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I’d be interested in hearing your opinions over time. I just ordered the AirPods Pro 2 and hope they work for me as hearing aids. I’ve tried hearing aids in the past, but I couldn’t use them because they made my tinnitus much worse.

Nope, I’ve had tinnitus for over 45 years tho, sooooooo... Mine started at about the same time as puberty started. No known etiology.

I would see an ENT, especially if you can find one who knows anything about tinnitus.

Tinnitus sucks, and not in a good way. You may never figure out what caused it or it could disappear next week. I’ve had tinnitus since puberty (and that happened about 45 years ago!), with no known cause. I didn’t go to KISS concerts at twelve, no ototoxic drugs, no loud tv, nothing. And I...

I've been noticing a lot of people posting that they're having more problems with their tinnitus and hyperacusis lately. Two pieces of non-medical advice and one side note - One, If you're suffering, ask for help; from online groups like Tinnitus Talk, from a counselor, your pastor or priest...

Done! I always feel like my answers skew the results tho since I’ve had tinnitus for over forty years with no know cause. I mean, come on, since I’ve had this since puberty, I’ve had a lot longer to adjust than most people on this forum!

I’m headed up to see her this week - anybody?

Hi all! Have any of you guys heard of or seen a Dr. Minka Schofield at OSU?

In regard to looking silly, who cares? We sure don't! Oh, and just a thought, my last MRI was in the newer open where you sit up between the sections of the machine. I saw the films - they looked like abstract art. The older open MRI or the closed MRI take better pictures.

TAKE THE VALIUM! I too am very claustrophobic (even in the open MRIs). Wear the earplugs or headphones, maybe take a sleep mask if you can tolerate that, and, if possible, make a playlist of your favorite songs and ask that the technician play it for you. Or listen to your favorite movie with...

Now that you've brought it up, I don't think I hear my T while I'm dreaming... I do know that, when I'm in a dream with friends who are Deaf, I communicate using ASL. Just an interesting quirk.

First a question, you guys actually heard a sample of his t??? Must match mine really well because I didn't hear anything. ☹️ Secondly, I'm pretty tired of all these movies glorifying violence. And no, I don't care that he wants to reform. It seems like it's a standard format with some cute...

You are a mind reader Jason! That's exactly what I was looking for!

Good morning all! I'm having a senior moment here and am hoping someone can jog my brain... in 2014-2015, I came across an article about a French study of a type of hearing aid referred to as a FOLD aid. It's not a brand, it's a descriptor of the aid itself. I can't remember the link for the...

Try these for situations where there's a lot of background noise: Alpine Hearing Protection Musicsafe Classic Earplugs. You can get them for less than $15 at Amazon. I always wear them when I go to football games or other events, vacuum the carpet, load the dishwasher, etc. The other thing...

Thanks Markku, I'll check 'em out.

So, my hearing has deteriorated with age and my tinnitus is a bit “louder.” I am a hardwood timber farmer, so lots of exposure to loud noises and firearms (e.g., tractor, sawmill, chainsaw, log splitter, etc.). I currently use passive protection in the form of 3M foam earplugs and muffs with...

LOL, all I can think of is that commercial with the Dad spending his entire night trying to get his baby to sleep. (You may have seen it, it's on in the DC area...) Glad you tried ear plugs and that the spike resolved!

Hey, whether it's God, the angels, my soul crying, or something as mundane as my brain being hypersensitive, it's my T and I'm going to own it... I've gone through several primary care docs, ENTs, audiologists, and even went to Gallaudet University in search of some relief. I learned a few...

Hiya Doc! Do you know if there is a website that contains information about the ototoxicity of common prescription and OTC drugs? If so, I'd love to be able to share that with my doctors and also with friends. Cheers, Kelly.

I just shared this with my peeps on FB... I think some of them know that I have T, but perhaps not all. I'll be interested to see if anyone reacts. I also shared a link to the earplugs I wear for everyday (loading/unloading the dishwasher, vacuuming the floor, on the Metro, etc.)...

Thanks Caff - great post! I've had T since puberty (so almost 40 years). It sounds (pun intended) like you are well on your way to learning to live again. Keep your chin up, the days that you wake up and "forget" about it happen more and more frequently!

Good morning Doctor Nagler! I've had T since puberty (which happened almost 40 years ago... sheesh, time flies when you're having fun) and recently found out that both my mother and my brother have it as well. I'm not sure how severe their T is or the onset as we haven't talked about it, but...

Hi Ricky81, I'm great! How are you?

When I was about 12 or 13, I first noticed my T. I would wake up in the middle of the night when the house was quiet and think that someone was in my room... It was absolutely terrifying. I never told my parents, got no help, and just toughed it out. Believe me, it does get easier!

Must be nice to have days where it's better! Mine is fairly constant, though I do have days where my T changes. The frequency will change, some freqs will drop out completely, or it sounds like my T is muffled. Then there are moments where I will lose hearing in one ear or the other. Pretty...

Hi Joshua, I hope that your ENT is able to find out what's happening and that s/he can help you. In regard to flying, I highly recommend the Bose noise cancelling headphones. They help with my T as well as provide some great acoustics. I have problems with clearing my ears when flying, so...

Thanks James! I've been skulking around the forum for awhile. Figured I'd best introduce myself.

Hi! I've had T since puberty... No one can quite figure out why as I was not exposed to acoustic trauma or ototoxic drugs. In addition to the T, I've developed some mild hearing loss in the speech banana over the last 20 years. I choose not to wear aids, not for vanity's sake, but because it...

Thanks for your service Jim. I've had T since puberty. None of the docs know why it happened as I wasn't exposed to any drugs or acoustic trauma. I've even tried going to Gallaudet University to see if they could figure it out or at least help me figure out how to mask it. No go, but I did...

Hi Louise, I'm a newb here, but want to offer my two cents' worth... I just tried Siemens Pure Carat 510 aids (bilaterally) to see if the T program could mask my bilateral 40-60 dB, high-freq T. I hoped to experience that reduction when I put the aids in, and thought that I did...kind...