Introducing Myself... Ms. Jet Whine

Hello. My pulsatilla tinnitus started in 2005 or so with a low humming,which I could stand. I was a church organist. I attributed it to that, although that is not loud music. It upscaled itself over the years to crickets, screeches, constant hums, now it is too loud and raucous to bear. Yes, sometimes like a jet whine with little talking and singing as a background. I have been to eet, had MRI of head. Nothing. Ear dr wants me to buy a hearing aid.....sometimes noise blocks out voices, or, they are too low to hear. All I tAlk to say donT buy, as they don't work and they are not worth the money.......this one was 6,000.00.....

Sleep makes it go away but it ALWAYS starts up again mid afternoon. It is twice as bad ( I can't stand it) before a storm of any kind. I figured because the barometric pressure is down. Perhaps that has a part to play. I can't sleep. My dr gave me Ativan which helped some My husband,my best friend, and light of my life died 3 months ago ..it has been worse since then . Actually painful. My doc wants me to stop the Ativan now and do anti depressants. I've had them before and don't like feeling like a zombie.

Help! Help!! Find me a doc who treats tinnitus? Is there such a phenomenon?

 

hi, im having a hard time at present but feel compelled to comment. there seem to be a few interesting clues here. the inconsistent nature of your T is something that invites management I would guess. sleep makes it go away. most people I know wake up from sleep with it worse. and for it to actually go away, that's something most would give their right arm for. In your position I would absolutely maximize rest, minimize stress. Personal loss is a massive stress but will recede over time, just know your loved one wouldnt want you to be suffering another moment. If you can try exercise and laughter before embarking on meds, we still dont know how they work and my wife told me even a top pysch recently said she would never prescribe herself. I know this is controversial,anecdotal, all Im saying is you need to deal with your grief in a way which wont mess things up further. just my opinion but i feel for your situation. best of luck.

 

The best treatment out there as of now.. Which only treats the psychological and emotional aspect of T is probably TRT. The best thing as of now is habuitation. And its okay to take an anxiety med while going through the process. T is enough itself, so if you need a drug to calm you down while your in counseling, its okay because you will learn how to deal with your anxieties
And be taught a habuitation process to cope inwhich afterwards you WONT need drugs because you will no longer care about T and react.

 

If the Ativan helps why stop taking it.....? I have tried several different antidepressants and they haven't helped with my T or with bereavement issues.

I'm so sorry about your husband.

 

There are psychologists and psychiatrists who specialize in tinnitus treatment. Sometimes they are far and few between though. If you're getting your prescriptions from a physician, I would consider seeking treatment from an actual psychiatrist for psychiatry issues. They are more knowledgeable about psychiatric issues, obviously.

I'm sorry to hear about your husband. On top of the tinnitus, you're also dealing with a major life event. That would be difficult for anyone, not just someone with tinnitus. A psychiatrist might be able to work with you better.

 

i thought i heard that you get a trial for about a month or so with hearing aids, maybe you can try them and see if they work, if not give them back.Talk to your doctor about that but usually they have a time frame where you can get your money back.