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Q: Titinus..how Do I Know I Have It Or Does This Sound Like It?
asked by: Travis13 on May 27th, 2005
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Ive had surgery for a middle ear infection about 6 months ago, I have severe allergies and have had them all my life...Im currently undergoing shot treatment for them...About 4 months after my surgery I noticed a slightly high frequency sound in my left ear more than my right...Im only 16 years old and ive heard tinitus is common for old people which is why I mentioned my age...Its really starting to bother me because its getting louder and louder...I think it could be from my allergies or because ive been swimming a lot but I dont know if those two things would have anything to do with it...If you have any information or if this sounds like tinitus...And especially if youve found something to get rid of it....

other stuff I forgot to say:i also get like a wave of dissiness sometimes but it could be because im growing so fast...I also have ear infections all the time...Pretty much 24/7 but they dont hurt...Because of my allergies.
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NoRelief
replied on June 5th, 2005
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Tinitus
What you are describing does sound like tinitus from what i've been taught at university, however it was only briefly covered as I was studying psychology and it was only included in my adult development course as it is, as you say, a known condition in older people.

From what I leared, tinitus is usually a high-pitched whistle or sound, and usually manifests as a continual noise throughout the day and at night. I'm not sure if it can be intermittent, but i'm sure that if it is, it would still be classified as tinitus.

I don't know how allergies, swimming and infections would influence tinitus or the hearing mechanisms, although I would be inclined to think that pressure in the middle ear from such sources may well contribute to your discomfort. However, I would expect a reduction in discomfort over time as these conditions were reduced. If these conditions drop off in intensity and you experience just as much or more discomfort, I would expect these conditions were not a large factor.

My advice at this point in time would be to see an ent and describe in detail what you are experiencing and what conditions influence it, if any, especially as it seems to be getting louder for you. I am by no means a medical expert, and would advocate seeing someone who is so they can either confirm or disconfirm a diagnosis of tinitus, and then make steps to help relieve your condition (hopefully).
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Furry_Rebel
replied on April 15th, 2008
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Tinitus
I don't know if this will help in anyway I am a 27 yr old and have had Tinitus which became worse after a Kidney operation,


I have found there are places which can do different tests from frequency range to loudness it all depends on the level of help/expertise in your region to what support you can get.

I have been offered a hearing aid as my right ear is very poor I must also add that both ears do not protect themselves against noise properly, I was getting agitated when my neighbour would put a radio on in another flat or if there was lots of noise going on.

Unlike most of my age group I never found sitting in a room with Tripple sledgehammer music, aka Rave, Metal, Goth to do anything for me,

I have not been in positions that could damage my hearing in this way. It is also not genetic as far as I know,

The type of hobby I have requires soldering and concerntration so for those particular things I use ear plugs. Please ask a Dr before using ear pieces as most Tinitus sites highly recommened against ear plug usage.

The other treatment offered is ear pieces that generates a static noise that gives me something else to focus on.

I hope that someone will be able to find a treatment as it is an awful condition to live with.
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