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I am not sure how my tinnitus started, but I suspect it's due to a combination of loud music, neck issues, and TMD (TMJ). Some neck postures might sometimes help soften the ear ringing, but it is very difficult to tell. Contrary to what I have read here, my Tinnitus seems to be worse on the...

I have a strong feeling that my tinnitus is related to my neck issues (bulging and extruded discs). I was grading some papers tonight, sitting in my reclining chair, but with my head facing downwards for a while. I tilted my head to the left side a little and my right ear stopped ringing for a...

I went to an audiologist today. My hearing is supposedly within the normal range, so I am guessing my tinnitus is not due to hearing loss, unless my hearing was better before and now it's just not as good. They talked about some treatments using headphones and soft music, but they are too...

I read the "Letter to a Tinnitus Sufferer", by Stephen M Nagler. I have started trying this technique. Countering my illogical negative thoughts and reactions with logical and positive thoughts. But I have one question. What if some of those negative thoughts are not illogical? For...

I guess this Tinnitus thing is very different for everyone. I haven't noticed a peak after drinking alcohol, at least not usually. I've been cleaning my ear wax with ear drops and a pump everyday to see if that helps at all. I'm not sure it makes a difference, although sometimes my ears pop...

I have an appointment this Thursday at a hearing clinitc. I hope I can get some answers. My tinnitus is weird. I am not sure that loud noises make it worse. Also, alcohol is normally supposed to worsen it, but in my case it seems to be the other way around. When I drink, the ringing in my...

I have a question. I am trying to be positive and measure my response to the Tinnitus rather than the loudness of the T itself, as suggested in one of the success stories. I am trying to ignore even, so that it doesn't bother me. But, if I want to watch a TV show or listen to music and the T...

Hi again. Thanks for the suggestions, Billie. I will look at those links for sure. My Tinnitus started about three months ago, not so bad at first, then it got really bad on the right ear. Sometimes it seems very loud, sometimes not so much. I get better when in the shower or listening to...

I've been trying to do that, actually, since January. I take Protonix for my acid reflux, and even that I am trying not to take, but haven't been able to get off of it. I only take Ambien when nothing else works. Same with the Klonopin. The Magnesium, Potassium, and other supplements I...

Hi everyone, I am 38 years old and have had tinnitus for about three months or so now, mostly in my right ear. I've read some of your posts and am feeling very anxious. I know I am supposed to try to focus on something else, but it is very difficult to do. On top of this, I already suffer...

Hi everyone, My tinnitus started a few months ago. It is mostly in the right ear. I haven't seen an audiologist yet, but I am setting up an appointment this week. I have back and neck issues, and believe that my tinnitus may be a result, or at least aggravated by, the neck problems. There are...