Comments on Profile Post by Strife_84

  1. Bill Bauer
    Bill Bauer
    Have you used an electric toothbrush?
    Apr 3, 2019
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  2. Strife_84
    Strife_84
    Yes. Last night when I washed my tinnitus was unaffected.
    Apr 3, 2019
  3. Bill Bauer
    Bill Bauer
    My T was caused by an electric toothbrush coming into contact with the opening of my ear canal. In any case, if your T spiked after you used that toothbrush, you might consider not using it again. Perhaps you will become more resilient in two years' time, but right now it appears that your ear can't take the vibration...
    Apr 3, 2019
  4. Strife_84
    Strife_84
    It does not spike that much. It does get louder but I can manage it twice a day. Teeth are important too!
    Apr 3, 2019
  5. Bill Bauer
    Bill Bauer
    A T spike is your body's way of signalling to you that what you are doing is not ok (this signal is similar to pain).

    You can use a manual toothbrush. If you begin hitting a wall with a hammer, eventually you will get to see the objects on the other side. Just because your T spikes are temporary after you use the electric toothbrush, doesn't mean that eventually one of the spikes won't end up being permanent.
    Apr 3, 2019
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  6. Strife_84
    Strife_84
    I have to be able to live normal life. ENT told me not to use even earplugs outside and I there is much more noise outside than my toothbrush does. My tinnitus increases a bit even if I use faucet. I appreciate the concern. But last night when I washed I got no spikes etc. So that was a good sign :) I do my best to avoid loud noises though
    Apr 3, 2019
  7. Bill Bauer
    Bill Bauer
    Apr 3, 2019
  8. Bill Bauer
    Bill Bauer
    It is one thing to ignore the danger when there is nothing one could do to avoid the danger. It is another thing to be able to do something easily to reduce one's chance of making one's T louder and to refuse to do it.

    In any case, if what you do doesn't work out for you, please share your experiences here, so that others can learn from your mistakes.
    Apr 3, 2019
  9. Strife_84
    Strife_84
    @Bill Bauer yes of course I will use earplugs if I go to loud places. But normal life sounds should not be blocked he said. Like when I am in a mall or outside running. etc.
    Apr 3, 2019
  10. Bill Bauer
    Bill Bauer
    The problem with an electric toothbrush is not the sound - it is the Vibration.
    Apr 3, 2019