Heat and T

[Ray200]

My first hot spell since acquiring T. 27C now and 29C expected. T not been good since spell started. Anyone suspect there is a connection?

[doglover1973]

Hi Ray. I can't sleep in hot weather .. and lack of sleep makes my T worse. That's the only connection I can think of .. It's too hot to think 😉

[Ray200 in reply to doglover1973]

I am thinking here of expanded blood vessels all over during heat period. Including the ear ones.

[doglover1973 in reply to Ray200]

That's very plausible Ray .

[waterfalls123456]

Possibly the effect of heat stress on the blood vessels maybe associated with tinnitus. So you can gear blood wooshing?? I wonder??

[Ray200 in reply to waterfalls123456]

Yes. Those are my thoughts. I spent the week with prominent veins on my arms. I presume the veins get bigger to allow more heat to leave the blood system in such warm weather. Can't just be the limbs, though. If same is happening to ear blood vessels...

[Lefty51 in reply to Ray200]

I would agree with the comments that stress on the body system due to having to cope with abnormal heat levels might well be the cause of an increase in the T level. I find that any form of stress - even waking up from a 'challenging' dream - can cause my level to increase. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any research available into the causes of T, so we all stumble along in a state of auditory blindness!

[Ray200 in reply to Lefty51]

The coming chilly British winter will I suspect be beneficial for my T. I'm retired and live alone. I don't heat my home as such. I use spot heat when I need it. One of a few fan blowers placed at strategic spots. All in, it means a cooler body with slower blood flow resulting. And slower blood flow means less T. Anyway, that's the theory.

Research into T wouldn't be a sexy subject, so its not reported. I can imagine there are keen audiologists and researchers who themselves have T to some degree and are in the field for that very reason, and are doing their bit, only quietly.

[Veecat]

Just back from slightly ambitious cycle ride in increasingly hot conditions - tinnitus gone v loud now I’m back ‘n overheated!!! First time I’ve noticed the possible connection - mind you I did overdo it a bit! Veronica- 65!

[Ray200]

Everything points to blood flow as a factor. I occasionally wake up in (now) unaccustomed silence. But when the blood does get going on scrambling out of bed...

[silkysuda]

Most definitely……i live part of my time in a hotter place than UK and my tinnitus is way worse when I am in heat . heat causes inflammation ( think of how your feet swell in the heat) and the tubes in our ears are SO narrow that any inflammation has an effect. that has certainly been my observation anyway.

I try to keep cool and never sit in direct sunlight.

having said that , I also find that cold weather makes it worse and I put that down to everything getting more tense when I’m cold.

[Ray200 in reply to silkysuda]

Thank you for your observations. I'm new to T and I haven't read that much about the condition but what I have I haven't seen anything about ambient temperature. Which seems very odd, as it is too important a factor in general not to consider. Perhaps I haven't been reading in the right places, but I shouldn't be needing to.

[silkysuda in reply to Ray200]

Ive had 24/7 tinnitus since 2013 now and I still learn all the time. You begin to naturally feel, understand acknowledge what feels different, for better or for worse, and how to manage T . At first I tried way too hard to find out everything there was to find out…then i calmed down about it and made my own observations. Everybody’s case, sound, handling, etc is different.

But patience is key…..be prepared to be angry , upset, frustrated and then gradually settle into the T way of life. it took me over 2 years to accept and I’m now in a place that I never imagined in 2013.

[Seabob in reply to silkysuda]

Thank you for your comment..I have had Tinnitus for a week and feel extremely low..I had to take time off work due to migraines and have spent far too much time researching T ....worrying myself even more...there are some positive things I can do which I am trying..however last night knowing I was going back to work today I had approx 1 hr sleep despite listening to a relaxing app music...I have taken further time off work as I can't handle the extra stress...I guess as you say I need time to adjust .

[silkysuda in reply to Seabob]

I gave up on the music as I got too involved. I now listen to radio 4 which , although interesting, has a monotony about it which eventually sends me to sleep. that was the end result of many months trying many Apps, sleep meditations etc. And radio 4 works for me.

[Seabob in reply to silkysuda]

Thank you...this morning I put radio 4 extra on for a bit which I enjoy..old plays etc!! We have to find what works for us..I have always loved the radio particularly just chat and find it comforting...I will try it tonight and hope for the best..I hope you are okay 👍🤗

[Ray200 in reply to Seabob]

Something that might help is 'The world's smallest sound machine' from Sounds Oasis. 24 sounds chosen to distract from / mask T you don't have to concentrate on and ideal for work. I've had mine a few weeks now and wouldn't want to be without it. Anything rather than being left alone with T.

[Seabob in reply to Ray200]

Thank you..is there a way to listen to it discreetly at night so as not to disturb my husband..?

[Ray200 in reply to Seabob]

Your husband won't hear it. You won't hear it unless you have the earphones in. The earphones are well designed - designed to slip out easily when you do go under. It also has a timer for sleep: 30, 60, 90 minutes.

[Ray200]

Yours is an encouraging comment. I wish you all the best.

[Seabob]

That's great thank you...the timer option is just what I need as otherwise I think you are conscious of turning off whatever you are using..I.e. my iPad last night...really appreciate your help 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[Ray200 in reply to Seabob]

The sounds are held on a tiny sound card. You'll find it in unobtrusive position on the machine but it can be straight forward removed. The company offers a service to make up a sound card to your specs. I must admit though I haven't looked into the detail of how to go about it as yet. I'm sorely tempted to make up a list of manly sounds that work for me: A bus journey, a jet warming up, industrial fan, a steam train in full pelt...Noises that operate at the same frequency as my T appears to. Once you have that, you get masking of T with a more preferred noise.

[Seabob]

thank you...I have just ordered one and the under the pillow speakers that look useful as well..I have an app which has a lovely steam train journey recorded it's brilliant - it takes you right there 🤗

[Ray200]

And thank you! Communicating with you has spurred me on to investigate 'Custom Sound Card'. They have 140 sounds available. I was hoping there would be a list and you then ticked the 12 / 24 sounds that interest you. It's not like that. Instead, there are 9 more pre recorded sound cards to choose from. One of them is named 'White noise'. Another is 'Sleep Sounds by Dr. Bartel' which may well help Dr Bartel to nod off but would it work for me. These cards are not cheap, so you can't really take a punt.

Plan B is to obtain my own recording device that will also record off the internet and do it that way.

[Seabob in reply to Ray200]

Yes what makes one person doze may not help another😂 there is a lot of helpful stuff out there...i was just speaking to my neighbour he has had it 30 years and said he just got used to it..i look forward to that day!! one minute i am positive next fed up...but having little sleep doesnt help...look forward to hearing what tracks you use 🙌🏻

[Ray200 in reply to Seabob]

30 years! Awful...

I'm relieved I was retired when T broke through. Not being able to sleep at 2am is troublesome enough without a full days work waiting. Somebody up there likes me : - >