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Just starting up a dedicated thread for this after a fair few posts and experiences from sufferers on the other thread. It seems a more common issue than most people think or release. I've seen figures of 15%-20% of the population can experience symptoms at varying levels.
I never really knew I had it and similar to Wanderer thought it was normal so just the sound of silence! It was only until I found a thread on the MBClubUK forum discussing it that I realised it wasn't normal or the sound of silence. This was about 2 years ago I think. I started to research it a bit when I could. There are many different reasons and causes but I am determined to see if there is something that can be done. Over the last year it has either got worse or I have noticed much more. To the point now that it is really affecting quality of life.
There are several things I am not happy with that need addressing but I'm unsure if these are the domino affects of the Tinnitus. Or maybe the reverse in that other issue are causing the Tinnitus. Or that none are linked and the Tinnitus will be untreatable and I will need to learnt to cope with it. This seems a common state in that people accept it exists and are somehow learning to deal with it.
I have paid for a family Bupa policy for many years and it has been very useful at time. Not so much for me so far but now is my turn! I had a video conference consultation with a GP on Saturday. After a brief consultation they have issued a referral letter to Bupa to see a specialist. Just waiting to hear back to arrange an appointment. I am guessing the first point will be to do the basics so checking hearing levels. Also some basic fundamental checks such as blockages, ear wax and all those kinds of elementary but possible issues or contributing factors.
I don't feel my Tinnitus is down to permanent hearing damage from loud noise exposure which I guess will be a common form. Many will know but for some that don't the loud noise exposure can damage the tiny sensory hair cells in your ear that transmit sound to your brain. People who work in noisy environments - such as factory and construction workers, musicians, and soldiers - are particularly at risk. These never grow back and are permanently damaged. It would make sense that in these cases that treatments to eradicate the condition is unlikely but it would more be about increasing relief to lessen the impact.
It seems that some suffers can be feeling the effects due to an underlying injury (head or neck) often common in one ear only. Possibly due to damage to the ear or related area. Or pressure on a nerve causing the Tinnitus. Sometimes tumours can cause pressure to nerves or the brain which can cause the issues. Then there are various issues that could all contribute. Such as lack of sleep, stress, poor blood flow, diet and I guess general lack of well being for some, many or all of these contributory issues.
I have had constant regular back and neck issues for about 25 years after an old football injury as a goalkeeper tearing my shoulder ligaments. After the arm in a sling for 6 months, not able to use it to even lift a light weight for 6 months it meant 6 months of almost no use of my left side, then 3 months of gradual light use with another 3 months of gradually increasing use so 12 months from start to finish. This meant 90% depletion of muscles in the left side of my upper body. With a stupid lack of building these muscles up again over the next 12 months as strenuously recommended by the physio meaning I still have issues. This could be the route cause or a contributor factor.
Other issues I have that could be contributing to the issues are not getting enough sleep, diet that could be better, exercise could be better and stress levels have been immense at times but high levels have been pretty constant.
So regardless of any diagnosis I am going to give it my best shot to improve my chances of irradiating the Tinnitus. All of the improvements will help to improve my fitness also general health and well being so won't be wasted regardless.
Luckily I have a very patient nature so absorb high levels of pressure and stress quite well without it showing a real obvious way. However even then my shortness has increased immensely. Also all the possible contributing factors have all increased so these are all noticeable issues now. These include fatigue, stress, sleep problems, trouble concentrating, memory problems, depression, anxiety and irritability. Don't worry I'm not about to jump off a cliff as all these issues are not major but they are noticeable to the point that they combine to reduce quality of life significantly.
My personal experience of Tinnitus is constant 24/7 and although difficult to be exact seems to be more noticeable in the left ear/side. There seems to be two different pitches. A lower pitch towards the centre/right side then a much higher more noticeable pitch in the left side.
Occasionally I have some short periods of transparent circles in my vision often when I have been sitting at a desk in front of a screen for a while. Occasionally I have some speech issues in which words can come out in the wrong order or simple words in a sentence aren't quite there and it can take a few seconds for these to be available. You tend to manage this when you feel it and slow down your sentences to allow the words to flow without it being obvious. However on occasion there can be pause of a few seconds while I wait for the word. This is also evident sometimes when reading a story to my son/daughter at night in which the words are ready in the wrong order. I would say this is all slight and may be common but it will be mentioned to the specialists as it might all feed in to help. I do have a very small are on the top of my head to the right of my crown that feels a little like it is lightly bruised. It is small and slight but constant. Again it will be mentioned.
I will feed back into the thread with the results of any tests, any information I found out from specialists and any useful facts or potential help I can feed into the pot that may help others. I not expecting a 5 minute fix and committed to small, progress and long lasting improvements. I am also positive at this stage that a fix or an improvement can be made.
If anyone has any thoughts they want to share please feel free to fire it all into this thread. If we can help each other in any ways to improve anything it has to be a good thing.
I never really knew I had it and similar to Wanderer thought it was normal so just the sound of silence! It was only until I found a thread on the MBClubUK forum discussing it that I realised it wasn't normal or the sound of silence. This was about 2 years ago I think. I started to research it a bit when I could. There are many different reasons and causes but I am determined to see if there is something that can be done. Over the last year it has either got worse or I have noticed much more. To the point now that it is really affecting quality of life.
There are several things I am not happy with that need addressing but I'm unsure if these are the domino affects of the Tinnitus. Or maybe the reverse in that other issue are causing the Tinnitus. Or that none are linked and the Tinnitus will be untreatable and I will need to learnt to cope with it. This seems a common state in that people accept it exists and are somehow learning to deal with it.
I have paid for a family Bupa policy for many years and it has been very useful at time. Not so much for me so far but now is my turn! I had a video conference consultation with a GP on Saturday. After a brief consultation they have issued a referral letter to Bupa to see a specialist. Just waiting to hear back to arrange an appointment. I am guessing the first point will be to do the basics so checking hearing levels. Also some basic fundamental checks such as blockages, ear wax and all those kinds of elementary but possible issues or contributing factors.
I don't feel my Tinnitus is down to permanent hearing damage from loud noise exposure which I guess will be a common form. Many will know but for some that don't the loud noise exposure can damage the tiny sensory hair cells in your ear that transmit sound to your brain. People who work in noisy environments - such as factory and construction workers, musicians, and soldiers - are particularly at risk. These never grow back and are permanently damaged. It would make sense that in these cases that treatments to eradicate the condition is unlikely but it would more be about increasing relief to lessen the impact.
It seems that some suffers can be feeling the effects due to an underlying injury (head or neck) often common in one ear only. Possibly due to damage to the ear or related area. Or pressure on a nerve causing the Tinnitus. Sometimes tumours can cause pressure to nerves or the brain which can cause the issues. Then there are various issues that could all contribute. Such as lack of sleep, stress, poor blood flow, diet and I guess general lack of well being for some, many or all of these contributory issues.
I have had constant regular back and neck issues for about 25 years after an old football injury as a goalkeeper tearing my shoulder ligaments. After the arm in a sling for 6 months, not able to use it to even lift a light weight for 6 months it meant 6 months of almost no use of my left side, then 3 months of gradual light use with another 3 months of gradually increasing use so 12 months from start to finish. This meant 90% depletion of muscles in the left side of my upper body. With a stupid lack of building these muscles up again over the next 12 months as strenuously recommended by the physio meaning I still have issues. This could be the route cause or a contributor factor.
Other issues I have that could be contributing to the issues are not getting enough sleep, diet that could be better, exercise could be better and stress levels have been immense at times but high levels have been pretty constant.
So regardless of any diagnosis I am going to give it my best shot to improve my chances of irradiating the Tinnitus. All of the improvements will help to improve my fitness also general health and well being so won't be wasted regardless.
Luckily I have a very patient nature so absorb high levels of pressure and stress quite well without it showing a real obvious way. However even then my shortness has increased immensely. Also all the possible contributing factors have all increased so these are all noticeable issues now. These include fatigue, stress, sleep problems, trouble concentrating, memory problems, depression, anxiety and irritability. Don't worry I'm not about to jump off a cliff as all these issues are not major but they are noticeable to the point that they combine to reduce quality of life significantly.
My personal experience of Tinnitus is constant 24/7 and although difficult to be exact seems to be more noticeable in the left ear/side. There seems to be two different pitches. A lower pitch towards the centre/right side then a much higher more noticeable pitch in the left side.
Occasionally I have some short periods of transparent circles in my vision often when I have been sitting at a desk in front of a screen for a while. Occasionally I have some speech issues in which words can come out in the wrong order or simple words in a sentence aren't quite there and it can take a few seconds for these to be available. You tend to manage this when you feel it and slow down your sentences to allow the words to flow without it being obvious. However on occasion there can be pause of a few seconds while I wait for the word. This is also evident sometimes when reading a story to my son/daughter at night in which the words are ready in the wrong order. I would say this is all slight and may be common but it will be mentioned to the specialists as it might all feed in to help. I do have a very small are on the top of my head to the right of my crown that feels a little like it is lightly bruised. It is small and slight but constant. Again it will be mentioned.
I will feed back into the thread with the results of any tests, any information I found out from specialists and any useful facts or potential help I can feed into the pot that may help others. I not expecting a 5 minute fix and committed to small, progress and long lasting improvements. I am also positive at this stage that a fix or an improvement can be made.
If anyone has any thoughts they want to share please feel free to fire it all into this thread. If we can help each other in any ways to improve anything it has to be a good thing.