MatthewR

MatthewR

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  • MatthewR
    I recently got sick, and am experiencing SSHL. My left ear feels clogged and I can't hear anything! It's been 3 days please help. I'm terrified this is permanent.
    kingsfan
    Go to urgent care and get checked out. Could be fluid in your inner ear. If that's the case, over the counter Flonase will clear it up. If not, advocate for a course of prednisone and then make an ENT appointment.
    kingsfan
    D
    You really need to get Prednisone for some days (60 mg/day or so at least + taper) ASAP. Also, any vasodialators, Betahistine, antivirals, possibly NAC that you can find.
    A
    Hey are you doing Matthew ? Hope all is well with you bro
    MatthewR
    Thank you so much for asking. I am doing great. I live a great life with a little bit of hearing loss and tinnitus, I hardly realize I have it nowadays. Although when I get sick and congested my hearing loss and T is very noticeable. Currently dealing with that right now haha but I'm doing much better than initially
    A
    Yeah man same here my T spiked a couple days but like you I was congested and had sinus issues . I just take Claritin and nose spray and it went down to where it is barely noticeable. Thank god we are doing better bro continue healing my friend it truly is a blessing . 🙏
    MatthewR
    Absolutely my friend. Peace & blessings!
    Mark F.
    How are you doing, Matthew? Has your tinnitus faded any? Has your hearing improved?
    MatthewR
    Thank you for asking. And the answer is yes. I'm doing much better. Tinnitus is there, still have hearing damage but I can live a normal life for the most part. Im so happy to have healed as much as I have it's insane…. It's a whole story id like to share one day. How are you holding up Mark?
    Mark F.
    Glad to hear things are calming down/getting better for you! You are soooo young (I am 55), I bet you continue to improve with more time. Being young really helps when it comes to healing.
    Mark F.
    I am doing pretty good, all things considered. Still have tinnitus, but I am used to it and it rarely freaks me out anymore. Ear pain and hyperacusis are gone! I am very vigilant about using earplugs and/or earmuffs if I am in a noisy environment. I have faith things will continue to improve with TPP. Time, Protection, Patience.
    MatthewR
    Wow so it's been a year since my accident. I still regret that day but am so grateful to hear the way I do right now even though it's still not perfect.
    2049v
    Has your hearing loss improved? Is there any progress in the level of tinnitus?
    delta784
    Hows your dysacusis brother
    MatthewR
    Everything pretty good. Still have annoying tinnitus, and it just seems like I can't hear perfectly. But I am fine. Kinda used to it now
    delta784
    happy for you brother reactive tinnitus kills me :(
    A
    How have yall guys been lately ? Trying to hang in.
    MatthewR
    I have healed a bunch. Almost 10 months into my accident and there's a huge difference. Keep hanging in it gets better
    A
    Happy to hear that brother I'm doing much better as well.
    MatthewR
    Well I am feeling better and recovered from Covid. Returning to a healthy lifestyle and it has been helping my mental health, T, and hearing
    MatthewR
    Bad news. I thought I was doing better but I have Covid and my hearing is terrible and tinnitus is loud..
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    MatthewR
    That's what I'm hoping! Thanks everybody! I have hope I will return to baseline once this fever passes.. Covid is terrible
    A
    Hey bro , I got Covid and man my T ramped up pretty loud, any way you can remember how long your spike lasted from being sick? I'm pretty congested , sore throat and my Tinnitus ear feels as if it's full of liquid I guess from being congested . I noticed it when I got off work but I protect my bad ear religiously all day with a 3M foam ear plug . I think it's from being sick .
    A
    Sorry to bother brother @MatthewR , just a bit worried .
    MatthewR
    I'm doing much better. Went through a SEVERE acute acoustic trauma about 8 months ago &. Hope to do a success story at my 1yr mark
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    MatthewR
    I also can relate to having good and bad days as far as hearing and T. Sometimes I'll feel like it's worse than other days, but for the most part I'm just grateful I'm not deaf and T is much lower. I'm good & you will be too I truly believe that
    2049v
    Hey @MatthewR, as far as I know you didn't get any treatments for hearing loss as well. When you say your hearing got better. What do you mean? Thanks.
    MatthewR
    No treatments. It literally got better. I remember the first 2 months I couldn't hear high pitched noises with an audio I would use, now I can. I still can't hear the way I once did but I adjusted and healed
    B
    Hi I wanted to check in with you. Two months ago I had a bad experience shooting with no ear pro for about an hour with my uncle.
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    MatthewR
    The tinnitus is a bother, but my main concern is hearing loss. Once it's gone, it's gone. Hearing aids help, but I'm scared to lose more hearing
    2049v
    @MatthewR hello. We have similar audiograms. Both of my ears are 25db at 8k hz. My hearing is terrible. It's muffled, i can't hear most of the things that i used to hear before, clarity of sounds are gone...

    Is it getting better with you? How are you doing?
    MatthewR
    @2049v I'm about 8 months out from a severe acute acoustic trauma with gunshots. I used to hate my life so much, but I'm doing a lot better. Still have Tinnitus, and hearing loss, but it's gotten better! Thank the lord
    Sherif
    How're you doing Matthew ? Hope you're feeling better
    MatthewR
    Over 7 months out from a seriously bad acute acoustic trauma with gunfire, and I can confidently say I am much better
    MatthewR
    Best Valentine's Day ever, one to never forget… when you find out ur gf has been cheating with a co worker. Confidence low since T H & loss
    Juliane
    I am sorry
    4Grace
    I am sorry to. Life will get better for you. Keep your faith in God.
    MatthewR
    Thoughts of wanting to be dead.. I sympathize for everyone on this forum. I wish we could just heal
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    gameover
    Exactly. No money in the world. I guess at some crazy amount of $$$ it becomes moral dilemma - can I make the world better for others and my family?

    Frankly, fuck it. I am too selfish for that. And I am quite sure my family would better off with my old self, rather than $$$. So, yeah, I don't even want a 10 trillions of dollars. Shove it. I just want to get rid of T and H.
    gameover
    As my (former) therapist said, it makes you realize how RICH you are when you are healthy. I kinda knew, but you don't really until you experience this kind of misery.
    crescentsky
    @gameover 100% even at suboptimal health prior to T, it is still 100% better. What makes this difficult to manage is that other health issues usually can be managed through meds and goes back into remission or resolve your symptoms. T on the other hand doesn't really unless there is a miracle.
    MatthewR
    Ahhhhh….. it's all I think about.. I'm obsessively thinking about my hearing issues. FK… this can't be forever.. why don't ears heal wtf
    MatthewR
    I'm a power lifter, so every time I'm in the gym I use headphones full blast. I know it's not smart considering I have hearing loss. Oh well
    MatthewR
    I think I made the correct choice rejecting the prednisone my ENT wanted me to take after gunshots ruined my hearing?
    Jupiterman
    Why do you say this if your life is ruined?

    If you could go back, would you not want to take the Prednisone?
    MatthewR
    Because for most people it doesn't work, and I am the type of person that is afraid of medicines
    MatthewR
    I just want my hearing back. Idc about tinnitus
    Tryn2BHopeful
    If your hearing comes back your T will likely fade. I hope something gets better for you. Hang in there.
    MatthewR
    Rollercoaster of emotions. I pray to God every single day and hope I can live a happy life. Mental breakdowns happen but gotta get back up
    MatthewR
    Is it possible for one to regain FULL hearing after acute acoustic trauma?
    MatthewR
    I work at a loud tire shop… i don't wear earplugs I just say F it… hope I'm not deaf by age 40
    MatthewR
    The mind is powerful
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    MatthewR
    Positive mindset > negative mindset. ALWAYS
    gameover
    There is no "law of attraction". That's pure nonsense. Positive mind can help, to a point.
    MatthewR
    @gameover That's your outlook on it which is fine, but I'll continue to believe in it and pursue every day despite all my pain and see how far I can go. I think a positive mind can help tremendously regardless of this extremely bothersome loud ringing in both ears of mine. I will succeed. I know I will.
    MatthewR
    It's hard for all of us. Yes. Some worse than others but DONT GIVE UP! Enjoy life as much as you can despite restrictions. We are a family
    MatthewR
    Anyone have good experience with lipoflavonoid?
    RunningMan
    I haven't used it. There's a thread on TT about it. My ENT suggested trying it. I didn't waste my time based on the thread on TT and study about it.
    Tryn2BHopeful
    My ENT suggested it as well. I have a bottle sitting here but haven't mustered up the courage to try it. ENT told me that it helps some but others tell her is a waste of money. If I try it I will likely post something on my experience on TT
    SharonBell
    @MatthewR I took them when I first got Covid my doctor prescribed them. I think they helped then, I havnt taken since sept-oct.
    MatthewR
    Visiting an ENT tomorrow to re test hearing/T. I'm just trying to find myself again. This accident changed me. I thought they were friends..
    MatthewR
    Has anyone recovered from noise induced hearing loss? Ever? Moderate? I can't accept this. I truly did ruin my life
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