keith1200rs Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Some hearing aids can be programmed to help mask tinnitus. Go see an audiologist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 2 hours ago, keith1200rs said: Some hearing aids can be programmed to help mask tinnitus. Go see an audiologist. That's good advice. The only problem is that to get to see an audiologist I have to first get an appointment with my doctor. The only way to do that is to ring at 8.30am every morning. Which of course everyone is doing so by the time you get through all the appointments have gone and you are told to bring back tomorrow. This can go on for many many days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200rs Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Most of the audiologists in opticians will do a free consultation in the hope of selling you some very expensive hearing aids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 51 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: That's good advice. The only problem is that to get to see an audiologist I have to first get an appointment with my doctor. The only way to do that is to ring at 8.30am every morning. Which of course everyone is doing so by the time you get through all the appointments have gone and you are told to bring back tomorrow. This can go on for many many days. Try calling 111 if you can't get a GP appointment they can sometimes get the GPs to see you by reminding them of their responsibilities. Wife works for 111 and its a big part of their job so worth a try 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) 56 minutes ago, MikeHorton said: Try calling 111 if you can't get a GP appointment they can sometimes get the GPs to see you by reminding them of their responsibilities. Wife works for 111 and its a big part of their job so worth a try Amazingly I got through today, but there are no appointments this week or next week. So I was told to ring 111. Edited May 10, 2022 by Mississippi Bullfrog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: Amazingly I got through today, but there are no appointments this week or next week. So I was told to ring 111. Some GPS are a nightmare. If 111 has to deal in surgery hours they can charge the GP practices for their time. Hopefully 111 can put a referral in for you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 I didn't know 111 could do that. I'll have to give it a go. I thought they'd think I was wasting their time ringing about a none urgent issue like tinnitus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 26 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: I didn't know 111 could do that. I'll have to give it a go. I thought they'd think I was wasting their time ringing about a none urgent issue like tinnitus. I had to go to a walk in center last week, your tinnitus would have been a high priority compared to most that were in attendance. One guy who I diagnosed with a cold who was so poorly he was having to stay in bed for days, until a woman he knew turned up and asked how his trip to Brum had been and did he get back late She then told him she had been on holiday 3weeks ago and had a poorly tummy, it had been alright for the last week though but she thought she would get checked over anyway Wtf is wrong with folk ffs 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 46 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: I didn't know 111 could do that. I'll have to give it a go. I thought they'd think I was wasting their time ringing about a none urgent issue like tinnitus. No wife is working today she's one of the advanced nurses who picks up the logs. If you were in the Midlands she would keep a look out for the call. Until she started working for them I didn't realise how much they can do they can sort out of hours Dr's, referrals they can prescribe sometimes and book appts for you at walk in centres. They basically try and reduce demand on paramedics and A&E. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 36 minutes ago, Bender said: I had to go to a walk in center last week, your tinnitus would have been a high priority compared to most that were in attendance. One guy who I diagnosed with a cold who was so poorly he was having to stay in bed for days, until a woman he knew turned up and asked how his trip to Brum had been and did he get back late She then told him she had been on holiday 3weeks ago and had a poorly tummy, it had been alright for the last week though but she thought she would get checked over anyway Wtf is wrong with folk ffs A while back I was in our local doctors where I used to live. Sat there in the waiting room which was full of people. It was small town where everyone knew each other. All you heard was - "Hey up Bill, nice to see you. How are ?" "I'm very well thank you. How are you?" "I'm great. Never better. There's Mary, how you doing Mary?" "Eeeh I'm grand. Top of the world." "Hi Fred, how are you?" "Fine I am. You're looking well." And so on.......and so on.......and so on. Everyone was great, fine, very well, never better....... Which made me think, what the hell are you all doing in the doctors? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Probably all been banned from the local pub. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezin Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 09/05/2022 at 09:02, fullscreenaging said: I have found that 15,895 Hz on a SINE wavelength matches, and completely negates my tinnitus. Cheers for that @Mississippi Bullfrog Brilliant. I haven't ir a little... not really an issue but great to hear there's a solution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 So, since my other suggestions have been so good here's another. Bit left of field but before giving up how about switching to something like this or any other classic or maybe modern retro. You'll not get over 50mph, and will be sat in a lay-by 'tinkering' to get it running again 90% of the time so no hearing issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiker90 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) May sound strange but try listening to music with some decent earphones, if your brain is focusing on the music it will blur out other inputs and it can actually help you with tintus. I hope this helps. Edited May 16, 2022 by newbiker90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiker90 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) On 10/05/2022 at 12:49, Mississippi Bullfrog said: A while back I was in our local doctors where I used to live. Sat there in the waiting room which was full of people. It was small town where everyone knew each other. All you heard was - "Hey up Bill, nice to see you. How are ?" "I'm very well thank you. How are you?" "I'm great. Never better. There's Mary, how you doing Mary?" "Eeeh I'm grand. Top of the world." "Hi Fred, how are you?" "Fine I am. You're looking well." And so on.......and so on.......and so on. Everyone was great, fine, very well, never better....... Which made me think, what the hell are you all doing in the doctors? They are there to visit the dashing doctors and beautiful nurses Edited May 16, 2022 by newbiker90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Collecting their methadone prescriptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 An update. The keffiyeh has come. And some Mack's Blackout soft foam earplugs. The earplugs are a lot more narrow than the ones I was using, and it turns they fit down into the ear canal really easily, and make a good seal. The keffiyeh is even better. I'm using it to plug the gap between neck and lid. The result is a calm, soft whistling sound, even at higher speeds. Hoping this is going to be enough to keep me on the road for a bit longer 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 57 minutes ago, bonio said: An update. The keffiyeh has come. And some Mack's Blackout soft foam earplugs. The earplugs are a lot more narrow than the ones I was using, and it turns they fit down into the ear canal really easily, and make a good seal. The keffiyeh is even better. I'm using it to plug the gap between neck and lid. The result is a calm, soft whistling sound, even at higher speeds. Hoping this is going to be enough to keep me on the road for a bit longer The whistling sound is a 1950s bmw calling you with its siren song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 57 minutes ago, bonio said: An update. The keffiyeh has come. And some Mack's Blackout soft foam earplugs. The earplugs are a lot more narrow than the ones I was using, and it turns they fit down into the ear canal really easily, and make a good seal. The keffiyeh is even better. I'm using it to plug the gap between neck and lid. The result is a calm, soft whistling sound, even at higher speeds. Hoping this is going to be enough to keep me on the road for a bit longer The whistling sound is a 1950s bmw calling you with its siren song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 2 hours ago, bonio said: An update. The keffiyeh has come. And some Mack's Blackout soft foam earplugs. The earplugs are a lot more narrow than the ones I was using, and it turns they fit down into the ear canal really easily, and make a good seal. The keffiyeh is even better. I'm using it to plug the gap between neck and lid. The result is a calm, soft whistling sound, even at higher speeds. Hoping this is going to be enough to keep me on the road for a bit longer Interesting. I've always worn a buff for the same reason. How does a keffiyeh differ? I might try one. Where did you buy yours from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 43 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: Interesting. I've always worn a buff for the same reason. How does a keffiyeh differ? I might try one. Where did you buy yours from? Ebay. Apparently we already had one in the dressing up box. Wasn't even completely aware that we actually had a dressing up box. It's long and it's soft, so there's plenty of scope for winding it round and round and tucking the material into the gap. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 3 hours ago, bonio said: Ebay. Apparently we already had one in the dressing up box. Wasn't even completely aware that we actually had a dressing up box. It's long and it's soft, so there's plenty of scope for winding it round and round and tucking the material into the gap. Soooo what other costumes have you got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 We've got a really ni... uh, but before I go any further... are you security vetted? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickjaxe Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 My pal fitted a screen to his bike.....makes the nowise wayyyyyy worse.....for some reason....maybe turbulent air.... I sewed neoprene pads into may helmet in the part covering my ears cut from an old wet suit.....very happy with the results. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Metcalfe Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 I've suffered with wind noise etc on numerous bikes and wearing different types of helmets. Currently me and the wife are wearing GMac Glide Evo's. With her been pillion she doesn't suffer too much wind noise but I get a small amount even with the screen and barn door fairing on the K1100. I've tried different ear plugs including a set I had issued during my time in the RAF all of which worked to differing levels, however I now use the silicone type ones which I bought on the off chance from our local Home Bargains before we set of on the trip over here to Tunisia. During this 1200 mile trip I wore the Home Bargains ear plugs and suffered almost no wind noise and could still hear the missus through the headset even at motorway speeds (130Kmh). The plugs cost £1.99 for a pack of 14 and you mould them between your finger and thumb before fitting them into your ear and holding in place with your thumb for a few seconds until they form the "seal" in your ear. They are comfortable also even with headset earpieces in close proximity. For £1.99 they work out pretty good value especially compared to the custom made ones which can be uncomfortable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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