Tinnitus doesn't make much sense
New T "sufferer" here. Have realized and dealt with it for about 2 months now. I'm 23 years old, have a history of too much loud music listening, despite having normal audiograms. My father is 66, has...
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We don't know the trigger(s) for T with any certainty. Some level of noise damage or hearing loss obviously makes it more likely but there are millions of people who have both without T. Stress is...
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Thanks for responding Austin Powers. Yeah - I have those panic episodes, but I don't think this board needs to read me complain at the moment. ; ) Considering your note on stress being a tinnitu...
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Dolemite, my problems stem 100% from noise injury (a loud new workplace ventilation fan), so my viewpoint is colored by that. Don't forget that noise damage is cumulative. You could have reached a...
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Peachoid - I am in agreement, and can't see any other reason for this other than my habit of listening to my mp3 player at really loud levels. I didn't even know tinnitus existed, and I'm sure anyone...
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Dolemite x 2, The DPOAE test is excellent and will provide more detailed information about the state of your hearing to your audiologist. It's the gold standard of hearing tests. rob x 2
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Robx2, yeah - I'm hoping it will illuminate better on my situation.
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Hi Dolemite. In my case, stress seems to be the major trigger, not excessive noise. And both my sons have it, suggesting a genetic predisposition. In your case, whatever the cause, stress-reduction...
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pears - Thanks for the info, advice, and warm regards. I hope I can just put this past me regardless of the trigger.
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Now it's starting to make sense: I got an OAE that suggests I have some loss at 6khz - it shows that my left ear is more affected, which is where I hear more sound from. Interestingly, the audiologist...
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Dolemite, i first heard my t during a period of high stress. I was working 7 days a week, studying at university so i got drunk and listened to Linkin Park on loud headphones. Guess i deserved it for...
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Mickw wrote: Dolemite, i first heard my t during a period of high stress. I was working 7 days a week, studying at university so i got drunk and listened to Linkin Park on loud headphones. Guess i...
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Dolomite, could be worse, my friend likes a band called Cradle of Filth and another likes Rave/Dance music. AAARRGGHHH!!! mick
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You're right, Mick - it could be much worse. At the moment I don't have the confidence to be much hopeful about my ability to cope well, but maybe it'll get better. I'm just trying to come to terms...
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