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The fact that the tinnitus stopped for months at a time is very positive. If it happened once, it can happen again. It also means that at some point it may stop for good. I believe you are currently experiencing a setback, but you are still moving in a positive and forward direction. Keep...

Administer 1 mg of Clonazepam twice a day on your worst days. Use a jacuzzi or jetted tub to relax, soak your lower neck muscles, and remain in a calm, sedated state until you feel some improvement. Use nighttime sleeping earbuds to mask the sound, and keep a fan running in your room most of the...

A short course of oral steroids can help if you can tolerate the potential side effects. Prednisone reduces inflammation and helps dry out the inner ear, which can make it easier for the Eustachian tubes to open. A brief round of steroids might be beneficial.

I know that anti-anxiety medications are often frowned upon for tinnitus. However, for relaxation and coping, I’ve found that taking 1 mg of Clonazepam once in the morning and once in the evening is usually enough to get me through a bad spike, especially if I’m experiencing increased anxiety or...

I use the Hearos concert earplugs every time I go to the movies or attend a loud event. I can still hear the dialogue, but during loud moments I’m not overwhelmed by the noise. I also use earplugs whenever I’ll be in a noisy environment, like a busy city street or sidewalk. I know some people...

I’m new here and just wanted to express my deepest sympathy for everyone suffering from tinnitus. Mine started nearly ten years ago for idiopathic reasons, as I don’t have much measurable hearing loss. My ENT mentioned there could be hidden hearing loss that can’t be picked up on routine tests...