getting louder

[Whistler-]

I’ve had this since 1974 and dealt with it ok but over the lasts couple of months this year 2013 it’s getting to a stage that I’m now struggling with the whistling as it’s there 24/7

[Hookie01]

Have you had your vitamin levels checked lately? Especially iron, vit d and b12?

[Whistler- in reply to Hookie01]

no but trying to get a gp appointment is a nightmare but I’ll be trying again

[Hookie01 in reply to Whistler-]

You can always pay and do them online if you can't get any joy from your Drs

[Whistler- in reply to Hookie01]

yea was thinking that thanks

[msspinner]

Hello Whistler, I've just read on another thread about how ear wax compaction can affect T. Maybe this could be a consideration?

[Whistler- in reply to msspinner]

hi yea done that and my ears were clear of any heavy was thanks

[doglover1973]

Hi Whistler- How about a hearing test? Tinnitus often gets louder if hearing drops - even slightly. That's what happened to me.

[Whistler- in reply to doglover1973]

hi yea I away to see about getting a hearing test to see if anything has changed thanks

[Kellythecat-74 in reply to Whistler-]

I just had my hearing checked last week and it was quite down .( strange I never noticed it) Especially the tinnitus ear So I'm going for hearing aids privately. Still haven't had the first NHS hearing department consultation , waiting over a month now.

[Whistler- in reply to Kellythecat-74]

once I get round to getting a test I’ll probably know a little better just so busy with work as I work for myself thanks

[doglover1973 in reply to Kellythecat-74]

This happened to me Kelly. I didn't realise how much hearing I 'd lost until I had a hearing test. Especially in my T ear - like you. I waited for ever for HAs . It's a real hassle on the NHS. All the best.

[Kellythecat-74 in reply to doglover1973]

did the hearing aids help ?

[doglover1973 in reply to Kellythecat-74]

Yes. They were a great help with hearing loss and T but I haven't been able to wear them long term. Problems with chaffing in my ear canals.

[Kellythecat-74 in reply to doglover1973]

Thank you . I was hoping they would at help a bit . Even 10% would be good , just to get the very high noise less noticeable

[doglover1973 in reply to Kellythecat-74]

You'll really feel the benefits 🙂

[Kellythecat-74 in reply to doglover1973]

Specsavers have some for behind the ear . Would they be better for you ?

[doglover1973 in reply to Kellythecat-74]

Thank you. Audiology gave me BTE. Very comfortable for a week or so but then they start to chaff. Not a lot they can do sadly.

[Kellythecat-74 in reply to doglover1973]

I really hope so . I just feel so depressed especially when I wake up . I still keep hoping the noise will be quieter or by some miracle its gone back to when I didnt notice it..

[doglover1973 in reply to Kellythecat-74]

I understand. That's how I felt a couple of years ago. Like you my T got louder after a number of quiet years. It does get better in the sense that you'll gradually notice it less - even it doesn't actually get quieter . And we can always hope for a miracle ..