Ringing in the ear or......in

[Toughmathew]

In the brain sometimes i cant tellAnyway its awful

[Toughmathew]

Dont know why even neurologist cany treat tinntius

[doglover1973]

Hi Matthew. The ringing is a phantom sound created by the brain and heard in the head or ear . Scientists can see the activity in the brain with modern technology . I find this reassuring. There's usually nothing wrong. We just have overactive auditory systems. Try to relax if possible. Take on day at a time. Do things you enjoy. Keep talking to us. Things will get better .

[Toughmathew in reply to doglover1973]

Can neurologist help

[doglover1973 in reply to Toughmathew]

I wouldn't think so no .. Unless you have a specific problem with the brain.

[Toughmathew in reply to doglover1973]

But tinnitius has sth to do with brain thats a pity

[doglover1973 in reply to Toughmathew]

To be honest Matthew .. It doesn't matter if T is to do with your brain or your big toe, the outcome is still the same. You need to find a way to live with it. Not easy I know but it gets easier over time. There are lots of things you can do to help yourself. I suggest you start with talking therapy. Ask your GP to refer you to a counsellor .

[Toughmathew in reply to doglover1973]

Gp said no newd referal

[Toughmathew in reply to doglover1973]

I think no dr cant help but our own self

[TinnitusUKPat Partner in reply to Toughmathew]

Neurologists can diagnose conditions which affect the brain's operation - as DL1973 says so well above. Neurosurgeons would be the medical discipline which treats any conditions which are identified as a result of a Neurologist consultation. They do have a place in tinnitus diagnosis, but some people with T never have to see them as their symptoms don't call for it.

[Toughmathew in reply to TinnitusUKPat]

But ent cant help psychiatrist cant help omg

[TinnitusUKPat Partner in reply to Toughmathew]

ENTs can help if your tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying physical issue with your ear, like otosclerosis, or a problem with the respiratory system, like a eustachian tube blockage or dysfunction. Psychiatrists might be of great help for people in tinnitus distress, low mood or anxiety.

The only person who has said that these professions can't help is you, in this reply, so it's difficult to know why you're attributing it to what you've read in this forum.

[Toughmathew in reply to TinnitusUKPat]

Should we just use headset if sleep with wife

[TinnitusUKPat Partner]

It is abundantly clear, from the number of posts that you are making, that you are struggling and feeling a great deal of stress about your tinnitus. Do you think it is all possible that it is this stress or anxiety which is making your tinnitus worse, rather than the tinnitus itself being more intense?

[Toughmathew in reply to TinnitusUKPat]

Gp said it might be due to anxiety no referal just antidepressants

[gbn_]

Maybe try some sort of background noise, such as a radio or maybe like me an air purifier, when this hit me about 3 or 4 years ago, I suffered with anxiety because of it, but it really does get better dealing with it, I've learned not to pay attention to it.

[Toughmathew in reply to gbn_]

I am impressed with your dealing witu

[Toughmathew in reply to gbn_]

Do u have headache somtime or tension

[Lulu_Lollipop]

I feel for you, Mathew. What investigations have been done so far? I went to doctor with my tinnitus in March 2016. He referred me to ENT and my hearing was declared perfect, but he sent me for a brain scan just to check if there was anything going on with my ears. What he didn't expect to see and I wasn't expecting to have was a large brain aneurysm. No connection at all with the tinnitus, I still have it after the major surgery of clipping the aneurysm. I have since had a stroke, but still no connection with tinnitus. That tinnitus has stayed with me and it's irritating, for sure, but I always have music on, which helps. It would be wonderful to find a cure for it!

[Toughmathew in reply to Lulu_Lollipop]

Gp dont refer me to another field i saw thrm third time

[Toughmathew in reply to Lulu_Lollipop]

Seems we could just face the music

[bluebell71]

hi

It is hard to accept that the noises are not going to go away, but over time you do learn to live with tinnitus. I have suffered most of the summertime this year with a head full of very loud noise and now it has changed to a more liveable level of sound.

I have an earring aid/ masker given to me by our local ENT dept./hospital. It works wonders either with the hearing aid function or the choice of three masker sounds.

At the moment I don’t need it but I know my T will change and I have to manage it with the earring aid/masker.

I believe that distraction is the key to coping with tinnitus put your thoughts and mind on to a hobby or go for walks in the fresh air, meet people, share your experiences on this forum.

I have felt very comfortable posting and reading other people’s posts, makes you realise you are not alone.

Your tinnitus will calm down and be more liveable at times

Wishing you all the best

Jean

[Toughmathew in reply to bluebell71]

Thx man sorry for english bad

[Toughmathew in reply to bluebell71]

Thx mate if no hearing loss should i use hearing aid for t

[bluebell71 in reply to Toughmathew]

hi

If there’s no hearing loss, a masker which is similar to an earring aid has different noises on, which can give you a break from your own tinnitus noises.

Ask your GP to be referred to the tinnitus clinic within your local hospital, I have a little earring loss in my left ear only and they gave me a combined earring aid/masker. It gives me great relief when needed.

Try not to stress and get anxious, my tinnitus changes from very loud to more liveable noises. I keep a diary when my T is exceptionally loud then when it is better I record that too. It’s a reminder that your T will improve.

Take care

Jean

[Toughmathew in reply to bluebell71]

Will see gp again in dec finger crossed

[bluebell71]

fingers crossed for you, look towards the British Tinnitus Association they will help you cope and get through.

Best wishes Jean