Tinnitus
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MontyVeda
a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
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- Lancaster... the little city.
guessing by your user name... was it Hawkwind?
Slick
Guru
I was advised to get a hearing aid with the theory being that the tone of tinnitus is the tone where the greatest hearing loss occurs. The hearing aid is set to that tone only, and the when the brain realises that it can once again hear that tone, it will stop creating that tone.
Obviously its a load of old pony but that's the theory.
GuyBoden
Guru
- Location
- Warrington
I get tinnitus when my ears are blocked with wax, I've started using an ear wax remover as I can't get an NHS appointment.
It works well, if you soften the wax with olive oil for a few weeks before using.
These type:
View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Removal-Cleaning-Irrigation-Flushing-System/dp/B09K45YT91/ref=sr_1_37?crid=Y0FKIR2ZG3ZP&keywords=ear+wax+removal+kit&qid=1644099784&sprefix=ear%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-37
It works well, if you soften the wax with olive oil for a few weeks before using.
These type:
View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Removal-Cleaning-Irrigation-Flushing-System/dp/B09K45YT91/ref=sr_1_37?crid=Y0FKIR2ZG3ZP&keywords=ear+wax+removal+kit&qid=1644099784&sprefix=ear%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-37
slowmotion
Quite dreadful
- Location
- lost somewhere
I've had tinnitis for a long time. As teenager, I spent a long time on the rifle range trying to punch holes in a black dot 600 yards away with a Lee Enfield 0.303. Ear protection technology was primitive back then. After that, a lifetime of using woodworking machinery didn't exactly help. Mine is just a high frequency hiss but it's continuous, not intermittent, so it's not too intrusive. I have done online hearing tests which show that I can't really hear much above 9 kilohertz. As a kid, I was good for about 18 kilohertz. It's not a big deal fortunately, but I really can't stand being in noisy pubs.
MontyVeda
a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
- Location
- Lancaster... the little city.
thread resurrection... i reckon my tinnitus has gotten a lot louder since posting in February.
As mentioned i've had it for years but haven't always noticed it, if that makes sense, but this year it's gone from the background to the forefront and whilst it's not driving me round the bend I do feel the need to address it.
According the NHS page:
As mentioned i've had it for years but haven't always noticed it, if that makes sense, but this year it's gone from the background to the forefront and whilst it's not driving me round the bend I do feel the need to address it.
According the NHS page:
Causes of tinnitus
It's not always clear what causes tinnitus, but it's often linked to:
- some form of hearing loss
- Ménière's disease
- conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders or multiple sclerosis
- anxiety or depression
- taking certain medicines – tinnitus can be a side effect of some chemotherapy medicines, antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and aspirin
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
The last one, getting old. 
Had the condition all my life. Main difficulties are difficult to follow conversations in loud pubs/gatherings, although that's fairly normal.
Had the condition all my life. Main difficulties are difficult to follow conversations in loud pubs/gatherings, although that's fairly normal.
Slick
Guru
thread resurrection... i reckon my tinnitus has gotten a lot louder since posting in February.
As mentioned i've had it for years but haven't always noticed it, if that makes sense, but this year it's gone from the background to the forefront and whilst it's not driving me round the bend I do feel the need to address it.
According the NHS page:
Causes of tinnitusIt's not always clear what causes tinnitus, but it's often linked to:I'm wondering if the escalation throughout this year is a result of being pumped full of antibiotics at Christmas? ...or am i just getting old
- some form of hearing loss
- Ménière's disease
- conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders or multiple sclerosis
- anxiety or depression
- taking certain medicines – tinnitus can be a side effect of some chemotherapy medicines, antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and aspirin
Mines has become worse recently as well, best get used to it though.
MontyVeda
a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
- Location
- Lancaster... the little city.
I might pop and get a hearing test at Specsavers or somewhere.
Could it be chemtrails? Have they changed the formula?
Could it be chemtrails? Have they changed the formula?
Slick
Guru
I might pop and get a hearing test at Specsavers or somewhere.
Could it be chemtrails? Have they changed the formula?
Don't think so, hearing loss or damage whilst boring, is much more likely.
My tinnitus becomes worse and worse and the hearing in general is not as good as it used to be couple of years ago.
Anyone actually done an online hearing test? How accurate is it? Should I do that or is it better to visit a doctor straight. We live far in the woods and the nearest audiologist is 60 miles away. Looking forward to some tips.
Anyone actually done an online hearing test? How accurate is it? Should I do that or is it better to visit a doctor straight. We live far in the woods and the nearest audiologist is 60 miles away. Looking forward to some tips.