Mandibular joint could be a possible cause too especially if you say you are under a considerable amount of stress...
As a fellow sufferer and l speak from experience l would conciously try to relax your jaw and not subconsciously grind your teeth together...lf like me you grind your teeth your during sleep your Dentist could make you a tooth guard to wear at night..
Also ask your Dentist for a bio mechanical assessment of the jaw...
The more you concentrate on the noise the louder it becomes l found..
I do hope you get some relief as l know how debilitating it is ...
The Dentist will know by assessing wear on teeth..
Try to mask the sound Ivan by having music on or Radio in the background ... Hopefully it maybe just temporary until the affects of drugs wear off...When mine is really bad l take myself off for a walk in nature beach or countryside and soon forget about it...
Know it's easy for me to say but try not to worry as the more you worry the more your jaw will tighten which will exacerbate the Tinnitus..
Try to put it out of your minds just one day at a time ...Carol
Sorry, I should have added that we have had it for around 4 months, so that’s why it’s taken the toll a bit now.
I do go for walks and does help a bit, I think it’s the anxiety of thinking about why I got this is making it worse and I can’t go on with this anymore.
Did you both get it at the same time? I was on it because of tinnitus got off it and didn't notice any change in it. It is horrible I wish you the best, I've had it about 52 years.
My T. started during an ear infection eleven years ago. A few weeks later I realised the T. was not going away quickly, I became more and more worried and anxious, I could not sleep or eat and the T. became louder and louder. With lots of help; medication to help me sleep and to reduce anxiety, a sound machine with under pillow speaker, music on an iPod, yoga, breathing exercises, counselling, hobbies, a holiday and friends and family to talk to, my T. got quieter and quieter. A few months later I was able to ignore T. and really did not hear the T. for long periods of time. When I am tired or stressed I hear it, so I go back to reducing stress and resting more. When doctors say 'forget about it' it is impossible for some people. There is no cure but plenty of help. Coming to terms with T. is possible but it takes time. Good luck, let us know how you get on.
Yes my T has decreased so much I have been able to forget it for days at a time. I have been able to enjoy life, travel, grand children, meeting friends and hobbies. I gradually habituated to T and I am sure you will too. I recently had a relapse due to stress, but feel almost back to normal once again with help. Good luck.
Eleven years ago when T. started I needed sleeping tablets from the Dr. I slowly came off them and for 9-10 years, until this recent relapse, all I needed was my sound machine with the pillow speakers playing the sound of rain or wind. I take the machine with me everywhere I go, I bought it from BTA. For sleeping recently I take amitriptyline, 1-2-or occasionally 3 from the Dr. I am sure I will not need to take these for much longer. Sleep is so important for T. I will keep the tablets in a drawer and only use 1-2 when my T. is louder. I have recently used a relaxation tape, doing the breathing exercises, each night before I sleep. T. is hugely affected by anxiety, I knew this but it takes time to reduce stress once it starts. Little by little you will overcome this, every one is different, you will find your own way. I hope this helps.
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