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re: Tinnitus and hearing aids
Posted on 12/28/17 at 1:28 pm to Barrister
Posted on 12/28/17 at 1:28 pm to Barrister
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A while back I posted about my tinnitus and how it had gotten worse over the past year or so. I was surprised that I wasn’t the only one and several of you guys were nice enough to make recommendations to your audiologist.
Was that the one where I told you that you had Hearing AIDS?
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Posted on 12/28/17 at 1:30 pm to Barrister
I may need this too as I have tinnitus in both ears
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:31 pm to lsucoonass
Most people do not realize, but tinnitus is often a symptom of hearing loss. It is not a disease/ disorder in and of itself. It's accompanied with a hearing loss. Often, when it is treated, the perception of tinnitus decreases drastically.
*note, perception decreases*
It is not eliminated. It cannot be cured. One theory is that tinnitus is the brain's way of filling that void of sound. There is permenant damage to the system and it has to cope. It is seen as a treat to the limbic system- which causes stress and anxiety. Once the hearing loss has been treated, it is much easier to address the level of severity of the tinnitus. Methods such as retraining therapy uses sound generators inside the hearing aids to "teach" the brain that it is not a threatening sound.
I have tinnitus myself. I do not have hearing loss, therefore hearing aids are not recommended at this time for me. I do, however, know my tinnitus triggers: red wine and ibuprophen. Beginning by eliminating all the "fun" stuff from your diet and logging your ears reaction is the first step. Chocolate, cheese, caffeine, alcohol, some medications, and stress are all major contributors to the loudness level and perception of tinnitus.
I have a lot of knowledge in this area. It is not simple, rather it is a complex phenomenon that requires a lot considerations, If anyone would like someone to talk to, I'd be happy to.
*note, perception decreases*
It is not eliminated. It cannot be cured. One theory is that tinnitus is the brain's way of filling that void of sound. There is permenant damage to the system and it has to cope. It is seen as a treat to the limbic system- which causes stress and anxiety. Once the hearing loss has been treated, it is much easier to address the level of severity of the tinnitus. Methods such as retraining therapy uses sound generators inside the hearing aids to "teach" the brain that it is not a threatening sound.
I have tinnitus myself. I do not have hearing loss, therefore hearing aids are not recommended at this time for me. I do, however, know my tinnitus triggers: red wine and ibuprophen. Beginning by eliminating all the "fun" stuff from your diet and logging your ears reaction is the first step. Chocolate, cheese, caffeine, alcohol, some medications, and stress are all major contributors to the loudness level and perception of tinnitus.
I have a lot of knowledge in this area. It is not simple, rather it is a complex phenomenon that requires a lot considerations, If anyone would like someone to talk to, I'd be happy to.
This post was edited on 12/28/17 at 10:33 pm
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:59 pm to TheAlmightySmash
quote:I lolled and gave you your first upvote sir.
Didn't realize this was a thing. Gheys should wear ear protection more.
F the haterz.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 11:08 pm to soccerfüt
I have it in both ears as well as some hearing loss. They are ringing as I type this.
Posted on 12/29/17 at 11:04 am to Cleopatra
Apparently my hearing loss isn't significant enough
Guess I need it rechecked
Guess I need it rechecked
Posted on 12/29/17 at 11:05 am to Cleopatra
Yeah I'd like to discuss sometime
Posted on 12/30/17 at 8:43 am to Epic Cajun
quote:
Eh, if I'm in that area I'd go to an established practice, such as ACI Hearing and Balance, over a chain brand like FYZICAL.
Well full disclosure, I know both audiologists at FYZICAL Lafayette and both of them have over 15 years of experience and have state of the art equipment. I don't see how being part of a franchise changes their ability to give the quality care...
Just trying to give an option to the OP.
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