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I know there's been a lot written about Lidocaine. From what I've read it's officially ototoxic but there are also many positive outcomes from people who have tried it. Next Monday I have a gastroscopy coming up which involves a local Lidocaine spray to numb my throat for the procedure. I feel...

Hi @Diesel, How did your appointment at the dentist go (if you already had it)? Same situation here, due to a cavity I have an appointment coming Tuesday and I'm very nervous. Trying my best to stay calm though. It is my first cavity since having hyperacusis, so I found a laser dentist who was...

We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.

I tested positive for COVID-19 (Omicron I suspect) on 12 February. Horrible flu like symptoms and on the fourth day noticed an increase in my tinnitus. I wasn’t too concerned because after 5 years with tinnitus you know it fluctuates a lot and mine has always gone down again. It hasn’t yet. I...

So sorry for only replying now, having some really rough days as well with this setback :cry:. My symptoms are actually all facial/head related. I don't experience any ear pain, which has always seemed peculiar to me. So when it's really bad like right now, my whole face is like tense and I...

I'm so sorry. I want to move to a quieter place as well so totally understand your struggle. I understand your concern about it getting worse perfectly as I've been in this position many times. I'm going through a massive setback in which I've lost basically all progress I've made in the last...

Hi @aot I’ve personally experienced a dentist setback (well done on the ear muffs) and incidents that happened after that. Please do not panic and have faith it will get better. I really think you will be fine. I know the fear of something happening right after a first incident which is why I...

Hi @xyz and sorry for only replying now. I've been battling an outer ear infection the past weeks and the stress about it has put me in sort of a setback concerning my tinnitus and hyperacusis. I've had some really good improvements of my hyperacusis. There was a moment in August/September...

Thank you @Juan @xyz @NewLionel @LauraK4 for your insights and suggestions. Going to try to take it slow and one day at a time, trying to calm myself first. Will be sure to wear earplugs when I need them. I send you all hugs and hope in dealing with this awful condition.

Hi @Emgee, thanks for your reply. Fair point and I’ve had a night guard for 1,5 years now but not an actual splint/orthotic. I’m looking into seeing a TMJ specialist in Germany as we only have conservative therapy here in the Netherlands and I’ve tried this, but unfortunately doesn’t eliminate...

Hi all, I'm getting really worried. My mild hyperacusis has gone to severe over the last 10 months. It was very much improving in the first 4 months but due to some unfortunate events got worse, but still tolerable. However it got worse again after a dental cleaning 1,5 month ago and it's...

@Tara Lyons I know. A nightmare is absolutely what it is but it will get better. There will be many ups and downs, don’t get me wrong. What I do remember is that in my early months, I had decided one day to not focus on the T. I stopped trying to listen if it was still there. This gave me some...

Hi @Tara Lyons, I came across your posts and they reminded me of how I felt when my T started. I thought my life was over and the thought of never ever having silence again was killing me. What helped me a lot is that from day one, I used nature sounds on the Calm app 24/7. This helped me get...

Hi @Alex99, how are you doing now? I’ve had a similar experience and my H is worse than ever now :(

Is it possible to improve H wise after a really bad setback? H has never been this bad.