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    Tinnitus Does Not Get to Me Anymore: My 1-Year Update

    As a recent tinnitus sufferer (2.5 months) and recent member of this forum, I have to say that your story is the most valuable I've come across,...
    Post by: Gandalf, Jul 18, 2021 in forum: Success Stories
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    3 Months In, God Only Knows What Caused My Tinnitus

    Your story is very similar to mine, though I'm coming up to the 2-month mark (I'm many years your senior). My tinnitus is similar to what you...
    Post by: Gandalf, Jul 12, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Six Weeks In — Tinnitus After Ear Wax Removal and Molar Extraction

    Thank you for your wise and kind advice. My hearing loss is mild, and upon seeing the results of my hearing test the ENT exclaimed that my hearing...
    Post by: Gandalf, Jul 11, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Unilateral Tinnitus After Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

    Very well-articulated history, thanks for that! There’s a lot of talk about tinnitus being a possible adverse effect (AE) of the COVID-19 vaccine....
    Post by: Gandalf, Jul 6, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Six Weeks In — Tinnitus After Ear Wax Removal and Molar Extraction

    I have relatively recent-onset tinnitus (going on 7 weeks since the tonal symptoms began), and I remain confused about the fullness that I feel in...
    Post by: Gandalf, Jul 6, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Tinnitus After 2nd Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine — Now Getting Better

    Yep. I'm actually coming around to thinking there's a connection to the vaccine. The same Dr. Poland, I've read, believes the tinnitus in this...
    Post by: Gandalf, Jul 5, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Unilateral Tinnitus After Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

    You and your doctors have been impressively thorough in exploring different strategies to address your tinnitus. I'm not surprised by your...
    Post by: Gandalf, Jul 5, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Tinnitus After 2nd Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine — Now Getting Better

    I myself received the 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine on the 24th of March. My tinnitus kicked in 2 months later. It's possible that my tinnitus is...
    Post by: Gandalf, Jul 5, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Tinnitus After 2nd Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine — Now Getting Better

    Is there a remote possibility that the COVID-19 vaccine played a part in tinnitus? Sure. Personally, I don’t think it did.
    Post by: Gandalf, Jul 4, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Six Weeks In — Tinnitus After Ear Wax Removal and Molar Extraction

    Great advice, thanks!
    Post by: Gandalf, Jul 4, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Poll: What Effect Does Alcohol Have on Your Tinnitus?

    Drinking alcohol has thus far not affected my tinnitus at all; in fact, it tends to improve the symptoms a bit. As someone who doesn't do...
    Post by: Gandalf, Jul 3, 2021 in forum: Support
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    Would My Tinnitus Stop If I Quit My Stressful Job?

    I believe stress can perpetuate or make tinnitus worse, but I don't believe stress, in and of itself, causes tinnitus. Just over a year ago I...
    Post by: Gandalf, Jul 3, 2021 in forum: Support
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    I Woke Up to Ringing in the Ears — ENT Thinks I Have Stress-Induced Tinnitus

    It's interesting that the physiotherapist helped reduce your tinnitus in that manner. I know that my tinnitus changes in pitch (especially in my...
    Post by: Gandalf, Jul 3, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Noise-Induced Tinnitus; Years of Headphone Use

    I've been a headphone ("audiophile" headphones) enthusiast for decades and recently developed tinnitus. I've never listened to them at high...
    Post by: Gandalf, Jul 3, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Six Weeks In — Tinnitus After Ear Wax Removal and Molar Extraction

    My tinnitus (apparently) began with an intermittent ticking in my right ear. I used Debrox for about 5 days, at the end of which a clump of wax...
    Thread by: Gandalf, Jul 3, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: Introduce Yourself