Am I Just Fixated on Hearing a Soft Ringing or Do I Actually Have Tinnitus?

[Justin Sobcoviak]

Hey guys! So I just started noticing very small ringing in my ears about a week ago. I honestly have no idea how long I've had it, but since I read about it being a common side effect of a medicine I'm taking, I started to fixate and notice a soft ringing.

Now, I hear it off and on when it's quiet, but feel like I notice it more when sound is on. Whether that be the sink running, the shower running or the tv on. I'll feel like I hear the soft ringing but when I turn the sink off or the tv off the sound won't be there.

Am I just fixating on this and thinking I'm hearing something that doesn't exist? Appreciate the help and guidance in advance.

 

[Contrast]

The first people with tinnitus need to be asked is if they have have a history of loud music, loud work environment or loud anything? That's usually why people get tinnitus.

If a medicine you are taking is or you suspect it is ototoxic (ear poisoning), quit taking it and talk to a Doctor about it.

 

[MikeS]

The first people with tinnitus need to be asked is if they have have a history of loud music, loud work environment or loud anything? That's usually why people get tinnitus.

If a medicine you are taking is or you suspect it is ototoxic (ear poisoning), quit taking it and talk to a Doctor about it.

I disagree. I worked as a software engineer in quiet office environments, never wore headphones, and rarely went to concerts. My T is from a concussion. I think people focus too much on ears & hearing because of the "sound", and not enough on how perception comes from the brain.

 

[Contrast]

I disagree. I worked as a software engineer in quiet office environments, never wore headphones, and rarely went to concerts. My T is from a concussion. I think people focus too much on ears & hearing because of the "sound", and not enough on how perception comes from the brain.

The brain compensates for hearing loss with tinnitus. I know it's in the brain.

You might be an exception.