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biggy312 liked samatx's post in the thread Setbacks, Sounds and Healing from Hyperacusis.
I’m starting a new thread because I’m further along in my hyperacusis/tinnitus journey (two years now), and I have learned a lot (as much about...
Apr 19, 2024 at 11:46 PM -
biggy312 rated seanab2616's post
Hug in the thread Slight Hearing Loss and Tinnitus from Ear Irrigation.
I’ve had T since November last year, and since then, it has only gotten worse. Sleep has been such an issue for about six weeks. I’m very lucky...
Apr 19, 2024 at 2:03 PM -
biggy312 rated ZFire's post
Agree in the thread Suicidal.
@Travis Henry, I’m not here to downplay your suffering; it’s absolutely fine to express your struggles and feel validated here. I know how...
Apr 19, 2024 at 1:41 AM -
biggy312 replied to the thread First Tinnitus Spike Since 2014 — From Having Mobile Phone on Speaker.
I really hope the hearing aids help me deal with my tinnitus; I have never had as loud tinnitus as I have now, and I do not have much hope of...
Apr 18, 2024 at 11:45 PM -
biggy312 rated Pixelito's post
Hug in the thread Be Honest. Do You Still Enjoy Life?.
I love that first sentence. Who said life was easy? Before tinnitus, I had all kinds of problems that I thought were important. Tinnitus has...
Apr 18, 2024 at 7:40 PM -
biggy312 rated Jammer's post
Hug in the thread A Year of Reactive Tinnitus and Severe Hyperacusis.
I had low to moderate tinnitus for 20 years, brought on by an accumulation of noise trauma from motorcycle riding, concerts, and various...
Apr 18, 2024 at 4:43 PM -
biggy312 rated brooklynfall's post
Hug in the thread Tinnitus After Ear Syringing.
I felt like posting again later this afternoon. Man, tinnitus is a tough one. I'm not sure who's out there listening or reading right now, I...
Apr 18, 2024 at 4:22 AM -
biggy312 rated brooklynfall's post
Hug in the thread Tinnitus After Ear Syringing.
Update: It’s now Wednesday (last posted Monday), and unfortunately, the tinnitus has spiked again since about yesterday afternoon. I’ve decided...
Apr 17, 2024 at 10:52 PM -
biggy312 rated Casey J's post
Hug in the thread Life Robbed by Tinnitus, TTTS and Hyperacusis.
This is very comforting to read. I’m experiencing hyperacusis myself. I’m 8 months in, along with tinnitus, & it’s driving me potty! But...
Apr 17, 2024 at 10:51 PM -
biggy312 rated Casey J's post
Hug in the thread Boyfriend & I Got Tinnitus After Two Concerts → His Tinnitus Went Away, Mine Did Not.
UPDATE: I went for two hearing tests this week - to check how my hearing is doing eight months after the noise trauma. To my surprise, both tests...
Apr 17, 2024 at 10:36 PM -
biggy312 rated BlueMoon86's post
Hug in the thread Hearing Aids.
Hearing aid didn't work for me at all. I only have moderate hearing loss in my left ear at worst, but it's the incredibly rare low-mid loss. My...
Apr 16, 2024 at 7:33 PM -
biggy312 rated Charlie398's post
Hug in the thread Life Robbed by Tinnitus, TTTS and Hyperacusis.
Hey guys, I’m in a world of hell at the moment. Here’s my story for those who care to read. At the start of January I got sick with some sort of...
Apr 16, 2024 at 2:32 PM -
biggy312 liked Daniel Lion's post in the thread Suicidal.
I am cool with everybody on this thread. I got your back @Travis Henry. Suicidal feelings and ideation are the most natural and common reactions...
Apr 16, 2024 at 2:30 PM -
biggy312 rated IYIiKe's post
Hug in the thread Anxiety from Tinnitus: How Have You Managed?.
As an update, I've had an MRI—clean. I've been on Astepro for a couple of months with no effect. I still have ETD, reactions to dishes clanking,...
Apr 16, 2024 at 2:28 PM -
biggy312 liked Ngo13's post in the thread Anxiety from Tinnitus: How Have You Managed?.
I just want to chime in as a parent to a young toddler and soon-to-be mother of 2, that your children will still know you as the fun and loving...
Apr 16, 2024 at 2:25 PM -
biggy312 liked brooklynfall's post in the thread Tinnitus After Ear Syringing.
Another update: GP confirmed everything looks good. I feel a lot better today. I had good sleep with the Hydroxyzine, and my anxiety is down....
Apr 15, 2024 at 10:21 PM -
biggy312 rated brooklynfall's post
Hug in the thread Tinnitus After Ear Syringing.
Quick update: The urgent care doctor was not much help but prescribed me Prednisone and Hydroxyzine to help me sleep. He said to wait until the...
Apr 15, 2024 at 8:21 PM -
biggy312 rated Jammer's post
Hug in the thread A Year of Reactive Tinnitus and Severe Hyperacusis.
I sympathize with you, as this is where I've been as well for the past eight years. My reactive tinnitus and hyperacusis dictate my life. My...
Apr 15, 2024 at 7:02 PM -
biggy312 rated gameover's post
Agree in the thread New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing.
I think this point has been belabored. But it seems you just have to have the last word. We are entitled to our own opinions about the...
Apr 15, 2024 at 4:57 AM -
biggy312 liked RunningMan's post in the thread Repeated Bilateral Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation over Auditory Cortex for Tinnitus.
It would be worth it if it worked. Post your feedback here if you try it.
Apr 14, 2024 at 9:48 PM -
biggy312 rated Note's post
Good Question in the thread Repeated Bilateral Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation over Auditory Cortex for Tinnitus.
Is there a picture that shows where to place the anode/cathode?
Apr 14, 2024 at 9:44 PM -
biggy312 rated HighDesertDave's post
Hug in the thread Working in the Music Industry and Playing in Loud Bands Gave Me Tinnitus.
Hi, I'm just introducing myself. I am Dave. I first noticed my tinnitus about six months ago. I work in the music industry, and over twenty years...
Apr 14, 2024 at 7:58 PM -
biggy312 rated dipp's post
Hug in the thread Suicidal.
Please stop arguing here about the best approach to hyperacusis. By the way, I'm getting scared about myself. I have reached a level of distress...
Apr 14, 2024 at 1:07 PM -
biggy312 rated brooklynfall's post
Hug in the thread Tinnitus After Ear Syringing.
Hey folks - I originally got tinnitus after COVID-19 last August. It was getting a lot better and I was barely noticing it. My right ear had been...
Apr 14, 2024 at 1:06 AM -
biggy312 rated Casey J's post
Hug in the thread Boyfriend & I Got Tinnitus After Two Concerts → His Tinnitus Went Away, Mine Did Not.
Hello, I'm new here. I will try & keep this short to the point. In August 2023, my boyfriend and I went to two concerts. Our ears were ringing,...
Apr 13, 2024 -
biggy312 rated Vassili's post
Hug in the thread Suicidal.
No, but I was for at least first three years. You don't have to tell me how hard it is. I've been there. ;)
Apr 13, 2024 -
biggy312 replied to the thread First Tinnitus Spike Since 2014 — From Having Mobile Phone on Speaker.
My tinnitus is still as loud, annoying, and intrusive as when the accident and spike occurred. I am getting hearing aids in a week. I hope the...
Apr 13, 2024 -
biggy312 rated TJ670's post
Hug in the thread Mild Tinnitus for Eight Years, Worsened by Going to a Club without Earplugs.
I'm getting a bit discouraged that this is my new norm. I had really mild tinnitus for eight years, and I carelessly went to a club without...
Apr 13, 2024