Tinnitus or what?

Posted by pabo2024 @pabo2024, Aug 6 4:15pm

I have experienced temporary, ‘normal’, tinnitus, ie identifiable ringing located per either ear. I also have a constant ultra-high pitched tone, not associated with ear location, but centered in the middle of my head. It is going on now for almost 40 years. Is this a form of tinnitus, or something else? Other than white noise, can anything be done to eliminate it? I miss dear, sweet silence.

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Curt | @cvzird | Oct 20 7:06am

In reply to @inslow "Hi, I am new just logged on! I’m 64 male, I have ringing in the ear..." + (show)

Three ENTs saw me. None were helpful. Whether they said it was or wasn't from tinnitus, audiologists saw me at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary where a doctor diagnosed tinnitus.

lmayo | @lmayo | Oct 20 8:46pm

I have tinnitus 24/7. If you study it, you will find that it is in the brain, although it does sound like it is in your ears. I hear sounds ranging from ringing to clicking to hissing, etc. Sometimes it seems to diminish, but not for long, and it never completely goes away. Sometimes it wakes me up. Sometimes it is a loud squeal, and sometimes it is a lower frequency. There is no cure, but if you ever run across one, let me know.