RingerHisser

Had a gum infection on the right hand side, and weird ears for the three days prior to my worsening. Which is louder across the board and In the right ear for the first time

I should add I was prescribed Amoxicillin.

I've had new tones appear with sinus infections. Many times these tones have gone away or have gotten quieter as the inflammation clears up.

Hardwell, got a spike of sorts from sinus infection. Massive head congestion and pressure, constant snot and the works. I was prescribed an antibiotic, am taking Psuedophederine, flonase, but the T remains louder right now. You ever experience this? Any tips or kind of just have to wait til it passes type thing?

@RingerHisser I have experienced that many times as have most on here. It’s unfortunate you’ve experienced it early on so haven’t quite acquired the ‘tools’ to cope without issue yet

Sinus infections, colds, flus can ramp up your T, not always though. Important thing to know so you don’t dwell on it, is that even when the illness passes it can take a little while for your ears to catch up. Seems inflammation in this area is a lot slower. Can be scary at first but it’ll pass, the less attention you can give it the better. Easier said than done I know

Definitely Varies, last Couple of weeks I’ve noticed it raging in the mornings when I’m anxious. Should soon pass when your first waking thought isn’t searching for the noise

Seems to be v quiet for first few minutes when I wake up. Then my brain finds the tone. I have ETD, particularly in my right ear. Louder T in that ear too

Some people experience louder tinnitus after waking up so it could just be something related to waking up from sleep

$250 a session. My experience with CBT is you get back what you put into it. I’ve realized quickly that there is no cure - my psychology is the cure and CBT for this is gold standard.

Funny thing is, habituation can in theory lead to a point where even though the tinnitus still exists in your brain, the brain completely filters it out. And I think this may account for many cases of longer-standing tinnitus where tinnitus is 'cured.'

@MadeleineHope This. That’s my goal. It’s hard. Really hard. The anxiety is real and I expect to be managing it for a while. But the anxiety and depression? I can treat that with therapy and medication. The problem with T isn’t the T, so many people just find it an annoyance or even don’t notice it at all, the problem is my reaction to it.

@Ryan Scott $250 per session, he recommends 2 or so sessions. It’s a lot. But worth it for me. There is no cure. Cure is all mental.

@RingerHisser Damn it seems to me like it would take more than just a few sessions. Let me know how it goes. Is it virtual?

Depends on your previous experience with CBT. I already have been through it for anxiety related to sleep - so I think for me it’s about discipline and staying with it. It’s like studying for a final months in advance. I’m thinking I’ll need 2 sessions and the rest I can keep myself honest and or work with my regular therapist.

Mornings are the hardest and I think that is tied to my anxiety. Need to sever anxiety from the sound. It can be done.

CBT. Any try TRT? Seems effective. Struggle is real but that’s the promise land, I think?

I'd recommend a small table fan by your bed and a small dose of melatonin (I'm using .5mg). You can also take magnesium a bit before bedtime (200mg is what I take).

I used to sleep in total silence before this and I've found this works best for me. I also quit caffiene.

I don't like the idea of sleeping pills so I've gone the supplement route.

Melatonin is a hormone (I believe) your body naturally produces to sleep, and magnesium has a relaxing effect. Low levels of magnesium are also associated with tinnitus so doesn't hurt to supplement.

There's also some other recovery supplements you can try like NAC and ginko bilboa. I haven't see much improvement lately though.

I already had an anxiety disorder and insomnia before this. I’ve been taking Trazadone and .5mg of Ativan. I am unafraid of medication in the short term. I have to address the anxiety before I can habituate to this

Even if mine doesn’t go away, which I’m expecting it won’t, I’m hoping it calms down to from like a 6-7 to a 2-3

I believe it took anywhere from 4-7 months, I can’t really remember the timeline I’m afraid

How do you sleep? I have to downed this out, but I’m worried I’ll make it worse in the process. What did you do?

I’ve heard the acoustic recovery can take up up to a year but with trauma it should die down a lot even if it never truly goes away. Ugh. So far, sometimes I’m positive sometimes I’m not

Has yours abated at all?

@RingerHisser I was on 60 mg of prednisone for 2 weeks but it didn't improve anything. After 4.5 months the ringing has not really improved yet unfortunately. Still hoping and praying that it starts to settle down some. I've pretty much been just staying home taking it easy since the onset.

Reread this. Thank you. It was a tough morning. I have a little daughter and was in tears feeling not present, focusing on negative thoughts.
Trying to stay positive here.

Fight or flight this morning. I was in tears and trying to hide it from my family. I did take 1mg Lorazapem RXd by my doctor and it has taken some of the edge off. Anxiety is a spiral and makes it worse.

Without a doubt. I take a mild antidepressant to take the edge off. I keep some benzos around mostly as a last resort. Don't feel bad about the break downs. They help get the emotions out so you can start to rebuild.

Thank you so much for all of these comments. Seriously thank you.