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It is not the over-the-counter steroid for the ear, but rather the over-the-counter sympathomimetic, like Oxymetazoline. We do not have over-the-counter steroids available around here. The sympathomimetic works instantly and dramatically. Steroids, on the other hand, do not have a rebound...

Those over-the-counter products should only be used for a maximum of one day. They can cause rebound effects, and then you’re really in trouble. Get a prescribed nasal steroid instead—they are safe for long-term use. In my case, my Eustachian tube was completely blocked, and I couldn’t hear. It...

Hi @DamagedJoe, I’m turning 69. I used to play in a symphony orchestra, but I’ve come to realize that sound pressure levels in those settings can reach over 120 dB. I used to sit in front of the percussion section, and one conductor insisted on using an electronic metronome played through...

Oddly enough, I read the success stories, and I’m thinking, okay, it can happen. If it did happen, how did it happen? The common advice is “don’t worry, it will go away,” but clearly something else must have occurred—because it’s not going away for us. Why? I’m an actual pathologist...

Hi @Kam75, @L along the way mentioned food as medicine. I am very much into this, and I am hoping it can help. One of my fields of research and study is isoflavones. Isoflavones promote sleep and very likely support neural plasticity. Neural plasticity is also closely related to the gut-brain...

I already mentioned that I have had this for over 30 years. I could have written many success stories. Just go through my content. It reads like one success story after another. I was hospitalized for this, I think in 1993. Despite that, I have had a long and productive career. The brain has a...

I use an ANC headset all the time. I have been using them for over 30 years. I could not live without them. ANC is great because you can still hear ambient sounds and hold a conversation, but it protects you from unexpected loud noises, which happen all the time. For example, a plate might drop...

@Kam75, I am so sorry to hear what you shared, but I also completely agree with you. The idea of locking a positive story for comments is dangerous. It is fine if someone had a wonderful experience and wants to share it, but to then say “do not worry about it, there is nothing to be afraid of”...

In an emergency, you can use your fingers to press the pinna or earlobe against the ear canal. This can provide about 20 dB of attenuation. I almost always wear the Soundcore Q45, and I have been doing this for years with no adverse effects. I always have quiet music playing at night and also...

Unfortunately, I visited the periodontist to discuss the possibility of having some teeth pulled. She explained that molars are difficult to extract and often require significant drilling to separate the roots. She also mentioned knowing a specialist, but they are located out of town—about seven...

I used to live next to a railyard. Although I didn’t really hear much noise from it, I eventually developed severe tinnitus and had to be hospitalized. Their diagnosis was a “nervous breakdown.” The next part of my life was a living hell. Eventually, I found a new home in a different city. I...

@pinereader, there really is not much of a good answer. If I see a train approaching, I head in the opposite direction in a hurry. I have been trapped inside a medical hospital when the fire alarm went off. That gave me a tinnitus spike for probably six months. I had to sell my house and move...

@Michael1122, thanks. It has really been rough, but at least the spike is not as brutally bad anymore. It has been nine days now. It is definitely still unpleasant, but compared to the first night, there has been some improvement. I am not sure if it will return to baseline, but somehow, I feel...

@Michael1122, when my tinnitus was in a stable chronic state, I could handle it. The problem with this spike is that it’s extremely intrusive and, frankly, almost frightening—it leaves me in a daze. I had to resort to a single 2.5 mg dose of morphine, which was difficult to obtain since getting...

@mikeh, I’m pretty sure I also have “gain” tinnitus, where it seems to get louder with more ambient sound. Right now, I’m keeping the volume very low. I also use natural sound—specifically, the Restful Rain CD, which I ripped to FLAC format. My daughter removed the very quiet parts, so I ended...