Recent content by Ken219

If I had known about tinnitus and how unreliable the NRR of earplugs is, the answer would have been no! Now that I have tinnitus, the answer is still no!

It amazes me that they manufacture headphones that allow the volume to go beyond the safety limit. It seems we are our own worst enemy.

@Ben Winders, although your post is lengthy, I saw myself in every word. You are lucky to have a good partner, as I am. I’ve lived with tinnitus for 35 years. Your words felt as if they were describing my own life. God bless, and I still pray for better treatments or a cure. Hugs to all!

You relied on the NRR, but you will never get a reduction of 33 dB. At best, you might get about half of that.

@Kam75, you posted, “Two years ago, I considered myself almost cured. Although my tinnitus was constant and intense, it no longer stopped me from living or sleeping properly.” That will happen again!

You may think you are well prepared. However, you should research real-life Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) values. They are often much lower than the NRR listed on the package.

Don’t be so hard on yourself. You have habituated before, and you can do it again. Keep praying for better treatments or a cure.

@NewYorkWoman, I thought 35 years was long (that's how long I've had tinnitus). I have had many spikes. Have you had spikes?

"Wegovy (semaglutide) is not definitively linked to tinnitus, but some users have reported experiencing tinnitus after starting the medication. User Experiences: Some individuals have noted that their tinnitus spiked significantly after taking Wegovy, leading to concerns about potential...

My guess is the FDA doesn't want another Lenire?

It feels like a dead end. Ask me how I am feeling.

I believe you are right to be suspicious. Thank you for expressing what most people feel.

You might want to educate your "specialist." "Tinnitus has been reported as a side effect in people taking Mometasone Furoate, especially among those who are female, between 40 and 49 years old, have been taking the drug for less than one month, also take Singulair, and have a history of...