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Hi folks, I was doing some woodwork in the garden today, and broke some old wood up. The "crack" of the wood breaking made the pitch of my tinnitus increase. I'm not worried as it always returns to baseline. I wish I had a decibel meter to check the loudness of the cracking. I can't imagine...

Hi folks, First let me send out as much love and peace as is possible from my heart to yours, whoever you are. I know the absolute agony the early days with tinnitus can bring. Without trying to depress you, I was looking for a place to hang myself. Not many places to hang in a Council house...

I just want to point out a rather obvious (at least to me) observation about tinnitus and its volume. Bear in mind we all have a base-line volume. In the first months of tinnitus I was convinced the volume was getting louder. Being in such a poor psychological state, my objective reasoning was...

Hi folks, Just over ten months now since my tinnitus went mad and turned into two jets waiting to take off. I think I have been doing very well, as now I feel I am stable with the tinnitus. My psychology seems to have returned to a stable state. My approach has been to face the noise head on...

HI folks, Hope you are all not too bad on the very hot (too hot) English summer. I'ts been almost 7 months now, and I thought I was adapting well. For some reason I now seem more focused on my high pitched squealing than ever before. I don't think its because its louder, I don't know why I'm...

Hi folks, I have these weird sensations all over my head. I dont know if I have always had these, and my anxiety is driving it. Anyone else have weird head feelings along with Tinnitus. Also feeling massively depressed and fed up. Cheers.

According to my ENT my ears are fine, no infection etc. But I have this ear fullness in my left ear. Could the Tinnitus itself be causing this? I don't think I have ETD as my ENT probably would have mentioned it in conjunction with an ear infection. Any answers folks. Cheers.

Hi folks, Soon I will have a CAT scan for my ears/head. I'm having one of these instead of MRI because I am claustrophobic. Anyone else had one of these, and did it affect your Tinnitus? Many thanks.

I have to find a decent job (don't we all). And soon I have an appointment at the job centre. They are obviously un-aware of the 3 months and ongoing hell that tinnitus is causing. I don't feel strong enough to go through all the job centre stuff. Does anyone on here claim disability for...

Hi folks, Anyone developed muscular tension over their head due to Tinnitus? I'm wondering if the stress associated with it can cause it. Thanks.

Hi folks, On seeing the ENT I mentioned ear pain and the weird feeling of muscular tension over all my head. Does anyone else have this? As all my tubes seem clear, he seems to think my ear pain is muscular related? Cheers.

Although I have made progress, I can easily get locked into thought patterns which bring me crashing down to the ground in a massive heap of tears and sorrow. It seems to me and my basic psychology that I am grieving for the old self who had none of the problems I have now. Tinnitus in its...

Hi folks, If you have followed some of my posts you will know that I have been suffering with Sinusitis as well as Tinnitus. Well I went to the ENT today and he said I have no sign of Sinusitis in my head. There's no fluid/blockage in the ears as far as he can tell, and my hearing test is...

Are hearing aids for normal hearing worth it? As I seem to be struggling more days than good with Tinnitus are hearing aids a good/bad idea? Although both hearing tests come back as normal, I think something has gone wrong with my hearing (apart from the Tinnitus). Anyone got normal hearing...

I'm having days where I am starting to feel a bit better. Its hard to judge how much better as its subjective. It's not that the tinnitus has got lower, I seem to be accepting/adapting more. I still have a long way to go. But what is happening is I say to myself "I actually feel good today" and...

I seem to be coping a little better with my Tinnitus, although I know its probably a long road with many ups and downs. I'm seeing a new ENT the 21st of this month. I think my hearing is ok, but peoples voices seem to have a lot of "treble" on them, while at the same time things seems a bit...

Hi folks, Although both my hearing tests came out good and normal, lately my own voice sounds weird and things seem quieter. Anyone else have this. It's possible I am paranoid about my hearing because of tinnitus and ongoing Sinus issues. Thanks.

Hi folks, I know some of us get Anxiety when moving from room to room because we have settled in the current room we are in. And moving involves altering the "soundscape" which has been masking our tinnitus to some degree. I get bad anxiety going to the toilet because the toilet is quiet. I...

Hi folks, I was on Citalopram for depression caused by my tinnitus and sinus problems. Sadly it makes my eyes to blurry, so I need a different one. Can anyone recommend one that has actually helped them? Thanks.

Sorry to be depressing, just venting I guess. Tinnitus and Sinusitis getting the better of me - didn't have the energy to wash + family argument. Don't know how it's possible to be this low and still function. Sorry, but I have to let it out lol. Cheers.

Anyone else on Citalopram for depression? I've only been on it for two days, so far too early to say what it's going to do/if anything yet. What I have noticed is that my eye pupils seem to be like large saucers. Also my eyes seem to get a little blurry in the afternoon/evening. But that may...

Hi folks, I would like to post some psychological effects of tinnitus that I have/still have experienced. I'm not posting these to be negative, rather just to share with others on this strange journey we are on. I have to say I am 2 months into this Tinnitus and I also have a bad Sinus...

Hi folks, I have the Tinnitus clinic appointment tomorrow. I am trying to be positive. Anyone have experience of what to expect at the meeting? Thanks.

Hi folks, I know some people on here have had good results with Anti Depressents which have reduced/virtually stopped the Tinnitus they have had. What recommendations do you have based on your experience? Thanks.

I'm in the early stage of my Tinnitus. How do you guys concentrate for any length of time. I'm finding it very hard to do? Thanks.

I'm a grown man of 47, and just over 1 and a half months ago my tinnitus went from low and not a problem to loud and life changing (so far). I think it's due to some kind of sinus issue or head problem. I'm waiting to see an ENT and I will request a scan. I think i am coping reasonably well...

I am trying to be positive, but every day becomes a huge battle to carry on. I have no energy, motivation, or interest in anything anymore. I have to force myself to do the smallest tasks. But from the outside people would think there is nothing wrong with me. What a drag.

Hi folks, I have a regular high pitched tone in my left ear, and a much higher frequency sound in my right ear which fluctuates. I can hear the right ear above most things. Anyone else match mine? Thanks.

After quite negative experiences with doctors and the ENT, I'm kind of stuck on what to do next. I think I may need an MRI scan to rule out anything structural going on with the ears/head/sinus etc. Trouble is I am completely claustrophobic. Does anyone know if they can put you to sleep before...

Hi folks, Since Dec 26th I have had massively increased Tinnitus alongside Sinus issues. Never in my life have I been so miserable and lost, trying to get doctors to listen and understand what I am going through. Anyone else in this position? Thanks.

Hi folks, I'm getting massive anxiety on waking up in the morning. I know exactly what it is of course, it's the thought of having to get through another day with Tinnitus. It's a horrible feeling. It would be nice to wake up refreshed and relaxed. Anyone else like this? Thanks.

Hi folks, My hearing test came out as normal, but some sounds are strange to me. Some things sound very high pitched/tinkly. Car brakes, coins in a pockets, metal gates etc? Anyone else have this? Many thanks.

Hi folks, I have just been prescribed Amitriptyline (10 mg) for sleep problems. I read on the box it's an antidepressant? Can it make tinnitus worse? Kind regards, Chimp

Just venting here about another ignorant doctor. Had a GP appointment today for a repeat prescription regarding Tinnitus/Sinus problems. This female doctor said the same old "Nothing can be done". Something can always be done, and basic psychology tells you that you must support someone in...

Hi folks, I am waiting for ENT/TRT help. In the time being can anyone offer any technique that can help me not focus on the Tinnitus so much and give me a bit of psychological breathing space? I seem to notice it very much when I transition from room to room, and indoors/outdoors. Im trying to...

Hi folks, I have been prescribed a Steroid Nasal Spray for Sinus > Tinnitus problems. I dont want to use the spray because I have heard steroid sprays can cause rebound reactions, and that you become addicted to them for clear passages. The doctor said it maybe a Eustachian tube problem, which...

Hi folks, Do you find it hard to determine that you are fed up and down because of your tinnitus, or is it just a normal emotion you have anyway. I get depressed a lot and I wondered if it was my tinnitus or just my natural emotions. It all seems to get mixed together. Thanks.

Hi folks! I have had tinnitus since 1991. Mine happened after getting shot in the ear from a paintball gun, in a paintball tournament. Just recently I have had a Sinus infection/Cold, and the Tinnitus has got louder I think. Its strange because before the Sinus infection I coped as if I did...

Hi folks. Happy new year to you all. I have had tinnitus since 1991. I had an accident to my ear from a paintball game, and Tinnitus. I had got so used to having it, I almost didn't notice it. Like a ticking grandfather clock which always ticks, but you get so used to it - you don't notice it...