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I'm one week out from surgery. T/H have been stable. I've had some lower T with the extra sleep I've been getting by recovering at home. Mar 10, 2024

    1. twa
      twa
      Has anyone gone on vacation or stayed in a cabin for a weekend trip with T & H? Thoughts, ideas?
      Mar 11, 2021
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    2. twa
      twa
      Mar 10, 2021
      1. LilSass, MBH, Tweedleman and 2 others like this.
      2. Steph1710
        Steph1710
        They have both been immensely helpful to my T journey.. even if I did have a bust up with Micheal over the state of England ;) Their advice is precious to me.
        Mar 10, 2021
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    3. twa
      twa
      @shelbynn, I would say call your dr first thing in the morning,
      Mar 10, 2021
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    4. twa
      twa
      "Hang on, help is on its way. I'll be there as fast as I can. Hang on, a tiny voice did say." Who sang this song?
      Mar 9, 2021
      2. tracyNYC
        tracyNYC
        Little River Band, "Help Is on Its Way"
        Mar 9, 2021
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      3. twa
        twa
        Yes! The song seemed appropriate for TT. ❤
        Mar 10, 2021
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    5. twa
      twa
      I've been doing an anti-inflammatory diet for 5 months since my T started. I really would like a big slice of chocolate cream pie!!!
      Mar 9, 2021
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      3. twa
        twa
        @Steph1710, I have noticed some reduction in inflammation in the ears and in my hands. I have RA, so inflammation is an issue. I've been completely gluten, dairy, soy, corn, legume and nightshade free for 5 months. I did eat some non compliant foods for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve. I didn't go wild, I still did a vegan or organic food.
        Mar 9, 2021
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      4. twa
        twa
        @Steph 1710, it has helped with sinus inflammation and allergies. It helps with inflammation in my hands. It has also calmed my rosacea. The aural fullness in my ears has gotten better, not completely gone but better.
        Mar 9, 2021
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      5. Bill Bauer
        Bill Bauer
        I am glad your nightmare ended, @buttercake . Back in 1980s, the guidelines for diagnosing IC were for one to experience the symptoms for more than 9 months. This got changed to 3 months, and then changed again to 6 weeks. I've had my symptoms for close to 10 weeks/2.5 months now. I hope to be one of the people for whom it goes away within 9 months, but it isn't looking good.
        Mar 9, 2021
    6. twa
      twa
      Why does T scream from about 4:00 in the afternoon until bedtime?
      Mar 6, 2021
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      3. twa
        twa
        Thanks Bill, that is a blessing. The one surprising thing for me in all of this, is that I can sleep. So strange, I had chronic insomnia for a solid year in 2018.
        Mar 6, 2021
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      4. Steph1710
        Steph1710
        @twa that's strange - I also suffered from chronic insomnia for a year in 2018! Half way through that year, is when my pulsatile tinnitus started. Then after that year, my health rapidly declined. I also sleep absolutely fine now, even though I have regular T as well as PT now.
        Mar 6, 2021
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      5. twa
        twa
        @Steph1710, that is a coincidence! My husband said the Earth's poles are moving, maybe it was something like that in 2018! Come to think of it, I also had some other health issues that year.
        Mar 9, 2021
    7. twa
      twa
      My family is so loud. If they had hyperacusis I would bend over backwards to make a quiet environment for them.
      Mar 6, 2021
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      3. Bill Bauer
        Bill Bauer
        If they don't care whether or not you get hurt, you need to find a way to hurt them bad enough for them to care about avoiding THAT.
        Mar 6, 2021
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      4. twa
        twa
        I've had to use my smarts and encourage them to go see the grandparents for a few hours of quiet, except for the dog.
        Mar 6, 2021
      5. Bill Bauer
        Bill Bauer
        A few hours of quiet is less likely to promote your healing. Complete silence for months barely promotes it. There is a chance that you will make progress and feel better 2-3 years after the onset despite the noise. However, there is also a chance that the noise will cause you to lose the opportunity to get your life back 2-3 years from now...
        Mar 6, 2021
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    8. twa
      twa
      Good night all, praying we wake up tomorrow to the news of a treatment for hearing loss!
      Mar 4, 2021
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    9. twa
      twa
      I eat almost perfectly, I take supplements, I walk daily, I go to the chiropractor for therapy, what else can I do?
      Mar 4, 2021
      1. LilSass, buttercake, Steph1710 and 4 others like this.
      2. buttercake
        buttercake
        I am sure you are doing your best. Keep up the good work!
        Mar 4, 2021
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    10. twa
      twa
      My dog jumped on the stove and turned on the gas! We've been outside for 2 hours waiting for the gas guy to turn off the gas. T is loud :-(
      Mar 2, 2021
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    11. twa
      twa
      It's the little steps along the way that measure progress. Start a journal page so you can gauge the subtleties in your journey to recovery.
      Mar 1, 2021
      1. LilSass, Steph1710, starrynights and 2 others like this.
    12. twa
      twa
      Three days of doing normal things, going out to pick up lunch, car to the shop, getting a haircut. My anxiety about going out has calmed.
      Feb 28, 2021
      1. MBH, starrynights, Gareth Davies and 4 others like this.
    13. twa
      twa
      Best couple of days I've had in 5 months. Tinnitus is still going, but hyperacusis is slightly better.
      Feb 27, 2021
      1. Gareth Davies, arcanesystem, Steph1710 and 8 others like this.
    14. twa
      twa
      Good night friends~
      Feb 23, 2021
      1. Steph1710, Bill Bauer and tracyNYC like this.
    15. twa
      twa
      We have thawed out here in Texas! Thankfully, most people now have power, heat, water and cable. It was a challenge with hyperacusis.
      Feb 21, 2021
      1. arcanesystem, FGG, BrOKeN_1 and 6 others like this.
    16. twa
      twa
      Good night friends, wishing you a quiet tomorrow.
      Feb 20, 2021
      1. sssing, starrynights, Steph1710 and 2 others like this.
    17. twa
      twa
      We've had to keep faucets running 24/7 so pipes do not freeze, when I turn them off my tinnitus/hyperacusis feels so much better!
      Feb 20, 2021
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    18. twa
      twa
      So husband wants to know why I don't go to another doctor to fix the hyperacusis because it's unlivable, for him.
      Feb 19, 2021
      1. LilSass, sssing, starrynights and 5 others like this.
    19. twa
      twa
      Five days home during a winter storm with family. I wish they understood hyperacusis and tinnitus.
      Feb 18, 2021
      1. sssing, Gareth Davies, Daniel Lion and 3 others like this.
    20. twa
      twa
      I had ear burning this morning. I haven't had burning in 2-3 months. Is this caused from a noise exposure?
      Feb 16, 2021
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    21. twa
      twa
      Big winter storm! We are home for days, all around us neighbors are losing power and pipes are freezing. Kid and husband are home.
      Feb 16, 2021
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    22. twa
      twa
      Happy Valentines Day friends! Sending much love and may you have a quiet day! ❤
      Feb 14, 2021
      1. Bill Bauer, Greg Sacramento, Gareth Davies and 5 others like this.
    23. twa
      twa
      Has anyone been able to go to a large event, sporting, movie, musical, etc. safely before Covid, that is?
      Feb 13, 2021
    24. twa
      twa
      Honestly, I think my husband is much louder than the 8 year old!!!
      Feb 13, 2021
      1. TomS97, Gareth Davies, Steph1710 and 3 others like this.
    25. twa
      twa
      School is closing AGAIN on Monday and then virtual the rest of the week. It makes for louder days inside the house.
      Feb 13, 2021
    26. twa
      twa
      Yay! School is open tomorrow and hubby can go back to the office!
      Feb 12, 2021
      1. Bill Bauer and Steph1710 like this.
    27. twa
      twa
      Both husband and kiddo are home today because of the weather. There goes my peace and quiet. :-(
      Feb 11, 2021
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    28. twa
      twa
      What causes the change from high pitched ringing to high pitched static throughout the day?
      Feb 11, 2021
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    29. twa
      twa
      Ok car duty teacher with bullhorn is getting nixed. I'm going in the opposite car line tomorrow!
      Feb 11, 2021
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    30. twa
      twa
      Please reconsider videos and other sounds in your posts and profiles. I encountered one that played automatically and loudly.
      Feb 10, 2021
      1. Bill Bauer, Gareth Davies, Steph1710 and 2 others like this.
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    Tinnitus Since:
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    Cause of Tinnitus:
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