topic Re: sound machine in Wellness

sound machine

matty liz — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:14:09 GMT

I am looking for a good sound machine to help with tinnitus. Does anyone have one they like. My tinnitus is so bad at night. Thanks

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D Kay — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:18:46 GMT

Even if you don't buy from them, Amazon sells a number of them. You can at least see the different kinds and read customer reviews.

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PA Mom-mom — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:22:01 GMT

@matty liz I just play something from "Ambient Noise" on my Echo Show. I think you could do it with any Echo. I have tinnitus too, and right now I like "Rain on a Window." Just put it on continual rotation. My DD uses the Big Red Rooster White Noise Machine for her little daughter. It plugs in or works on a battery. It's lasted for 3 years so far and is on all the time. I think it cost around $16.00.

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PickyPicky3 — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:23:40 GMT

@matty liz I've had tinnitus for a long time. You'll be using sound to distract your attention away from the tinnitus. It can be a fan, a radio, or one of those natural sound machines. If you decide on a natural sound machine, I would look for the lowest price just to try it out. I have one, but mostly I turn on the radio.

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GenXmuse — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:28:10 GMT

I've used a Homemedics sound machine for decades and I've only had to replace it once. I think I paid about $20 or so. In a pinch, I can find white noise on my phone through apps. I don't have tinnitus but I'm a notoriously poor sleeper and can't go without this.

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ValuSkr — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:33:47 GMT

I don't have tinnitus but do appreciate white noise. I run a fan in the bedroom at night. During the day, in other parts of the house, I play a CD that's just fan noise, with the CD / DVD player set to repeat. You can get other types of sound CD's - for example, pure white noise, rainstorm, waves on the beach, sounds of nature, etc. If you have a digital assistant, like Alexa, I believe it can also play such sounds.

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matty liz — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:41:58 GMT

Appreciate each imput so. All came up with different thoughts and very doable. It is individual so I can see what works. Thanks to each of you

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sarahpanda — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:43:33 GMT

I run a Hunter air purifier - it's a win/win ...noise and also clean air.

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tansy — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 20:04:14 GMT

LectroFan. I have had it for almost 10 years.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 20:04:24 GMT

I have a Dohm Sound Machine. That kind has been around for a very long time. It was one of the original noise makers for sleeping. I like that it's adjustable to make the sound deeper or higher...whatever you need. Looks like this:

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Still Raining — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 20:16:39 GMT

There are sites where you can test various sounds, waterfalls, rain, fans...but also noise from white to brown.

I have come to know that brown is my sound. All the others set me on edge. Just me.

Check around to get a machine you can set different noises.

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Icegoddess — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 20:46:44 GMT

I've used one for years. I do have tinnitus, but I started using one long before that. I'm an extremely light sleeper. I started out with a fan, but once I got accustomed to that I needed to run it even in winter when I didn't need a fan. I'm on my 2nd one and I got it years ago at Sharper Image. Can't find that exact machine or really anything like it anymore. It's also an alarm clock and a CD player all in one nice unit that folds up. It also has a battery backup so you don't lose time if the power goes out. My only complaint would be that it only runs on an up to 60 minute cycle. I guess the thought is that once you're asleep there's no longer a need for the white noise, but that's not necessarily the case for everyone.

I currently have no problem going to sleep with or without it though due to the hormones I take before bed. I think I'll have to give them up next month though.

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Trailrun23 — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 22:16:37 GMT

The Calm app is good and has lots of difference levels and sounds.

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feline groovy — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 22:38:38 GMT

LectroFan High Fidelity White Noise Machine with 20 Unique Non-Looping Fan and White Noise Sounds and Sleep Timer - got it at Amazon.

The manufacturer is Sound of Sleep - check out their website for info on the different models.

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Mustang Shar — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 03:47:24 GMT

I have it real bad, it's so loud! I sleep with the TV on 🤷🏻‍♀️

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wagirl — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:36:03 GMT

I just use a fan for white noise---