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    Noise-Induced Tinnitus — I Live a Normal Life Now.

    Lorac unfortunately I don't know where you can purchase them in America as I live in South Africa, however I'm sure if you search for custom molded plugs in your area you will find a place to get them. They should not be unreasonably expensive and I would suggest visiting a specialist who can...
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    Noise-Induced Tinnitus — I Live a Normal Life Now.

    I appreciate you sharing your story Ichigo :) I've got T for the same reasons as you do, and I'm also really passionate about music and love going to concerts. Getting the diagnosis that I have lost the ability to hear certain frequencies and that has caused my T really scared me and made me...
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    Can Noise Cancelling Headphones Make Tinnitus Worse?

    Hey guys, I see everyone has different levels of T and use noise cancelling headphones for different reasons but I just wanted to give my experience. I know a lot of people use the terms headphones and earphones interchangeably but there is an important difference between them I didn't know...
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    Tinnitus at 20

    Thank you for your honesty, you were right- I went to a specialist and I do indeed have real damage. It's been a tough few weeks dealing with the diagnosis. I obviously now feel very unsure about pursuing music because I don't want to damage my ears further and not be able to hear at all. I...
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    Tinnitus at 20

    Thank you so much for your warm welcome :) Yes I will go to a specialist for the first time ever on Thursday to check and see where to go from there and to get earplugs. Hopefully it isn't too bad or a sign of anything else. I'm glad to have found this forum, I'm already finding some...
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    Tinnitus at 20

    Hey guys :) I'm super excited to have stumbled upon this forum. I've had tinnitus for many years. When filling out my info I put down 2013 as when it began but in truth I remember the ringing before going to bed since 2010. I have not been to the doctor about it yet, however my boyfriend...