Recent content by tjd3355

@Brian Newman, oh my gosh- wow, that is rough... Your ears were improving previously though, so hopefully they get back to their healing. I don’t know if I could handle beeping honestly - Habituating to that must take some real brain gymnastics. My tinnitus is moderately loud 13 kHz -15 kHz high...

Hi - I’m experiencing the same with my barrel-chested and very communicative Catahoula pit mix. Bark collar is a good idea as someone else suggested - a couple times of low level shock (or frequency, can’t remember) was all it took and now I can usually just put it on her with it turned off...

I had another loud noise exposure yesterday - accidental, I was in a restaurant briefly picking up food to-go, mid-afternoon, it was super quiet in there so I had my earplugs out to talk to the server, and they decided to turn on their speakers for the night while I was there. They were...

@ShaunR, thank you. I’m really sorry that you’ve been having such a hard time for so long. Have you noticed improvements at all for yourself over time, besides directly from the meds? It sucks to think that even if it does get better this could return at any moment. I took a break from this...

In reading through Tinnitus Talk, I am seeing that there are different kinds of hyperacusis (pain and loudness, right?) and that tinnitus itself also causes ear pain in itself? I’m not too sure which I have. My ear pain is now moderate, abrasive, sharp, throbbing, and relatively constant and...

@chinup, did you return for your second shot? If so, did it have the same effect? I hope you experience relief soon after the effects die down. I admire your acceptance and patience for your healing process and I think I could use a dose of that, thank you :) I suppose it could make sense that...

Oh yeah, I also realized since writing this, and reading through the forums, that I received the Pfizer COVID-19 shot 10 days before the tinnitus/pain/migraines began. Seems like that response is more common than I knew, and maybe could be playing a role. I’m due for the 2nd as of last week, I’m...

@Brian Newman, yeah, I’ve been thinking about that too. Earplugs tend to pop out of my ears due to the shape of my ear canal (reason for my hearing damage in the first place) but I may experiment with some different kinds for loud situations. I do still have hope I can habituate again though...

@GBB - I took your advice... thank you. Worked like a dream for a few days. @Michael Leigh - You are spot on. This is a lifetime illness and despite how badly I may be sick of it or “over it” , here we are. Thank you for the advice on seeing an ENT and audiologist although they did some tests...

Hello out there... I habituated 5-6 years ago from an acoustic trauma (failed ear protection at the shooting range + a life long of auditory carelessness). My tinnitus, previously keeping me up all night every night and causing crippling anxiety, depression, and isolation, was now manageable...

@Gosia The plugs, yes..usually I do carry them with me at all times. I've since bought a big pack that I can literally stick a pair everywhere.. pockets bags car work etc etc.. so I will never be without again. I do my best to avoid pretty much every loud situation now, but you're right, that...

@Nich , are your spikes usually noise induced as well? Thank you for sharing your experience. I will work on the anxiety factor. Been exercising, playing cards, working long hours, talking to friends, playing the radio for background noise, distraction seems to be key. Too much time alone is a...

@Constable85 , thank you for the plug and muff tips. I have been shopping for some online today and there are a lot of choices all with similar reviews, so that's really good info. I was also thinking, if silencers were legal a lot of ears would be saved.. I can see your point about having a gun...

@jimH , thank you for the encouraging words. I'll try to calm down and wait it out. Worst case, If you have been able to live with this since 78 then I can too right? Lost the lorazepam I was prescribed a couple days ago (annoying timing) but maybe that's for the better anyway. tomorrow=deep...

@Constable85, I read your other post about owning guns, as I have been thinking about that too. I live in a cabin in the woods alone and would love to be able to have a gun again as protection. Most people I know that live in rural areas like me depend on their guns, whether to hunt for food or...