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Hi. I’m Carole
I am 81 y.o and have been wearing hearing aids (phonax) for over a year. Began experiencing tinnitus about two years ago. My hearing aids seem to mask the tinnitus and especially so when watching tv or conversing.
I feel like I will never get used to tinnitus, which has now added some other sounds, but “hissing” is the main one.
When I meditate in the morning I do lose awareness of it. Feel meditating is helping me to cope. Feel free to share your experiences with this “old lady” who I s young at heart 💕

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akkat | @akkat | Apr 27, 2023

I've had tinnitus since early 2011; side effect of a falling accident. I didn't have tinnitus before that. The hearing aides do mask the noisy tinnitus but when I take the aides out, tinnitus is louder with extra humming or other sound ( I can't describe it ). During the day, I hardly notice the tinnitus, because of other sounds around me and I'm busy. When I'm sitting, and all is quiet, my tinnitus is a PITA. I guess that's one way to get me up and doing things, huh? I wonder if there is a test for tinnitus, or is there an ear/nose/throat practitioner that HAS constant tinnitus? Other than a hearing test, I've had no scans of my brain/head

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akkat | @akkat | Apr 27, 2023

Carole; where are my manners? Thank you for the reply. I appreciate it.
I see no end to my tinnitus either. Does medical science even take it as a serious investigation?

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Julie, Volunteer Mentor | @julieo4 | Apr 27, 2023

Hi Carole,

Thank you for sharing that meditation helps you cope with tinnitus. I have gotten relief through stress management breathing exercises that help me relax. Over the years my tinnitus has lessened considerably. I'm thankful for that.

There is research being done on tinnitus. Let's hope and pray they find a true cure soon. We are never too old to hope for that.

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