Recent content by ZAF777

Hi John. Always a great pleasure to read your thoughts. I certainly agree with you John, this isn't a sprint but a marathon. I initially assumed that I had a few weeks to get a grip on this, but have realised that is not the case. With your help/support and guidance plus the tinnitus...

Hi John, Great to hear from you. The headset is fantastic. But as you pointed out, I am extremely wary of not to cause any unnecessary damage to my good ear. I keep the volume to a low-ish level but comfortable enough to hear all the dialogue. When guns start blazing, I tend to turn down...

Thanks for the advice Marin. I will certainly look into the cochlear implant. I do like a bit of Iron Maiden actually, not so Metallica haha. Take care. Many thanks, Steve.

Thank you Marin for your kind words. I was told due to the profound/total loss of hearing that hearing aids would unfortunately not be an option. I have reluctantly accepted that Metallica / Iron Maiden will be rehearsing in my deaf ear 24/7.

Hi John, I wanted to reply to you after an evening with the headset. Wow, what a difference. I have a Bluetooth TV so it was very easy to set up. I had given up, believing that I would never enjoy movies / sport or anything else again. I watched my football team (soccer) win their game last...

Hi everyone, my name is Steve. Just over a month ago I woke up totally deaf in my left ear. Severe high pitched tinnitus driving me insane and my right ear incredibly sensitive to any sound. This I later learned was hyperacusis. I was given high strength steroids, MRI scan and sent to the...

Many many thanks for your fantastic response John. So sorry for the late reply but just after my last post I went for my MRI scan. I was shocked how loud it was although I wore foam ear plugs. This has caused me a great deal of sleepless nights lately with the tinnitus at rocket engine levels...

Hi John. So sorry for the belated response but have had a few really bad days where I have felt unable to do very much. The specialist appointment was as I predicted. "Sorry but there is nothing we can do". Although expected, it really took the wind from my sails. What an incredibly detailed...

Thank you John. I would appreciate any advice and coping methods. I am trying so hard to ignore it but but am having my difficult moments more than I'd like. Steve

Thanks Steph . Feeling more upbeat today . I guess am coming to terms with it which is a good thing.

I'm seeing an ENT specialist next week. I have resigned myself to permanent deafness / tinnitus & hyperacusis. I feel more upbeat today . Sometimes in life we are dealt a bad hand. This is mine. I know i will/ have to adapt to this unusual and very annoying condition . The body and mind is an...