William ShatnerThe best known beloved actor for his representation of Captain James T. Kirk in “Star Trek”, revealed a personal health battle that he fought in private for more than three decades.
In a recent video for the non -profit quest for tinnitus, William Shatner opened its doors with tinnitus, a permanent hearing condition which, according to him, was caused by an explosion of special effects during the filming of the “Star Trek” episode.
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William Shatner opens onto the battle of tinnitus after the explosion on the set

Shatner explained that his trip with tinnitus had started on the set when he was too close to the explosion during the shooting.
“The result was that I ended up with permanent tinnitus,” recalls the 94 -year -old actor the video.
Over the years, Shatner has experienced many ups and downs with its condition, recognizing how difficult it can be to manage. “I know that from first-hand experience how difficult it can become,” he said.
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Fans react to the battle of shasty tinnitus

After hearing the news, many people have spoken out, sending the actor of goods.
“Tinnitus is a horrible condition. Some people are not as bad as others,” said one of his fans. “Mine is bad and sometimes it is unbearable. The only time I connect, it is when I sleep, and I feel lucky. Some people cannot even sleep because of this. Protect your ears, especially against fireworks and shots or any other pointed, hard and noisy sounds.”
“My tinnitus is sometimes so strong, I cannot focus on anything else,” said another. “Curiously, I went to see a audiologist to have my audience tested and the results are, apart from a little high -frequency bearing, my audience is almost perfect even at very low levels in the headphones.”
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Others compare the news with their own hearing loss battles

However, other fans were not as sympathetic.
“He complains of tinnitus, try to suffer from Menière’s disease, nothing like it, and it can ruin your day, your week or your month, depending on the level,” said an individual. “I suffer from a fraud loss in both ears, but the real problem is to know how people treat you when you ask them to repeat their bad speech or their quick speech. They seem to be angry, and when you explain, they tell you to buy hearing aid or put it back.”
Someone else replied: “It’s true, especially low speakers. Many people have stronger voices, and it is not a problem. OMI is the low speakers who are the most bored.”
A third party said: “I have tinnitus for 20 years. It’s boring, but we learn to live with it. There are certainly much worse things.”
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Another revealed: “Ask about any American military combat veterinarian on tinnitus. It comes with work. In my 1970s now, I have been dealing with it for decades. Mine looks like static radio and is sometimes stronger than the others. I cannot say that I have made friends, but I learned to treat.”
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Shatner reveals how he discovered his tinnitus

In 2023, Shatner revealed the moment when he realized that something was wrong.
“I was on the beach and it’s a lively moment, and you know how the waves come out. The wave arrives [roars] And then it’s going “Ssss” [as it] release, ”said the actor AND! News at the time. “Suddenly, I continued to hear a” SSSS “even if there was another wave to come. And that’s how I discovered [I had tinnitus]. “”
William Shatner urges support for tinnitus Quest

Although tinnitus has been a constant part of his life for decades, Shatner explained how his brain adapted to sound, a bit like someone living near an airport would adapt to the constant noise.
“Sometimes it’s really bad, but I know it’s not going to kill me,” he added, sometimes recognizing the overwhelming nature of the condition but also highlighting his resilience.
Despite the continuous challenges of living with tinnitus, shasty continues to maintain an energetic and young attitude.
Shatner also urged his supporters to contribute to Quest Acouns, saying: “The more we can collect money for the quest for tinnitus, the more we can find a quick solution to help the millions of people suffering.”
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He expressed his hope that his plea would help attract more attention and resources to approach the condition.