A number of years ago, I was near a sudden, very loud noise. It left me with a high pitched buzz, tinitus, which has bothered me ever since. But I just learned to live with it, adapting as I went along.

I tested it and discovered it was around 2 KHz. It has gotten louder as time passed. It almost disappears when other sounds are present, such a talking.

A few months ago, visiting my GP for a regular thing. Mentioned the tinitus. He referred me to the audiology dept of my local hospital. Just been today and had a small gadget fitted with continually hisses, but very quietly.

The tinitus went off like a light. Amazing.

Now I can't stop smililg. So I look like someone who has just found the cure for tinitus.

On our way out, we passed by a small stall run by the WRVS. Usual second hand paperbacks and such. Then I spotted this wall mirror. It beautiful. Just the right size. Dark with some golden trim Price on it was five bucks.

My wife, bless her, pulls out 5 quid and I go to buy it. The lady accepts the cash we exchange the usual small chat.

Then at that point where I would normally turn to leave, I stop. Not deliberately or purposefully, but something is missing.

The buzz. I can't quite believe the silence. The lady looks at me as if I want something else. Tries some more small talk. I ignore her but stand there with this glazed smile on my face.

I'm gonna need to get used to this thing. But it's really quite amazing.

Now I', gonna listen to some music, see how that goes.

Ohh that is beautiful Jill,

So happy for you.

Hugs darling and to your gorgeous wife. And tell her I love her even more for putting up with you when you had tinitus

Now for rock and roll

Cindy

Good for you! It had to be very tough to live with that...

I'm curious... what does this gadget exactly do? I'm a sound engineer, and I'm very curious about it. I suppose you can filter whatever frequency that comes from an external source, but isn't the tinintus something that comes from the "inside"? I don't know where from exactly, tbh; and I don't understand the mechanics of such a machine. Do you know how it works?

Thanks!

That's awesome Jill! Congratulations that the buzz is gone.

Quote from: Alex_K on January 16, 2013, 08:39:42 AM
Good for you! It had to be very tough to live with that...

I'm curious... what does this gadget exactly do? I'm a sound engineer, and I'm very curious about it. I suppose you can filter whatever frequency that comes from an external source, but isn't the tinintus something that comes from the "inside"? I don't know where from exactly, tbh; and I don't understand the mechanics of such a machine. Do you know how it works?

Thanks!

Thank you everyone. I'm still smiling! The trick is not to fiddle with it, or if you do, do so where your wife can't see you.

It works by producing white noise, but since it it aimed directly into my ear, the volume doesn't need to be too high. Others not disturbed, unit is small and battery powered.

I also have to say, like most people I've heard of tinutus. But seriously, never took it that seriously. I always took care of my hearing of course, but always assumed tinitus would be ignorable.

It isn't. You have to teach yourself to ignore it like a continually crying child, or an itch where you can't touch it. I wanted to pull my ear out and at times, would have preferred being deaf in that ear.

There are white, pink and brown noise generators available online. I found one on YouTube which I choped up with an audio editor then played over and over. But it was so loud everyone knew it was on.

I've hugged my wife, (like every half hour, 'cause she still lets me!) and she can't hear anything.

Quote from: Alex_K on January 16, 2013, 08:39:42 AM
Good for you! It had to be very tough to live with that...

I'm curious... what does this gadget exactly do? I'm a sound engineer, and I'm very curious about it. I suppose you can filter whatever frequency that comes from an external source, but isn't the tinintus something that comes from the "inside"? I don't know where from exactly, tbh; and I don't understand the mechanics of such a machine. Do you know how it works?

Thanks!

resonating, noise cancellation

Congratulations Jill, could not had happen to a better Gal

I find it very interesting! Congratulations again on fixing it :-)

That sounds great, congratulations! I'm glad it's happened to you, you deserve it. All the best with it in the future.

Joey