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By *irtydesires2024 OP Man
3 weeks ago

West Midlands

I don't usually do this as I'm not the "man flu" type, but this tinnitus is driving me crackers most of the time I can blank it out but last three days it's got me.Tried white noise etc.

Any tips ?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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3 weeks ago

East Sussex

No tips but has anything changed in the last few days. More tired, extra stress, run down ? Have you seen a doctor?

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By *irtydesires2024 OP Man
3 weeks ago

West Midlands

"No tips but has anything changed in the last few days. More tired, extra stress, run down ? Have you seen a doctor?"
I tend to not go to docs , no nothing changed, it's always there, just last few days it taken over so to speak.

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By *oodtimesahead77Man
3 weeks ago

Wallingford

Use the app a soft murmur.

Also get your hearing checked at the docs, they’ll give you white noise generators- it takes time but it trains your brain to listen to a different sound.

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By *melie LALWoman
3 weeks ago

Peterborough

Look at the nhs website. It tells you all you need to know. Bottom line though, see a GP.

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By *irtydesires2024 OP Man
3 weeks ago

West Midlands

"Use the app a soft murmur.

Also get your hearing checked at the docs, they’ll give you white noise generators- it takes time but it trains your brain to listen to a different sound. "

I listen to white noise on iplayer etc, but not heard of what you're saying, I will try that. Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
3 weeks ago

Me too.. driving me nuts!

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By *reenlanerCouple
3 weeks ago

bournemouth

Suffer really bad with tinnitus

Had meners disease about 10 years ago, basically blood starvation to inner ear, causing like vertigo symptoms,

Took me 2 months to learn to walk again properly,

Specialist said nothing they can do for it,

Was told never to work at heights again

And don’t ride motorcycles anymore,

Well no way was I giving up my bikes,

Started out on push bikes n kept falling off them lol

But I’ve learnt to get on with it

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By *anonfire96Man
3 weeks ago

Mansfield

Been suffering since my late teens. Got to a point where I don't notice it, but when I'm really tired I get it in both ears at different frequencies.

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By *irtydesires2024 OP Man
3 weeks ago

West Midlands

"Been suffering since my late teens. Got to a point where I don't notice it, but when I'm really tired I get it in both ears at different frequencies."

That's what is happening to me. I can ignore it for ages, then suddenly it a nightmare.

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By *irtydesires2024 OP Man
3 weeks ago

West Midlands

"Suffer really bad with tinnitus

Had meners disease about 10 years ago, basically blood starvation to inner ear, causing like vertigo symptoms,

Took me 2 months to learn to walk again properly,

Specialist said nothing they can do for it,

Was told never to work at heights again

And don’t ride motorcycles anymore,

Well no way was I giving up my bikes,

Started out on push bikes n kept falling off them lol

But I’ve learnt to get on with it"
Good that you are on the road to recovery somewhat.

I ignore it for like weeks/months, but then it get me for a few days/weeks.

And yes just got to get on with it.

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By *aren westTV/TS
3 weeks ago

cumbria

Reduce your coffee drinking and get your blood pressure checked.

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By *C79Man
3 weeks ago

Caterham

I've had it for years from too much loud music & drumming without ear protection. I hate silence so I tend to always have music or something as a distraction, even at night. I know it'll never go away

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By *ete_192Man
3 weeks ago

Thrapston

Cognitive behavioural therapy like white noise, rain sounds or waves can help. I found audio books my best solution.

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By *ohn 66Man
3 weeks ago

South Birmingham

I tried calling the Tinnitus helpline, but it just kept ringing.

(Sorry, couldn't stop myself

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By *artininlondonMan
3 weeks ago

london

Had it all my life, discover pod casts, it drowns it out and makes you concentrate and something else, as opposed that shitty ringing

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By *ecky and justCouple
3 weeks ago

Godalming

Suffering really badly with mine at present, you have my sympathy.

Left ear is worse, years of gunfire and raves/clubs.

Spine to a hearing clinic about the Lenire device but it’s very expensive and only 50% chance of success.

I find that if I’ve had a particularly stressful few days and my neck is stiff then it makes it worse. There is a lower skull/neck massage that can be done by yourself.. I book in for a proper sports massage and that helps.

Frowned upon as illegal but been told that some party chemicals can help to dull the noise for a while.

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By *roplifeMan
3 weeks ago

Perth

"I've had it for years from too much loud music & drumming without ear protection. I hate silence so I tend to always have music or something as a distraction, even at night. I know it'll never go away"

Im very similar to you….A life playing bass without ear protection, don’t like silence due to intrusive thoughts (caused by PTSD) so always have something on (tv/radio/podcast/spotify) and now the tinnitus is starting to dominate…..

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By *aulaxd2020TV/TS
3 weeks ago

Dudley

I’ve had it since I had Covid then discovered I had coeliac disease so I don’t absorb vitamin b12 so have injections every 12wks when it’s due tinnitus is worse, I have a dehumidifier in my bedroom the noise from it helps greatly

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By *TRADIVARIUS69xxxMan
3 weeks ago

reading

If you don’t mind me asking but how often does it happen or are you 24/7 like me

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By *roplifeMan
3 weeks ago

Perth

"If you don’t mind me asking but how often does it happen or are you 24/7 like me "

It’s 24/7 for me but I only notice it at certain times. I know it’s always there but usually in the evening (now) it’s more noticeable and I have to focus

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By *aulaxd2020TV/TS
3 weeks ago

Dudley

"If you don’t mind me asking but how often does it happen or are you 24/7 like me "
as soon as I go to bed and it’s quiet it starts sometimes I wake up in the night and it’s bad sometimes back ground noise helps

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By *indergirlWoman
3 weeks ago

somewhere, someplace

Have a hearing test, can be associated with hearing loss. As long as its on both sides it's not a concern as such, but if it's suddenly got louder or changed in nature, disturbing sleep or associated with stress/anxiety,pulses with your heart, one sided or suddenly louder in one side then it needs referred for.

There's many types of noise you can try to distract, resound gn do a good app to help.

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By *et121Man
3 weeks ago

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By *ecky and justCouple
3 weeks ago

Godalming

"Have a hearing test, can be associated with hearing loss. As long as its on both sides it's not a concern as such, but if it's suddenly got louder or changed in nature, disturbing sleep or associated with stress/anxiety,pulses with your heart, one sided or suddenly louder in one side then it needs referred for.

There's many types of noise you can try to distract, resound gn do a good app to help."

Good advice.

I get pulsate tinnitus occasionally but only after exertion..

to answer the other question above. Mine is 24/7 and loud enough to be there over background noise. I tune it out after do many years but it’s always loud at night.

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By *irtydesires2024 OP Man
3 weeks ago

West Midlands

There's many types of noise you can try to distract, resound gn do a good app to help.

Good advice.

I get pulsate tinnitus occasionally but only after exertion..

to answer the other question above. Mine is 24/7 and loud enough to be there over background noise. I tune it out after do many years but it’s always loud at night. "
I tune ot out aswell, though typing this right now I can feel it getting louder. Typical lol

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By *irtydesires2024 OP Man
3 weeks ago

West Midlands

"If you don’t mind me asking but how often does it happen or are you 24/7 like me "
24/7 at times I tend to just blank it out, other times it takes over, though its always there, just different tones.

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By *irtydesires2024 OP Man
3 weeks ago

West Midlands

"Suffering really badly with mine at present, you have my sympathy.

Left ear is worse, years of gunfire and raves/clubs.

Spine to a hearing clinic about the Lenire device but it’s very expensive and only 50% chance of success.

Frowned upon as illegal but been told that some party chemicals can help to dull the noise for a while.

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well I hope it recedes for you.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
3 weeks ago

Central

There's been several forum posts on tinnitus over the years and some of them might be helpful if you can find them.

Reducing stress can be helpful. I have it 24/7 and hate it. It gets worse for me, when exposed to greater noise levels, especially if for extended periods of time, so I avoid it.

Exercise helps me a lot.

Potentially get your ears checked and hearing

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By *s2walesCouple
3 weeks ago

Gwent...

There's many types of noise you can try to distract, resound gn do a good app to help.

Good advice.

I get pulsate tinnitus occasionally but only after exertion..

to answer the other question above. Mine is 24/7 and loud enough to be there over background noise. I tune it out after do many years but it’s always loud at night. I tune ot out aswell, though typing this right now I can feel it getting louder. Typical lol"

As soon as you think of it it gets 'louder'. The volume is always the same but distracting your mind from it shifts your attention from it....

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By *usie pTV/TS
3 weeks ago

taunton

I have found the best temporary solution is to ask a lady friend to clamp her thighs as tightly as possible over my ears, it certainly blanks out the sound for a while.

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By *ixfoothobbitMan
3 weeks ago

North East Coast

My right ear is constantly ringing, driving me insane.

I feel everyone's pain.

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By *allguynowMan
3 weeks ago

durham

Had it or years. Nothing works. No cure. Just learned to live with it. Started with a clicking noise in my left ear one morning. Thought odd but got on with things. Then realised I had a loud buzzing in my ear. Never goes away.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
3 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

Mine drive's me nut's, getting worse 40 year's in the building trade exposed to loud noises will do that, also year's of running with in ear headphones at full volume

But those who suffer maybe worth getting blood pressure checked as ringing in the ears is a symptom.

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By *J swingCouple
3 weeks ago

North

"Reduce your coffee drinking and get your blood pressure checked."

My self d has it and I don't drink coffee and my blood pressure were fine 2 weeks ago

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By *ony MannMan
3 weeks ago

Lagos, Portugal// Andover

"I don't usually do this as I'm not the "man flu" type, but this tinnitus is driving me crackers most of the time I can blank it out but last three days it's got me.Tried white noise etc.

Any tips ?

Don't go to noisy places.

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By *lackwoodGentMan
3 weeks ago

Pontllanfraith

I've found temporary relief from symptoms by using the finger flicking technique on the base of the skull.

Put your hands up to the back of your head, middle fingers meeting each other, and place your index fingers on top of your middle fingers. Then snap the index fingers onto the skull.

If you go to youtube and search "watch?v=YyT9ZwWy5Jc" you'll see a chap demonstrate.

Works for a little bit for me.

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By *lfred1000Man
3 weeks ago

lanson

Go and get your hearing checked. I suffered for so long. Turns out I have high frequency hearing loss. I was fitted with hearing aids and my tinnitus has all but gone. I can come back but only for a short while.

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By *lfred1000Man
3 weeks ago

lanson

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By *lfred1000Man
3 weeks ago

lanson

"Mine drive's me nut's, getting worse 40 year's in the building trade exposed to loud noises will do that, also year's of running with in ear headphones at full volume

But those who suffer maybe worth getting blood pressure checked as ringing in the ears is a symptom.

Same as me after 28 yrs on the tools. Get your hearing checked. It will be worth it, I guarantee it.

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By *eliusMan
3 weeks ago

Henlow

I developed tinnitus after long term (6 weeks) intravenous antibiotics treatment - a side effect apparently. Some days I manage to tune it out and forget it, but others the ringing is so loud that I have to put my ear phones in and play music. There is no cure and no single diagnosis for how it is caused. You have my sympathies and I hope it disappears soon.

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By *ndyBristolMan
2 weeks ago

Keynsham

I have tinnitus constant high pitched noise 24/7 and have had it for about a year.

Had a hearing test which showed hearing loss at high pitch in one ear which I suspected.

Referred to the doctor, saw him and referred to hospital for a more complete check up.

The waiting list is over 12 months so I've been stuck with the problem waiting to see the specialist hopefully in 2 or 3 months time.

Most of the day I can ignore it but sometimes it is just there and very annoying.

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By *rJandMrsJCouple
2 weeks ago

Hyde

Funny, I've woke up with it this morning. Driving me absolutely insane! I can get confused with it sometimes and mistake it for hearing electricity, It has a similar sound sometimes. Trying to yawn by keeping my mouth closed sometimes helps the tinnitus. SOMETIMES. 😅

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By *carlettsWoman
2 weeks ago

Harpenden

I had this for around a year a beat in my heat was awful. Humming helped and white noise

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By *akedMMan
2 weeks ago

Witney

Had it for years. On my right side. I have a hearing aid on my left side a bone anchored hearing aid on my right side . Had two mastoid operations on my right ear . Listening to Rick music. Shooting shotguns. Riding motorcycles with out ear protection. Not to bad during the day as i have radio on but at night it’s worse . Tend to have sleep sounds on my smart speaker

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By *irtydesires2024 OP Man
2 weeks ago

West Midlands

"Had it for years. On my right side. I have a hearing aid on my left side a bone anchored hearing aid on my right side . Had two mastoid operations on my right ear . Listening to Rick music. Shooting shotguns. Riding motorcycles with out ear protection. Not to bad during the day as i have radio on but at night it’s worse . Tend to have sleep sounds on my smart speaker "
Rick music? I hope that's a typo and you mean Rock music. Please tell me it doesn't mean Rick Astley music

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By *7stangMan
2 weeks ago

drogheda

It's all in the head ...sorry couldn't resist

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By *akedMMan
2 weeks ago

Witney

"Had it for years. On my right side. I have a hearing aid on my left side a bone anchored hearing aid on my right side . Had two mastoid operations on my right ear . Listening to Rick music. Shooting shotguns. Riding motorcycles with out ear protection. Not to bad during the day as i have radio on but at night it’s worse . Tend to have sleep sounds on my smart speaker Rick music? I hope that's a typo and you mean Rock music. Please tell me it doesn't mean Rick Astley music

Yep Rock music

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By *owntown12Man
2 weeks ago

harrogate

Worth getting it checked out by a dr. There is a small chance it can be caused by brain tumor. I have intermittent tinnitus. It’s usually worse in winter and is caused by mucus in the inner ear. I’m lucky I have low level background hum but manage to tune it out most of time.

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By *ilfCrumpet9Man
2 weeks ago

Wirral

Mine started after I got covid 19 and gradually getting worse. Some days it can be really bad

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By *ork_Guy400Man
2 weeks ago

Cork

Micro dosing psilocybin is meant to be good for tinnitus

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By *akedMMan
1 week ago

Witney

Mine is really bad today

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By *phrodisiac2000Man
7 days ago

diggle

"I don't usually do this as I'm not the "man flu" type, but this tinnitus is driving me crackers most of the time I can blank it out but last three days it's got me.Tried white noise etc.

Any tips ?

You just got to learn how to ignore it mate

I suffer with it and it drives me crazy

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
7 days ago

Hastings

mine is bad today I don't normally hear it through the day, but to day it just there and I can't switch it off.

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By *upanovaMan
3 days ago

Sheffield

Mine is bad at the moment. It is a high pitch and low head murmur, both side of my head

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By *ecky and justCouple
3 days ago

Godalming

I’ve finally got my ENT consultant visit come through.

Hopefully this will be the start of some treatment.

Bad both sides at the moment with pulsate tinnitus in right ear.

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By *BWmetalcouple666Couple
2 days ago

houghton

Same here (minus the drumming), mines pretty severe like but it is what it is

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By *agicfingerslovelyMan
2 days ago

Rugby

Beware of quacks cheating you out of money. Get NHS hearing as early as possible. Mine is worse in morning. Using a hearing aid as have poor hearing but it does limit the impact in the right ear.

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