Recent content by BrOKeN_1

My dog can definitely make my tinnitus worse when he barks, but the root cause of my tinnitus was heavy diesel equipment operation and headphone use. I’m sorry if you’ve reached the point where you feel you need to give up your furry companion. I understand and feel sympathy.

I think my addiction to caffine is keeping me from having meaningful improvement. But how does one live without it? Cocaine isn't an option.

This condition is endlessly frustrating. Had the quietest day in almost 5 years yesterday for no apparent reason. Made me hopeful. Then today happened... and well. You all know I'm sure. Damn the luck.

Exactly. This doctor doesn’t have a good understanding of tinnitus or its many root causes. It’s very unlikely that cancer is the cause in this case. I would suggest adding a Magnesium supplement and giving it some time before spending a lot of money on unnecessary medical tests. Don’t let the...

Having a savagely loud t spike today. GOOD GRIEF!!

Amphetamine is similar to caffeine when it comes to increasing tinnitus awareness. You may need to weigh the pros and cons of the medication and decide if you can manage the perceived level. I drink a lot of caffeine and have accepted that my tinnitus will probably spike when I use it. I hope...

Maybe it's just me. But anytime I find a public bathroom with a paper towel dispenser I give a little prayer of thanks. Lol.

I found this under a random bridge one day while taking my daughter out for driving practice. It was the first winter after I developed tinnitus, and it felt like a powerful expression of the way I was feeling inside.

I turned 46 this summer, and I know how you feel. My tinnitus started nearly five years ago and has followed a very similar pattern. Although the pitch has grown louder over the years, I have mostly accepted it and just deal with it in the moment. Bad days are just that, but we get through them.