3 Years with Constant High Pitch

[Sue Hanson]

Hi All,

Some days are better than others, lately it has intensified. This could be due to a neck issue that escalates from time to time. Sleeping is intermittently good and bad and concentration is different to what it used to be. Slight high frequency hearing loss on the same side as Tinnitus. For some reason I notice it more when riding as a passenger in a car.

It hasn't been all bad, there have been periods of time that I simply don't notice it. I like to be optimistic about finding a cure one day and hope to learn more and contribute to the group.

 

[jjflyman]

Hi All,

Some days are better than others, lately it has intensified. This could be due to a neck issue that escalates from time to time. Sleeping is intermittently good and bad and concentration is different to what it used to be. Slight high frequency hearing loss on the same side as Tinnitus. For some reason I notice it more when riding as a passenger in a car.

It hasn't been all bad, there have been periods of time that I simply don't notice it. I like to be optimistic about finding a cure one day and hope to learn more and contribute to the group.

Hi
Do you what the cause of your T is?
Has it faded at all since it started?

 

[Sue Hanson]

Thanks for your reply. I don't know the cause of the Tinnitus, only attended one concert that was too loud, 25 years ago. I had one quiet day of relief about six months ago, other than that it's been constant. Have been to ENT specialist and evaluation concluded with no treatment plan.

How about you?

 

[billie48]

Welcome to the forum. As far as the reason for the T or its spike, there are many causes, single or combined, which can trigger or aggravate tinnitus including by not limited to drug reaction or side-effects from ototoxic drugs, ear wax build-up, inner ear infection, Eustachian tube infection or ETD, ear drum injury, fluid build-up in ears feeling pressured or fullness, sinus infection & congestion, TMJ, TTTS, high blood pressure or blood circulation problem, loud noise exposure or acoustic trauma/shock, head trauma & injury, neck injury or muscle problems, SSHL, gradual hearing loss due to aging, Meniere's Decease, barotrauma from sudden change of air pressure such as during landing & taking off on flights especially with blocked nose causing failure to balance the pressure changes, slapping of the ears, deep grief for the loss of loved ones, untreated sleep apnea, extreme, extended stress, anxiety & panic disorder, sleep deprivation, etc., etc. T can also be caused or made worse by unhealthy diet such as too much salt, sugar, caffeine, MSG, alcohol etc. or by lacking some mineral or vitamin supplements, such as Magnesium, Zinc, B12, D3 etc

You are not alone in feeling that T seems louder inside a car. I have observed that myself as well as many others. Closed space seems to amply that. Not sure why but quite common observation.