New to tinnitus

Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself' started by Boxdra, Dec 27, 2013.

    1. Boxdra

      Boxdra Member

      Hello there!

      I have been having tinnitus for about a week now I think, and I have no idea what to do. This was always something I hoped I would never get. This again shows how little we as humans can control in life. I think I got it by earplugs that where to loud and in combinatoin with a loottt of stress.

      Its still pretty soft and I still hope it will go away, but there had been no sign of improvement. Its loud enough for me to have trouble sleeping. When do I know its permanent? I'm going crazy here :(

      All tips are welkom.
       
      Boxdra, Dec 27, 2013
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    2. Tiffytx

      Tiffytx Member

      Location:
      Lott, Texas
      Tinnitus Since:
      10/2013
      I feel you.. 2 months now for me.. Thought it would just go away.. But it hasn't .. : (
       
      Tiffytx, Dec 27, 2013
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    3. Boxdra

      Boxdra Member

      How did dit you get it? I have a lot of anxiety attacks..
       
      Boxdra, Dec 27, 2013
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    4. Tiffytx

      Tiffytx Member

      Location:
      Lott, Texas
      Tinnitus Since:
      10/2013
      Not sure why I have it.. Went to ENT Tuesday .. Have MRI scheduled for Monday.. To check for tumor
       
      Tiffytx, Jan 1, 2014
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    5. Tiffytx

      Tiffytx Member

      Location:
      Lott, Texas
      Tinnitus Since:
      10/2013
      I have tinnitus and hearing loss in left ear..
       
      Tiffytx, Jan 1, 2014
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    6. Lynnette
      Blah

      Lynnette Member Benefactor

      Tinnitus Since:
      Aug 2013
      Tiffytx just a suggestion go to Walgreens and get the highest db earplugs (33db I think) and use them along either their headphones during your mri just to protect your hearing and t. The earplugs they offered me were only 13 or 14db so I brought my own.
       
      Lynnette, Jan 1, 2014
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    7. Boxdra

      Boxdra Member

      Really you need that much protection? What are they going to do?
       
      Boxdra, Jan 1, 2014
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    8. Lynnette
      Blah

      Lynnette Member Benefactor

      Tinnitus Since:
      Aug 2013
      Well I'm not sure if you need that much protection but I'm ultra paranoid about my T getting any worse so I'm taking all measures to protect it from the loud noises during an mri! My T spiked for a few hours and then went back down in the evening.
       
      Lynnette, Jan 1, 2014
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    9. Karen
      Talkative

      Karen Manager Staff Benefactor Hall of Fame Ambassador

      Location:
      U.S.
      Tinnitus Since:
      05/2010
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      First time: Noise 2nd Time: Ototoxic drug
      @Boxdra,

      To answer your question:

      Tinnitus is chronic if it has been over 3 months, and is constant (every day).
      It is considered permanent if you've had it constantly for over a year.

      I'm at the permanent stage myself, but I must admit that mine has (finally!) gotten a lot softer recently. It often takes time to get to this point, but it really can happen. It's called "habituation".

      I wish you well, and please do let us know if you have additional questions.

      Best wishes,
      Karen
       
      Karen, Jan 1, 2014
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    10. Boxdra

      Boxdra Member

      Thank you. Where did you get the information that its chronic after 6 months and permanent after a year? I like to read more about that.

      And also, What's the difference between chronic and permanent (sounds the same?)
       
      Boxdra, Jan 2, 2014
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