Louise 17's latest activity
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Louise 17 replied to the thread Noise-Reducing Headphone Recommendations for Air Travel with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis.@Ken219, thank you for your response. It would have been helpful to explain what NNR means to those who are new to tinnitus in a support forum or... -
Louise 17 replied to the thread Acoustic Trauma (Someone Wolf-Whistling Near Me) Induced Tinnitus: Is Tinnitus Retraining Therapy Worth It?.Another month is done, and I am now four and a half months into the world of tinnitus. I am keeping a log so I can track the changes over the...
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Louise 17 replied to the thread Noise-Reducing Headphone Recommendations for Air Travel with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis.They are not headphones, but I have started using Loop earplugs, which are not electronic, so they do not create any sounds. I have the Experience...
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Louise 17 reacted to rioxy4152's post in the thread Noise-Reducing Headphone Recommendations for Air Travel with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis with.
I am using the Bose QC Ultra, which has very good noise cancellation. It is also quite light, so it is comfortable to wear for many hours, and it... -
Louise 17 reacted to GunshotRecovery's post in the thread Almost Total Recovery 2 Years After Gunshot Induced Tinnitus with.About 2 years ago I went shooting for the first time at a private outside range and the person who guided me taught me nothing about ear...
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Louise 17 reacted to billie48's post in the thread Struggling to Adjust to Life with Tinnitus — Just Reaching Out with.Things will definitely get better. Either your tinnitus intensity will fade, or you will become more resilient to the ringing to the point that...
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Louise 17 replied to the thread Frustrated with Myself After Acoustic Trauma: My Current Journey.Hello, Thanks for sharing your story. I can really relate. I’ve been super sensitive to sounds all my life, could hear so much, and always...
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Louise 17 reacted to Cloudious's post in the thread Frustrated with Myself After Acoustic Trauma: My Current Journey with.Hello! I hope everyone is doing well. I have been dealing with hearing issues for the past couple of months due to acoustic trauma, and I have...
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Louise 17 reacted to Hardwell's post in the thread My Journey to Tinnitus Habituation — Anxiety Was My Biggest Barrier with.Yes, the OP seems to have experienced tinnitus to a similar degree as 90% of others who have it. This condition isn’t a competition, and there’s...
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Louise 17 replied to the thread Concern About Using Ofloxacin Eardrops for Outer Ear Infection and Possible Impact on Tinnitus.Hello @Dreamer, I can’t comment on that product, but I sometimes get outer ear infections because of small ear canals and limited airflow. I...
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Louise 17 replied to the thread Mild Tinnitus with Reactivity, Central Gain, and Possible Synaptopathy.@thinkingmind, have any of the supplements made a difference? I take Magnesium, which really helped relieve my anxiety during the early phase and...
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Louise 17 replied to the thread Strange Sensations and Electric Flickers: 3.5 Months into Tinnitus After Acoustic Trauma.Hey, I just read your initial post, and it seems like we have a similar tinnitus story. Mine is quieter in the morning and at night. It starts...
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Louise 17 reacted to SueX's post in the thread Strange Sensations and Electric Flickers: 3.5 Months into Tinnitus After Acoustic Trauma with.I’m only six months in with the “electricity” sounds. It has not improved yet, but sometimes I experience other tones alongside the static-like...
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Louise 17 reacted to thinkingmind's post in the thread Strange Sensations and Electric Flickers: 3.5 Months into Tinnitus After Acoustic Trauma with.I had it. It stopped after some time (but I don't want to jinx it).
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Louise 17 replied to the thread Strange Sensations and Electric Flickers: 3.5 Months into Tinnitus After Acoustic Trauma.Thanks for your responses. I’ve had a slight improvement since my last post. I decided to give alcohol a break. It has been two weeks now, and...
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I've been waiting to post this to make sure that my tinnitus has actually gone rather than just a temporary low volume fluctuation, but I am happy...
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Louise 17 reacted to GSC's post in the thread Success Stories from Around the Web — Have Hope with.#1 "Hi! I just want to quickly say a couple things: first, I know of only 2 people who have ever had tinnitus in their lives. I probably know...
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@Bells Please don't worry! Centralization is a normal phenomenon with tinnitus, even for those whose ears still ring. It is too soon to know if...
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Louise 17 replied to the thread Strange Sensations and Electric Flickers: 3.5 Months into Tinnitus After Acoustic Trauma.Thanks. I have already taken these steps. I used ear protection and never abused my ears in the first place. The injury was caused by someone...
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Louise 17 replied to the thread Has Valerian Made Anyone's Tinnitus Worse?.I take Valerian in tea before going to bed to relax. I have not noticed any obvious effects, but I include it as part of my nighttime routine.
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Louise 17 posted the thread Strange Sensations and Electric Flickers: 3.5 Months into Tinnitus After Acoustic Trauma in Support.Hello all, I’ve posted a couple of times, and I am now 3.5 months into the strange world of tinnitus following a one-off acoustic trauma. I have...
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Louise 17 reacted to Furetto's post in the thread Desperate Cry for Help: Severe Tinnitus After Going to Bar with Loud Music with.A month is absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of recovery. Many people start seeing significant improvements after 6 to 9 months. For...
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Hello everyone, as of today I would like to document my progress regarding my noise-induced tinnitus. I've had my tinnitus since October 25...
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Louise 17 replied to the thread Desperate for Help: My Son’s Severe Tinnitus Flare After Concert Exposure.Thanks for the great explanation! I was wondering why, despite my hearing tests showing no damage, the tinnitus continues. It seems the tests are...
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Louise 17 reacted to FellowSufferer's post in the thread I May Be Counting My Chickens — Hopeful Progress in My Tinnitus Journey with.February Quick Update My tinnitus progress seems to have plateaued a bit. I’ve continued using the MP3 player with earphones, but I admit I...
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Louise 17 reacted to mzrach03's post in the thread It Gets Better — I No Longer Obsess Over or Notice My Tinnitus Most of the Time with.Thank you so much for sharing. The neurologist I saw last week told me that the auditory nerve could take four to six months to heal. My injury...
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Louise 17 reacted to mzrach03's post in the thread Acoustic Trauma (Someone Wolf-Whistling Near Me) Induced Tinnitus: Is Tinnitus Retraining Therapy Worth It? with.I'm going through the same emotions right now—two months in. We got this! Sending prayers. 🙏🏽
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Louise 17 replied to the thread Acoustic Trauma (Someone Wolf-Whistling Near Me) Induced Tinnitus: Is Tinnitus Retraining Therapy Worth It?.Thanks for your reply! I took a quick look through your message history, and it seems like we’ve had a similar experience—one-off trauma a few...
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Louise 17 reacted to jjflyman's post in the thread It Gets Better — I No Longer Obsess Over or Notice My Tinnitus Most of the Time with.Thank you for coming back to share your story. I experienced acoustic trauma about 20 years ago, and my tinnitus and hyperacusis were at a 10 out...
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Louise 17 replied to the thread Acoustic Trauma (Someone Wolf-Whistling Near Me) Induced Tinnitus: Is Tinnitus Retraining Therapy Worth It?.Hi all, I’m approaching the three-month mark and thought I’d give an update on how I’m managing my tinnitus. Like most people at this stage, I’m...
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Louise 17 reacted to Francesco's post in the thread My Experience with Loud, Screaming Tinnitus: Struggles, Discoveries, and a Path to Healing with.Hey all, It has been a long time since I posted here. I have been trying to avoid reading too much about it because I have developed my own...
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Louise 17 reacted to MarcB's post in the thread Stop Scrolling and Start Living — My Tinnitus Success Story with.“Stop scrolling and start living.” I know, easier said than done, especially when you first experience tinnitus. I’m posting this because I once...