simonb6752 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 There's quite a lot of info on the web. I'll tell you what I can remember off-hand... Do you have any idea what caused your tinnitus? I work in live music and started to notice some tinnitus a few years ago. I invested in some ER15 custom moulded earplugs from a company called advanced hearing solutions which are great and prevent any more damage. Smoking, drinking and tiredness can all make it worse (I definately notice it with drinking!) I think you can be tested to discover which frequencies are ringing and then some companies make headphones that will play those same frequencies, out of phase, thus cancelling out your ringing. Can't help all the time but at least maybe help you get to sleep or just for some respite. Lastly, I know for me, focussing on the problem made it 100 times worse. I still go through phases where it seems to be getting worse but if you can take your mind off it, it gets better. Defo get some medical advice. Constant tinnitus can be very tiring and depressing. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Lastly, I know for me, focussing on the problem made it 100 times worse. I still go through phases where it seems to be getting worse but if you can take your mind off it, it gets better. Just thinking about it and typing my answer about it above have made mine come back hundreds of times more noticeable than it was earlier on! That shows how good I'd got at not paying attention to it, doesn't it? I think I'm just going to have to ignore this thread from now on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha1985 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Thanks guys. Like i said ive been to drs and didnt get any help, maybe i should go back and try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Chaos Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Get used to it,i have.No one will do any thing unless it badly effects your sleep etc.Then there isnt much they can do.Ive been to ozzie,audiology and they dont care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha1985 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Just thinking about it and typing my answer about it above have made mine come back hundreds of times more noticeable than it was earlier on! That shows how good I'd got at not paying attention to it, doesn't it? I think I'm just going to have to ignore this thread from now on Sorry about that, lol. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooley Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I suffer with tinnitus in my left ear and have done for about 3 years. It all started after spending a night in a club stood next to the speaker system!! I use white noise from my headphone set to help me sleep. Its works for me and is alot more soothing than the high pitched tone. You can download white noise or invariably buy a cheap radio and tune it out. It does become manageable and you will learn to tune out. I dont notice it during the day, although i can hear it now whilst im thinking about it! Good luck and let us know how you get on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha1985 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 What does help for me sometimes is if i tilt my head onto my left shoulder, the 'whooshing' almost goes altogether but it isnt easy walking around with your cheek stuck to your shoulder, & i look pretty silly lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha1985 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I suffer with tinnitus in my left ear and have done for about 3 years. It all started after spending a night in a club stood next to the speaker system!! I use white noise from my headphone set to help me sleep. Its works for me and is alot more soothing than the high pitched tone. You can download white noise or invariably buy a cheap radio and tune it out. It does become manageable and you will learn to tune out. I dont notice it during the day, although i can hear it now whilst im thinking about it! Good luck and let us know how you get on Thanks Pooley, i will let you know if i get it under control, also if anyone else finds a 'new' way of dealing with it let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Ooooh- just remembered another thing which helps. Walking out with the dog when it's really windy always makes my tinnitus worse too, so I either wear ear plugs or ear muffs when I need to go somewhere in the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb6752 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Quote from an article in New Scientist - "Nobody knows what causes tinnitus or how to treat it effectively" Oh dear. There's perhaps less that can be done than I thought. I definately think it's partly psychosomatic (not that that makes it any easier to live with!) But as I said, when I first noticed it, it really scared me and seemed awful. Such a horrible thought that you'll never hear silence again. But I found that it seemed to fade after I got used to it and now most days it's hardly noticeable. Do make sure you're not doing anything to make it worse though, like loud ipod/phone, lots of gigs/clubs. If you like to do those things accept that you'll need to wear earplugs to stop things getting worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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