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Tinnitus

Posted by newhampshirepaul @newhampshirepaul, 3 days ago

I got tinnitus in 1970 on the firing range during basic training in the Army. My right ear has never stopped ringing. I can hear but just thru the noise. It seems to be getting louder and moving to the left ear as well. Is there any way to stop this? Should I be worried my hearing will get worse.?

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covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | 3 days ago

newhampshirepaul, Bless you. I have it in both ears and it greatly affected my hearing. I purchased hearing aids over a year ago and it has blocked about 90% of the tinnitus and my hearing is greatly improved.

You may could just wear one hearing aid and get significant improvement with the Tinnitus. You may have to get your Primary Doctor to refer you out to an Audiologist for an evaluation and see what they say.

My husband has tinnitus in both ears, but, does not have hearing loss and he has learned to tune out the ringing in his ears.

Praying for you. Have a blessed New Year.

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newhampshirepaul | @newhampshirepaul | 3 days ago

Thank you for your comment and prayers. Yes, you just HAVE to tune it out, but it seems to be getting louder. I have talked to my primary about this but he says "there is nothing you can do." That's why I thought I would see if I could get any alternative advice here. Thanks again.

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Sal Gentile | @mattie1014 | 3 days ago

I am an American Tinnitus Association 15 year volunteer who lives with four noises and high frequency hearing loss. There is no cure at this time however there are many support tools including hope and help. Please feel free to send me an email and I will be glad to help you. It would not be in anyone's best interest to try and help in a message it requires a conversation to obtain background and history. (tvtinnitus@gmail.com)
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sbtheplumber1 | @sbtheplumber1 | 2 days ago
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@newhampshirepaul

Thank you for your comment and prayers. Yes, you just HAVE to tune it out, but it seems to be getting louder. I have talked to my primary about this but he says "there is nothing you can do." That's why I thought I would see if I could get any alternative advice here. Thanks again.

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@newhampshirepaul I got tinnitus over 25 years ago from an air blast to my ear I finally gave in and went to an audiologist who ordered Phonak Bluetooth hearing aids for me. She wasn’t sure the hearing aids would help but they reduced about 90% of the tinnitus

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newhampshirepaul | @newhampshirepaul | 1 day ago

SB,
Thanks for the tip. I will look into this.

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