Recent content by trevl

So I need to ask, did the Phonak devices mask the 12,000 Hz tinnitus for you in order to help you sleep? A tone at 12,000 Hz is similar to the sound of ice skates scraping on ice, steel train wheels on a steel track, or the sharpening of a long blade. To mask that kind of high frequency, you...

Correct. Sound levels of 70 dB and above can cause hearing damage. If your hearing is already somewhat compromised, for example, if you are on this forum because you suspect something is not right with your ears or your hearing, then there is no reasonable argument for exposing yourself to...

Correct. There is a lot of missing data here. The original poster could also include: A numerical description of their tinnitus in measured frequencies The condition of their hearing at those same frequencies Whether the tinnitus is in the left or right ear The loudness of their tinnitus The...

I've just been browsing a few of these articles. I found one that discusses an "extended audiogram," which consists of 14 data points across a range up to 16,000 Hz. That means out of a possible 16,000 data points, only 14 are actually measured. The core issue here is that far too few data...

I have experienced this as well. There is a state of brain activity between being asleep and being awake. If that transition lasts long enough, you can become aware that you are not fully asleep but also not entirely awake. I have only experienced this a few times. It is definitely not a...

@Kam75, I’ve done some really, really bad things to my ears—constantly—at work, during recreation, and in my free time ever since my teens. I should’ve taken better care of my hearing and paid more attention to occupational health and safety, even when there weren’t any formal rules in place...

You have damaged your hearing cells. This kind of damage is progressive and tends to increase with age due to cumulative exposure to everyday sounds. You have not finished damaging your hearing cells. Further damage is still likely. You should aim to limit your exposure to noise levels below...

@Kam75, You're right. All antidepressant and antipsychotic drugs come with side effects. Unfortunately, these side effects are usually not explained to the patient. If you read the medication safety data sheet (MSDS) that your doctor *should* provide at the time of prescribing (but often...

@Kam75, When you go to bed, insert foam earplugs into your ears. Cut the earplugs with scissors beforehand to make them smaller, trimming them at an angle as shown in the image. This helps them sit flush in your ears without pressing against your pillow or causing pain in your outer ear...

Hello @Kam75, Yes, I have studied biology. I have read your first post again. You described three episodes of hearing damage: 1. In 2012, at a bar in Manchester – tinnitus began. 2. Between 2012 and 2019, at parties and bars – likely further hearing damage. 3. In 2019, at a pagan metal...

You have hearing loss. Acoustic trauma, followed by tinnitus, hyperacusis, and a sensation of ear fullness, are all signs of damage to the hearing cells. A standard audiogram performed by an audiologist, which typically includes only 6 or 8 data points, is often insufficient to detect this...

This is my tinnitus, measured using technology at home. As you can see from the chart, audiologist measurements are often not useful. They rely on the decibel hearing level algorithm, fail to measure at meaningful high or low frequencies, and do not use adequate intervals to produce a...

Hello @Kam75, I am curious—due to the lack of sleep caused by your tinnitus, which of the drugs you take specifically address the following tinnitus parameters? The loudness of the tinnitus The frequencies of the tinnitus sounds you experience Do any of the drugs you take actually reduce...

There is a risk that some people will mistakenly associate the perceived dangers of online pure tone generators with hearing tests performed by audiologists. Some individuals may argue that if you have hearing loss, tinnitus, or hyperacusis—or even if you only suspect you do, or if you do not...

Earplugs or earmuffs do not worsen tinnitus. These devices reduce external sound, which then causes you to notice your internally produced sound (tinnitus) more. They do not make your tinnitus worse. Only the perception of your current tinnitus becomes stronger while you are wearing these...