tinnitus help

[Ernie274]

tinnitus and control . I have experienced tinnitus for 3 weeks due I think to anxiety as I am having an operation on Monday. The tinnitus has got worse today which is strange because it was great yesterday. Has anyone experienced this. The sound is a high pitched buz any suggestions to ease it

[Fridays_Child_62]

For many people anxiety makes their tinnitus worse, so it may calm down after your operation. Also, for some people tinnitus can vary in loudness and/or texture from day to day - mine is currently like that. So, don't think because it is bad one day it will also be bad the next day. In the immediate term until your operation, try to relax and perhaps use sound to mask or distract you from the tinnitus. You could achieve both of these by listening to relaxing Nature sounds, such as waterfalls, streams, birdsong or whatever works for you - you may want to investigate some relaxation sounds on Youtube.

[Ernie274 in reply to Fridays_Child_62]

thanks I agree I think the op may reduce it. Have you experienced good and bad days. You seem to be able to control yours. I have tried music and relaxation. Here’s for a better day tommorow

[Fridays_Child_62 in reply to Ernie274]

Yes, after the operation the tinnitus may be reduced. Also, as you concentrate on your post-op recovery, your brain may give your tinnitus less attention. You may want to look at any medication you have been given leading up to this op, as some medications have tinnitus as a side-effect.

I've had tinnitus for many years and it hasn't previously bothered me too much, but this year it has become erratic and I get good and bad days. I wouldn't say I can control it but I've got to know it and avoid situations that may aggravate it. For example, mine is generally reactive to sound, so I have to be careful not to provoke it unnecessarily with noise. I think everyone gets used to their tinnitus and learns how to 'manage' it.

[doglover1973]

Hi Ernie274 It's very natural that you feel anxious in the weeks before an operation and the closer you get no doubt the more anxious you feel. Tinnitus thrives on anxiety so try to relax as much as possible. Do things you enjoy, spend time with people you like, listen to soothing sounds . Your tinnitus may well reduce after the operation. All the best on Monday.

[Ernie274 in reply to doglover1973]

thanks a lot

[Happyrosie]

just to add - as others have said.

[daverussell]

Yep it has its moments, and sometimes more than others.