8 Years and Counting

[Nicoley-oley]

Hello, I'm Nicole, 22, and I've had tinnitus since I was around 14 years old.

I guess it started when I had the flu, I was relentlessly blowing my nose and one night I blew it super hard and I felt a sharp pain and high pitched sound in my right ear, and thus my weird morse code sounding tinnitus was born! (At least, this seems to be the only reason how I could have got my tinnitus)

It wasn't until a few months later that I finally decided to go and see a doctor about it, so numerous tests and a few specialists later, it was confirmed that I had tinnitus and there was nothing more they could do for me... so that was great (Also a bit of a wasted 2 hour trip out to the specialist)

I often freak out if it gains any volume or if my ear blocks because I can't handle the constant sound, so I always have to fall asleep with the TV on in the background to drown out the tinnitus... much to my sister's dismay who has shared a room with me for a number of years haha.

 

[Venusa]

Welcome! (Love the Sailor Moon avatar, btw.) Have you tried a noise machine? My fiance recently bought me to help me sleep: https://www.amazon.com/SONEic-Machi...1707&sr=8-9&keywords=white+noise+machine&th=1. It's not a miracle, but it does help a bit.

 

[Nicoley-oley]

Welcome! (Love the Sailor Moon avatar, btw.) Have you tried a noise machine? My fiance recently bought me to help me sleep: https://www.amazon.com/SONEic-Machine-Soothing-Natural-Headphone/dp/B00PJ8QLXI/ref=sr_1_9_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482191707&sr=8-9&keywords=white+noise+machine&th=1. It's not a miracle, but it does help a bit.

Haha thanks! I haven't tried a noise machine before, I've heard that they help so I might give it a go!

 

[Tyler Montgomery]

You can indeed buy a noise machine. However, if you enjoy saving money, you can download one of the many sleeping apps on your phone for free. They do exactly the same thing. Good luck.

 

[glynis]

Make sure you use a free standing unit or pillow speakers at night and set it below your tinnitus....dont use headphones or ear phones
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Haha thanks! I haven't tried a noise machine before, I've heard that they help so I might give it a go!

......lots of love glynis

 

[Venusa]

The audiologist I met today recommended "Resound Relief" on iOS and Android. I haven't used it yet, but it seemed pretty cool. It's also free, which helps.

 

[Nicoley-oley]

Thanks guys! I'll definitely look into these

 

[slipware]

I have unmaskable tinnitus, it's reactive, but I do now have some days when it's low, no idea why, but when it's really bad, I play a cd of waves breaking on the shore. It's magical, and although doesn't mask the tinnitus, it's restful. Played low, as @glynis says.

 

[Rasmus]

Welcome! (Love the Sailor Moon avatar, btw.) Have you tried a noise machine? My fiance recently bought me to help me sleep: https://www.amazon.com/SONEic-Machine-Soothing-Natural-Headphone/dp/B00PJ8QLXI/ref=sr_1_9_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482191707&sr=8-9&keywords=white+noise+machine&th=1. It's not a miracle, but it does help a bit.

Maybe im gonna try that in the future to. thanks

 

[Gee]

Hello,

I developed tinnitus in my right ear 2 months ago along with a crackling sound in the same ear which is triggered by noise.

Saw numerous ENT's. First diagnosis was a blocked Eustachian tube and recommended nasal spray and decongestants. Found no relief and saw another specialist.

Saw a specialist the other day and he diagnosed me with tympani myoclonus. Dr said this was a pretty rare condition. Now I'm feeling so anxious and worried.. Has anyone here ever experienced this?