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Hi guys,

What is it a consultant does at an ENT appt for Tinnitus?

I’m hoping to book one shortly.

I’m in the ‘it might not be Tinnitus stage.’ I’ve had low level ringing for many a year but this ‘whoosh-static’ just seems different. When in actual fact it more than likely is T, but my brain is finding it hard to accept that their can’t be a cure so it’s looking for a ‘fix’ 😬

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Bellyboo

Hello..he will check the blood vessels for obstruction

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bantams in reply toBellyboo

Hi Bellyboo

Do you know if there is any treatment for this or is it " learn to live with it"

Thanks

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GarryOKeeffe

My tinnitus came on really loud last March and is now louder, it's a high frequency hiss that is getting louder. Well, I think it is louder.

I persuaded my reluctant GP to refer me to ENT. His view was to just accept its tinnitus and stop bothering people. Not helpful at all.

I first had a hearing test, then about 4 weeks later I had a telephone an appointment with ENT. The Dr was very professional but basically said the same as the GP. She explained that tinnitus was very common and basically explained everything you can read on the British Tinnitus web pages.

She sent me for an MRI scan, but added that she is sure it will show nothing. I'm still waiting for the result after 2 months, apparently this is a normal waiting time.

She did however tell me I have high frequency hearing loss and that may contribute to my tinnitus and referred me to audiology.

Audiology gave me hearing aids, I was quite surprised how much high frequency I couldn't hear. I was told if these don't help I would be referred to their tinnitus specialist.

I now have hearing the aids, but 2 months on and it is making no difference, in fact in some ways it's worse as the noise is now in both ears.

They referred me to the specialist who told me the same as the GP and the ENT Dr. But she sent me some reading material, which basically repeated what I had already read.

I don't want to bring you down, but please don't expect too much from ENT, as I'm coming to accept there are no magic pills or cures.

I find listening to white noise helps when I'm trying to concentrate, such as writing this. I usually use this free WEB site as it is claiming to be a therapy.

tinnitusnotch.com/

There is some science behind the 'notched tone' but there is no solid proof that I can find.

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wallerz in reply toGarryOKeeffe

Sad to hear what you've been through. I found the 'Calmer' iPhone app to be really good.

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One resource which you might like to look at if you haven't seen it is our guide to tinnitus services in hospitals: tinnitus.org.uk/tinnitus-se....

It's a broad explainer - the general assumption is that an ENT consultation looks at potential physical causes for tinnitus which may have surgical resolutions.

An audiology team would be a better fit for people without physical damage to the ear canal, but with some signs of hearing loss being present.

Our president, Tony Kay, gives a great webinar on tinnitus assessment and management on our YouTube channel, which also covers some of this territory - youtube.com/watch?v=DX05bVA...

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Confused01

Hi,I’ve had all the checks, seen ENT for years, got ear aids that are of no help. Been asked to try beta blockers recently.

Told that’s it!

They should check re blood vessel openings, ear head area for abnormalities, ear blockages, hearing test. That said took a long time to get taken very seriously..can be down to luck if who you see and how much it’s effecting you.

Good luck,

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