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Post by PhantomWolf on Feb 6, 2019 0:17:57 GMT -5
 Wow! How did I sign-on to a forum with a bunch of "old farts" anyways?  @truculentfrogs Good thread you started Mike... I'm 65 yrs young, and fortunately, do not suffer from a number of ailments that my fellow Briar Patch members appear to suffer from. I do send out to you all a strong prayer of recovery, sooner than later, and I truly mean that. Its a *itch to suffer. Who wants it and who needs it. And, I can't even imagine what it must be like for some of you. I had to look-up what tinnitus is, and ascertained the meaning at MAYO CLINIC TINNITUS. Under one tab is "Symptoms & Causes," and the second tab has "Diagnosis & Treatment." Apparently, the different medications can help in reducing some symptoms to help make tinnitus somewhat bearable, but these medications do not cure tinnitus. I found one of the alternative treatments, acupuncture, to be of interest, and I think this would be an avenue to pursue and gain more knowledge for some of you. I know my daughter had some decent anxiety going for her recently, and this was really bothering her at her work. She located a good acupuncturist here in Bend, OR, and a couple of sessions helped her tremendously in relieving anxiety symptoms, to where she doesn't have an issue with this any longer. Something to think about 
Hahaha I'm only in my mid thirties, but between the Army and a life spent playing with guns and large guitar amplifiers.. Not to mention the 100s of shows I have been to.
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Post by joeman on Feb 6, 2019 9:52:35 GMT -5
I'm 56 and I've had it for about 20 years. Playing in basement bands...listening to music very loud...and then working at a home medical company for years where I trans-filled oxygen tanks (often without ear protection) got it going for me. My dad had it from hammering in the GM metal fab shop. If you ever lose your hearing, you keep the tinnitus. It bothered me for the first few years as it was ramping up...but after this many years...it doesn't really bother me that much...though there is certainly no ignoring it.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 6, 2019 11:56:41 GMT -5
Wow! How did I sign-on to a forum with a bunch of "old farts" anyways? @truculentfrogs Good thread you started Mike... I'm 65 yrs young, and fortunately, do not suffer from a number of ailments that my fellow Briar Patch members appear to suffer from. I do send out to you all a strong prayer of recovery, sooner than later, and I truly mean that. Its a *itch to suffer. Who wants it and who needs it. And, I can't even imagine what it must be like for some of you. I had to look-up what tinnitus is, and ascertained the meaning at MAYO CLINIC TINNITUS. Under one tab is "Symptoms & Causes," and the second tab has "Diagnosis & Treatment." Apparently, the different medications can help in reducing some symptoms to help make tinnitus somewhat bearable, but these medications do not cure tinnitus. I found one of the alternative treatments, acupuncture, to be of interest, and I think this would be an avenue to pursue and gain more knowledge for some of you. I know my daughter had some decent anxiety going for her recently, and this was really bothering her at her work. She located a good acupuncturist here in Bend, OR, and a couple of sessions helped her tremendously in relieving anxiety symptoms, to where she doesn't have an issue with this any longer. Something to think about Don't worry Mark, I didn't have any of these ailments at 65 either. At 68 I have a whole new bunch. I suspect that you will be catching up to us sooner or later. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2019 12:01:33 GMT -5
I have it. Always there. Sometimes it really gets a lot worse in the right ear. I don't think it is environmental in my case. Other than occasional loud music, I have always been pretty good about protecting my hearing. Hearing protection always worn when shooting guns or using power equipment. Must be genetic in my case.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2019 13:01:38 GMT -5
Wow! How did I sign-on to a forum with a bunch of "old farts" anyways? @truculentfrogs Good thread you started Mike... I'm 65 yrs young, and fortunately, do not suffer from a number of ailments that my fellow Briar Patch members appear to suffer from. I do send out to you all a strong prayer of recovery, sooner than later, and I truly mean that. Its a *itch to suffer. Who wants it and who needs it. And, I can't even imagine what it must be like for some of you. I had to look-up what tinnitus is, and ascertained the meaning at MAYO CLINIC TINNITUS. Under one tab is "Symptoms & Causes," and the second tab has "Diagnosis & Treatment." Apparently, the different medications can help in reducing some symptoms to help make tinnitus somewhat bearable, but these medications do not cure tinnitus. I found one of the alternative treatments, acupuncture, to be of interest, and I think this would be an avenue to pursue and gain more knowledge for some of you. I know my daughter had some decent anxiety going for her recently, and this was really bothering her at her work. She located a good acupuncturist here in Bend, OR, and a couple of sessions helped her tremendously in relieving anxiety symptoms, to where she doesn't have an issue with this any longer. Something to think about Don't worry Mark, I didn't have any of these ailments at 65 either. At 68 I have a whole new bunch. I suspect that you will be catching up to us sooner or later. I don't think so Ron |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 6, 2019 13:16:02 GMT -5
Don't worry Mark, I didn't have any of these ailments at 65 either. At 68 I have a whole new bunch. I suspect that you will be catching up to us sooner or later. I don't think so Ron Well you just keep thinking that. No sense worrying about the inevitable. 😁😎🤠 |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2019 13:28:08 GMT -5
Have had it all my life and was probably caused from having both eardrums punctured in a accident.
Sometimes its so loud I can barely stand it while other times it's very low and not noticeable.
But, I've noticed when busy doing something and not paying attention to it it goes away. Doesn't seem to interfere listening to music
or watching TV and such. But, when it's the most quiet, it's the loudest it seems. And just to mention, I can only lay my left ear on a pillow because I hear my heart beat loudly in the right if I lay on it. (just something more strange)
And for some reason I have better hearing then most which is not a gift cause I hear literally everything from mouse farts to the neighbors whispers.
I remember I was taking a hearing test for my DOT physical and the doctor left the room and went down the hallway
to cut it up with a nurse. He came back when the test was over and told me I didn't do very well, I explained to him
rather shortly that "if they hadn't been cutting up down the hallway I would have heard all the beeps". He said "You heard that?"
I told him I did and he regave the test and I passed without problem. No, I aint pulling anyone's leg, God honest truth.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2019 13:54:52 GMT -5
I don't think so Ron Well you just keep thinking that. No sense worrying about the inevitable. 😁😎🤠  ...Positive thinker I be Ron....  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Feb 6, 2019 18:21:03 GMT -5
Have had it all my life and was probably caused from having both eardrums punctured in a accident. Sometimes its so loud I can barely stand it while other times it's very low and not noticeable. But, I've noticed when busy doing something and not paying attention to it it goes away. Doesn't seem to interfere listening to music or watching TV and such. But, when it's the most quiet, it's the loudest it seems. And just to mention, I can only lay my left ear on a pillow because I hear my heart beat loudly in the right if I lay on it. (just something more strange) And for some reason I have better hearing then most which is not a gift cause I hear literally everything from mouse farts to the neighbors whispers. I remember I was taking a hearing test for my DOT physical and the doctor left the room and went down the hallway to cut it up with a nurse. He came back when the test was over and told me I didn't do very well, I explained to him rather shortly that "if they hadn't been cutting up down the hallway I would have heard all the beeps". He said "You heard that?" I told him I did and he regave the test and I passed without problem. No, I aint pulling anyone's leg, God honest truth. That's a fantastic story. |
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Post by instymp on Feb 6, 2019 18:21:21 GMT -5
Me too. Guns, printing equipment, loud music. What I hear is like a million crickets. It comes and goes but it's really bad this week. Me too, for the last 50 years. Hearing aids help it a bit, but I figured if I paid too much attention to the ring, it would drive me nuts(er). |
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Post by Dramatwist on Feb 6, 2019 18:26:45 GMT -5
I'm sure firearms were a contributor to mine, but I have been consistent about hearing protection when at the range or on the ranch. Pretty certain it was playing in stupid-loud bands back in the day. I only wanted to play in 3-piece bands (a la Cream, Jimi Hendrix, etc.) so we had to turn up to 11. Doesn't work if you don't.
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Post by sperrytops on Feb 6, 2019 18:28:40 GMT -5
I'm sure firearms were a contributor to mine, but I have been consistent about hearing protection when at the range or on the ranch. Pretty certain it was playing in stupid-loud bands back in the day. I only wanted to play in 3-piece bands (a la Cream, Jimi Hendrix, etc.) so we had to turn up to 11. Guns and Roses? |
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Post by Dramatwist on Feb 6, 2019 18:29:47 GMT -5
I'm sure firearms were a contributor to mine, but I have been consistent about hearing protection when at the range or on the ranch. Pretty certain it was playing in stupid-loud bands back in the day. I only wanted to play in 3-piece bands (a la Cream, Jimi Hendrix, etc.) so we had to turn up to 11. Guns and Roses? ...past my time... |
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Post by sperrytops on Feb 6, 2019 18:46:03 GMT -5
Funny thing about Guns and Roses, I spent many years critical of some of the music my teen sons listened to, Guns and Roses among them. I then actually took the time to listen to some their music, and then I saw Axl Rose perform solo concert piano and I realized, he might be crazy, but he is one talented musician. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2019 19:52:53 GMT -5
"Blue Cheer" where one of the loudest and we played'em loud, and if you remember them like I do you are old.
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Post by sperrytops on Feb 6, 2019 20:50:44 GMT -5
"Blue Cheer" where one of the loudest and we played'em loud, and if you remember them like I do you are old.
Can't say I recollect that album, but I can tell by the psychedelic design - it comes from my time! I'll add, Santana and Grateful Dead were always on my stereo. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2019 21:20:30 GMT -5
I have world class physicians treating my ear issues at ENT in Louisville. There is no reputable cure for tinnitus. I took my mother to her hearing doc last year. He told me my VA hearing aids were twenty years behind the times.
No surprise. The VA does the best with what it has and should be applauded for their efforts. All of the front line people are top shelf; however, I may seek alternative solutions regarding hearing aids in the immediate future.
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Post by trailboss on Feb 6, 2019 21:45:48 GMT -5
Loss of hearing can have some pretty negative results when left untreated. If you are having a hard time hearing people in a noisy environment, it is easy to check out of the conversation thinking what is the point....and there is a correlation with societal withdrawal, memory loss, speech, and other issues.
I have the resound Linx, and with the app on my Iphone I can tailor it's performance to enhance a variety of situations, noisy restaurants, outdoors, sporting events...etc..and can take phone calls on it and stream bluetooth devices...
In normal situations, i hear just fine, in noisy situations, I was asking people several times to repeat themselves, at some point I would just say yes....like a non english speaking immigrant...not good.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Feb 6, 2019 22:09:31 GMT -5
I'm sure firearms were a contributor to mine, but I have been consistent about hearing protection when at the range or on the ranch. Pretty certain it was playing in stupid-loud bands back in the day. I only wanted to play in 3-piece bands (a la Cream, Jimi Hendrix, etc.) so we had to turn up to 11. Doesn't work if you don't. Were you doubling up? I always put the softies in and the muffs over the ears.... That's what the US military does these days, also. |
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2019 15:21:24 GMT -5
For Roku users there's a new free app titled: The Tinnitus Channel. Features white noise and other spectrums in 1, 3, & 8 hour formats. I noticed a couple selections were not playing smoothly, but most are.
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Post by instymp on May 2, 2019 16:55:58 GMT -5
I'm sure firearms were a contributor to mine, but I have been consistent about hearing protection when at the range or on the ranch. Pretty certain it was playing in stupid-loud bands back in the day. I only wanted to play in 3-piece bands (a la Cream, Jimi Hendrix, etc.) so we had to turn up to 11. Doesn't work if you don't. Were you doubling up? I always put the softies in and the muffs over the ears.... That's what the US military does these days, also. Thanks for the tip! Shot yesterday, muffs over my hearing aids & thought idiot right away. |
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Post by trailboss on May 2, 2019 22:43:09 GMT -5
Remove hearing aids whenever you use any type of hearing protection, after a few hours of yard work... I had forgotten that I had them on while using the leaf blower... I had taken the shooters muffs off several times, when I got done, I realized I was missing a hearing aid... mine are flesh colored which closely matches a lot of my landscaping... fortunately, it was in the muff of the headset.
Could have been a 2K loss.
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Post by stone on May 3, 2019 5:49:18 GMT -5
I designed and calibrated the guidance systems on air intercept missiles in the 70's and the hearing protection they gave us was inadequate at best .... and that's if you wore it. But what really did it for me was about 15 years ago my son bought me a stainless steel 44 magnum pistol for deer hunting and in my excitement to shoot it I went out back with a head cold and shot it with no ears. For weeks, the sound of glass toughing glass or metal toughing metal drove me insane. Luckily that went away and now I am left with a damned whistling teakettle I can never find  |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2019 12:06:52 GMT -5
I wonder if ear tubes would help balance out the pressure in the inner ear. Those ear candles also really work great all kinds of stuff gets drawn out. You can also get your ears cleaned at a good ENT doctor. They have a vacuum they use after softening the inner ear with a solution.
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Post by stone on May 3, 2019 12:09:54 GMT -5
I wonder if ear tubes would help balance out the pressure in the inner ear. Those ear candles also really work great all kinds of stuff gets drawn out. You can also get your ears cleaned at a good ENT doctor. They have a vacuum they use after softening the inner ear with a solution. I would be concerned that they wouldn't know where to stop softening inner ear and start softening my brain. Probably very similar material |
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Post by pappyjoe on May 3, 2019 22:35:58 GMT -5
Let’s see. About 2-1/2 years sitting between two main Diesel engines, followed by quite a bit of flying in military aircraft and helicopters contributed to the initial damage even though hearing protection was used. Then there was the 10 years working for a printing company with two loud presses. Again protection was used. Past couple of years the high frequency ringing constantly in both ears.
The ENT I went too said I have some high frequency hearing loss and that is causing the tinnitus. He recommended a white noise generator to help me sleep. I started doing some research and asking questions which resulted in my doctor sending me to an audiologist for a second opinion. I now have programmable hearing aids that helps my hearing and helps in masking the tinnitus at times.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2019 15:59:55 GMT -5
There is one degree of cold comfort with tinnitus and that is, I still listen to cassettes and tape hiss is no longer a distraction. |
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Post by voyager on May 8, 2019 5:05:14 GMT -5
I have had it for as long as I can remember am so used to it now that on the few days its not very loud it feels strange.
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