Sayeed

I had these symptoms. First year was really tough.

OK so what I gather these symptoms lasts few months to a year. Thank you for the feedback guys.

Ahh it's happening again lol

You probably didn't do anything differently. If cause and effect were that simple, we'd have figured it out by now. May you have more days like this as time goes on!

Thanks Keith...and good point. All I can do is control my stress and anxiety. Started meditation yesterday. Hopefully it helps.

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Thank you

Hey, @Sayeed! Well, after 1,5 years I still have it, but in a mild form and it comes and goes. Some days are better, some worse. I also had sensitivity to light for at least first 6 months. Now I don't have it. My health problems are noise-induced so I can't really tell you what's causing your condition.

I understand thank you. Hoping and praying this is just a side effect of gabapentin or anxiety

Lots of people here said that time was their main healer. It means that with time our body and brain will sort things out on their own. The question is how long will it take and will it be a full recovery. Nerves take tremendous amount of time to recover.

Thats true didn't think of it that way...I was thinking of my wife...because of my abnormal sleep patterns and need to play some noise to drown out the tinnitus, I am unable to sleep in the same bed. I feel for her and just wanted to alteast sleep In the same bed...this was my solution...but I guess not.

@Sayeed, you will have to find what works best for you and your family. I use my phone on my nightstand with water sounds running. I do it more for sound enrichment than for masking. I focus on it for about 10-20 seconds and I'm usually out. I have a sleep specialist and I try to practice good sleep hygiene, like turning down lights, etc.

So I tried ear plugs and soothing music but very low volume on my phone on a timer. I woke up with normal levels of tinnitus and compared to the headband where I woke up with blaring tinnitus. So it was an improvement. Ditching the headband for now.

@Sayeed please dont take this decision alone. Speak with your health professional, ok?

Yes absolutely. I'm waiting till I see my Dr next week. Appreciate the concern. Hope you are doing well

I'm fine as we are all here. :) lacking rest!

If your T begins fading during your first three months or so, it ought to continue to fade and within 2-3 years you will have your life back.

@Bill Bauer what if I have an additional tone, like crickets? And sometimes another like birds chirping?

Thanks Bill I hope. But im wondering if it's just related to the gabapentin..