I’m really looking for some advice… there’s a constant ringing in my ears. I can tune it out when I’m occupied, but silence is gone now and the sound is always there. It’s worst when I’m waking up or trying to sleep. This all started after I hit menopause. Has anyone found a way to stop it?
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Following this… I’m dealing with the same thing. It’s incredibly frustrating at times.
There are various ways to manage it, but your first step should be identifying the root cause. I’d suggest seeing an ENT specialist.
My tinnitus feels like a thousand cicadas screaming non-stop. Using a box fan at night helps mask the sound, but during the day, I haven’t found a solution.
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My ears have been ringing ever since I was struck by a truck at age 11. It’s never quit, but after 53 years, I’ve learned how to tune it out. I only really notice it when the pitch shifts or if I’m thinking about it, like right now. Things like caffeine, aspirin, ibuprofen, and alcohol trigger those pitch changes for me, so I stay away from them. Being cold or sick also affects it. I really hope yours clears up!
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When my tinnitus started 17 years ago after a massive thunderstorm, my ENT told me there wasn’t much to be done—that it’s just how the body reacts to hearing loss. I can’t do concerts anymore because the ringing just gets louder to compete with the music. Interestingly, it often fades when I’m out in nature; I think the natural sounds give my ears enough input that they stop generating their own noise. I try to get outdoors as much as possible.