Recent content by ms nic

This is a wealth of info. Thank you so much for taking the time to help a newbie. Hugely appreciated. My primary care doctor says he can no longer see any bruising/infection but I was hoping that would mean some T relief. No such luck.

Hi Bill, Wow, thanks -- that's super helpful. I didn't realize about the false sense of security from earmuffs... I've been wearing NRR25 muffs when I use the blender or go grocery shopping etc. (I also bought a db reader but so far it's just making me anxious with the constant auditory chaos...

Hi Greg, eardrum didn't break, no. Finished all 10 days of antibiotics and T hasn't lessened in intensity for a moment so got disheartened.... but true I do need to give it time. This is a great site for support in the meantime. Thanks for your message.

Hi out there... I'm on day 10 of brand new T & feeling pretty isolated. I am a single mom to very loudddd 3 and 6 year old boys which I have 100% of the time. We have acquaintances at best where we live now. Haven't yet connected with any in-person support groups in my area (Chicago burbs)...