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01-24-2012, 10:11 PM
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I have REALLY loud tinnitus in my right ear. It's even louder when I lay on my right side (pillow covering my ear) or when I have earplugs in. What can I do about this? Is there any effective treatment for tinnitus? I've had the tinnitus in that ear for so long I've kind of learned to ignore it...but sometimes it's impossible, especially with the earplugs in.
It kind of defeats the purpose of using earplugs, you know?
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI. Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain. Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms. Slowly but surely regaining my life back. |
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01-24-2012, 11:25 PM
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Yeah. I had tinnitus before the concussion. After a while, it just becomes like white noise. I don't really notice it unless I'm in a very quiet space and happen to think about it.
I think there are some therapies that can help reduce the effect, but a lot of the "treatment" seems to be CBT to help you not get upset that it's happening, as far as I can tell.
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mTBI and PCS after sledding accident 1-17-2011 Was experiencing: Persistent headaches, fatigue, slowed cognitive functions, depression Symptoms exacerbated by being in a crowd, watching TV, driving, other miscellaneous stress & sensory overload Sciatica/piriformis syndrome with numbness & loss of reflex Largely recovered after participating in Nedley Depression Recovery Program March 2012: . Eowyn Rides Again: My Journey Back from Concussion . |
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01-24-2012, 11:39 PM
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I have had tinnitus for years. Ear plugs do not help while they are in but may help to prevent the tinnitus from getting worse.
I wonder if the tinnitus is limited to only one ear because your most serious injury was to only one side.
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01-24-2012, 11:50 PM
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI. Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain. Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms. Slowly but surely regaining my life back. |
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01-25-2012, 07:15 PM
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Yeah I have it too. I did *not* have it before the accident I was in and it's really upsetting to me that I have it now because I am a professional audio engineer and technician. I'm *really* hoping it goes away someday. It was definitely louder and more prominent in the first 8 months after the accident than it is now. I think my Dr. told me it probably won't go away, but I just have to have hope that it will!
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01-25-2012, 07:32 PM
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I had it on side of impact as well for about 5 months. Now at month 9, i may have one episode a month where i get ringing in that ear, and just as quickly as it came on, it goes away again. Hopefully it will get better soon.
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Suffered a TBI with PCS on April 25th 2011 from multiple blows to the head from falling, unconscious for 12 hours with no memory of event. Hit the back of my head, and above right eye. MRI and CT negative. Symptoms included constant headaches (migraine, pressure, tension, icepicks), dizziness, tinnitus, visual changes, photophobia, fatigue, "spacing out", word finding difficulties, depression, and emotional lability. Began Healing in November 2011 after starting acupuncture and Healing Touch (a nurturing energy therapy that promotes relaxation and pain relief). I went back to work in February 2012. Ive been symptom free since July 2012. Very happy, positive, energetic and working out every day, doing yoga, and living a normal life again! I also began taking Healing Touch classes in November 2011 and completed 5 Levels of Healing Touch Certificate Program that included a 1 year mentorship to become a Healing Touch International Practitioner in June 2013. I am so pleased to offer this wonderful healing therapy to my patients, friends, and clients. |
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02-13-2012, 12:14 PM
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You can go and have an audiogram test, it might get better with more time, but thats a small possibility it will, doc said mine will stay like that for rest of my life, 20-40decibels worse then left, but that aint the worst case. |
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02-13-2012, 04:14 AM
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Tamanu Oil .. must be fresh and from a good source .. behind the ear .. I get mine at Mountain Rose Herbs dot com .. do the search at the top of the page. I am so impressed with this oil .. I have used it for dizziness, hay fever, skin cancer, colds, a shoulder that hurt for two years in the joints, any sudden muscle or joint pain, bruises ... Boer goat kids getting sick from Mom's milk when they hit their first heat cycle, dog with his lights out (in the eyes) .. it cured it all. I feel like I'm living in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" with the Windex bottle. Last edited by KamasPrairie; 02-13-2012 at 04:17 AM. Reason: typo |
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