *sigh*
With as many people that have Tinnitus, you would think more people would be looking for something that would actually help, instead of sending everyone home with a "get used to it."
I want to try that sound soother; I need to save some money! :)
With as many people that have Tinnitus, you would think more people would be looking for something that would actually help, instead of sending everyone home with a "get used to it."
I want to try that sound soother; I need to save some money! :)
Jt7054
06-05-2007, 03:57 PM
I'm 37 and also have tinnitus. For me, it sounds like the test signals that used to come from the tv on occasion, but not as loud and higher pitched. I've gotten so used to it that it doesn't really bother me unless theres absolutely no external noise in the room. Its VERY evident when I wear ear plugs.
For me, it more than likely stems from being a musician for 20+ years and riding motorcycles with loud exhausts.
I recently had a hearing test and the doctor said my hearing is excellent so luckily, my tinnitus isnt combined with any hearing loss.
They have therapy type things you can do that help you learn how to "tune it out" but I think I've just kind of learned to do that naturally.
The only time it might be an issue is at night when I'm trying to sleep, but I just have a fan running in the room for white noise and then I don't hear the ringing.
For the record, I now wear ear plugs when doing the music thing or when riding my motorcycle (yeah, my friends tease me about the earplugs on the bike but, screw em ;)). Like I said, the tinnitus isn't horrible, but I definitely don't want it to get worse.
For me, it more than likely stems from being a musician for 20+ years and riding motorcycles with loud exhausts.
I recently had a hearing test and the doctor said my hearing is excellent so luckily, my tinnitus isnt combined with any hearing loss.
They have therapy type things you can do that help you learn how to "tune it out" but I think I've just kind of learned to do that naturally.
The only time it might be an issue is at night when I'm trying to sleep, but I just have a fan running in the room for white noise and then I don't hear the ringing.
For the record, I now wear ear plugs when doing the music thing or when riding my motorcycle (yeah, my friends tease me about the earplugs on the bike but, screw em ;)). Like I said, the tinnitus isn't horrible, but I definitely don't want it to get worse.
neon_dreamer
07-25-2007, 12:07 AM
I have tinnitus (both ears) that was caused by bilateral cochlear implant surgery.
Following my surgeries, some of the sounds I heard included a car engine turning over repeatedly, people talking, door knocking, ocean/whooshing sound, freight train, high/medium/low pitched beeps, low tones and clicking.
Fortunately over the past several months my tinnitus has improved to where I only hear 3 different sounds (ocean/whooshing sound, high/medium/low pitched beeps, low tones).
On nights when my tinnitus is particularly bad, I'll sleep with my CIs on and like JT, fall asleep to white noise.
neon_dreamer
Following my surgeries, some of the sounds I heard included a car engine turning over repeatedly, people talking, door knocking, ocean/whooshing sound, freight train, high/medium/low pitched beeps, low tones and clicking.
Fortunately over the past several months my tinnitus has improved to where I only hear 3 different sounds (ocean/whooshing sound, high/medium/low pitched beeps, low tones).
On nights when my tinnitus is particularly bad, I'll sleep with my CIs on and like JT, fall asleep to white noise.
neon_dreamer