Anyone NOT have tinnitus?

[leapyrtwins]

From the posts I've read, tinnitus sounds very common both before and after AN treatment.  But is it just as common not to have tinnitus?  I have never had it and am wondering if that in itself is unusual.  My "bad ear" is just silent - no sound whatsoever.  Also, just because I don't currently have tinnitus does that mean I won't develop it over time?  Anyone have any experience with this?

Jan

[Lamsue23]

I had tinnitus first, I took Lipoflavanoid from the pharmacy for awhile, then overnight became completely deaf.  I have no tinnitus but a swishing sound and sometimes clicking but doesn't last. When I came completely deaf, thats when I went to have this evaluated and found out I had an AN.  Everybody is different from what I can see.

I find that I have a hard time driving because besides the dizziness in curves I'm also dissoriented at times.  I'm actually scared when that happens.  I'm on a watch and wait list for right now..  Good Luck!

Sue

[Sue]

Hi
I would count yourself very lucky not to have tinnitus. It is so often part of the AN package.  I am no expert, but I would guess that just because you don't have it now doesn't mean it won't happen later.  Cross your fingers!  You might stay away from caffeine, salty stuff, and aspirin and be careful as far as loud noises...concerts and such like that because that contributes to tinnitus.  You might also talk with a really knowledgable audiologist who knows a lot about tinnitus to see what they have to say.  If you don't have the big T, then I would think you'd want to protect your ears so that you don't aggravate those sensitive nerves. Maybe I'm wrong.  Anyone?? 

Sue in Vancouver USA

[NF-2er]

Hi Jan;

   My left tinnitus began two years post op. I had translab. I thought this unusual.
   Re, "common to not have tinnitus"? My feeling is 'no'.

   NF-2er

From the posts I've read, tinnitus sounds very common both before and after AN treatment.  But is it just as common not to have tinnitus?  I have never had it and am wondering if that in itself is unusual.  My "bad ear" is just silent - no sound whatsoever.  Also, just because I don't currently have tinnitus does that mean I won't develop it over time?  Anyone have any experience with this?

Jan

[leapyrtwins]

NF-2er -

was anyone able to give you a reason why it took so long?  Can you attribute it to loud noises or anything like Sue suggests?  Or was it just one of those things that happen?

Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful I don't have tinnitus, I'm just trying to anticipate what's down the road for me - not that there are any guarantees.  I'm also planning on a BAHA and I don't what side-effects I can expect from that surgery.  Doc says, correctly, that everyone is different.

[NF-2er]

Hi;

   No; No reason was given for the delayed onset of tinnitus.
   I've an idea my brain finally gave up accepting no signal input from the periphery so decided to send it's own signal in search of the ear.
   Tinnitus is elusive and there seem to be no definitives. I know much study is taking place yet.
   I'm truly doubtful of a cure in our life times. Especially for those with hearing loss.
   Best wishes!

   NF-2er

[Obita]

Hi Jan:

Go buy some lottery tickets..........I think you are only the second person I have heard of that actually has a silent ear!!

I really and truly hope it stays that way for you.  I am very envious..... 

Kathy

[Jeanlea]

Hi Jan,

That's cool that you don't have tinnitus.  I have a really mild case of it.  In fact, I didn't even realize I had it before my diagnosis until the doctor asked me about it.  Mine sounds like the sound from a flourescent light.  Most of the time I don't even realize it's there. 

Jean

[leapyrtwins]

Hi Jan:

Go buy some lottery tickets..........I think you are only the second person I have heard of that actually has a silent ear!!

Kathy

I didn't realize it was that rare; guess I'm luckier than I thought.  And here I was just thinking that I was strange

[Soundy]

I have had tinnitus since I was a young child ... in deaf ear it seems much worse now
simply because I can not play music or run a fan and mask it... it is there 24/7 .... count
yourself very lucky

[BrandyT]

I do not have tinnitus,never did. I had surgery in June 05. Hoping to find info on BAHA now...I hate social settings as I cannot hear.

[leapyrtwins]

Brandy T -

I can SO relate to this.  I just returned from Denver where I was working at a convention for my employer - my first venture into a large social setting since my surgery on 5/31/07 - there were 2,800+ people in attendance and while I could engage in conversation with them, it just wasn't the same as when I could hear with both ears.  I was contemplating a BAHA prior to this trip, and now I am almost absolutely certain that it's something I will pursue.  I'm going to a local ANA meeting next week, where one of the topics will be the BAHA, and I can't wait.

Jan
   

[Patti UT]

Those of you who do NOT have the big T as part of your AN package,  Thank the big guy upstairs because it is a torment no human being should ever have to deal with.  MIne is probably the worst (aside from the brainwrecks) side effect of the AN .  I pray for silence everyday.  Even a one hour break from the constant ringing would be relieif.

patti ut

[sreda]

I have had tinnitus since before my AN was diagnosed, and since surgery. It seems worse since the surgery...but I have, by and large, learned to tune it out. Also, since I have also had some episodes of a cardiac arrythmia in the last  2 yrs., relatively speaking, I'd rather have the tinnitus!- and the other diagnosis has served to make me mostly forget  about the "ear noise", which is nearly constant. 
Sis in SC