Saul Tave, of Largo, Florida, and his wife. After only a two or three weeks of use, the Neuromonics device eliminated most of his pain. My life today
My life today is wonderful. I’m still sensitive to noise, but it’s no longer painful. I wear earplugs at the theater, but it’s because I don’t like loud noise – not because I’m trying to avoid pain.
I enjoy social interactions so much more. My wife and I spend time with good friends, one of whom happens to have a very loud laugh. Her laughter used to be painful. Now, it’s not a problem. It is once again delightful to be around happy, laughing, excited and positive people. That’s a wonderful thing.
Perhaps most importantly, I enjoy the sound of my wife’s voice again. And she likes not being “shooshed” all the time!
I use the Neuromonics device every day for a few hours. It’s a no-brainer that has really helped my symptoms. Most days, I have several hours during which I
don’t hear any ringing or buzzing. While my tinnitus is still present when I wake up in the morning, by afternoon, I often don’t notice it at all. I sometimes have to con- centrate very hard to perceive my tinnitus at all… but why would I do that!?!
My advice
I know many other people who suffer from tinnitus and hyper- acusis. To those people, I always share the two following pieces of advice.
My first piece of advice is to pro- tect their hearing when they can. I have long done woodworking as a hobby and many of the tools I used made loud and high-pitched noises. I never bothered with ear protection, which might have been a cause of my problems. I’d encourage everyone to make sure they use ear protection if they spend any time around loud noises.
The second piece of advice I tell those suffering from tinnitus is that you don’t have to just live with it. There is more than hope; there are devices that really do work and can make a huge difference in your life. Many of my friends with tinnitus are reluctant to take the steps that may help them—even after I tell them about my experience. This is frustrating, because I know how much more I am enjoying life after getting help. The Neuromonics system is working for me. Other products or treatments may work for others. The bottom line is that there are options that provide relief from tinnitus and hyperacusis.
Editor’s Note: Saul’s story is a personal anecdote of one patient’s experience with Neuromonics. ATA does not endorse or recommend any tinnitus products or treatments.
Summer 2014 | Tinnitus Today 15
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