[TenTec] ringing in ears

[Mike Hyder -N4NT-]

In combat tinnitus would be the last thing on my mind.

73, Mike N4NT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Tortorella" <w2iy at verizon.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 8:28 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] ringing in ears


Marty,
The condition is called tinnitus.  It is very common after sudden and
excessive noise exposure, although there are many other things that can
cause it also.  I have been fighting it since rifle range in Army many years
ago (now our soldiers get earplugs for the range, a great idea, but what you
can do in combat is beyond me).  It also seems to get worse after a weekend
of CW contesting <g>  No cure is known at this time but there are many
different kinds of alleviative measures, you may find one that helps you.  I
think the vitamin supplement was B12 (I may not have remembered this
correctly) but again, it works for some patients but not for others. Try
looking at the American Tinnitus Association www.ata.org for starters.
GL and 73
Mike