New to Tinnitus

[MBH]

For a few nights I heard a sound, but at work I heard it turn on like a radio. I thought it would go away, and then I realized fast it was not going to go away. I look it up on line and read everything.
From the readings they say it is symptom and I said what symptom?

I am a healthy person no Meds, No drink, No smoke, No music, eat right. I didn't fit the profile of what the readings says it all from.

But I had a root canal in April and a crown put on my molar and wisdom tooth filled in the end of June thus A few days later the T began. Went to GP said go to ENT. had MRI showed nothing, went back to GP said it was not from dental. went to NeoDoc said it was not from dental.

Then went to ENT, nothing either closed lips. live with it. Hearing test showed little hearing loss, but would not give me a masker hearing aid, not loud enough, I guess she does not had T. back to dentist who removed the crown a few weeks later due to I told her I had T after her work. the T went down, for awhile. it goes up down all around. I guess I have the common type.

From reading and going to doc I really think nobody has a clue. I did deep breathing exercise at night work to calm me down. No Meds given. Take sleep aide at night to help with sleep.

I would take Meds if the above mentioned Docs knew what to give you. they say deal with it.

 

[billie48]

Welcome to the forum. Sometimes it is frustrating to exactly pin point down to a specific cause of tinnitus.
There are many causes which can trigger or aggravate tinnitus including but not limited to drug reaction or side-effects from ototoxic drugs, ear wax build-up, ear-wax removal suction, ear or Eustachian tube infection or ETD, ear drum injury, fluid build-up in ears feeling pressured or fullness, sinus infection & congestion especially with a bad cold, TMJ, TTTS, high blood pressure or blood circulation problem, loud noise exposure or acoustic trauma/shock, head trauma & injury, neck injury or muscle problems, hearing loss, 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, etc., etc. So in the mean time before the cause is known, we need to do our best to not let T win the battle and put us into bad anxiety, depression and fear of the future. Try read up the success stories to learn some coping strategies such as CBT, mindfulness etc. Take care. God bless.

 

[fishbone]

HI there and welcome to the forum

I know how frustrating tinnitus can be. I remember when I first got tinnitus and it was such an odd thing and it was constantly on my mind too. This is a natural reaction for ALL people that get tinnitus. I can say this much, you are blessed to have a low tone and a beginning stage of tinnitus. Most started their tinnitus journey like this as well. The key is to take care of your ears and avoid loud places and do understand that some meds can increase your tinnitus volume as well.

Try to remain calm and still live your life. Tinnitus does not mean that we stop living. There are many coping techniques out there and you can and will adapt to this.

You found this wonderful site and everyone here wants to help others that suffer from tinnitus..

Be well ...

 

[Michael Leigh]

HI @MBH

Tinnitus comes in many forms and intensities and no two people experience it the same. When it is severe it can be very debilitating. You haven't said what caused your tinnitus? Exposure to loud noise is the most common and listening to music through headphones at too high a volume or, attending places where loud music is played. If you have done any of these things regularly then it's likely "loud noise/sounds" was responsible. Although the dental work that you have had might be a contributing factor if loud noise exposure can be ruled out.

If you listen to music through headphones I suggest you stop and not listen even at low voluem. Some ENT Drs tell tinnitus patients that listening to music through headphones is fine, as long as the volume is kept low. These Drs are Ear, Nose and Throat physicians. They know all about the anatomy of the ear and are able to treat it medically or surgically but the majority of them have never experienced tinnitus. Therefore, don't know much about it

Try to avoid quiet rooms and surroundings especially at night by using a sound machine. I have written an article for people new to this condition, and you might find it helpful. It explains how to use a sound machine. Different treatments and coping methods for tinnitus. If you want to read it please click on the link below.

I hope that you start to feel better soon.

Michael
https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/tinnitus-a-personal-view.18668/

https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/hyperacusis-as-i-see-it.19174/

 

[MBH]

Thank you for your encouragement, but I have low and high Left/right ear and in the middle its a battle. Do maskers work?

 

[Michael Leigh]

Thank you for your encouragement, but I have low and high Left/right ear and in the middle its a battle. Do maskers work?

HI @MBH

Although the term maskers is still used today in some tinnitus forums it is outdated. Please read below a post that I recently wrote about maskers/white noise generators. You really need to find out what has caused your tinnitus first and use appropriate treatment. At this early stage, I don't recommend using white noise generators as they are specialist devices that need to be used under guidance wit a Hearing Therapist or Audiologist.

Michael

I am masking my tinnitus but it seems to make it worse why is this?

For some reason the term "masking" is still used a lot in tinnitus forums and it can be very misleading because tinnitus should not be masked or covered up so that it can't be heard. Anyone that has habituated knows that trying to mask tinnitus completely so that it can't be heard is not achievable. A much better way and preferred method that Hearing Therapists advise patients, is to use sound enrichment. One can use music or nature sounds from a sound machine and set the volume slightly below the tinnitus. By doing this, the brain over time will learn to no longer see the tinnitus as a threat and gradually push the noise further into the background giving it less importance, which is called habituation. Trying to mask or completely cover up the tinnitus so that it can't be heard can irritate the ear and make the noise more intrusive.

 

[MBH]

Does the sound machine go into the ear? What type of sound machine? It will be hard for me to figure out how it happen since I related to dental work. I have nothing else No Drink, No smoke, eat well, no music no loud noise, and Not on any meds. I didn't fit the bill. My t is loud. I'll have to try habituation, I wish all the docs I went to explained it to me.

 

[Kelvin]

Does the sound machine go into the ear? What type of sound machine? It will be hard for me to figure out how it happen since I related to dental work. I have nothing else No Drink, No smoke, eat well, no music no loud noise, and Not on any meds. I didn't fit the bill. My t is loud. I'll have to try habituation, I wish all the docs I went to explained it to me.

Its best to let go of the "why and when did it happen".
Truth is its happened and you have some good advice there from others.
I am just over a year in and mine started just after some dental work.
I have JUST stopped looking for something to blame as it helps to not stress and obsess.
The best advice I can give so far is to stay calm, keep active, have ( quiet ) noise around you at all times ( quiet radio, nature sounds etc ) and try ( not easy ) not to concentrate on it.
Things will improve or you will slowly learn to ignore it more and more.
Peace
X

 

[MBH]

I will try to ignore it,but when I ignore it I hear also Beeping sounds also. They come on and off. I hope white sound will help.