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davewombat
davewombat

18 months on and just had a diagnosis. So MD it is. Had tinnitus and hearing loss then six episodes lasting up to two day over a period of six months, the last one five months ago. I have permanent imbalance which varies from barely noticeable to looking like  I do after 10 pints.I drive for a living and am fine in the car but have taken my old scooters off the road. I fall over when I stop! So that's the bad stuff.I am very excited as yesterday I had a hearing aid fitted which has masked the Tinnitus and allows me to enjoy by other passion, music. I hadn't appreciated how constantly listening in mono was affecting my enjoyment. I am going to try Tai chi to see if  can combatI the dizziness and get back on the road.

All good.

Keep on keeping on. xddx  

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  • Bluesmann
    Bluesmann davewombat

    Posted

    Dave...have been thinking of hearing aid but had one ent say it would do me no good.....I do have some hearing in bad ear but not much.....how is yours without  the hearing aid?  I have tinnitus.....music has become much less in my  life since the MD,,
    • davewombat
      davewombat Bluesmann

      Posted

      Hey Bluesmann. I would have said I had virtually no hearing in the useful mid range, a little top and bottom but not much. A finger in the good ear and virtually silent. The hearing aid has given me back the mid range and a sense of noise direction. I was dancing around the kitchen last night with a big smile on my face. Don't expect miracles if you go for it as I think wearing it full time is going to take some getting used to but much better than without. I had started avoiding social events........fed up with saying pardon all the time. Can't wait to go to the pub and see what difference it makes. Tinnitus is definitely less intrusive but it is a balance between the volume on the aid and the associated increase in background noise and it's ability to mask it. Best of luck if you go for it. Dave

  • Bluesmann
    Bluesmann davewombat

    Posted

    sounds exactly like me....put a finger in my good ear I  barely hear anything.....going to give it a go....would love to be able to talk without saying pardon me.....and when someone from a distanbce says hello I cant tell which direction they are..
    • davewombat
      davewombat Bluesmann

      Posted

      Give it a go and let me know how you get on. Best of British.

       

  • Rell
    Rell davewombat

    Posted

    Hi, I've been doing Yoga and Pilates for while in the hope of improving my balance, it seems to be getting slightly better. But only time will tell. Interested to hear how you get on with Tai Chi!

    • davewombat
      davewombat Rell

      Posted

      Interesting. Thanks Well.

      I think if nothing else it will help with stress.

      Regards.....I'll keep you posted.

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