Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

Posted by Julie, Volunteer Mentor @julieo4, Jun 15, 2020

Tinnitus is extremely common with hearing loss. In fact, nearly everyone who has hearing loss will tell you they have or have had tinnitus to some degree. When hearing loss has not been diagnosed, tinnitus may be a sign of mild hearing loss; an indicator that one should probably have their hearing tested. It is also possible to have tinnitus without hearing loss. Tinnitus, those pesky head sounds that may sound like crickets, sirens or buzz saws, is annoying. While most tinnitus is tolerable, in some instances it can be disabling. LEARN MORE.... Thursday, June 18th. THIS WEEK. You have to register.

A 'FREE to attend' research symposium held by the national organization; 'The Hearing Loss Assn. of America Inc.' (HLAA); will focus on tinnitus research. You can register to attend this session, and the entire 2 day conference at http://www.experiencehlaa.org This event is being held in lieu of the annual national convention of HLAA. Presenters who would normally have been at the national convention have offered to share their prepared information in this forum. There are many other presentations of interest during the 2 day online event. This is a golden opportunity for people who seek information on hearing loss. Again, http://www.experiencehlaa.org to register.

The mission of HLAA is to OPEN THE WORLD OF COMMUNICATION TO PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS THROUGH EDUCATION, INFORMATION SHARING, PEER SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY. HLAA, a consumer based organization ,does not endorse products, services or providers. http://www.hearingloss.org

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Hearing Loss Support Group.

bigmqama | @bigmqama | Jun 26, 2020

Hi Julie thanks for telling me about this. I missed it. Is there a video of it? Do you have tinnitus?

Julie, Volunteer Mentor | @julieo4 | Jun 26, 2020

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I do have tinnitus, but either I'm so used to it, or it's not a profound case. It sounds like crickets and I'm able to ignore it. I'm sorry you missed the HLAA presentation last week. HLAA does plan to post the seminars on the website, but when I checked I did not see it. Please keep checking. I'm sure it will be up soon. http://www.hearingloss.org There is some information about tinnitus on the website, but it's from past presentations.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 5, 2020

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@bigmqama you may be interested in joining this discussion:
- Constant tinnitus: Are there any solutions? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/constant-tinnitis/

Sal Gentile | @mattie1014 | Mar 24, 2021

Hiss, Hiss. It Started With A Hiss For Sal Gentile-It Became Tinnitus!
Sal Gentile, A popular Support Group Leader for the American Tinnitus Association and an Army National Guard Veteran will join Nola Joy Carello
Live On Facebook, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. (PCT), 1:30 P.M. (ET)! Sal's lovely wife Mattie is his # One Fan! Find out why over 50 million people have experienced Tinnitus! 3/23/2021!

Cheryl | @th1 | Mar 24, 2021

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Send link,please

Sal Gentile | @mattie1014 | Mar 24, 2021

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I am working with the producer er to develop a u-tube video as unfortunately I had no link from the producer....I will be back as soon as I have it and will post it...

Cheryl | @th1 | Mar 24, 2021

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Ok, was able to find it on Facebook and watched most of it and commented - good job!!

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 24, 2021

In reply to @mattie1014 "I am working with the producer er to develop a u-tube video as unfortunately I had..." + (show)

Hi @mattie1014, I noticed that you wished to post a URL to the YouTube video of the Tinnitus Interview with your message. You will be able to add URLs to your posts in a few days. There is a brief period where new members can't post links. We do this to deter spammers and keep the community safe. Clearly the link you wanted to post are not spam, so allow me to post it here.

Sal Gentile's Interview With Nola Joy Carello On Tinnitus! https://youtu.be/zmsy4HkqWug

@mattie1014, I'm wondering if you would share your side of the story. What's it like living with someone who has tinnitus? What considerations or accommodations have you had to make?

brianhd0821 | @brianhd0821 | Sep 12, 2022

I recently went to my local ENT and audiologist for a check on my hesring. My left ear has moderate hearing loss due to cell damage. I have crazy irritating tinnitus that is keeping me up at night sometimes. Being a truck driver and a motorcycle rider, I feel like I have to make a drastic change in life. I went down a rabbit hole though searching online. I saw that stem cells can play a big part in the regrowth of the damaged hair cells. I am just trying to stay positive because this just came out of nowhere. Did anyone hear about the stem cell stuff like I did? Is it in the works at MayoClinic?

willows | @willows | Sep 13, 2022

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I have had tinnitus for about 30 years and would love to know whether stem cell therapy works for tinnitus. My tinnitus is as a result of noise induced trauma. I had always heard that the hair cells were not able to regenerate in mammals. Birds on the other hand can regenerate damaged hair cells. Makes sense because in nature birds need to hear birdsong to attract a mate and ensure the reproduction necessary to maintain the species. Nature can be so clever. Why can’t it help us.