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[day-break53]

Hi there, I have had tinnitus for 34 years,I can't remember life without it.Members of my family also have T and I often wonder is it genetic? I also went to a lot of loud rock concerts in my teens,I adore music, I find that now I can't listen to music very loudly as it makes my T worse.I get very embarrassed sometimes when i'm talking with people and I can't hear their voice,(I have had hearing test's and I have no hearing loss) I find it hard to explain to people that my hearing is fine, i have a wall of sound in my ears that acts as a block. a specialist told me 20 years ago that I have the worst T he had ever come across.Over the year's I have learnt to live with T it is part of me now.I like many many people though would love to find a cure.

[Ruud1boy]

I'd never heard of this condition before today, but is this something you're aware of?

nhs.uk/conditions/auditory-...

34yrs w/ Mr T is one hell of a stretch. You have my utmost sympathy & respect.

[KC1961]

My dad has T, I have T and my sister's oldest daughter has T. I believe there must be some type of "family thing" going on.

[day-break53 in reply to KC1961]

Hi KC1961, I am of that belief too,most of my mother's family have T , my son developed a mild form of T after working in a noisy factory,he's got an office job now.Does anyone know if there is research into this?

[NicBTA Partner]

Hello and welcome to the British Tinnitus Association forum.

Do feel free to ask any questions, I hope that you find this a helpful and supportive place to help you manage your tinnitus.

There is some brand new research which shows that tinnitus may well have a genetic component, but how that is of practical use is a little way away yet I think - but you can find out more here: bit.ly/FrTinnG

We have some resources that you might like to check out in addition to our home here:

tinnitus.org.uk

takeontinnitus.co.uk

Helpline 0800 018 0527 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) (outside the UK you can call [phone])

Warmest wishes

Nic (BTA Communications Manager and Forum Administrator)