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Tinnitus
Ford 23
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September 2007 a thread was posted by Nunn in reference to Tinnitus titled Is there a cure for Tinnitus. http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=264140&SearchTerms=tinnitus
At the time of the posting I had a problem with my right ear constantly ringing; occasionally my left would kick in. A few taps with index finger would knock the ringing in the left ear out and I could from time to time reduce the ringing in the right by tapping the cartilage on front side of the ear with index finger
About eight months ago or a little more the left permanently kicked in, the right increased in pitch and volume, both are about the same in volume have reduced hearing, particularly the left. Have no idea why everything relating to increased Tinnitus and hearing loss occurred, but it sure as hell has. I can't recall doing anything stupid to cause the change
I have a set of high tech hearing aids which help some people with the symptoms of Tinnitus, only makes it worse in my case. It's like being locked and trapped in a room with a high pitch you can't run from
Most times, after having in the right ear since 1954, I learned to live and cope with it. Although there are times it takes all the discipline I can muster to keep control of myself since it went to both ears plus the hearing loss
As of this date there in no know cure that I am aware of, there is the big push by some for over the counter Vitamins. Tried that, might as well piss in the wind there would be more relief. Possibly there are other herbs or something someone knows of that help
Anybody have some things they do or know of that might offer some relief? I've pretty much done them all, the radio, music and on and on. Thought I would hit the Forum, I thought who knows maybe someone has something else to try
since the last posting almost two years ago
I read there are estimates of 45 to 60 million people with a Tinnitus problem, with so many effected it would make one think there has been a lot research done for a cure and apparently they hit a wall, possibly one will be discovered in the future as there has to be thousands with a more acute problem than mine. I have been told and read in some instances some commit suicide to get away from the noise
At the time of the posting I had a problem with my right ear constantly ringing; occasionally my left would kick in. A few taps with index finger would knock the ringing in the left ear out and I could from time to time reduce the ringing in the right by tapping the cartilage on front side of the ear with index finger
About eight months ago or a little more the left permanently kicked in, the right increased in pitch and volume, both are about the same in volume have reduced hearing, particularly the left. Have no idea why everything relating to increased Tinnitus and hearing loss occurred, but it sure as hell has. I can't recall doing anything stupid to cause the change
I have a set of high tech hearing aids which help some people with the symptoms of Tinnitus, only makes it worse in my case. It's like being locked and trapped in a room with a high pitch you can't run from
Most times, after having in the right ear since 1954, I learned to live and cope with it. Although there are times it takes all the discipline I can muster to keep control of myself since it went to both ears plus the hearing loss
As of this date there in no know cure that I am aware of, there is the big push by some for over the counter Vitamins. Tried that, might as well piss in the wind there would be more relief. Possibly there are other herbs or something someone knows of that help
Anybody have some things they do or know of that might offer some relief? I've pretty much done them all, the radio, music and on and on. Thought I would hit the Forum, I thought who knows maybe someone has something else to try
since the last posting almost two years ago
I read there are estimates of 45 to 60 million people with a Tinnitus problem, with so many effected it would make one think there has been a lot research done for a cure and apparently they hit a wall, possibly one will be discovered in the future as there has to be thousands with a more acute problem than mine. I have been told and read in some instances some commit suicide to get away from the noise
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Any of you have accompanying bouts of vertigo?
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
I was born with a hearing disability, something missing in my inner ear (i.e. the nerve) 80% in the right ear, 60 % in the left, I use hearing aids and have always dealt with tinnitis all my life, later on its gotten worse but like I said I notice it when I'm stressed.
There are times i cant stand noise of any kind, and have to trurn off the TV and anything else making noise.
Why I dunno.
With some people, having a background noise like ocean waves or such helps them.
The best you can do is learn about it and research how others deal with it.
Here are a couple of links to help understand Tinnitis
Tinnitis, Understanding the Basics
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/understanding-tinnitus-basics
and
Understanding Tinnitus - Symptoms
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/understanding-tinnitus-symptoms
Mine has to be from that damn Nugent concert, when i had row3 far left side,12' from a stack of Marshall about 40' high.
Could be from never wearing ears in the duck blind too.
If you have it, it can get worse with noise, alcohol, aspirin, nuts, chocolate or caffeine. Tinnitus is suspected to be the third most common cause of suicide -- no joking matter at ALL.
None of the various herbal or vitamin supplements has been shown to be more effective than a placebo. Save your money. "White" noise generators or sounds of nature can be helpful to those who have trouble sleeping, as can low-volume music. Earplugs make it worse because they mask the external sounds, thus emphasizing the internal ones.
Like some of you, I have learned to "tune out" my own tinnitus, which is a constant high-pitch whistle akin to the whine of a mis-tuned radio. Both ears; which may actually be better as it is balanced. Talking about it (like now) makes it noticeable - damn it.
The otologist (ear doctor) has some hearing aid looking things that make a buzzing noise which is supposed to help some people, but I think it's worse than the ringing.
The only thing I've found that helps distract me a little is keeping a radio or TV on almost all the time, but you have already tried that.
Sorry I can't be much help with this one, but if you find anything let us know.
When my tinnitis acted up I tried that 'white noise' and regretted it.
Just isnt for everyone I guess, and I'm one it just doesnt work on.
I find, if I cultivate peace of mind and work on the stress factors it lessens my tinnitis significantly.
Course thats just 'me' k.
I pray those suffering from it finds relief in one form or another.
There is really no way to get rid of it. Things that help me out..
1. Ear protection. Even when mowing or shooting 22.
2. Low sodium. For some reason if I eat a lot of salt it flares up.
3. Drop of cod liver oil U.S.P. (warm) in my ear before a shower.
4. Hot shower relaxes * muscles.
It really sucks when it goes off like a kid with a hammer banging on the insides of a piano.
Hopefully, I will just go deaf in my right ear one day. I can use that side to listen to the wife with.
Riding motorcycles w/o hearing protection can be very bad. [:(]
Guilty on all charges.....[xx(]
OOPS.. I forgot about the 9 years of this btich! U may be onto something.
If y'all think your Harleys are loud, i got news...
This is "LOUD"!!
quote:Originally posted by dano
Riding motorcycles w/o hearing protection can be very bad. [:(]
Guilty on all charges.....[xx(]
OOPS.. I forgot about the 9 years of this btich! U may be onto something.
If y'all think your Harleys are loud, i got news...
This is "LOUD"!!
Sick jap bike!
quote:Originally posted by fishkiller41
quote:Originally posted by dano
Riding motorcycles w/o hearing protection can be very bad. [:(]
Guilty on all charges.....[xx(]
OOPS.. I forgot about the 9 years of this btich! U may be onto something.
If y'all think your Harleys are loud, i got news...
This is "LOUD"!!
Sick jap bike!
HARLEY-EATER![:D]
I should add, if U ever lined-up w/me, on a HOG, you KNOW HOW LOUD IT IS, because it blasted u, OFF THE LINE!![B)]
quote:Originally posted by storm6490
quote:Originally posted by fishkiller41
quote:Originally posted by dano
Riding motorcycles w/o hearing protection can be very bad. [:(]
Guilty on all charges.....[xx(]
OOPS.. I forgot about the 9 years of this btich! U may be onto something.
If y'all think your Harleys are loud, i got news...
This is "LOUD"!!
Sick jap bike!
HARLEY-EATER![:D]
I should add, if U ever lined-up w/me, on a HOG, you KNOW HOW LOUD IT IS, because it blasted u, OFF THE LINE!![B)]
Really like your bike, but my rat rod would smoke it!
As long as it doesn't get worse,I can live with it.
quote:Originally posted by fishkiller41
quote:Originally posted by storm6490
quote:Originally posted by fishkiller41
quote:Originally posted by dano
Riding motorcycles w/o hearing protection can be very bad. [:(]
Guilty on all charges.....[xx(]
OOPS.. I forgot about the 9 years of this btich! U may be onto something.
If y'all think your Harleys are loud, i got news...
This is "LOUD"!!
Sick jap bike!
HARLEY-EATER![:D]
I should add, if U ever lined-up w/me, on a HOG, you KNOW HOW LOUD IT IS, because it blasted u, OFF THE LINE!![B)]
Really like your bike, but my rat rod would smoke it!
U CANNOT be serious....LMAO!!! I pulled constant .590 lights and .277 60'hole shots, w/o Wheelie bars. Surely u jest, i wouldn't even ride that RAT, with the "HARD SPOTS" in the chain.[B)][B)]
U CANNOT be serious....LMAO!!! I pulled constant .590 lights and .277 60'hole shots, w/o Wheelie bars. Surely u jest, i wouldn't even ride that RAT, with the "HARD SPOTS" in the chain.[B)][B)]
She might surprise you. I know your bike is fast. It is obviously a trailer queen.