Recent content by Louise 17

@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 to use the full phrase. Also, a recommendation on the ear protection or headphones you use might be more useful. Best wishes, Louise

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 months, and hopefully others can compare their experiences. I would describe the sound level as between 1 and 0.5, mostly heard in a quiet room. It is...

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 Plus model. They reduce background noise while still allowing you to hear conversations clearly. I use them for tube travel, which I found overly...

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 treated it like a superpower. I was very careful not to expose myself to loud sounds. Unfortunately, it only took one careless moment from someone else, a...

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 usually use EarCalm, an over-the-counter ear spray, to treat new bacterial infections before they get too bad. It’s not known to be ototoxic. Hopefully...

@thinkingmind, have any of the supplements made a difference? I take Magnesium, which really helped relieve my anxiety during the early phase and made it easier for me to relax before sleeping.

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 picking up when I begin moving around. At night, it’s almost like a white noise sound, and if I didn’t know I had tinnitus, I probably wouldn’t think...

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 the tinnitus has quietened down to a hiss and a low tone that I can only hear in a quiet room. The electric or static sensation in my head has gone. My...

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 else. I do not take unnecessary risks. As I mentioned in a previous post, I have had the tests and do not have any hearing loss. Again, I took care of my...

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.

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 one main tone in my right ear, and I would describe it as fluctuating between mild and moderate. Sometimes at night, it is quiet until I need to get...

Thanks for the great explanation! I was wondering why, despite my hearing tests showing no damage, the tinnitus continues. It seems the tests are not conclusive at all levels. Also, it makes sense that tinnitus might improve if other cochlear hair cells start helping out.

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 months ago! Since my last post, the tinnitus has settled a bit. It’s more of a hiss now, and the annoying electrical zaps in my head have decreased. I...

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 past the initial shock and despair. The reduced anxiety seems to have taken the edge off the sound. I believe my nervous system needs calming, as I...

Thank you for the responses. I've been working on trying to sleep naturally and stay calm. I was using Night Nurse to knock myself out but no longer need it. I've been using Lavender Kalms for those moments when anxiety gets to me. I read about Magnesium Glycinate and have started taking it. I...