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    Don't know why, but couple of days in a row my ears have felt very good. I don't complain!
    kingsfan
    Must have given it to me because mine has been terrible the past couple of days 😂😫
    S
    Remember to be gentle to yourself. This condition is tough, exhausting and sometimes it brings even the best of us on their knees. That's why we need to love ourselves more than anything. We deserve the best life we can have. You are the key to that life.
    UKBloke
    I really like this sentiment.

    The other morning in a local retail car park, a guy asked me if the trolley I'd just unloaded was available for him to take. I replied that it was, and on his way he turned back and said, "Thanks mate, have the best day you can."

    That's a really unusual use of English but I loved it because it kind of sums up our tinnitus existence: have the best day you can.
    S
    Yeah. I made my situation worse 6 months ago. There has been some improvement, but definitely worse. Will write post about it later.
    S
    So, I have a choice. Be nauseous 24/7 and feel like my head has been hit like a baseball bat OR feel somewhat normal, but be tired. I did some major damage to myself 6 months ago, and I've been slightly nauseous and had balance issues since then. Luckily Betaserc medication helps, but makes me tired.
    HighleyTall
    Out of curiosity, can you share more about how it helps specifically? On the tinnitus front. If so, has it noticeably lowered the volume or made it less intrusive? Does it reduce the pressure feeling in your head?
    S
    It helps the feeling of pressure in my head and ears. I don't know why, but after I damaged my hearing 6 months ago while being in a nightclum with earplugs, I've been nauseous all the time. It also helps to that. But this feeling of tirenedness is a nasty side effect. Can't really win.
    S
    I somehow managed to get myself vestibular hyperacusis or something. Nausea, vertigo and feels like my head is between a press.
    S
    I forgot to renew my Betaserc recipe. I've been without it for 3 days now and my ears are definitely worse. Louder and ears are also aching. I hope I get a new prescription soon.
    S
    Did a 2-day photographing gig in a theater. Music was very loud. first day I only had earplugs on. But 2nd day, I had double protection! Earmuffs (Peltor 30db SNR) + earplugs! Not the ideal way to work, but it was the only way.
    S
    Still getting this weird nausea feeling after certain sounds. I just played old game trought CRT-TV and the volume was not even loud. But it's the high pitch whining that gets to me.
    Kain
    Yeah I hate booting up my N64 and PS2 on the CRT, that high pitch noise is rough.
    S
    Got a free ticket to theater to watch Romeo&Juliet. Decided to take the risk. Earplugs on of course. Tomorrow I will know how it went. Right now I feel OK.
    S
    Well. I managed it somehow, but it was still bit too much. Would I do it again? Maybe, but with better ear protection.
    S
    School started today. We had an info event in the auditorium and clapping and cheering of people made my ears feel worse again.
    S
    We can only pray that someday Tinnitus and other ear related symptoms are not "treated" like in medieval times. It amazes me that only treatments they offer is therapy and anti-depressants. This is not depression, or mental issue. Do you heal broken bones with anti-depressants or therapy?
    S
    Getting there. Slowly, but I am starting to feel like my old self again. (Before the nightclub 3 months ago,not before the first accident 6 years ago) Still, my T gets worse when around sounds or I talk out loud. But I actually sing again in the mornings. Haven't done that in months.
    S
    I had 5 good days last week. For some reason, today is worse. I didn't even do anything yesterday to aggravate my T. Well, 5 good days in a row is still a major improvement.
    BrOKeN_1
    T is extremely efficient at checking it. Glad you had some good days tho.
    S
    I still don't understand how few hours in a nightclub with earplugs, causes worse issues than being there without earplugs. Almost 3 months gone and still having issues...
    S
    Always funny when you describe your symptoms to ENT, and they look you back like you are a crazy person.

    And this problem is all around the world it seems.
    S
    I am trying out Betaserc (Betahistine), I try anything at this point.

    Wrath of God. That should be new name for all ear and hearing related conditions.
    A
    Did this medicine help?
    S
    @Annina I am feeling better. I don't know if it's because of the medicine or just time. But, the same week I started taking the medicine, I started to feel better.
    S
    Went to ENT today. As I expected, no help. I was insulted when he said "Your ears look so healthy, I would want them myself! You have perfect hearing at your age!" Well, that is good. But still.

    Then why there is pain inside my ear then? Or the feeling of fullness or why my ears go haywire whenever I hear high frequencies?
    S
    I had hearing test today and have good news! My hearing is basically the same than 6 years ago and it's actually even improved a bit on 8khz area! So that's good news!
    S
    Going to visit a doctor today. 2 months since the event, should've gone earlier but maybe if I get some help / medication for this.
    Maruashen
    Let me know what the doctor told you! Would be nice to know.
    I went through your posts and I can relate. One thing struck me though, something I do a lot too: you dwell on and ruminate about what has happened. Yes, you got unlucky 2 months ago, but instead of looking back at something you can't change, you need to leave that behind and look forward. I do this too, but it only makes me depressed.
    S
    @Maruashen I try not to ruminate, as you said, it doesn't help. What happened happened. I do try to focus on positive things. It's not always easy...

    Doctor sends me to ENT. I know it won't help, but maybe if I get some medication to try out. At least I'd like to do hearing check. And there is a possibility for a therapist.
    kingsfan
    You're gonna want to go in with a plan to advocate for yourself, whether it's trying something like gabapentin, LDN, or the myriad of other medications that have been discussed here on TT. Otherwise they'll just tell you to get used to it or get white noise generators.
    S
    To me, it's not the sound that's worst. It's the physical sensation. Aching ears, burning, headache, fullness, the feeling something is broken.
    S
    Why does it feel like my head is between a bench vise? What a terrible feeling. I never really wanted to come back here. I was doing well. One stupid mistake when I just wanted to feel normal again. It's been 2 months already.
    Tryn2BHopeful
    I couldn't agree more. Same for me back in December.... and every time I feel like I am turning a corner BOOOM back again.
    adpolandam
    trigeminal nerve irritation?
    S
    Had movie night at my friends place and my ears are slightly worse again. The movie wasn't even loud! My ears haven't been this bad in many, many ( y )ears. Frustrating. But what am I gonna do?
    Maruashen
    I think you should focus on the success you had 19/6! Recovery and habitulation seems like 2 steps forward and 1 step backward for most people. The key is to slowly push forward. One setback isnt the end, because each time you push forward, you risk a setback, and thats the whole point sort of. :)
    S
    A great success! Felt almost like my old self yesterday. This has been very difficult month and a half, so I did celebrate a little! I deserved it! Still, not yet completely as I used to be.
    DamagedJoe
    I am very happy for you! Gives me hope for my own future. I can not accept i will have this for life...
    S
    @DamagedJoe Thanks! Just give it time. :)

    I don't still feel like before the evening in the club, but it's been almost 2 months now. So these thing take LOTS of time. Never going to a club again. Or any loud places.
    S
    One evening in loud place with earplugs, and now it's been 1,5 months of hell. I was basically cured already. What a stupid thing to do.
    kingsfan
    Despite knowing better, we do make poor decisions. It's our human condition to be among others and connect – to feel alive. It's in our nature, and it always wins.
    S
    Few days ago my ears felt like they can handle anything. Today, even rustle of paper feels uncomfortable. What a ridiculous condition this is. Totally ridiculous.
    cjbhab
    it is totally non-sensical. Sometimes just the water in the shower is too loud for me and painful- other days it is totally relaxing.
    S
    @cjbhab Exactly. Sometimes I go to shower and when I leave, I am like "wow, so relaxing, it's almost silent". Then other days "OMG why did I go to take a shower, I made it worse again!" Annoying. It would be very nice to know the reason why it behaves like that.
    S
    Have a relaxing weekend everyone. This is a tough condition to endure, but together we can survive it. Remember, you are not alone.
    S
    Over a month and my head still feels like I've been in a boxing match and I have slight nausea whenever I talk. How on earth can being few hours in bar/club with earplugs cause this much harm??!
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