Vixen.*@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Vixen *) (02/02/90)
Index Number: 6576 Hi, As some of you know, I was taken very much by surprise when I found one of the symptoms of my hearing loss to be Tinnitus. As I said before, it seemed incongrous to me that I should be driven nuts with this whining in my ears when my hearing is going away! Well, this morning, the old Tinnitus was whining like Sirens in both ears and a thought or rather question came to mind. Since I am losng my hearing and yet still have this Tinnitus problem, can "Profoundly deaf" have Tinnitus as well? Thankfully, most of the time my Tinnitus is manageable and I can tolerate it. But, when it's really bad and seems like it could drowned out what hearing I have left, I can imagine that "deafness" might almost seem desirable. That's when I began to wonder if profoundly deaf people can have this problem as well? Keepin' the faith! I just misplace it now and then! . Vixen -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!203!11!Vixen.* Internet: Vixen.*@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org
Ann.Stalnaker@f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker) (02/10/90)
Index Number: 6638 Yes, Vixen*, those of us who are profoundly deaf suffer from Tinnitus. Mine didn't hit me until I was in my early 20s even though I've been profoundly hearing impaired since birth. I've learned to cope with it for many years and find that most of the time Tinnitus only bothers me when I'm extremely tired, usually when I'm trying to get some snooze. I've been told by several people that your diet has a lot to do with it, one example that was pointed out was eating too much chocolate. I think in time you'll get used to it and it won't be such a problem. I hope you never have the revving of a motorcycle one...that along with the sound of a train chugging along seem to hit me the most. The constant whinning or ringing will not drown out what hearing you have nor will it affect your hearing. A lot of HI folks don't mention Tinnitus much, probably because they are not aware of what it is, but we all suffer from it regardless of what type of hearing loss we have. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!385!14!Ann.Stalnaker Internet: Ann.Stalnaker@f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org
Jack.O'keeffe.Of.129/26@f26.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Jack O'keeffe Of 129/26) (02/12/90)
Index Number: 6684 AS> A lot of HI folks don't mention Tinnitus much, probably because AS> they are not aware of what it is, but we all suffer from it AS> regardless of what type of hearing loss we have. Ann, my Tinnitus has been driving me nuts lately. It wakes me up in the middle of the night, so loud that I cannot get back to sleep. Anyone who has ever heard a swarm of locusts buzzing would know what mine sounds like. I was interested in what you said about profoundly deaf people still experiencing Tinnitus. I wonder, is that true for those who have lost the acoustic nerve from Acoustic Neuromas? Is the source of the Tinnitus in the Cochlea? or where? Maybe we need a scientist on this echo. Mine always seems to be in the ear where there is some residual low frequency hearing. Never in my "dead" ear. I don't eat chocolate, but I'm addicted to coffee. It would be tough to choose between the Coffee and the Tinnitus. I'm still happy I have some residual, Tinnitus or not. :-) Jack. Jack. ... I never listen! -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!129!26!Jack.O'keeffe.Of.129/26 Internet: Jack.O'keeffe.Of.129/26@f26.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Vixen.*@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Vixen *) (02/12/90)
Index Number: 6693 Hi Ann, Yeah! You know, now that I think of it, you did fill me in on whether or not profoundly can suffer from Tinnitus! I guess so much has been coming at me from so many different angles, I just kind of forgot! Gosh, I hope I don't get the motorcycle type, this constant high pitched whining is bad enough! I am just the opposite of you, my Tinnitus bothers me most when I first wake up more than "most" nights at bed time. Although, that happens too, and it is whining pretty good at the moment. It does take some getting used to, but I think I am doing it. At least, I notice that I often forget about it during the day when I am active! Keepin' the faith! . Vixen -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!203!11!Vixen.* Internet: Vixen.*@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org
lee@smiley.mitre.org (Annabelle Lee) (02/13/90)
Index Number: 6695 Just had to add my two cents worth on tinnitus. I've had it for almost 15 years - due to MS. At first it drove me NUTS - particularly when the Dr. said I was nuts!!! (Only later was I diagnosed with MS.) I have a high pitched tone in both ears, worse in the left ear. At first, I had a fish tank to help mask the sound. It really helped. I am basically used to it now - however I am NEVER in a quiet room with no noise. I have found that salt affects the tinnitus. I have cut out almost all salt. I mean really cut out - not just deleted from cooking. Salt free ingredients at all times - check certain foods. (Did you know peas are naturally very high in sodium?) Being tired also makes the condition worse. And for me it is bad in the morning. At one point, I checked into masking devices that are put in the ear, like hearing aids. With my frequency they only made things worse. But you might want to check. Any way I can offer more suggestions, please let me know!! Regards, - Annabelle Lee, phone: (703) 883-7105 The MITRE Corporation, 7525 Colshire Drive Mc Lean, VA 22102 Mail Stop Z268 (new mail stop) e-mail address: lee%smiley@gateway.mitre.org
rudy@cbnewsj.ATT.COM (Avram r Vener) (02/13/90)
Index Number: 6700 Yes, the profoundly deaf can have tinnitus. I am profoundly deaf. I have tinnitus. Q.E.D. :-) Luckily, mine is related to head movement. Turning my head from left to right produces a loud chirping in my left ear. The loudness is directoly proportional to the speed of the turn. Most of the time (almost ALL of the time) I can completely ignore it. Rudy Vener uucp: att!mtqua!rudy internet: rudy@mtqua.att.com