CT scan

[Toughmathew]

some said t may be due to brain nerve damage,but must that be with hearing loss? And can Mri detect it?any

[daverussell]

No. An MRI is used to look for or (rule out) tumors or growths (malignant or benign).

[Toughmathew in reply to daverussell]

so acoutic cell dead is not to

[Toughmathew in reply to daverussell]

What about ct scan

[Toughmathew in reply to daverussell]

Probably fruitless

[daverussell]

Sorry, I got CT scan and MRI confused again (I thought I was going for an MRI but it turned out to be CT scan). A CT scans detects tumours. It takes x-rays of your body in layers. MRI use radiowaves for more detailed analysis in body tissue.For my diagnosis, I was given a hearing test which they said mild hearing loss, and a visual inspection of the ear they saw scaring to my eardrum from having grommets when I was a kid. I pushed for further investigation and asked for an MRI. The CT scan ruled out a tumour. The conclusion was my Tinnitus is caused through hearing loss - damage in the cochlear.

[Toughmathew in reply to daverussell]

So how is your t now

[daverussell in reply to Toughmathew]

I've mostly learnt to accept it, with the help of strategies. I find it hard to relax, but I've always suffered from insomnia and I suspected I have ADHD - I've not been diagnosed. I take Sertraline to help me sleep and control my anxiety and frustration.

[Toughmathew in reply to daverussell]

Most of the time many check up cant find underlying illness thats frustrating, just feel like to listen to masking noise sometimes

[daverussell in reply to Toughmathew]

It's one of the things we can do. You have to find what works for you. All the best in your tinnitus journey.