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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Tinnitus / May 2004It looks like I've got tinnitus too
About 6 months ago, I started hearing, what I thought was the sprinkler system turning on automatically. Strange 'cause it normally starts at 1AM, and it was only 9PM. Finally I realized the noise was inside my head. As I'm writing this, I hear the sound; sometimes when I'm busy I don't hear it, and when I'm in bed ready to fall asleep, I don't hear it as well. When I think back to what may have caused this, I know it wasn't anything involving loud sounds like attending a concert, or having the steroe full blast(I'm 52, and Stairway to Heaven was a long time ago) But I do recall going to the swimmimg pool almost daily to do laps, since my doctor felt I wasn't getting enough exercise. At first I thought, "That's it! It must be the water." And yet, six months later and the sound is still there. If anyone can relate to this and has found a way to lose the noise, please enlighten me. Tony >About 6 months ago, I started hearing, what I thought was the >sprinkler system turning on automatically. Strange 'cause it normally [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > >Tony Hi and welcome. If you have new onset tinnitus, it's a good idea to spend some time having yourself checked out medically. Thyroid and other hormonal influences can cause T, as can some infectious diseases or injuries. As to how to "lose" it, you describe the solution in your own post. Stay focused on other things. When your mind or your ears are busy, they habituate the T, or extraneous sound can mask it (white noise machine, radio tuned to static between stations, etc...). Susan > About 6 months ago, I started hearing, what I thought was the > sprinkler system turning on automatically. Strange 'cause it normally [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Tony Wow, sound just like me about 6 years ago Tony. The good news is that you don't hear it when you're busy. My money says that in another year or so you will only hear it when you pause to listen for it and that isn't all bad. Bill > > About 6 months ago, I started hearing, what I thought was the > > sprinkler system turning on automatically. Strange 'cause it normally [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Bill I'll second that. After a year or so the tinnitus attains the status of something like birdsong, or traffic noise; you accept it so much as a background you normally aren't aware of it at all. And if that isn't good enough, you can cancel it out anyway by methods such as a mild hearing aid, or a masker. Steve O So Bill and Steve, I guess I simply have to get used to it, although I would have thought that somebody might have done something or taken something to end the hissing. Tony > > > About 6 months ago, I started hearing, what I thought was the > > > sprinkler system turning on automatically. Strange 'cause it normally [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Steve O > So Bill and Steve, > I guess I simply have to get used to it, although I would have thought > that somebody might have done something or taken something to end the > hissing. > > Tony There are exceptions, Tony. "Tinnitus" broadly describes all manner of noises people hear. The hissing sound is characteristic of the most common and as yet incurable variety. If you're having trouble getting used to it, we can give you some tips. I'm at a point where if I could take a pill to make the noise go away it would have to be dirt cheap and without side effects or I wouldn't bother taking it. Bill > I guess I simply have to get used to it, although I would have thought > that somebody might have done something or taken something to end the > hissing. Yes you are right, not only will you get used to it, the quicker you actually accept that you have it (not always an easy thing to do) the quicker you get used to it!!. In a way you will end the hissing without taking anything. >>(I'm 52, and Stairway to Heaven was a long time ago) Now that is a bigger problem. I am nearly 52 and Stairway to Heaven is very much still there!! You'll be fine. Cheers, Simon, Rijswijk, The Netherlands. >>(I'm 52, and Stairway to Heaven was a long time ago) >. I am nearly 52 and Stairway to Heaven is very much still there!! I am 62 and half-way up ;-) PaulS > and when I'm in bed ready to fall asleep, I don't hear it as well. If this is really the case, then you are somewhat lucky. One of the worst things about T for a lot of people is the lack of sleep because you hear the sound when you try to go to sleep in a quiet room... You may want to try 20 dives of hyperbaric oxygen treatment. I personally have done it and have seen others do it. It does have value for *some* tinnitus patients. You may not be able to totally lose the noise but if you could bring about a lower volume, that would be a success. The above treatment is part of the standard practice for T patients in many non-US countries. FP ===================================== > About 6 months ago, I started hearing, what I thought was the > sprinkler system turning on automatically. Strange 'cause it normally [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Tony |
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