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Thank you, @henkess.

This happened to me as well. I was on it for a week and then stopped. When I first started, my tinnitus felt much calmer, and I was thrilled. Then I began experiencing brain zaps, which scared me, so I stopped. After that, my tinnitus increased, but it calmed down again after a few weeks. I am...

An SSRI, Sertraline. I am not really sure why, it just felt like the right time after a few years.

Thanks for sharing your story @jhammi20. There is definitely a need for stories like yours in the community. And yes, there is ALWAYS hope. If you lose hope, there is no way forward. The medical route you took might not be the right one for everyone, as you pointed out. But sometimes it is...

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Hello everyone, I've had a stable, high-pitched tinnitus in both ears for about 15 years. It was always low and steady, and I managed to live with it without major problems. About 10 years ago, I also developed another tone in my right ear, but over time it faded and almost disappeared. Now...

What level of decibel protection do you use in church? That’s my next step, to try ear protection during the music and louder parts of the service. Should I go with foam plugs, musician’s earplugs, or the type that resembles wax? Or maybe it doesn’t really matter, as long as the ears are...

How long was a while?

I don’t think the siren in the store was me. :) I’m trying to keep the faith, but today I feel worse than I did yesterday. When I woke up this morning, I actually felt pretty good. The tinnitus was barely noticeable in my left ear and completely imperceptible in my right. I thought I was finally...

No, 3 years of preclinical work.

Does this mean we could see trials starting soon? It seems similar to Rinri Therapeutics.

My heart breaks for everyone experiencing this terrible condition. I am not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. I simply want to give others hope that healing is possible. I made a promise to myself that I would share my success publicly if and when I got better. I should add the caveat...

https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2025/0825/trump-science-brain-drain-europe Now, I’m not a Christian Scientist, but I do respect the journal they publish. I also recall an article from CNN saying much the same thing—that the Trumpian and Muskian cuts to research and development have...

Well, it’s nice to have someone who can translate things down to my level. I spend a lot of time wondering what caused the latest spike. Most of the time, I would put it down to some noise event. Another plausible explanation is my poor sleep pattern. I can fall asleep pretty easily, but I tend...

It took me three to four months. :)

Yes, I think it’s just a spike. I also have pulsating tinnitus and TTS. After something like that, it usually gets better for me within a few weeks, at least.

Have you tried Potassium for pulsatile tinnitus? I have pulsating tinnitus it helps for me with my pulsating tinnitus.

I think it will get better. The same thing happened to me with a leaf blower. My ear slowly healed after a while, and I returned to my regular baseline tinnitus.

Hi, I’m sorry to hear that. I completely understand. I’ve had pulsatile tinnitus in my right ear since a stapedectomy about 15 years ago, and it’s driving me crazy. No one can truly understand what it’s like unless they have it. I get cracking, whistling, and popping sounds, but it’s the sound...

Quit that. That medicine is bad. The doctors also told me to taper off slowly. :)

Hi @streifzug, It’s very erratic. I’ve had some really good periods. For example, there were several days in a row this summer when I could sit outside, read, and not be bothered by my tinnitus. Then, at the end of August, it suddenly changed from one second to the next, and it has not been...

I think it will settle. I had a spike that lasted three months.

@Mirador, did your tinnitus get a bit better?

Hi @Arne7, Like you, I have just returned to this forum looking for reassurance, hope, and encouragement to get through a really difficult spike and to re-habituate to my new normal after years of living a happy life with my tinnitus. I am afraid too—terrified, actually—about having to go...

It seems we might have to wait a bit longer.

I’m sorry about your breakup. I’m in the same situation with my girlfriend — we were together for six years. I’m 30 years old, and this tinnitus has taken away my sanity and my life. Which antidepressant were you using, and why did you stop?

That's awful. I'm so sorry that happened to you. I can imagine how you must feel.

I’m sure that if you give it enough time, you will see more gradual improvements. I’ve had tinnitus for almost six years, and I’ve experienced spikes that took a very long time before showing any signs of easing. Hang in there :)

Spikes can last for quite a while. When you are in the middle of one, it is hard to believe that relief is possible, but very often it is. It just takes time. Please protect your hearing moving forward, and try to live your life as fully as you can, while staying mindful of possible triggers.

What the hell? That's insane. I'm so sorry you were victimized by that irresponsible kid. I don't even know what to say except: that was horrible. I'm afraid tinnitus is a waiting game. I sincerely hope it improves for you over time.

SONIA! It’s a spike and nothing more than that. Remember when you went shopping and a siren went off? Everything calmed down then, and this will too. Your ears are very sensitive right now, so they will react to loud noise like this. You are highly distressed and understandably thinking the...

You’re not alone, just remember that. We all understand, deeply, what you’re going through. You’re right that spikes will often calm down. The hardest part for me is accepting that tinnitus timelines are very long. Sometimes it can take years, but eventually I’m sure you’ll get there, as you...

@hi!, yes, Clonazepam. Withdrawal from Clonazepam can cause tinnitus, particularly after a very rapid taper and long-term use, both of which are true in your case. The bad news is that there is not much you can do about it. It is worth checking for hearing loss just in case, but that is very...

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.

I think you are healing. I second-guessed my own healing for months because the changes were so subtle. Then, all of a sudden, one day you realize, “Oh, that’s new,” or “I know I couldn’t do that four months ago.” I am now nine months out, and while it is still there, it is so much better...

There seems to be so much to hope for. I truly hope we get something soon. It would be helpful for millions of people.

I feel for you @TLD. This is such a cruel affliction, after all that hard work, and now it feels like you are back at square one. I’m crossing my fingers that it will settle for you soon. I’m just taking it one day at a time. It’s all I can do. I’m seeing an audiologist tomorrow, which is...

New UC Irvine device. Hamid Djalilian is part of the team. This publication may need to be moved to the Research News section. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/11174232

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Hello everyone, I'm 31 and have been living with tinnitus since I was 17, after a festival. As you can imagine, my tinnitus journey has had a lot of ups and downs. I won't go into the whole story now—it would take too long—but I'd like to share what's been happening over the past three weeks...

While we are awaiting the launch of Dr. Susan Shore’s device, it might help pass the time to speculate on how Rockefeller University will make use of this ex vivo living gerbil cochlea. a) They could test some of the earlier small molecules that were used by Otonomy and Frequency Therapeutics...

Hi everyone, Will someone here be a candidate to test this drug? I hesitate, because I am afraid it might make my hyperacusis worse. On the other hand, I cannot live like a hermit until 2030 when this drug will be available on the market.

Hi @Sonia554, I was not doing too badly over the past few days until today, when my tinnitus went back up to insane levels of loudness and the burning scalp sensation returned. I think it happened because yesterday I exposed myself to too much noise, thinking I could handle it if I just did not...

Sorry to hear that it happened after you took a shower. For me, being exposed to too much general noise for hours at a time is a real problem, and it gives me spikes that can last for days.

I am in complete despair. I thought I was doing well and on my way to healing, but I am afraid last night may have changed everything. I went for an evening walk around my neighborhood. It is normally quiet, so I did not bring ear protection. That was a mistake. On the last stretch of roadway...

Hello, I have had tinnitus for almost five months. Two months ago, I tried Mirtazapine 3.75 mg to help me sleep. At first, I used it occasionally, about five to seven times in total. (Now I know this should not be done under any circumstances, but I was gaslighted by both doctors and other...

I hope it is muscular, as @MindOverMatter says, but I am not convinced. My stress and anxiety have been well controlled for a few months now, yet the pattern remains the same: a steady hum in silence and a variable hum around any noise. Thankfully, I do not feel vibrations or thumping, only the...

Hey @Tasbloke, Thanks for your lovely words. I woke up this morning and it appears my tinnitus has returned to baseline. However, like you, I am not getting my hopes up too high. I am now terrified it will be back tomorrow when I wake. I am also focusing and thinking about my baseline tinnitus...

Be careful with that. If you have significant hearing loss in high frequencies, they will need to play the sound quite loud to determine your threshold. In my case, during a test on October 31, 2024, my threshold was measured at 87 dB at 12,000 Hz. This meant I was briefly exposed to 90 dB at...

So the fullness has eased, but everything still sounds slightly off-center. For example, I need to set the balance slider to around 0.02 for sounds to feel centered. I am also struggling with any type of background noise, which makes me believe I may have cochlear synaptopathy. I will be...

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Hey @TLD, I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this. It really is a terrible thing, and yes, I agree, not thinking about it is much easier said than done. I’ve had tinnitus for just two weeks now. I know plenty of people here have been dealing with it for much longer, but it’s still not much...

I plan to keep posting even when/if I'm completely recovered. I want to counter the voices that jump onto a 16 yr old's post to tell them it's probably permanent after a week, or not to worry because surely there will be a cure in their lifetime, or that they've had high pitched screeching for...

That sounds to me like residual inhibition.

Does this mean that if you have random loud noise encounters that cause pain and a menthol-like burning sensation, you are making things worse? Or does it only mean that continuing to expose yourself to painful environments for hours at a time is the real problem? I usually manage fine by...