I don't usually do this as I'm not the "man flu" type, but this tinnitus is driving me crackers most of the time I can blank it out but last three days it's got me.Tried white noise etc.
Any tips ?
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"No tips but has anything changed in the last few days. More tired, extra stress, run down ? Have you seen a doctor?"
I tend to not go to docs , no nothing changed, it's always there, just last few days it taken over so to speak.
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"Use the app a soft murmur.
Also get your hearing checked at the docs, they’ll give you white noise generators- it takes time but it trains your brain to listen to a different sound. "
I listen to white noise on iplayer etc, but not heard of what you're saying, I will try that. Thanks |
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Suffer really bad with tinnitus
Had meners disease about 10 years ago, basically blood starvation to inner ear, causing like vertigo symptoms,
Took me 2 months to learn to walk again properly,
Specialist said nothing they can do for it,
Was told never to work at heights again
And don’t ride motorcycles anymore,
Well no way was I giving up my bikes,
Started out on push bikes n kept falling off them lol
But I’ve learnt to get on with it |
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"Been suffering since my late teens. Got to a point where I don't notice it, but when I'm really tired I get it in both ears at different frequencies."
That's what is happening to me. I can ignore it for ages, then suddenly it a nightmare. |
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"Suffer really bad with tinnitus
Had meners disease about 10 years ago, basically blood starvation to inner ear, causing like vertigo symptoms,
Took me 2 months to learn to walk again properly,
Specialist said nothing they can do for it,
Was told never to work at heights again
And don’t ride motorcycles anymore,
Well no way was I giving up my bikes,
Started out on push bikes n kept falling off them lol
But I’ve learnt to get on with it"
Good that you are on the road to recovery somewhat.
I ignore it for like weeks/months, but then it get me for a few days/weeks.
And yes just got to get on with it. |
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By *C79Man 3 weeks ago
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I've had it for years from too much loud music & drumming without ear protection. I hate silence so I tend to always have music or something as a distraction, even at night. I know it'll never go away |
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Suffering really badly with mine at present, you have my sympathy.
Left ear is worse, years of gunfire and raves/clubs.
Spine to a hearing clinic about the Lenire device but it’s very expensive and only 50% chance of success.
I find that if I’ve had a particularly stressful few days and my neck is stiff then it makes it worse. There is a lower skull/neck massage that can be done by yourself.. I book in for a proper sports massage and that helps.
Frowned upon as illegal but been told that some party chemicals can help to dull the noise for a while.
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"I've had it for years from too much loud music & drumming without ear protection. I hate silence so I tend to always have music or something as a distraction, even at night. I know it'll never go away"
Im very similar to you….A life playing bass without ear protection, don’t like silence due to intrusive thoughts (caused by PTSD) so always have something on (tv/radio/podcast/spotify) and now the tinnitus is starting to dominate…..
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I’ve had it since I had Covid then discovered I had coeliac disease so I don’t absorb vitamin b12 so have injections every 12wks when it’s due tinnitus is worse, I have a dehumidifier in my bedroom the noise from it helps greatly |
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"If you don’t mind me asking but how often does it happen or are you 24/7 like me "
It’s 24/7 for me but I only notice it at certain times. I know it’s always there but usually in the evening (now) it’s more noticeable and I have to focus |
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"If you don’t mind me asking but how often does it happen or are you 24/7 like me "
as soon as I go to bed and it’s quiet it starts sometimes I wake up in the night and it’s bad sometimes back ground noise helps
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By *indergirlWoman 3 weeks ago
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Have a hearing test, can be associated with hearing loss. As long as its on both sides it's not a concern as such, but if it's suddenly got louder or changed in nature, disturbing sleep or associated with stress/anxiety,pulses with your heart, one sided or suddenly louder in one side then it needs referred for.
There's many types of noise you can try to distract, resound gn do a good app to help. |
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"Have a hearing test, can be associated with hearing loss. As long as its on both sides it's not a concern as such, but if it's suddenly got louder or changed in nature, disturbing sleep or associated with stress/anxiety,pulses with your heart, one sided or suddenly louder in one side then it needs referred for.
There's many types of noise you can try to distract, resound gn do a good app to help."
Good advice.
I get pulsate tinnitus occasionally but only after exertion..
to answer the other question above. Mine is 24/7 and loud enough to be there over background noise. I tune it out after do many years but it’s always loud at night. |
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"Have a hearing test, can be associated with hearing loss. As long as its on both sides it's not a concern as such, but if it's suddenly got louder or changed in nature, disturbing sleep or associated with stress/anxiety,pulses with your heart, one sided or suddenly louder in one side then it needs referred for.
There's many types of noise you can try to distract, resound gn do a good app to help.
Good advice.
I get pulsate tinnitus occasionally but only after exertion..
to answer the other question above. Mine is 24/7 and loud enough to be there over background noise. I tune it out after do many years but it’s always loud at night. "
I tune ot out aswell, though typing this right now I can feel it getting louder. Typical lol |
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"If you don’t mind me asking but how often does it happen or are you 24/7 like me "
24/7 at times I tend to just blank it out, other times it takes over, though its always there, just different tones.
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"Suffering really badly with mine at present, you have my sympathy.
Left ear is worse, years of gunfire and raves/clubs.
Spine to a hearing clinic about the Lenire device but it’s very expensive and only 50% chance of success.
I find that if I’ve had a particularly stressful few days and my neck is stiff then it makes it worse. There is a lower skull/neck massage that can be done by yourself.. I book in for a proper sports massage and that helps.
Frowned upon as illegal but been told that some party chemicals can help to dull the noise for a while.
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well I hope it recedes for you. |
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There's been several forum posts on tinnitus over the years and some of them might be helpful if you can find them.
Reducing stress can be helpful. I have it 24/7 and hate it. It gets worse for me, when exposed to greater noise levels, especially if for extended periods of time, so I avoid it.
Exercise helps me a lot.
Potentially get your ears checked and hearing |
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"Have a hearing test, can be associated with hearing loss. As long as its on both sides it's not a concern as such, but if it's suddenly got louder or changed in nature, disturbing sleep or associated with stress/anxiety,pulses with your heart, one sided or suddenly louder in one side then it needs referred for.
There's many types of noise you can try to distract, resound gn do a good app to help.
Good advice.
I get pulsate tinnitus occasionally but only after exertion..
to answer the other question above. Mine is 24/7 and loud enough to be there over background noise. I tune it out after do many years but it’s always loud at night. I tune ot out aswell, though typing this right now I can feel it getting louder. Typical lol"
As soon as you think of it it gets 'louder'. The volume is always the same but distracting your mind from it shifts your attention from it.... |
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Had it or years. Nothing works. No cure. Just learned to live with it. Started with a clicking noise in my left ear one morning. Thought odd but got on with things. Then realised I had a loud buzzing in my ear. Never goes away. |
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Mine drive's me nut's, getting worse 40 year's in the building trade exposed to loud noises will do that, also year's of running with in ear headphones at full volume
But those who suffer maybe worth getting blood pressure checked as ringing in the ears is a symptom.  |
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By *ony MannMan 3 weeks ago
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"I don't usually do this as I'm not the "man flu" type, but this tinnitus is driving me crackers most of the time I can blank it out but last three days it's got me.Tried white noise etc.
Any tips ?
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Don't go to noisy places. |
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I've found temporary relief from symptoms by using the finger flicking technique on the base of the skull.
Put your hands up to the back of your head, middle fingers meeting each other, and place your index fingers on top of your middle fingers. Then snap the index fingers onto the skull.
If you go to youtube and search "watch?v=YyT9ZwWy5Jc" you'll see a chap demonstrate.
Works for a little bit for me. |
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Go and get your hearing checked. I suffered for so long. Turns out I have high frequency hearing loss. I was fitted with hearing aids and my tinnitus has all but gone. I can come back but only for a short while. |
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"Mine drive's me nut's, getting worse 40 year's in the building trade exposed to loud noises will do that, also year's of running with in ear headphones at full volume
But those who suffer maybe worth getting blood pressure checked as ringing in the ears is a symptom. "
Same as me after 28 yrs on the tools. Get your hearing checked. It will be worth it, I guarantee it. |
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By *eliusMan 3 weeks ago
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I developed tinnitus after long term (6 weeks) intravenous antibiotics treatment - a side effect apparently. Some days I manage to tune it out and forget it, but others the ringing is so loud that I have to put my ear phones in and play music. There is no cure and no single diagnosis for how it is caused. You have my sympathies and I hope it disappears soon. |
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I have tinnitus constant high pitched noise 24/7 and have had it for about a year.
Had a hearing test which showed hearing loss at high pitch in one ear which I suspected.
Referred to the doctor, saw him and referred to hospital for a more complete check up.
The waiting list is over 12 months so I've been stuck with the problem waiting to see the specialist hopefully in 2 or 3 months time.
Most of the day I can ignore it but sometimes it is just there and very annoying. |
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Funny, I've woke up with it this morning. Driving me absolutely insane! I can get confused with it sometimes and mistake it for hearing electricity, It has a similar sound sometimes. Trying to yawn by keeping my mouth closed sometimes helps the tinnitus. SOMETIMES. 😅 |
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By *akedMMan 2 weeks ago
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Had it for years. On my right side. I have a hearing aid on my left side a bone anchored hearing aid on my right side . Had two mastoid operations on my right ear . Listening to Rick music. Shooting shotguns. Riding motorcycles with out ear protection. Not to bad during the day as i have radio on but at night it’s worse . Tend to have sleep sounds on my smart speaker |
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"Had it for years. On my right side. I have a hearing aid on my left side a bone anchored hearing aid on my right side . Had two mastoid operations on my right ear . Listening to Rick music. Shooting shotguns. Riding motorcycles with out ear protection. Not to bad during the day as i have radio on but at night it’s worse . Tend to have sleep sounds on my smart speaker "
Rick music? I hope that's a typo and you mean Rock music. Please tell me it doesn't mean Rick Astley music  |
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By *akedMMan 2 weeks ago
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"Had it for years. On my right side. I have a hearing aid on my left side a bone anchored hearing aid on my right side . Had two mastoid operations on my right ear . Listening to Rick music. Shooting shotguns. Riding motorcycles with out ear protection. Not to bad during the day as i have radio on but at night it’s worse . Tend to have sleep sounds on my smart speaker Rick music? I hope that's a typo and you mean Rock music. Please tell me it doesn't mean Rick Astley music "
Yep Rock music |
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Worth getting it checked out by a dr. There is a small chance it can be caused by brain tumor. I have intermittent tinnitus. It’s usually worse in winter and is caused by mucus in the inner ear. I’m lucky I have low level background hum but manage to tune it out most of time. |
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"I don't usually do this as I'm not the "man flu" type, but this tinnitus is driving me crackers most of the time I can blank it out but last three days it's got me.Tried white noise etc.
Any tips ?
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You just got to learn how to ignore it mate
I suffer with it and it drives me crazy |
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"I've had it for years from too much loud music & drumming without ear protection. I hate silence so I tend to always have music or something as a distraction, even at night. I know it'll never go away"
Same here (minus the drumming), mines pretty severe like but it is what it is |
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