Recent content by Björn Andersson

Sorry for being uneducated. What is considered moderate/severe hearing loss? According to my audiologist I only have minor hearing loss, but my audiogram shows -50 dB at 8 kHz on both ears. I would consider that moderate. Since my tinnitus seems to be in that range I would consider myself a...

I have been bothered with reactive Tinnitus since onset of my tinnitus 3,5 years ago. It varies from day to day but has gotten worse and worse with time. I cannot say that I am suffering from hyperacusis For example driving my car has become a pain lately as tinnitus reacts quickly and stays...

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I have been struggling with tinnitus for almost 1.5 years now. Cause unknown, but possibly related to my slight hearing loss in higher frequencies (those frequencies are now my tinnitus sound). I am trying to find causes that improves and worsens my tinnitus. So far this is what I can say...

Very interesting reading. I have started a conversation with you :)

Hi Samir. Thanks for your input. The hearing on my left ear is just slightly below what is considered normal hearing on the higher tones. The right ear is better, as I am above thershold for normal hearing on all frequencies. I have worked on a sawmill for five years, which is a very noisy...

@Lester: Appreciate your comments. Regarding hearing tests I have done these regularly approx every 2 years as it is included in the Medical care at my work, and last time was only about 6 months ago. I have a reduction of higher tones on my left ear, and the last two tests have shown that it...

Tinnitus is currently occupying a little bit too much of my day

My name is Björn, 33 years old, living in Sweden. I developed Tinnitus in the middle of June this year. As I remember this high frequency noise I am now hearing 24/7 came to me slowly over a 1-3 weeks period (not really sure exactly when it started). The reason I am not sure of, no high noise...