Search results for query: *

  1. D

    My Husband Doesn't Understand What I'm Going Through with Tinnitus

    Thanks everyone, its so good to know there are people who care. I do appreciate all your good wishes. My husband neither gives nor asks for any support at all. He is a 'suffer on silence' type of man and expects me to be the same. To be hit with possible menieres at my age, 71, was like a...
  2. D

    My Husband Doesn't Understand What I'm Going Through with Tinnitus

    Just come across this thread. Could have been me writing it Crystal. My husband of nearly 50 years dismisses my t as if it doesn't exist. I get told to just forget about it. He tells me the more I talk about it the worse it will get. How can he possibly know what torment 24/7 t can be. I have...
  3. D

    Hi Glynis. Hearing test showed borderline hearing loss. Basically they wanted to sell me very...

    Hi Glynis. Hearing test showed borderline hearing loss. Basically they wanted to sell me very costly hearing aids. GP wouldn't prescribe cennarazine but did give me mirtazapine so hope it helps. V down again today, cant see any light at the end of the tunnel. Balance tests Friday. Lol Dawn
  4. D

    Newly Diagnosed and Desperate!

    Once again Tu Glynis for your helpful advice. I will go for the speakers I think. Will see how the hearing test goes before deciding on the maskers. I think if i could sleep better I would feel much better equipped to face the day. Lol Dawn
  5. D

    Newly Diagnosed and Desperate!

    Sorry, keep pressing wrong button!! Meant to say do hope you are feeling better. Tu so much for keeping an eye on me. Lol Dawned
  6. D

    Newly Diagnosed and Desperate!

    Wait and see policy and not to rush into purchasing. What is your opinion. Am also thinking about noise generator and sleep pillow or is it too early for those? Do hope you ate
  7. D

    Newly Diagnosed and Desperate!

    Hello Glynis. Party went well thankyou, actually managed to enjoy some of the evening, grandchildren are such a joy. Gave myself a good talking to yesterday and do feel a bit more optimistic. I am still sleeping so badly tho so will try to see my new GP this week for help. Have a hearing test...
  8. D

    Newly Diagnosed and Desperate!

    Thank you for the info. Hasn't been suggested I have eustachian tube problem so hoping not. The noise didn't used to bother me but now its anyone's guess. Which earplugs do you recommend? I also need ones that are 'safe' as my husband is a snorer and there's no spare room to escape to on hols...
  9. D

    Newly Diagnosed and Desperate!

    Thank you so much. Will discuss with GP and see what he can do. Do you find the AD helps during the day as well as at night? Am sure someone on the forum will be able to give me some advice re flying. I really would love to be able to have my holiday. Feel better soon. Love Dawn x
  10. D

    Newly Diagnosed and Desperate!

    Oh Glynis, Tu so much for replying. So sorry to hear you are poorly. Hope it improves soon. Bearable this a.m., grand daughter is 8 tomorrow so trying to keep busy with party prep. I have recently re registered so will try to get appt and ask about cinnarazine. Its the not sleeping that really...
  11. D

    Newly Diagnosed and Desperate!

    Tu so much for your reply. I cried as I read your story, how wonderful you have been able to get through the bad times and are now enjoying life again. I would so like to get help from Glynis, I have read her posts and she is an inspiring lady. I am new to this and have no idea how to contact...
  12. D

    Newly Diagnosed and Desperate!

    Hello fellow sufferers I am a 71 year old lady who has just been diagnosed with Meniere's Disease and it has really hit me for six. I was happily going along with my life, had been dieting and lost three stone, feeling very pleased with myself and looking forward to our annual trip to Cyprus...