Tinnitus.

I suffer badly from Tinnitus,as anybody got this same problem and Have You contacted one of these claim free websites offering compensation,or are they scam sites.

I suffer as well and have done for years.Although i worked in a noisy engineering environment all my life,i never tried to claim for it.I have hearing aids now and that cancels out the tinnitus but only while you are wearing them unfortunately.

I was approach by one of these firms over 2years ago over industrial deafness(NCB). After 4 hearing tests (1 at home)I have been offered nearly £2000 which I have accepted. Now waiting for the cheque

I too worked inthe mines and claimed and got a payment,I think tinnitis is an ailment not 100% sure but if you google it that may be of help.PeterP as your missus spent your cheque before you get it only joking.

i have tinnitus,years ago got stopped given a card to ring or appointment rang never heard off them again ,not even to make a appointment ,i worked in the mill weaving shed ,my hearing was bad so got hearing aids this helps tremendously with tinnitus ,but only when wearing

The tunnellers at Parkside in the early 60s will be in a bad way,there were 7 big air drills going at the same time,we only went in to check their machines were safe to use,Wimpy had their own fitters,we tried to go when the drilling had stopped,because the noise when drilling was going on was horrendous,and no ear protection in those days.

I worked noisy industry they said had claim spent 2years filling in forms and numerous phone calls to solicitors waste of time could not proceed any further with claim after 2years waste of time

I've suffered tinnitus for many years, probably like many others in industry didn't give a thought to ear plugs or defenders (head phones).
I did look into it, my doctor sent me of an MRI which revealed very little, eventually diagnosed "non-specific" in other words nothing to find (except for a big void between my ears lol), an MRI is worth doing just in case a small growth is developing internally behind the ear which is pressing on the nerve, that can be successfully dealt with.
One suggestion was to have the nerve from my ear surgically cut, this I regarded as too drastic as it doesn't alway work then you are stuck with no hearing but still the tinnitus racket going on.
I'd rather retain what hearing I have than have a non-reversible procedure done.
I have tried certain medications but none have worked, I occasionally get a quieter day but they are few and far between, I do feel sorry for anyone with this curse as at its worst it is very dibilitating and does destroy concentration at times.
At least I can sleep at night but some poor folk have it 24/7/365 and have to take a sedative at night to sleep, that must be horrendous

I have tinnitus,and find it very hard to concentrate at times .I notice it more in the evenings when I am watching tv etc . I notice it seems to affect me when sat quiet. When I try to read a book ,sometimes finding it helpful to have quiet music on in the background.
I don't seem to get a full nights sleep for the last month or more,and I put it down to tinnitus as I wake up with it.
Can any wigan worlder tell me does it get worse with age ?

yes

Mine does seem to be getting progressively worse unfortunately, I do very much look forward to a quieter day, can get on with so much more on those days.

I had a aneurysm and had it operated on this left me with tinnitus but I was very lucky could have been a lot worse

My husband was compensated for industrial deafness several years ago,but I think it was the AEU that handled this.
His deafness has been progressively getting worse and our GP referred him for has now got.He also suffers from tinitus and has recently had an MRI scan and is awaiting the results.
It is worthwhile trying for compensation but more important is to have your hearing looked at and improved.

I have had this for many years. it has become worse since the Menieres disease affected my remaining ear. I now have 1 noise in my right ear & usually 2 in my left one. the only way I can overcome it is by ignoring it. I have lost my ability to hear music which used to help a lot. Sorry to be such a miserable old biddy.

your not being miserable I knew a few people who suffered with tinnitis in the mines and they had to get a job on the surface rather than putting themselves or workmates in danger.

Called all the usual scam firms re My tinnitus they all say because I have had it for so long can't claim a penny,sounds about right,

at least they have been honest enough not to be building your hopes up fair play to them for that.

Unfortunately it's one of those ailments other people can't see but it can certainly wreck lives

I feel sorry for anyone with the full tinnitus,I got a bad
cold some years ago..went deaf but recovered my hearing,I was left with a sound of a gas tap in my head..but the strange
thing is now my hearing is so acute I hear every little noise
but it doesn't stop me sleeping and as I said you all have my sympathy.

momac... My wife has acute hearing and remembers everything that is said, I think it's a lady attribute

Britboy..

I have suffered with tinnitus for 20 years or so and I just ignore it now. I wear a hearing aid but is doesn't affect the tinnitus. I got mine I'm sure from working in the sump tunnel at Parkside when the horizons were being cut There were 4 air fans going 24/7 and we, as deputies had to be there for the whole shift. There were no ear defenders those days. I was sent for a hearing test by the union COSA and was compensated with £4,000, less a fee to the union

Hi Maggie, very interesting to read your comments. I, too, suffer from Menieres disease. I've had loads of treatment over the last 4 years. I don't have the bad attacks now but there's a gradual loss of hearing. I think this is normal.
Menieres disease was first identified by Prosper Meniere in Angers, France and as we all know Angers is Wigan's Twin Town.

jim wish you well not a pleasant illness good luck.

mine started when I was in my mid twenties in my left ear now its in both.i have menieres, I have lost all hearing in one ear,bar that damned tinnitus.drove me a long way down,before I could begin to live with it.

it is very comforting to read that other people also know what it is to have Menieres & the resulting impediments. I have never met anyone since I went to the AGM of the Menieres society many years ago. I could not travel there now, my balance is so bad.

Geoff zx7... Tell them you have only noticed it in the last 6 months, i bet you get a different response

Many thanks thaknows.

Dont mention motorbikes unless they ask, anyway you always wear earplugs when going for the occasional ride dont you 1 of the questions i was asked was if i haf ever raced motorbikes as a hobby, they didnt ask me if i rode one now though.

I can see it being a big problem for more in the future,the noise from disco's and some car radios is louder than where I worked,and ear muffs had to worn there.

Tinnitus is not always caused by working living etc in a loud environment. How do I know because I have had it for the last 30+ years, Went into Wigan infirmary for routine stapedectomy in 1982 came out with total hearing loss in right ear along with tinnitus. Was later diagnosed with hereditary deafness which continued to take away most of what was left of my good ear.. both ears knackered both ears with 24/7 tinnitus who do I claim off God ?

If the operation caused the tinnitus...wigan infirmary...probably too late i think its 5 years for negligence claims

heard about a product some say works called lipo flaviniod supposed to have significant success,dont know if available in the uk as I am in Canada.

Link

Tried lipo flaviniod, no effect whatsoever doesn't mean to say it won't work for someone else but if it was successful I'm sure they would have cornered the market by now and made lots of money!
I believe it was based on vitamin E hoping to improve inner ear circulation but if it's at the other end at brain connection it won't work.

Buy some and have a go, if it works for 1 in 100 then that person will be hell of a lot better for it.