Just saying hi.

[Daytona675]

Hey I have chronic tinnitus and hearing loss in my left ear any advice for the tinnitus would be great it's driving me nuts. Many thanks.

[mx5mada]

I went to a tinnitus clinic and they recommended relaxation! I have managed to find the off switch for mine

[Daytona675 in reply to mx5mada]

Wish I could find an off switch to it. Should be getting a hearing aid this week my Dr said hopefully it will help I've tried all sorts with no joy

[mx5mada in reply to Daytona675]

I lost bit of high pitch in left ear so not need hearing aid! Found relaxation helps! Of switch found by accident but gives me a break!

[Daytona675 in reply to mx5mada]

I'm the opposite I've lost all low pitch sound so my tinnitus is super loud most of the time. I have been referred to ent but that is way off yet. It's good you found how to switch it hopefully will find a way one day.

[mx5mada in reply to Daytona675]

Seen ent and they referred me to tinnitus clinic! Had hearing test!had talk about tinnitus! Still got tinnitus but relaxation does help! I have found that if I press a certain point in my ear I can switch it off or down😯

[Daytona675 in reply to mx5mada]

I've tried relaxing doesn't help unfortunately ☹️where about a do you press your ear if you don't mind me asking I'll try anything would love a good night's sleep

[mx5mada in reply to Daytona675]

Just inside my ear lobe before hole! Both sides towards head sometimes takes couple of gos

[mx5mada in reply to mx5mada]

Or just at top of where jawbone moves near ear

[kiwi4meinblue]

Hi Dayton, I too have chronic tinnitus and hearing loss in my left ear and finding it hard. I am wondering about Hypnotherapy as I get bad anxiety. I am making enquiries about it as I cannot seem to find much else that helps. I sleep ok though. I find being outside helps a lot, it calms me and I dont notice the tinnitus so much, but I cant spend every day outside as I work in an office. Many thanks, Sue

[Daytona675 in reply to kiwi4meinblue]

Hi kiwi I never thought about hypnotherapy might be worth looking into. Going outside doesn't help me either unfortunately it just makes my ear feel full and gives me headaches. The Dr put me on antidepressants for depression and anxiety which seem to help a little.

Many thanks John.

[kiwi4meinblue in reply to Daytona675]

Hi John, I’m sorry that you are having a tough time with your ear. I went deaf in my left ear a year ago from labyrinthitis resulting with the tinnitus but I have got better gradually over the months. I get not so good days and other days I feel I’m coping quite well. I find it hard in busy cafe’s with voices and clattering cups and coffee machines, they drive me mad! Do u find that too? I am sure In time things will get easier where the brain adjusts. We just have to make some changes to how we do things now and take time to relax more. All the best, Sue (kiwi) 😊

[Daytona675 in reply to kiwi4meinblue]

Hi again yes to many sounds at once are no good for I can't tell things apart it takes to much concentration. Sorry for the late reply I've had no sleep for the last 2 days.

Thanks John.

[AnnieST in reply to kiwi4meinblue]

I've tried hypnotherapy and it does help with anxiety. Also there are loads of CDs out there and free ones on Youtube. If you want one for tinnitus, then go to David Knight's website

[NicBTA Partner]

Hello and welcome to the British Tinnitus Association forum Daytona675. Do feel free to ask any questions, I hope that you find this a helpful and supportive place to help you manage your tinnitus.

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)