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    @DimLeb My version of it is a pretty constant rumble/vibration in quiet, I can hear and...

    @DimLeb My version of it is a pretty constant rumble/vibration in quiet, I can hear and physically feel it, like a car idling. It stops when another sound is heard, but comes back more aggravated once that sound goes away. Like if I talk, as I talk it stops, but once I stop talking it comes...
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    Six and a half weeks since my most severe bout of MEM/TTTS vibrations started in my right ear...

    Six and a half weeks since my most severe bout of MEM/TTTS vibrations started in my right ear. It is so frustrating and mood crushing. Things that gave me relief or took it away in the past (chiropractor ear adjustments) don't seem to be working right now.
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    @sandyknight Definitely give your ears rest in lower level sounds, they went away once and...

    @sandyknight Definitely give your ears rest in lower level sounds, they went away once and should fade again with some time.
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    Hi @sandyknight so sorry I am only responding now. When it comes to distortions, they come and...

    Hi @sandyknight so sorry I am only responding now. When it comes to distortions, they come and go, but don’t seem to stick around or bother me to the extent they used to. Something that I learned that really exacerbates my distortions was wearing in-ear protection, from foam to custom ear plugs...
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    Only seeing this now- so so happy for you Sammy! I myself have made QOL improvements I never...

    Only seeing this now- so so happy for you Sammy! I myself have made QOL improvements I never thought I would. Still deal with flares here and there, but my mental game is so much better than when we were in the trenches over 2 years ago.
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    Thanks for the feedback as always @MindOverMatter .. To reframe it in my mind, I think of it...

    Thanks for the feedback as always @MindOverMatter .. To reframe it in my mind, I think of it like an eye twitch. I've gotten many of those over the years, haven't had one in a while but the worst being during stressful, run down times. Some cleared in a couple weeks, others a couple months. That...
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    @MindOverMatter It seems you have had these bouts. Funny how our symptom(s) paths cross w/ our...

    @MindOverMatter It seems you have had these bouts. Funny how our symptom(s) paths cross w/ our reactive tinnitus. I have not dealt with this level of vibration in a long time, so my mind goes to "I've really done it this time" & worry it may stay w/ me. Have you found your bouts tend to...
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    A very stressful week + louder noise exposure to music over a 2 hour period has left me with bad...

    A very stressful week + louder noise exposure to music over a 2 hour period has left me with bad TTTS vibration in right ear/head. It's the worst in silence, especially when going to bed & waking up. Temporarily cuts out when I talk or hear external sound. It's only been 7 days since onset, but...
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    Ear Sensation / Unsure of Diagnosis / Rant

    This sounds like a case of very sensitive TTTS mixed with hyperacusis—essentially what others have mentioned above. You noted some auditory trauma, so think of it as a “hit” to an already vulnerable auditory system. Tiny muscles, nerves, and other structures are now overreacting to sounds, which...
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    Can Yokukansan Make Tinnitus Better?

    @HighleyTall, I’m not sure how much licorice is in this Chinese medicine, but I’m currently experiencing a significant spike after taking a GI supplement that contains 350 mg of licorice root per serving. I took the supplement for three to four days before my spike led me to research its...
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    Thank you for the encouragement @MindOverMatter and @Scruffiey .. ears are still very...

    Thank you for the encouragement @MindOverMatter and @Scruffiey .. ears are still very exacerbated. They were somewhat heightened before this just due to life and a travel a little over a month ago, but notably spiked in all ways this week and it aligned with this supplement. Hoping it doesn’t...
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    I just wanted to share this because I had no idea, and I really hope it settles down after only...

    I just wanted to share this because I had no idea, and I really hope it settles down after only taking the supplement for 4 days. It’s crazy how much it exacerbated my auditory symptoms.
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    There are two mentions on here that Locorice root tea or the extract have exacerbated tinnitus...

    There are two mentions on here that Locorice root tea or the extract have exacerbated tinnitus. After doing some searching, it states "Licorice root can potentially exacerbate tinnitus because it can interfere with fluid balance in the body due to its mineralocorticoid-like effects, which can...
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    Haven't posted in a while but want to share this random and unfortunate effect of what I think...

    Haven't posted in a while but want to share this random and unfortunate effect of what I think is from licorice root extract. Started taking a supplement with this in it (dose is up to 350mg) with some other things to help treat gastritis. Ever since starting the supplement four days ago...
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    From Suicide Back to Normal Life Thanks to Habituation

    I love your positivity and your ability to habituate and live your life! Tinnitus may be one of the biggest “mind games” the human brain endures. I hope your ears remain stable. One of these days, I swear I’m going to write a thread about the possible harmful effects of earplugs for certain...