Rb86

Still constant Hum. I just don't get why I would degrade.

Hmm. So I've worn ear plugs all day at work, the drive home and still at home....the low end hum has stopped? Not sure why and kind of afraid to take the plugs out

These are those 3 tiered rubber ones 3m makes, which don't block much...certainly not like foam ones

I'm in the same, I just know that Susan Shore's device works for somatic tinnitus.

Mine is changing all the time as well after 5 years. It changes every few hours. It is part of the T circus. People getting one sound only and stable loudness are quite lucky.... :)

The low end change has been intermittent. 2-3 days a week, then clogged feeling.

My high end change though has been steady and slow. Probably in 6-8 week intervals.

It sounds like Rb86's hasn't just changed - it has changed for the better. The low end tone started bad and now is off and on. The high pitch hiss went from "crickets" to TV static (which has got to be easier to ignore than crickets).

Chances of T going away decrease exponentially with time. Good initial odds, become very low after one year, especially if there is no significant improvement in between. I have that hearing loss at 8KHz, and worse above that, I do have very chronic and intrusive Tinnitus indeed.

I've had T for 4 months. I'm just asking, are there stories of T going away, even though hearing loss remains?

God, amen!

I think something like that could very well be the first time I get violent with a person...

I don't remember seeing anyone describing symptoms like that...

I know. I need to find a good ENT

Your T will keep changing, and that's a good sign. It is a lot scarier if it is always at the same level. You just need to give it time (as in another year or two). The one thing I learned is that you should never assume that the sound you are currently hearing is the sound that you will be stuck with.

Relax, take one glass of excellent red wine. :)

Good to hear!

Thank God it's calmed back down

A switch from crickets to static or a hiss, is an important and a good development. You are on the right track. The next step is for the static/hiss to get less and less high pitched. Static is easier to ignore than the crickets...

It’s a sign of improvement.

Thank you guys I just saw these comments

I’ve heard people say it’s a good sign and that their ‘baseline t’ is usually better afterwards. It’s basically ‘calibrating’ the brain/auditory system

@Lynny Never heard of that. Can you post a link of where you read that??

My experience was the same, lost about 20 lbs in a small amount of time due to depression. I wouldn't eat, but gained it all back when I felt better. Good for you. Keep it up and hope you feel better.

Good observation, same goes for me. Do you still hear it but just ignore it when you’re doing other activities or do you not hear it at all?

I'm sure if I stop and look for it it's there, but usually if I get busy and focused enough I'm not looking for it. For example - wash your car. And really make sure you get it super clean. You might notice your T when you come inside, but if you're focused enough, you might not notice it while cleaning.

Agree

For many of us (including myself), T was caused by an exposure lasting a Fraction of a second. Also, many people feel fine during the event that gave them T and only find out that the noise exposure was not ok after they come home and hear louder T. This includes people who wear earplugs and muffs. Earplugs are notorious for providing a false sense of security.

https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/learn-from-others-mistakes.29437/

Bill i appreciate you looking out. That being said, a quiet movie isn't in the decibal danger zone. I agree we need to be careful, but I'm not going to live in fear and never leave the house.