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Hang in there, @Kerry151! You never know. You truly, honestly, never know. Spikes can last a short time or a long time, and there’s no way to predict it. But I wouldn’t assume this is your new baseline yet. And even if it is, you’ll rise above it. For now, give it time, patience, and for all...

If there’s a lot of wax in your ear, maybe it was up against your eardrum, and by rubbing, you might have loosened some of it. Anyway, I’m sorry you’re going through this. Sudden hearing loss is truly unfair, and I hope it resolves for you.

Wishing you a healthy and safe delivery, @Meinz89. You got this.

I’ve made the mistake of absentmindedly digging around in my ears for wax. I’ve had the exact same thing happen as a result—some worrying pain and discomfort that I immediately assume will turn into an ear infection, make my tinnitus worse, and ruin my life. So far, that hasn’t happened. If I...

I feel this deeply. I just had a stretch of good days, felt human again, and now it’s back to the usual routine. But those good days keep me going. It’s bittersweet.

No, it doesn’t mean it’s permanent. No one can truly say whether it will be or not, but there are plenty of stories of people who see improvement with their tinnitus over time. Sometimes the process takes a long while, so be prepared to wait it out. Develop coping strategies as best you can...

All signs point in a positive direction, @Sonia554! Hang in there, accept that setbacks can and will happen, and remember that you’ve got this!

I’m sure that if you give it enough time, you will see more gradual improvements. I’ve had tinnitus for almost six years, and I’ve experienced spikes that took a very long time before showing any signs of easing. Hang in there :)

Spikes can last for quite a while. When you are in the middle of one, it is hard to believe that relief is possible, but very often it is. It just takes time. Please protect your hearing moving forward, and try to live your life as fully as you can, while staying mindful of possible triggers.

What the hell? That's insane. I'm so sorry you were victimized by that irresponsible kid. I don't even know what to say except: that was horrible. I'm afraid tinnitus is a waiting game. I sincerely hope it improves for you over time.

You’re not alone, just remember that. We all understand, deeply, what you’re going through. You’re right that spikes will often calm down. The hardest part for me is accepting that tinnitus timelines are very long. Sometimes it can take years, but eventually I’m sure you’ll get there, as you...

So sorry to hear that, @Wolfka. Wishing you a full and swift recovery! :)

I worked today. T started off bad. But it seemed to level off throughout the shift, and now it's much reduced... I don't need to mask at all. I've noticed this is a common trend. Days where I don't work usually means terrible T all day. Days where I work... I'm OK once I get back. This isn't...