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  1. mandyc

    I;m in a crisis now. I took the antibiotics and am really really not well at all. I'm only on my...

    I;m in a crisis now. I took the antibiotics and am really really not well at all. I'm only on my second dose and the tinnitus is through the roof. I feel feverish and shaky. I just don't feel right if you know what I mean. I'll have to stop but I'm scared strep infection will get worse. Dont...
  2. Josh NH USA

    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    I’ve wondered about this rather vague concept as well. I also recall that Dr. Shore’s earlier studies focused on noise-induced tinnitus in animals, such as guinea pigs and possibly mice, in relation to the DCN. However, I’m not sure that noise-induced necessarily means somatic in any strict...
  3. J

    Tinnitus Worsening at Night While Lying Down During Prednisone Treatment

    Day 2 of Prednisone after developing sudden hearing loss a week ago. The daytime ringing seems to have improved quite a bit, but when I lie down at night, the ringing in my left ear becomes a sharper, louder tone. Can tinnitus be affected by lying flat or by pressure from the pillow? I don’t...
  4. MindOverMatter

    Introducing Tinnitus Quest

    Looking forward to it, @Nick47 👍 I signed up a long time ago, and I encourage everyone who’s curious about Auricle, the technology, and the people behind it to sign up as well.
  5. MindOverMatter

    Sound Annoyance and Worse Tinnitus After Out in a Loud Venue (Measured at 97 dB) for One Hour

    Yes, I completely agree with the idea that many cases transition over time from being ear-based to more centralized, including my own after the worsening I experienced in 2019. It’s great to hear about your work with Tinnitus Quest. They’re on such an important mission. I’ve been in touch...
  6. ThomasF

    Xenon Pharmaceuticals' XEN1101 — Kv7 Potassium Channel Modulator

    I’d take this with a grain of salt, mainly because they haven’t responded to questions about how they obtained the medicine. If they did take part in the trial, there’s a chance they were given a placebo, so the fact that they didn’t notice any effect on their tinnitus might not mean much. As...
  7. ThomasF

    Prototype Device for Electrical and Magnetic Stimulation of the Ear in the Treatment of Tinnitus

    Some of that has to do with funding, and much of it comes down to the study results needing to move through the medical research world until someone takes interest and decides to pursue them further.
  8. kingsfan

    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    I’ll also be waiting to read a recap here, as I can’t really listen to anything anymore either, especially live events where there might be mic pops or other sudden sounds.
  9. SadGirl

    Overwhelmed and Frightened: My Struggle with Sudden, Constant Tinnitus After a Stressful Breakup

    Hi everyone, I have been experiencing a constant high-pitched ringing in my ears for the past week and a half. Although I have had it before, it used to come and go; it was never there all the time. I used to think, “Huh, what is that electronic sound?” I assumed I just had sensitive hearing...
  10. Tikvah

    DMSO, Niacin and Turmeric Ear Drops

    I don’t dilute it, I use it at full strength. You can get it on Amazon, where they offer several kinds. Just make sure it’s all natural with nothing added, and preferably in a glass container rather than plastic.
  11. S

    How a Furnace Gave Me Severe Tinnitus and What the Last 7 Months Have Been Like

    I have no idea. It shows a little icon with the source when I ask for recovery stories, but not when I ask for general information. I tell it which sites not to use, but I don’t know which ones it actually does use. If I ask for its sources, the tone becomes very clinical, which I don’t like...
  12. T

    when you say catastrophic do you mean you hear it over everything?

    when you say catastrophic do you mean you hear it over everything?
  13. T

    i haven't taken pred, but have been very close to after reading people's comments on here. don't...

    i haven't taken pred, but have been very close to after reading people's comments on here. don't blame yourself - some people to get improvement from it. just seems unpredictable as to who
  14. D

    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    Here’s a question I hope gets asked: What the fuck is “somatic tinnitus”? I can modulate only one of my sounds, and it’s not even the worst one. Does that mean the device won’t help me with the other sounds?
  15. N

    Introducing Tinnitus Quest

    Guys & Girls... 🔔 The Long-Awaited Auricle Update is Almost Here! 🎧 The Auricle Update with Susan Shore & Jon Pearson goes live Monday, October 13 — just 3 days away! 🕒 Event times: 10 am Los Angeles (PDT) 1 pm New York (EDT) 6 pm London (BST) 7 pm Berlin (CEST) 4 am Sydney (AEDT, Oct 14)...
  16. TraceyNLa

    Living with Relentless High-Pitched Tinnitus at 64

    I woke up back in 2023 with a high-pitched screeching in both ears that has never stopped. I went to an audiologist and an ENT doctor in August and found out it’s due to hearing loss in certain tones and frequency ranges. I tried high-end hearing aids for a week with no relief, so hearing aids...
  17. D

    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    Just keep your expectations low. We all want to hear something positive at last, but unfortunately, with the pace Auricle has shown so far, I don’t believe anything truly spectacular will come out of this Q&A.
  18. N

    Sound Annoyance and Worse Tinnitus After Out in a Loud Venue (Measured at 97 dB) for One Hour

    @MindOverMatter, yes, you got it perfectly. I think after a setback it becomes more ear-based before it becomes more centralized months later. Today I’ve noticed a small improvement in sensitivity, though I’m fully aware of the non-linear patterns you mentioned. I have a lot to do and have had...
  19. Sodlin

    After been a stressball the entire week i went for a walk unprotected, i live in a very quiet...

    After been a stressball the entire week i went for a walk unprotected, i live in a very quiet area. there was a garden with a dog so i was force to take a "offroute", went in the forest and saw freshly cut trees along the path. When i was walking suddenly i hear a chainsaw start behind a bush...
  20. Sodlin

    Exactly my feeling! What cant they not say "oh hello Daniel" like a normal person. Why do the...

    Exactly my feeling! What cant they not say "oh hello Daniel" like a normal person. Why do the need to scream and shout around them... Must be a bad selfesteem thing.
  21. J

    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    Well, I’m the opposite! I have it in my left ear, since 1992 — thirty-three years ago. It’s no longer the awful threat it once was, but the hyperacusis is still a big problem. So I’m waiting for the printout, as listening to TV, a smartphone, or internet speakers will bring on a tinnitus spike...
  22. W

    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    I could be wrong, but they’ve been collecting questions for a couple of months and have probably already started consolidating them. There might still be a link to submit questions somewhere, but I doubt it.
  23. MindOverMatter

    Sound Annoyance and Worse Tinnitus After Out in a Loud Venue (Measured at 97 dB) for One Hour

    I won’t deny that it’s difficult to navigate these setbacks, Nick. It’s mentally draining when they happen and while you’re in the middle of them. Feeling lonely with it, even around friends and family, certainly doesn’t make it easier. We both know there’s no way to truly understand this...
  24. MindOverMatter

    How a Furnace Gave Me Severe Tinnitus and What the Last 7 Months Have Been Like

    I agree about the comfort and positivity that come from reading success stories. Whatever supports healing is worthwhile. But many answers generated by AI bots are not always accurate. As a helpful tool, I’d say it’s perfectly fine to use. However, the part you mentioned about these symptoms...
  25. delta784

    I am just 30 one day at a time till i die? what the fuck

    I am just 30 one day at a time till i die? what the fuck
  26. RestlessNights

    same, happens to me all the time especially in class when i don't have my earplugs in. People...

    same, happens to me all the time especially in class when i don't have my earplugs in. People are so so loud for no reasons
  27. B

    I May Be Counting My Chickens — Hopeful Progress in My Tinnitus Journey

    I noticed slight improvement toward the end of the first year. However, I continued to struggle well into the second year, masking for sleep and occasionally taking Clonazepam. That medication definitely helped me sleep better, but I was warned about dependence, so I used it sparingly. The...
  28. delta784

    Im idiot i read horror stories in here and used iv prednisone because of stupid people all...

    Im idiot i read horror stories in here and used iv prednisone because of stupid people all around the forums i should sit down in silence and shut the fuck up
  29. Josh NH USA

    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    Is anyone else as nervous as I am for October 13, 2025? I feel like my life is at stake. I've survived three years of constant ringing in my right ear, and finding hope has been a real challenge. The Q&A on October 13 is going to hit me hard either way. This thread and community have kept me...
  30. delta784

    yes not only tinnitus visual snow syndrome and pain h

    yes not only tinnitus visual snow syndrome and pain h
  31. Jammer

    2024 US Presidential Election

    Regarding the shutdown, what the Democrats are counting on is that the Republicans are just foolish enough to keep this fight going until their constituents see that they’ve been lying through their teeth about health care and rising costs when the new ACA adjustments take effect in November...
  32. mandyc

    TMS-Induced Tinnitus and Hyperacusis — Struggling With Triggers

    How are things now, @SimplyIzzy?
  33. A

    Worsening Tinnitus and Withdrawal Symptoms After Quitting Mirtazapine

    Thanks for the reply. I didn’t make it clear that my tinnitus gets significantly worse after eating. It has also been getting worse continuously since the beginning, and it even reacts to the sound of swallowing. I haven’t been able to eat normally for months because of this. I wonder if I’m...
  34. Luman

    2024 US Presidential Election

    She's going to have a lot of fun once this mess starts taking its toll on her.
  35. S

    How a Furnace Gave Me Severe Tinnitus and What the Last 7 Months Have Been Like

    ChatGPT has given me more information than any of the doctors I’ve seen. I think using anything that offers even a small amount of comfort and reassurance is perfectly fine.
  36. Sodlin

    What is it with these people that have this weird urgue to shout or scream out of nowhere. We...

    What is it with these people that have this weird urgue to shout or scream out of nowhere. We are on a meeting... Someone comes in and the person right next to me (about 50 cm away) litterally yell out "HEY DANIEL" VERY loudly. It was like getting a fistpunch of noice right into my right ear and...
  37. Kam75

    Is she the doctor who prescribed you the intravenous drug that gave you tinnitus?

    Is she the doctor who prescribed you the intravenous drug that gave you tinnitus?
  38. MindOverMatter

    Worsening Tinnitus and Withdrawal Symptoms After Quitting Mirtazapine

    To my personal knowledge, no. It’s actually very common for many people with bothersome tinnitus to experience the sensations you describe, along with Eustachian tube dysfunction. I’ve had this too during several periods. It’s much better these days.
  39. E

    I just read your latest message. I am super happy that progress is in full motion for you...

    I just read your latest message. I am super happy that progress is in full motion for you. Without getting carried away, things are looking up, Sonia! Very much so 👌
  40. MindOverMatter

    How a Furnace Gave Me Severe Tinnitus and What the Last 7 Months Have Been Like

    I’m glad you’re doing better, great to hear! Fingers crossed it stays that way. I believe, however, that you rely too much on ChatGPT. It also collects answers from many unreliable sources online, so using it as guidance for everything won’t necessarily give you precise answers. Are muscles...
  41. mandyc

    omg it just doesn't seem like it's getting better for some of us. I'm so sorry you have it so...

    omg it just doesn't seem like it's getting better for some of us. I'm so sorry you have it so bad. I too am very bad. I can't believe how loud tinnitus is. My hyperacusis is worse. Thankfully I got over my ocd and I think you can too but it was difficult. I was stuck at home for years with...
  42. N

    Sound Annoyance and Worse Tinnitus After Out in a Loud Venue (Measured at 97 dB) for One Hour

    Hi @MindOverMatter, I’m delighted you chose to respond to me. I’ve actually been reading many of your posts over the past few weeks. It happened three weeks ago. I feel foolish about it, although a friend said he would never have worn hearing protection for just a few beeps. I’m in my room now...
  43. S

    How a Furnace Gave Me Severe Tinnitus and What the Last 7 Months Have Been Like

    My tinnitus seems to have steadily declined over the past three days. It’s nearly imperceptible today, but I’m experiencing a high level of physical discomfort in my left ear. It feels very tight. ChatGPT says this is actually a common end-phase reaction, where the muscles remain tense even as...
  44. GregCA

    Concerned About Doctor-Prescribed Antibiotics Potentially Worsening Tinnitus After Mouth Infection Diagnosis

    I’ve taken antibiotics in the past without any change to my tinnitus. There’s a range of ototoxicity among antibiotics. Aminoglycosides have been reported to cause ototoxicity (see here), so I’d avoid those if possible. Since you had your mouth swabbed, the antibiotic was probably chosen to...
  45. Frédéric

    Artificial Intelligence — Assisted Tinnitus Support with ChatGPT-4

    This first publication of its kind (here for ChatGPT-4) is a good opportunity to start a discussion thread about AI effectiveness. It’s a bit different from other AI-related threads on this forum, as it’s not about using an AI tool as a personal journal to track your tinnitus. Instead, the goal...
  46. B

    Concerned About Doctor-Prescribed Antibiotics Potentially Worsening Tinnitus After Mouth Infection Diagnosis

    Hello. I took Nystatin for thrush for a week, and it did not cause a spike in my tinnitus. Good luck.
  47. Resin

    Concerned About Doctor-Prescribed Antibiotics Potentially Worsening Tinnitus After Mouth Infection Diagnosis

    About six months ago, I had a severe arthritis flare-up and also developed sepsis. I had to stay in the hospital for five days. They gave me large doses of antibiotics, and I was prescribed a seven-day course to take after being discharged. I was very worried about my tinnitus and hyperacusis...
  48. Jupiterman

    Safe to Go to a Bowling Alley? What Earplugs to Wear?

    Did you wear any kind of ear protection?
  49. MindOverMatter

    Sound Annoyance and Worse Tinnitus After Out in a Loud Venue (Measured at 97 dB) for One Hour

    Sorry to hear about your recent accident @Nick47. I know that “back to square one” feeling — everything coming back with full force. At least it feels and seems that way. It’s often especially difficult to deal with when you replay the situation over and over, wondering why on earth you did it...
  50. mandyc

    Concerned About Doctor-Prescribed Antibiotics Potentially Worsening Tinnitus After Mouth Infection Diagnosis

    Hi, I’m looking for some help with this. I went to the doctor yesterday for another issue, but I also asked for a mouth swab because I thought I might have thrush. I got a phone call saying I have an infection and that there’s a prescription for antibiotics (two weeks’ worth) waiting for me. The...
  51. D

    Prototype Device for Electrical and Magnetic Stimulation of the Ear in the Treatment of Tinnitus

    I love how these treatments appear with seemingly great results, yet we never hear about them again.
  52. N

    Xenon Pharmaceuticals' XEN1101 — Kv7 Potassium Channel Modulator

    @dd314, a couple of people have claimed to have had it compounded, tried it, and noticed no effect on their tinnitus.
  53. A

    Worsening Tinnitus and Withdrawal Symptoms After Quitting Mirtazapine

    It has been 18 days since I stopped taking the medication. Why is my tinnitus getting worse every day? It keeps getting louder and constantly changes. It is also much more reactive. Why has it not stabilized? Is it possible that the crackling and clicking in the Eustachian tubes, caused by...
  54. C

    Difficulty Identifying Tinnitus Frequency When Hearing Only White Noise

    Thanks for your reply. The reason I want to find my tinnitus frequency is so I can do notched audio treatment. Since my tinnitus is due to hearing loss in the 3 kHz to 8 kHz range, should I remove those frequencies from white noise and listen to it as notched audio? Does this help reduce the...
  55. L

    I had an unfortunate run-in with a low-flying helicopter (think lower than 100ft)... I am...

    I had an unfortunate run-in with a low-flying helicopter (think lower than 100ft)... I am enduring worsened tinnitus (so much louder), plus muffled hearing.
  56. Jammer

    2024 US Presidential Election

    Trump on protected free speech today: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts, and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag, it agitates and irritates crowds. They've never seen anything like it. On both...
  57. delta784

    ananın amına koyayım pelin koçdor

    ananın amına koyayım pelin koçdor
  58. 2049v

    @dipp, yes, I also had that electrical-type ringing, especially at the start. It couldn't be...

    @dipp, yes, I also had that electrical-type ringing, especially at the start. It couldn't be masked at all, and I cried until my tears ran dry because I couldn't sleep or if I did for a few minutes, the noise woke me up again. It was pure torture, truly horrifying. No one can understand unless...
  59. delta784

    im so tired mentally im tired of crying everyday its been how many days since 26 september 2024?

    im so tired mentally im tired of crying everyday its been how many days since 26 september 2024?