Do you suffer from tinnitus?

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LizziB

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13/09/2023 at 10:14

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Hello everyone,

How are you doing today?

Tinnitus is the perception of sound that does not have an external source, so other people cannot hear it. It is commonly described as a ringing sound, but some people hear other types of sounds, such as roaring or buzzing.

Tinnitus can be caused by: noise exposure, hearing loss, some medications, head or neck injury, or chronic illnesses such as diabetes, migraines, thyroid disorders, and certain autoimmune disorders such as lupus and multiple sclerosis.

Have you experienced Tinnitus? Does it happen frequently? How do you cope with it?

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Silverlady

15/09/2023 at 09:26

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I suffer from tinnitus , thyroid problems now migraines have reared their ugly heads so now on tablets for those , so annoying !

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I have had tinnitus for years which I think was brought on by working on heavy machinery. Agricultural equipment for 20 years and motor cars before that. It gets worse whenever I am overtired and or stressed.

Approximately 30 years ago my G.P. arranged for me to see a specialist and a full test was done. I was offered a small device (like an old fashioned hearing aid) which produces 'white sound' to block out the tinnitus. I thanked the specialist for his time but declined his offer because I could not see the point in replacing one annoying sound with another.

In every day life my brain does actually ignore the sound and I am only aware of it when someone mentions the subject so thanks for that Lizzi xxx

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Yes have Tinnitus for about 15 years.

It is annoying and very tiring.

At least 8 hours sleep helps...it is much louder when short of sleep. Other than that it's just distracting oneself as much as possible. As I already have hearing loss it makes hearing more difficult.

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@ZoeLara Distracting helps me as well, when I am indoors I always have Classic FM on the radio.

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I suffer tinnitus from being near loud music. I am currently awaiting to see an audiologist as my hearing loss is mild. I saw my GP and had a test in Boots just as a second opinion. I am dreading the proper diagnosis from the audiologist

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@chrissie2018 Please let us know how your Audiologist appointment goes Chrissie, I am interested to see what developments there have been since my appointment 30 years ago.

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@Neville ok Neville I will when I get an appointment as you're having to wait a long time these days

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Hi, all!

How's everyone doing? 😊

I wonder if any of you have experience with or know about tinnitus:

@whitecross1955 @Rubyjean28 @Tecman @Rosina777 @zippo74 @Bunsan @Melissa2023 @Joefen @Rozzie123! @Ingy50 @SusieDavies23 @Hobbette @mccaff999 @nickyg @laney365 @Silverlady @Seun60 @Pgarner @NannieAnn @Tigger.co.uk @Evey-baby @lar123 @Harrogate26 @Esther39 @John Heathershaw @Pinkypig @chrissie2018 @Jenny91 @talbot163 @kathy1959 @AntonyDM @jonscfc

Feel free to share any questions, thoughts, or tips you might have!

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@Somya.P yes I have tinnitus in both ears worse in the left plus some loss of hearing , I am able to ignore it but I believe no cure for it .

guess an age thing as well .

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I’m the same just have to live with it at least able to get about and do my work have to be thankful for reasonable good health .😊

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no ,hope everyone is well

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I suffer with tinnitus I find it hard to sleep it sounds like a washing machine or a spindryer it's a absolute nightmare I am deaf in both ears, I have had a mastoidectomy, operation, I still suff suffer with ear infections I have to wear 2 hearing aids, I am supposed to see a specialist regular but I don't see anyone now since being over 60 hospitals don't bother anymore I used to see a fantastic hearing specialist but now they just don't send me any appointments anymore it's as though I don't count

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@Tigger.co.uk Hello Tigger, how are you?

I'm really sorry to hear that, but please don't give up on trying to find help for your hearing. 😟 You and your health issues definitely matter, and you deserve attentive care and support. Have you considered reaching out to your GP directly instead of going through the hospital, or maybe contacting a local patient advocacy group that could help? There could also be ways to make appointments online via email or your hospital/doctor's patient portals if your healthcare provider offers them. I know it can be frustrating, but please don't give up on improving your quality of life.

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That is really tough, I am quite deaf and constant Tinnitus. I only have one aid and am on waiting list for second but 80 week waiting list. It is so exhausting trying to hear people. I avoid social occasions.

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@Tigger.co.uk I have constant ringing in my ears at this precise time I'm awaiting to see an audiologist as my GP thinks I've got something wrong with my hearing. I got a second opinion from boots the chemist and they said mild hearing loss. I'll wait for the proper diagnosis from the audiology department. It's a nightmare not knowing what's wrong. I can imagine how frustrating it is to have tinnitus

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Tinnitus is driving me mad! Anyone have any tips that help please?

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i have lived with tinnitus for over 30 years, i was diagnosed when i left the army and was granted a war pension, but the army said that my tinnitus was part and parcel of my deafness,

i know that some companies are trying to get us to make compensation claims, but after all this time i cant be bothered. basically this government took me in the army a1 and discharged me with damaged hearing. this is typical of despots like Kier Starmer and their methods to save money and show disrespect and devaluing those served their country,

i gave up expecting respect while serving under Harold wilson in 1974. i expect this despot may try to reduce our military pensions, theyve already stolen our winter fuel allowance, therefore the cold in our homes could affect our ear conditions

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Yes I have suffered from tinnitus for some years now and some days it's unbearable, I have to wear hearing aids in both ears, I have now got used to wearing them, my worse time is at night trying to get off to sleep, I was given a machine though that plays different sounds that I use it helps me fall off to sleep, the other thing I suffer with though is when I get a ear infection I can't wear my hearing aids so I have to try and cope until I can

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@lindawotsup54 when I get ear infections it's so hard I find if I get it them then it always seems to be when I get a cold it goes straight to my ears, the infections I get causes my head to absolutely pound which doesn't help my migraines and that is a pain in its self is a absolute nightmare, added to all my other illnesses it doesn't help me to cope that's why my ptsd low moods depression and anxiety gets worse especially when being 70

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