Tinnitus?

Silverlining thanks for that info, will ask about serc next time i go

Well went for ear syringing, nurse said Dr had to be consulted first, he came in and said it needs more softening,in the right ear, wouldnt do it, as apparently 2 patients had ended up in hospital with burst ear drums, so had another 2 weeks of otex or olive oil,have to go again next monday, nurse did the left ear as not as bad, that is now clear, but still deaf in the right one,hopefully will have softened enough by then
I had to go to the hospital once and have it poked out with a hook
They dont do the suction thing
The tinnitus in this deaf ear is horrendous, sometimes sounds like running tap,i have got up more than once to check if i have left a tap running

I've had Tinnitus for about 11 years now, and I'm used to it. I only notice the hissing and humming when everywhere is quiet.

My ears have been looked at, and there is nothing physically wrong - no wax or anything.

I'm going for ear wax suctioning on Friday. The tinnitus is much worse since I got a cold and my right eustachian tube was and remains blocked. Just hope things improve before my big op next week.

My H suffers with tinnitus and has been told that no hearing aid would help it and that, in time, he would get used to it and mentally block it out. This was some years ago, but since then he has had palpitations and an irregular heartbeat, which has been investigated and nothing untoward has shown up. I'm wondering now if the two are connected.

I have had tinnitus as long as I can remember..I am sure not as a child but no idea when it began...probably after one too many rock concerts. I generally don't find it too annoying, like top speed spin on a washing machine. I don't hear well in places with background noise and I know I often rely on lip reading.

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Soon after I moved into this house 10 years ago, wh3n in bed I heard what sounds like the pipes filling up. I would wander round the house checking for a tap left on or dripping, but couldn’t track it down, I even web
Nt outside in the early hours trying to trace it an£ only after about a year realized it was tinnitus. Luckily so far I only get it p at night in bec, I lie on my side, one ear hears ny heart beating - disconcerting as I recently developedheart block which means there is a pause 3very so often vefore it starts again, the other ear hears the pipe filling up noise - but my listening to the radio (world service) with an ear phone in that ear I can get to sleep (unless it is a sports programne on).

Val not sure if stemetil is a travel sickness tablet which coukd help vertigo but the usual meds are betahistine or serc. Best ask your gp. Betahistine has helped me. Wish I had taken it years ago when it was first suggested.
You have to take them every day as a preventative rather than when you get an attack. In that case buccastem tablets are put under the gums to stop the feeling of nausea and vomiting. There is also an injection which works very quickly, good luck hope you get some help.

Mine is at its worst in the sitting room. I’m suspicious of all the electrical stuff in there. The tv, wireless router, main phone sending signals to the extensions, digital radio. They must make a difference.

Hi, Farview I've been trying to notice my tinnitus whilst out, funny thing is my worst ear sounds quiet when out, and I can hear my right ear more, that's why I'm thinking it's worse at home, no explanation for it can't understand it myself.

Have you had your B12 levels checked? There's a link between Pernicious Anaemia/B12 deficiency and tinnitus.

NanKate never heard of this method, can it be done at the Drs by the nurse,who usually does the syringing,
I will ask about it though,thank you

Valerie if you can get your ears suctioned instead of syringed with water I would recommend it. It took me a number of months for my hearing in one ear to settle down after syringing. It is of course your choice.

Thank you Seaside 22 will be interested in your findings ?

Forgot to say the Dr said my ear canals were very narrow too
What are Serc tablets please?
I have some stemetil for vertigo, are they the same?

I too have awful tinnitus, my family keep saying are you deaf as i do have the TV quite loud
I had to viosit my Dr for another reason and mentioned the said deafness, never thought to mention the tinnitus, but my Dr looked and said my ears especially the right one is blocked with wax,
I have been using Otex, and my left ear has cleared, but my right is driving me mad with hissing ,also if i cover my left ear i cant hear a thing through my right one
Going to ring for syringing tomorrow

Thank you silverlining, think I'll go to the Dr's and ask about the serc tablets. Farview my tinnitus is definitely worse at home, but I just thought outside influences made it less noticeable, I will be listening tomorrow whilst out and abou, I'll let you know.

I’ve had it all my life. I thought it was what silence sounded like! The MRI scan I had showed that some of my inner ear canals are rather too narrow so that may be the cause.

It has got worse with age though and I now have aids for minor hearing loss. I had heard of tinnitus blockers/maskers and wondered how they work. The lady who fitted my aids didn’t think much of them.

I have tinnitus and have had it for over 20 years. They say you get used to it and this is true. With time the brain cuts it out and so you often only notice it when the house is quiet or people mention it like on this forum.

I'm afraid you only get really used to it when you have given up hoping that it will go away. I have hearing aids made up as Tinnitus maskers. They make a sound similar to tinnitus but quieter and more bearable and mine do not aid hearing because I don't need that.
I used them years ago but it is more psychological- knowing I have something to shut it out stops me worrying about it and so I never notice it.
I've not used them for years

Farview do you live near an electricity pylon which could be causing the problem when you are at home?

Seaside i take serc aka betahistine for menieres, i think it has helped me avoid nasty vertigo attacks when i am very dizzy and always sick. Taken 3 times a day now reduced to twice.
Apart from one short attack this january i have been fine for nearly 5 years, however the right sided tinnitus and poor hearing remains. Definitely worth a try but they have to be taken continuously as a preventative. Works for me.
Ps i cant get on with my hearing aids either. Hope you find something which helps. There is a tinnitus organisation. Might be worth contacting them.

I started with Tinnitus after a car crash 16 years ago. I have a continual hissing in both ears, and occasional whistling and whooshing sound too.

I only notice the noise when everything else is quiet. Nighttime is the worse, so I often take something to help me to sleep - an antihistamine or a Co-Codamol.

H and myself have tinnitus..I've been given serc tablets BUT the weird thing is we both only suffer from tinnitus when in our house,(also aches&pains) away from the house..no tinnitus,no aches and pains! Think the doctor thought I was nuts when I told her..but it's true!!

Hi, I gave tinnitus too with hearing loss.I have hearing aids, but couldn't get on with them at all, they just made me feel so ill , I should go back to see if anything else can be done as I feel I am losing interest in the TV and conversation.Has anyone tried serc tablets for their tinnitus ?