Recent content by Darren Knight

Hi Guys, hope you all had a good Christmas. I don't post as often as I used to, because T can fluctuate so much from one day to the next. I'm trying to keep my posts 2-4 weeks apart to make sure that what I'm saying is correct. I've had T for 5 months now, with the 1st 3 months being...

The quality of your thinking determines the quality of your life. - A.R. Bernard Good night all

Thanks mate, It's been hard at times, but you and the forum have been a great comfort. The more you learn the more you know how to cope. I always try and stay busy, plus I do a lot of what I enjoy. Having said said that, I got up a 1am to watch the meteor shower, but with the moon over 80%...

The early days were the worst for me, but it has become a lot better as time has passed. The volume level was around a 10 for the 1st 2 months, down to a 2 or 3 after 5 months. The spikes started getting longer apart as well. I do drink a lot of camomile tea, try and keep on a low salt diet...

Then you really need to move mate ;-)

Sorry Carol, I've only just seen the post. As it's been a few weeks now, I hope you have seen your Dr and this fourm has given you some great comfort and advice.

Hi Guys, It's been a while since my last post, so I thought I would give you an update. My ENT has diagnosed me with cochlear hydrops, which is a form of Meniere's disease. My hearing fluctuates from almost completely deaf (for a few hours) to perfect hearing. My other Doctor, the amazing Dr...

Hi guys, Just thought I would share this with the group. I had my NHS hearing aid fitted today and my T has gone. Early days I know, so I'm not getting carried away, but it's so nice to hear silence again. My T was low today anyway and so I will monitor it over the next month and give you...

Hi Di, Had a real bad spike last weekend followed by 5 days of heaven. Today I was sitting in a quite room and it literally disappeared. Unfortunately as soon as it did, it started to get louder and louder and I'm now having a spike. What a crazy condition this is. It's not bothering me much...

Not sure. I'm not saying they help, but Tinnitus has been around a lot longer than mobile phones. Also deaf people have T as well, so as I say I'm really not sure.

Just thought I would share this with the group. After a weekend of record highs with the T, I've woke up with almost record lows. Hope that gives other people confidence of when they are having a rough time. I know I have learnt a lot from it and will carry that with me, the next time I have a...

Hi Guys, Just to let you know the spike has lowered again. My ears feel really sensitive at the moment, but a least the T is back to a reasonable level. I must admit that spike really knocked my confidence as it was a bad one and I thought I was coping really well. Clear skies tonight so I'm...

Hi Simon, Yes the spike has started to lower in volume, but keeps on fluctuating. I purchased the Peltor ear defenders, but they only arrived on Friday and so I have not used them at work yet. I worked on Thursday in a noisy in environment (chop saws, Kangos and hammers going) and the spike...

Thanks Carlo, As always you are a tower of strength.

Sorry, I made a mistake on my last post, It started spiking at around 5am on Friday morning. That's around 55 hours