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From: Ann.Stalnaker@f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
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Subject: Re: TINNITUS
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Date: 10 Feb 90 14:00:52 GMT
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Yes, Vixen*, those of us who are profoundly deaf suffer from Tinnitus. 
Mine didn't hit me until I was in my early 20s even though I've been 
profoundly hearing impaired since birth.
 
I've learned to cope with it for many years and find that most of the 
time Tinnitus only bothers me when I'm extremely tired, usually when 
I'm trying to get some snooze.  I've been told by several people that 
your diet has a lot to do with it, one example that was pointed out 
was eating too much chocolate.
 
I think in time you'll get used to it and it won't be such a problem.
I hope you never have the revving of a motorcycle one...that along
with the sound of a train chugging along seem to hit me the most.
The constant whinning or ringing will not drown out what hearing
you have nor will it affect your hearing.  A lot of HI folks don't 
mention Tinnitus much, probably because they are not aware of what 
it is, but we all suffer from it regardless of what type of hearing
loss we have.
 

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