And I Thought This Was Normal.

[tinny_jim]

Hi all, I am so glad to find this support forum. My name is Jim and I am in my late 30's. I can't remember not having tinnitus. At least since my early adolescence, perhaps earlier.

For me it manifests as a sound like a high-pitched cicada or high-voltage hum. It is equal in both ears evenly. The kicker is it does not affect my hearing. I got a hearing test a few years ago after visiting an ENT doc about sinus issues. He happened to have an audiologist in his office and had me take a hearing screening. I passed with flying colors. I am also learning to play the cello and my instructor tells me I have a good ear, better than his sometimes.

I have learned to ignore the ringing. When I think about it, like now, it drives me crazy. I haven't read through many threads on this forum yet but it is great to know I am not alone. The little bit of research that I have done into this led me down a dead end when having no hearing loss with this condition is not fixable.

Thanks again for this forum and I look forward to getting to know and supporting one another.

 

[Cassidy]

Hi jim,

yes this really is one of the best forums! so much useful information and people who are willing to help and share their experiences you are definitely not alone! I only woke up with tinnitus 4 years ago and now it has increased in volume recently. My hearing is also fine, which is frustrating since you just wish you could explain this noise somehow... Great o hear you are able to play and learn an instrument although I guess like everyone on this forum will tell you - careful with your hearing! Do you have trouble with sleeping sometimes? How do you deal with it when it starts to bother you?

Best,

Cass