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By *scanio OP Man
over a year ago

Runcorn

Hi everyone, got tinnitus only left ear. No hearing loss at all. Third week now, I am going out of my mind with it, GP has recommended me to ENT. Has anyone who has this condition can you please help me?

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I have it in both ears. I just live with it. I find it's as variant as people.

I went to ENT they did tests...... they said I can hear everything bar a few very high notes which is normal for most people....

They gave me leaflets.

I'm considering making trumpets out of them.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I have seen apps advertised that are supposed to help

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

Wait for the ENT referral to go through, they'll investigate if there's any cause, if nothing found then they may recommend some tinnitus therapies, like white noise masking. Unfortunately tinnitus is there to stay once it appears, I can go into the ins and outs of it but its very long winded and varies from person to person as to why they get it.

TG x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you've been referred to ENT you haven't got tinnitus. I've lived with condition all my life, chances are you have fluid build up in inner ear, it's quite rare, be ready for lots of attempts to clear it before they reach for the operating table....for which I'm due my 3rd op next week

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By *ustfulmusingCouple
over a year ago

ilpseich

I have it ,l struggled at first especially sleeping .try listening to ‘white noise ‘ as it helps.But the thing that helps me the most is staying hydrated,not sure if it’s a proven fact but for me it definitely helps.

Try not too focus on it as it just makes it worse.play music or have the tv on low.

distraction is key .hope things improve for you.

Mrs LV

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

"If you've been referred to ENT you haven't got tinnitus. I've lived with condition all my life, chances are you have fluid build up in inner ear, it's quite rare, be ready for lots of attempts to clear it before they reach for the operating table....for which I'm due my 3rd op next week"

He'll likely have been referred because its unilateral tinnitus which does need investigating and is referrable to ENT about if there's no other underlying cause like a high frequency hearing loss or wax build up.

Tg x

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By *scanio OP Man
over a year ago

Runcorn

Thank you

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By *scanio OP Man
over a year ago

Runcorn

Thank you for everyone who replied to me, see what happens with ENT. Just got to get on with my life now, accept it and move forward. What a pain.........

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

I have it and it drives me nuts at times, it's because I have a high frequency noise damage loss from previous work situations, so my brain tries to fill it in, I'm used to it now and can block it out most of the time unless it's really quiet. If it causes you lack of sleep or distress stick with the ent route and take any therapies they offer to help.

Tg x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thank you"

Attitude is key

Don't try to ignore it either, or pretend it's not there.

Just accept it's there.

If they can fix it.. great! If not just carry on with your life

I've had it since 1997

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

There are some apps by GN hearing you can use to try help calm it when its bad, you can choose the right noise that you feel helps, white, brown, pink etc. All free on app stores

Tg x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had it for years in both ears. I'm pretty good at filtering it out now though.

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By *orny-chubbyMan
over a year ago

East London

I have had it in my left ear . Comes and goes but the more anxious the worse it gets

I have managed to ignore it now but took me a while to get my head round it

I feel more relaxed now and have accepted it as part of my life until they find a cure

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By *arker secrets 321Man
over a year ago

West Bromwich

Ad it in both ears 4 over 25 years .u just get used 2 it but sometimes u get a blast of noise its louder then a fighter jet only problem is only u can here it .x

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By *orny-chubbyMan
over a year ago

East London

Certain foods can make it worse and some can help reduce the noise too

Do your own research and try eliminating or adding some foods

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Had it in both for 20 years. I hate it. There have been a few posts here over the years, so perhaps worth a search.

Different people benefit from different strategies. Mine can be made worse by prolonged and/or loud noises, so I sustain a protective approach, to stop it getting worse for a while. I also minimise stress, which otherwise seems to make mine worse too.

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By *onne and SteveMan
over a year ago

Corsham

I found that alcohol and stress can make my tinnitus worse, when it affects my sleep I play gas jet white noise from you tube.

Good luck getting it under control

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