Tinnitus tires me out

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Getting hearing aids almost completely resolved the agony of tinnitus for me. I think anyone with hearing loss should look into it ASAP.

+1. Hearing aids are great, because they allow you to fully interact with the world and catch everything going on around you. But then you realize how very noisy the world is. When I take them off at night, the tinnitus seems like a soothing buzz by comparison.

The hearing aids haven’t changed the volume or constancy of my tinnitus (it has been a 24/7 condition for me for 8 years with varying volumes), but they completely changed my attitude about the situation. I would explore all the hearing aid, relaxation and meditation avenues and many other things before I’d think about cutting back on work unless you are independently wealthy. The very last thing you want to do is have more time to focus on it before you have coping mechanisms in place.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some people say a gingko supplement helps if you take it for a long time (6 months or more).

Also, get your earwax professionally cleaned by an ENT.

And as a PP suggested, definitely get checked for TMJ or other jaw issues.

Finally, some people say flonase helps on the theory that it's some sort of nasal infection causing the issue.

None of the above worked for me, but they're all pretty harmless things to try in my experience.

Flonase is a steroid and I am skeptical it would help with an infection…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP here from 20:53 who asked about hearing aids. One thing I'd like to add is I subscribe to these newsletters about ongoing research in tinnitus and hearing loss and it gives me hope.
https://www.tinnitustreatmentreport.com/


https://www.hearinglosstreatmentreport.com/

The news about regenerating hair cells listed on the second page you provided was proven to be false.

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I would try slowing down a bit at work if possible but not changing jobs or quitting yet. Maybe take a week off (staycation) and see how you feel. Also, make sure you’ve followed up on all the medical possibilities. After 2 yrs and multiple doctors, it turned out that when I get my TSH under 2, my tinnitus is much better. I was already treated for thyroid condition but needed a higher dose. I hope you find something that helps. It is exhausting!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some people say a gingko supplement helps if you take it for a long time (6 months or more).

Also, get your earwax professionally cleaned by an ENT.

And as a PP suggested, definitely get checked for TMJ or other jaw issues.

Finally, some people say flonase helps on the theory that it's some sort of nasal infection causing the issue.

None of the above worked for me, but they're all pretty harmless things to try in my experience.

Flonase is a steroid and I am skeptical it would help with an infection…

For me, Flonase and other allergy meds helped. I think they reduced swelling/inflammation (not infection).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have tinnitus and hearing loss and wear hearing aids. I think you are exhausted by the end of the week due to the amount of effort it takes to concentrate during conversations. I have to really LISTEN and focus to hear and comprehend conversations, which is draining. I do not recommend scaling back your job until you have explored all options as recommended in this post, to include hearing aids (or just one, if needed) - I never considered a job change to deal with the tinnitus, I had to adapt. Hearing aids were a tough pill for me to swallow in my 30's, but I had to get over it. Unfortunately, you will have to learn strategies for dealing with it as it's unlikely to go away. I'm sorry, OP. It sucks, I know.

Thanks for sharing. I’m sorry you had to go through this so young. Yes - it sucks.
‘It could have been worse. Be grateful that it’s not some kind of terminal disease’ is how I try to stay positive. Yes, listening is a bigger effort now. I was still thinking that my tired comes from the lack of quality of good sleep because this thing keeps waking me up. Sleep aids help, but make you oversleep or be drowsy or headachy next day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One thing to keep in mind is that doing things often helps to distract you from the tinnitus. So working less, without filling your time in other ways, may lead you to have more time to think about the tinnitus and how much it bothers you.

This is true for my tinnitus. YMMV.

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I read about a photographer who got a discordant type of tinnitus and he had to quit his job and it really impacted his whole life.
I’ve had tinnitus as long as I can remember. I’m quite sure it is from standing next to speakers while watching live bands. So stupid. I’m fortunate the noise is sort of high pitched and although each ear has a different pitch, it’s not unpleasant. I do forget about it often but now it’s buzzing because I’m reading about it.
Like pain, I believe tinnitus can wear tracks in your brain and “retraining” looks to be a realistic cure for some.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/interactive/2024/tinnitus-treatment-lenire-bimodal-neuromodulation-duo/

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Tinnitus is permanent ringing/noise in ears, which doesn’t go away and there’s no cure.
It is often associated with hearing loss but
there are other causes.

Thank you captain obvious.

Not everyone know about this condition.

+1. DP and I appreciated the quick definition. I might have misread as tetanus haha

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I read about a photographer who got a discordant type of tinnitus and he had to quit his job and it really impacted his whole life.
I’ve had tinnitus as long as I can remember. I’m quite sure it is from standing next to speakers while watching live bands. So stupid. I’m fortunate the noise is sort of high pitched and although each ear has a different pitch, it’s not unpleasant. I do forget about it often but now it’s buzzing because I’m reading about it.
Like pain, I believe tinnitus can wear tracks in your brain and “retraining” looks to be a realistic cure for some.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/interactive/2024/tinnitus-treatment-lenire-bimodal-neuromodulation-duo/

Thanks for the article - so helpful.
I am so sorry this content is causing buzzing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have you had your hearing checked and tried hearing aids (some have tinnitus maskers). It might take a lot of trial and error, but you might be able to find something that really helps.

I used a hearing aid with white noise and was successful in reducing the ringing in my ears. Find a good ENT with a reputable audiologist.

[Anonymous]

In early forties and have been wearing hearing aids for a while now (along with having tinnitus). People still treat me differently even as a fed. Pretty sure I have been passed over a number of times for promotions because of the sight loss of the devices alone.

[Anonymous]

It can be menopause related. Might look at that just fyi

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In early forties and have been wearing hearing aids for a while now (along with having tinnitus). People still treat me differently even as a fed. Pretty sure I have been passed over a number of times for promotions because of the sight loss of the devices alone.

I am so sorry to hear about it.

[Anonymous]

Any chance that you also have hearing loss? I’d get your hearing tested so you can find out what, if any, treatment is appropriate.