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General Category => Hearing Issues => Topic started by: sarahinPA on October 23, 2011, 07:48:10 pm

Title: noise induced tinnitus
Post by: sarahinPA on October 23, 2011, 07:48:10 pm

does anyone else have noise induced tinnitus??  when all is quiet the ringing isnt bad, i almost dont notice it, but as soon as there is noise it gets really loud!! my doctor briefly mentioned an Rx for this but didnt want to discuss it until i come back for my 6 month apt. Has anyone else tried this?

Title: Re: noise induced tinnitus
Post by: TJ on October 23, 2011, 09:24:32 pm

sarahinPA

YES YES YES.  I try very hard to protect my ears when I know it will be noisy.  In fact the doctor recommended special molded ear plugs which I use.  The noise really sets off the tinnitus and it usually takes a day or so to clam down.  Don't know of any RX but if you get a name I would like to talk to my doctor about it.

TJ

Title: Re: noise induced tinnitus
Post by: CHD63 on October 24, 2011, 10:35:52 am

Hi Sarah .....

Same as you and TJ ...... horrible tinnitus when in a noisy environment like crowds or lots of mixed sounds.  It is even bad from the road noise in the car.  I have a musician's custom fit ear plug for my good ear that I carry in my purse and use in all of those situations ..... helps some but not completely.

I, too, am curious what kind of Rx your doctor is suggesting.

Clarice

Title: Re: noise induced tinnitus
Post by: JAndrews on October 24, 2011, 05:05:42 pm

Yes! I have the same problem. My doctor says there is no medication to help. I was on an antidepressant for a while, didnt do anything.