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Unempirical update: four days after I stopped Cipro, my tinnitus suddenly went back down. I took one dose of Trimethoprim that night, and by the next morning, the tinnitus was back, along with some new, very mild ear pain. I haven’t taken any more since, and two days later, the tinnitus is still...

I doubt it. The real issue is not the volume but if it caused the membrane to tear or pop. I guess constant popping could weaken it over time, but for as many times as I've had the suction thing happen (thankfully not recently), any discomfort or fullness always DID go away. I think the sudden...

Curious if anyone has experienced a long-lasting spike in tinnitus or hyperacusis, or any hearing loss issues, with just Trimethoprim (not Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole/Bactrim)? I’ve had mild tinnitus and severe, now moderate, hyperacusis for several years. I’m a musician, and of the two...

I'm not sure how effective this is for real earwax compaction and I would worry about being too forceful if I did it myself (beyong just pumping water in). Also, the chemical stuff that comes with it that softens the earwax often just makes it worse. To the OP: it doesn't sound worth the risk...

Interesting, tho easier said that done! We live near and use trolleys for public transportation. Unfortunately they often overuse their 145 dB train horn for mundane things like traffic and with little warning. Even from a distance I now have quite a severe anxiety attack from that sound and...

Mg gluconate seems to be the best option. Citrate forms of supplements tend to generally increase tinnitus, whereas I don't seem to have this with gluconate. I can't honestly say if it helps at all, but it can't hurt.

I bought a pair of Peltors but found they were a little too much--the noise reduction was quite a lot and they also felt like they created suction on my eardrums (not to mention lots of occlusion effect from walking, for example). I would love to find a pair of earmuffs like the Sennheiser HD280...

yes, but unless you try to measure the actual output of the phones, it would be hard to know if these were at 80 dB, 90 dB, etc. I'm guessing volume's a bit louder too while running. I'd lose those and don't run with ear muffs on (doesn't sound like you do)--the occlusion effect could be...

After acoustick shock events, I often have the perception that I don't hear as well (maybe a bit more in the high frequency range) but this is relatively temporary (a few days?) What you're describing sounds more serious--what did they do in the hearing exam that caused it (and isn't it vicious...

I have only heard about using NAC for things like acoustic trauma, not reduction of H symptoms, so I'm curious how much NAC either of you take and how often. I take it only after some potential acoustic shock event (or what at least feels like one to an H sufferer) or perhaps before a night...

The restaurant thing is tricky--before going somewhere I could ask if they have any quieter corners and if you can have a seat there. Eating with earplugs is annoying so just use them when not eating. I guess the other option could be some earmuffs, tho that will certainly draw some looks.

This also happened to me recently both using earplugs and also custom fitting musicians earplugs. Both times that happened when we were still reaching our main altitude and it was fairly unpleasant when it happened. I suspect that what was happening is that as the pressure changed inside the...

Isn't calcium supposed to exacerbate T and H? I do anecdotally notice my T spiking a little after I eat a lot of cheese or ice cream, but... some things are worth suffering (temporarily) for :) In any case it seems like cutting cheese out would be an easy way to reduce your ear issues.

The thing with clapping is that it's actually really loud! I read a loud clap can be like 130 dB (presumably right next to hands). And when you combine this with being in the car, where the sound really has no way to escape, it's not surprising it led to pain. In any case, it's good to hear...

I guess the flipside of that is to keep the music running! I went through a period of several months where I just wasn't getting anything done, but thankfully I've managed to flip the switch and get the creative impulses going again. Being pretty motivated to finish music has allowed me to get...