Recent content by ScG2023

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    After Headphone Use: One-Ear Reactive Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, and Setbacks

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice. I'm now seven months into dealing with reactive tinnitus in one ear. It all started as regular tinnitus from headphone use in that ear. I know how careless that sounds now, but I used to walk around with a single earbud, listening to podcasts and music...
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    Seeking Advice for Reactive Tinnitus and Sound Distortion: What's the Best Way to Proceed?

    I first developed mild unilateral tinnitus before Christmas. A few attempts to clear wax from my ear, along with some ill-considered use of a rolled-up handkerchief, led to ear inflammation, which was treated with Otomize. A wax removal clinic confirmed that my ears were clear, but it looked...
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    Tinnitus Now Reactive: Are Headphones to Blame?

    Looking for advice. I made the mistake of using one earbud in my right ear while walking over the last few years. The sound was always around 85 dB. I did not realize this until I checked my history. Just before last Christmas, I developed constant ringing in that ear. I visited an ear wax...
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    Just Diagnosed with Retracted Eardrum — Persistent Ringing, Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, and TMJ Concerns

    I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice. About four weeks ago, I started noticing a soft ringing in my ear. Assuming it was caused by wax buildup, I treated it with Otex for five days. Unfortunately, my ear became a bit sore, and I foolishly used a cotton bud, which may have worsened...