Avoiding loud environments and wearing earplugs when I drove mostly. I tried various supplements but not sure how much of a role they played if they even did anything at all. I think time, patience, and protection have been the biggest factors in my improvement.
My reactivity is intermittent but it was really bad at first. Lately even when there is reactivity it isn't that bad. It look a little less than a year for it to get to where it is now.
The whole "anxiety makes your tinnitus louder" theory really bothers me. My anxiety is usually because my tinnitus is louder. Not the other way around.
I imagine their drug supply for testing is closely monitored and regulated, as you mentioned. If it were discovered that he took one and injected himself, it would likely harm both his team and himself. It could also potentially delay the release of the drug.
I think @Nick47 is one of the least pessimistic or negative people on Tinnitus Talk. He probably posts the most research-related materials compared to other users on this board. He is very hopeful that something will be figured out. I think he tries to stay cautious and rational regarding...
I imagine Tinnitus Quest is something that has been in the works for a while.
We know from the data that this device will not work for everyone. I look at this device as a step on the road to superior treatments.
The starting point was three days of loud tinnitus, followed by only being able to hear it in a quiet room. Three weeks later, my right ear went out of control and became very reactive and loud. The only thing that would mask it was the shower. It made me panic almost daily.
Nowadays, I have...