14 and Afraid of Tinnitus

Hi.

I am afraid I have tinnitus. I have a lot of colds, and I've got one now. My hear ringing started around 1 month ago. At first I just ignored it thinking it would disappear. But it didn't. Can't sleep because of it, and I am getting tired. I've been to a doctor, which didn't see anything strange. He is going to send me to an ENT doctor. But that's just on February the 2nd. Way too long for me to wait. I've never listened to super hard music. I am getting crazy, and I can't sleep.

Any hope?

 

Possibly try to go to a private ENT, one single meeting shouldn't cost too much and there shouldn't be a waiting line.

 

I called my local doctor, and he called the ENT office somehow. I can go there 12th of Jan.

 

That's good to know!

 

Hi, Shazza from New Zealand. I have had tinnitus since I was 14 set off by fireworks being thrown at me. I have got "used" to the noises, but there is no cure and people who are afraid of going deaf, well that might happen. I have a fan on every night in my room as background so the tinnitus is not so obvious and also sleeping pills.

You do get used to it but the answer is to always have background music, tv or likewise. Tinnitus does not lead to deafness but the downside is, if you suffer hearing loss, the tinnitus stays. Now I don't mean to be a downer, but it is bearable guys.

I am now 64 and still coping. Chins up. If any of you want to talk - I am here.