Marshall

You mean one of the plagues that was put on the Egyptians.

Bro I'd do anything to go back and not take the steroids and antibiotic ear drops i was prescribed. What sucks is when you're new to tinnitus it's the first thing you see when looking up how to get rid of it. And your at a point of doing anything to help.

@ZFire

Agreed. Looking back now, I took my pre steroid tinnitus for granted. While it was intrusive, it was nowhere near as bad as after steroids. I wish I left it as it was. Oh well, won’t dwell on it anymore. It is what it is.

Yeah my reflexes are insane now catching every thing that drops lol. Sometimes things do fall and I’m like fuuuu always got to be a loud ass Pan or piece of metal

Since there is no "hug" button here, I'll just send a hug this way. Try to stay strong, @Marshall, you're not alone!

Did you wear earplugs? It'll probably take u 2 weeks to feel normal hopefully

I'm hoping so. Just need to accept and move on i guess

Honestly bro. I kinda like my low hum anyways. It’s like someone always has a subwoofer on lmao

first time I read this from anyone: "i kinda like my low hum"
dont get me wrong - fantastic that your brain allows you to have that mindset. Mine is still flipping out 2.5 years into this thing. Any pointers how you cope ?

I’m not sure @Ben Winders for me it’s soothing, while anything high pitch drives me bonkers. I think it just depends on how your brain processes it. Maybe association?

Did you ever get red hot ear afterwards, or pain, or any low pitch tones?

@Lurius

Never had anything but high pitch tones. Only time I've had a red, hot ear was yesterday actually.

Mine are so different throughout the day.

Amen!

Also I know that before all of this. I listened to a lot of loud music and loved loud sounds. And my gf who is not around loud stuff hates loud things. Same with a lot of other people. The noise you’re constantly around is what your brain is accustomed to. I guess with tinnitus. We just have to get comfortable with safe sounds.

Late response but everything you said makes perfect sense and matches my reactiveness almost perfectly I’m noticing better results after ditching the 24/7 ear muffs I think like you said time naturally heals the reactiveness

Also of coarse avoiding loud places like festivals and concerts. I’m dealing with loudness H and slowly seeing results but I still have a long journey ahead of Me

wish I was a little older when this happened. I’ll be praying for you

Our brains must be malfunctioning. It it could just get stuck on quiet mode that’d be great

Once you fully habituate to tinnitus @Marshall, fluctuations in tinnitus will not bother you as much. This takes time and doesn't come easy. It took me 4 years to habituate for the 2nd time.

This happens to me too. Some days I barely hear it, like it's taking a break that day. And other days it's pretty loud. Not sure what kind it'll be until I wake up. What happens at night to determine which it'll be?

Being such a health freak I’m surprised I wasn’t more adamant about my hearing.
I did that a couple of time @Wrfortiscue lol I used to jam out while mowing the lawn lmao the ignorance.

Yes! I talk about tinnitus to anyone who will listen. Got to get the word out there.

I’ve told all my friends who listen to loud music and go to raves without hearing protection. I don’t want anyone going through what I’m going through

It actually got a lot worse, but it’s slowly getting better. I’m starting to see more good days than bad. And even though it’s still way worse from the start I can deal with it a lot better.

Ohh I'm really sorry it got worse. I'm glad you're able able to handle this horror for some days. I wish you all the best for the future, and who knows, maybe a return to normal life sooner than you think. We’re in this fight together. Stay strong !

Damn, i know the feeling. It seems like the more i try to take care, the more sudden, suprising high sounds i get exposed to..

Same man I’m honestly starting to feel cursed at this point

I’m really finding out

did this spike go down for you?

It actually did, I went to bed and woke up and was gone. Easily the most intense spike I’ve had.

All my life I have read stories of people pushing back all odds to accomplish the impossible. You can heal significantly from this but we have to get you first to believe that this is possible.

@GeorgeLG i really do right now. My family and especially my girlfriend. This whole experience has humbled me to appreciate the little things. And if it weren’t for my girl I’d probably be dead..

I am glad that you have someone in your life cares for you. Lean on her when you need to and focus on other things when you can. She will need a break sometimes too.