What a Journey

[Jerry777]

After a cervical neck injury 12/2012 I progressively noticed ringing in my ears and sensitivity to sounds. In 2016 I had noticed both of these were increasing.

At first the sensitivity to sounds were mostly coming from traffic etc. outside my home, to were eventually a sensitivity to music and sounds inside my home. Finally in Dec of 16 of was really not able to function outside my home for long periods of time.

I stopped going to Church as I could not take the music, nor the PA system, nor the roar of the crowds. I could no longer handle restaurants, movies, or about any public place. I knew something was wrong.

I went to a audiologist where I was diagnosed with severe to moderate both tinnitus and hyperacusis.

My treatment plans was white noise sound generators. I have been wearing them now since June 17, and unfortunately to date I really cannot say I have noticed any betterment. Doctor is wanting me to wear than for about 24 months. Crazy sometimes I have thought perhaps being deaf would be better.

I know that is a horrible thing to think, but I'm sure others have had the same thoughts. I know that people with normal hearing have NO idea how we suffer. Thanks

 

[marc 1974 london]

Morning

I'm sure deaf is worse plus I think tinnitus is still there, I'm new to this site tonight with a bottle of wine trying to put up with my new sounds.. I think you should mask it as doctor wishes give it more time, stick some earplugs in and go church don't let it rule your life, I've personally been destroyed for 2 days that's all it's having, only here for a short visit find a way round it, make it your sound ... it's awful I agree but it's beatable

 

[Jerry777]

Just found this site tonight (USA). Hey good points to consider Marc. Thanks for the heads up on this. May your journey thru this be short.

 

[Luman]

How many hours of the day does your doctor want you to use these sound generators?

 

[Jerry777]

From when i get up to going to bed, all day.