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  1. Andrew Ingram

    Non-Ototoxic Drugs for Acid Reflux?

    Hi there I recently started getting acid reflux and my doctor prescribed me a course of Lansoprazole (Prevacid). I took one as soon as I got the pills. When I got home though I found out on Google that this drug can cause T. I haven't taken any more of them. Anyone know of some GERD or Acid...
  2. Andrew Ingram

    Tinnitus Cranks Up When I Eat Beans on Toast

    Hi guys I've had T diagnosed for about a month now. Its been up and down - currently up. I have noticed that it increases a tremendous amount when I open my mouth. The more I open it the louder it gets! I just ate beans on toast and it sounded like I was getting zapped! Is this normal and is...
  3. Andrew Ingram

    Tell Me I'm Being Paranoid (Could It Be My PC Screwing Me Over?)

    i experience this too from my PC......... and the dimmer switch in our living room....... and our TV. Playing some background music helps. Or get a fanless PC or as Michael Leigh has done move PC into a different room linking to it with long cables
  4. Andrew Ingram

    Increase in Tinnitus After Ear Plug Removal

    cheers Ed - I will try to chill out!
  5. Andrew Ingram

    Increase in Tinnitus After Ear Plug Removal

    thanks lolkas - normally when I take plugs out I pinch the side in to allow some air in before withdrawing them. Clearly something went wrong this time. Is it likely to have caused some lasting damage?
  6. Andrew Ingram

    Increase in Tinnitus After Ear Plug Removal

    Hi Jurgen No pain at all - I guess it was just a squeak/pop from from the plug
  7. Andrew Ingram

    Increase in Tinnitus After Ear Plug Removal

    Hi all Got some "musicians" ear plugs last week that I intend to carry around in case I end up in a noisy pub, restaurant etc. I was playing around with them last night and one of them went in a bit further than it should. It didn't get stuck but took a while to get it out. On removal there was...
  8. Andrew Ingram

    Tinnitus Caused by Workplace Noise — Should I Change Careers?

    Thanks Michael I think for now I'll just do jobs which don't require use of machines which isn't many to be honest! I have been thinking of getting into site/job supervising which would distance me more from the loud noises. I would still be able to put knowledge I've built up about building to...
  9. Andrew Ingram

    Tinnitus Caused by Workplace Noise — Should I Change Careers?

    Hi Michael I don't use headphones to listen to music or go to loud places. I noticed the ringing last summer and have worn decent ear defenders since then and the tinnitus is just getting worse. I'd love to but its difficult for me to consider carrying on. Cheers, Andrew
  10. Andrew Ingram

    Tinnitus Caused by Workplace Noise — Should I Change Careers?

    wow - many thanks for the helpful replies. The noises I've been exposed to have been from hand held power tools like the ones Michael mentioned and some smallish machines like a mitre saw and table saw. I haven't been exposed to the really loud machines of joinery shops. However it is a...
  11. Andrew Ingram

    Tinnitus Caused by Workplace Noise — Should I Change Careers?

    Hello tinnitus friends I'm a carpenter who started noticing ringing in my ears last summer. I've been wearing ear muffs since then but the ringing has increased. Saw ENT yesterday and have hearing loss on some high frequencies and tinnitus. I'm very apprehensive about returning to work. I'm...