2nd Time Around

[Jim Scott]

Hi, Lynn:

I'm delighted to learn that after 17 years, your AN has NOT returned.  Of course, I'm probably not as delighted as you are. 

I don't have much to offer on relieving the tinnitus (mine is very mild) but if you type 'tinnitus' into the 'Search' box at the upper-left-hand side of the page you'll be taken to a long list of threads that concern every aspect of tinnitus which should help aim you in the right direction. 

Again, congratulations on the fantastic news that you do not have a re-growth. 

Jim

[sgerrard]

Also glad to hear the news, Lynn.

There is a forum for tinnitus that might be worth checking out: http://tinnitussupport92262.yuku.com/directory. You can also look into the American Tinnitus Association, http://www.ata.org. As you can tell, it is a fairly common symptom.

Since it is all in your head, I think it helps to try to think to yourself "it is not sounds" - because it is not sounds. Your ears are not involved; it is neurological activity in your brain and nerves. I don't know why, but convincing myself it is not really noise makes it more tolerable. I can usually ignore mine and notice it only when I think about.

Very cool that you do not have regrowth. Non-fat MRIs rule. 

Steve

[wendysig]

Hi Lynn,
Congratulations!  I was very glad to hear you definitely do not have a regrowth!!  I hope the tinnitus gets better, I'm sure it can be maddening.  I've been very lucky-- the slight tinnitus I have is so quiet I only notice it when it is very quiet, ususally when I am alone.  On the rare occasion is gets louder(iusually when I am very stressed out about something) it is quite annoying.

Wendy