Facing the Music... Day 6

Howdy all. Well exactly 1 week ago I became one of us. Was just getting out of the shower. Left ear itched a bit, I just figured I got some water in there. So I started scratching at the outer rim of my ear canal and the ringing just started. Its happened before, but then my ear was clogged with wax, I cleaned it out and it rang for a day. This time though, no clogged feeling. Just ringing. My hearing seemed normal but who can really say without a test. It's day 7 now and it's wearing me down a bit. I'm sleeping 4-5 hours a night. This morning when I woke up at 3:15am, it seemed way louder and a higher tone. Yesterday was different.. could barely hear it. Hopefully this is a good days and bad days thing, and it's not going to be this loud at this pitch forever.

They gave me flonase and clairitin. 6 days til I can see the audiology people.

The fortunate, or maybe unfortunate thing for me is that I live, literally, on an island in the middle of nowhere. We don't have heaps of medical professionals here. There's only one ENT on the island. I don't like the idea of no options. But, I'm only a few hours from anywhere in Asia and can be there in less than half a day. They're not restricted by the FDA and usually have more options for treatments. Plus I can walk into a specialist without going thru the referral process and burning up time.

Well I guess that's about it.

If anyone has any experience seeking treatment in Asia I'd love to hear about your experience.

 

Hi Martin .
Sorry about the onset of your T.
I am 1 year and 3 months in and it has faded to a hiss in my ears as of now.
I am hopful that in time yours will clear up or at least fade.
Best to you from Toronto Canada

 

Thanks David. Hoping mine will fade too. Right now, nothing is masking it very well.