Recent content by PaulaO

As an update, I found a cool solution. I use my phone and place it under my pillow. The app for music has a timer so it doesn't play the entire playlist (I have one just for sleep). The pillow muffles the sound so it doesn't bother my partner but I can hear it just fine. This has worked very...

I typically research something to death before I buy. I came across the Loop and, with its great reviews and decent price, I just ordered a set. I'll let y'all know how they work. https://www.earplugstore.com/loop-earplugs-for-music.html I'll get a headset later. Not decided on which one to...

I went to my fave restaurant tonight and ran into friends. We sat together but the noise around me (typical Friday night crowding) was intense. I could not hear most of the conversation. I couldn't concentrate and had a few moments of spinning. Not bad, just enough to add to the frustration...

I have had an MRI which showed no neuroma. Ear tubes were clear. Nothing of note except something about blood vessels in the frontal lobe and migraines (which I have). I've been seeing a balance/vestibular PTist who is actually an MD of PT and specializes in this. - I do not have BPPV (wore...

So after much work by my GPs appt nurse, I finally got an appt with an ENT. I saw her Thursday. I also had a hearing test next door to the ENT (it was scheduled that way). - Hearing test showed stuff were good. Typical higher pitched hearing loss for my age bracket. - My eustachian (sp?) tube...

I finally have an ENT appt for next week. They're about 45mins away but I can deal with that! The ringing has been constant since it started. Except for lately. It started a few days ago. The tone gets very loud for a while then I suddenly could not hear anything as a very loud, higher pitched...

I live near Asheville NC where there are a plethora of specialists and medical facilities. Heart clinic rated one of the best in the nation. Robotic surgeries. Yet there are only 2 or 3 ENTs. One is full for the next 60 days. They do not schedule new appts beyond that 60 days. They were not...

I am a ham radio operator. I am not as active as I once was but a friend went silent key (aka she died) and I am wanting to get back into it again in her memory. I also love PC games from Homeworld to Sims to BigFish games. If I ever get around to saving up for a gaming computer, I'm never...

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Writer. 3 published books w/in a niche market (read: few sales). Two SF and one Romance. Before that I've done stuff from nursery school coordinator to nursery/landscape laborer to hot dog vendor at ball park (not in the stands!) to various others. I was on my way to being a potter (few months...

Tramadol - several sources say may be a side effect but not overly common Mirtazapine - is used as treatment for tinnitus Zapain - can cause hearing loss (seems to be totally random on who this hits) but I couldn't find where it caused tinnitus Your best bet is to discuss this with your...

I've looked into the pillow speakers this morning after talking with my partner. I think we can come up with a compromise. And since pillow speakers are much much much cheaper than conductive headset, I'll start with them. I once spent too much money on something called "sleep phones" that was...

Thanks! I think. LOL Sometimes it is good to hear from others that you're not alone.

Thank you for your answer. I appreciate it. No, my tinnitus is not caused by loud noise although it can cause spikes in intensity. My partner would rather I not play music or sound (pink noise makes the ringing and roar go away) aloud at night which is why I use a single ear bud. I would have...

I am looking into them as I would rather not cover my ears or put a plug in them. I like the listen to music and with the tinnitus, I am having difficulty hearing the music through speakers.