Quote Originally Posted by ChrisL View Post
I've had Tinnitus since birth or shortly thereafter. Rather than a "ringing" in the ears, mine has been a continuous high pitched tone that is ever present and impossible not to be noticed. Yep, 24/7 all of my life. It's something I have learned to live with and try not to focus on.

Does anyone else have Tinnitus, and if so, when did it start, what does it sound like to you? How is your hearing otherwise? Mine is fine, it's not related to hearing loss.

Chris L
Hi Chris,
I just saw your post...I work at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles, CA. As you may or may not know, this is known as the "Mecca" of hearing science/treatment. I do not know where you live or even whether it's a viable option for you to come down to LA, but if you do, I know fantastic clinicians here that I can recommend.

Tinnitus is one of those elusive things that we still don't have a good handle on...Most researchers think that it's a central auditory/nerve defect (logically so) and some think that it is more of a middle/inner ear problem. The jury is still out on which camp is right, but we have a lot of research going on here.

Anyways, let me know if interested and I will put you in touch with the right doctor(s).

Cheers,
-Robert