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How are you doing, @waterbird?

Hello, I’ve been reading this website for a long time. I’ve had tinnitus since March 2016, when I was in my teens. It started suddenly, the day after I listened to a guitar piece called Aftermath. It sounded so peaceful, but the next day, when I went to high school, my hearing changed. It was...

Being in a spike really sucks, I pray and hope that it will att get back to normal soon enough, I was doing so well for the last one to two years!

How are you doing now, @phariseo? Did the tinnitus stay away?

Hey @PeteJ, sorry this is off-topic from your question. I’ve been reading some older threads and came across several of your posts from 2019, when you were at your lowest point. I was wondering how you managed to pull yourself out of that mindset of not wanting to be here anymore. Seeing that...

Hello @Deamon22, this is a really late reply to your post, sorry about that, but I’ve noticed I have the exact same problem you had or still have! I don’t want to wear earplugs because of the occlusion effect, and I don’t know what else could block wind noise or the sound of my skis scraping...

I just read about the passing of Dr. Abraham Shulman at the age of 96.

@ColinUK, the brutally honest truth is that FDA approval is expected around 2029 to 2030, based on what I saw in the presentation. For the rest of the world, it may be between 2032 and 2035. Ultimately, it’s no longer on my list. Yes, there are drugs beginning clinical trials that may have...

I didn’t consider that, since it had always been fine before with foam earplugs. It might have helped, but I can’t know for sure. No concert is worth it though. I would have been just as happy watching it at home, where I can control the volume. Lesson learned, I guess!

Hello my friend Daniel, Sorry for the delayed response. My right ear is fine, but my left ear still has very annoying static sounds of varying intensity and sometimes a high-pitched noise. According to my CT scan report from last March, there are some issues with my left temporal bone...

I have a theory that this might actually be caused by HVAC systems. Threads like this usually start appearing between October and December. I experience the same thing, and I’ve noticed it only happens when the weather turns cold and the heating systems start running. It’s not nearly as bad as...

T will be the death of me.

@Jupiterman, this is an area of interest. Why? Because, as @hey pointed out, it can stimulate areas of the brain that were previously only accessible through an implant. We know that deep brain regions are responsible for transferring signals, with the medial geniculate body in particular being...

An audiologist I visited several years ago told me that the tests another audiologist had performed on me, which made my condition worse, should never have been given to someone with tinnitus. So there are at least some who have an idea of what they’re talking about. I don’t think it’s only...

@NormySan, did you consider wearing earplugs and earmuffs to the concert? Do you think that would have made a difference?

I somehow managed to get myself vestibular hyperacusis or something. Nausea, vertigo and feels like my head is between a press.

I hope it’s gotten better for you. I didn’t imagine myself being back here either, since I was doing well, but I went to a concert a couple of days ago with good foam earplugs and I’m having a pretty bad setback right now. Hopefully, it will get better in the coming weeks and months.

I know the feeling. I went to a concert a couple of days ago with proper foam earplugs rated at NRR 33 and SNR 38, and I’m still having a massive spike. I’ve been to social events, clubs, pubs, and even one concert before with similar plugs, and those never affected my tinnitus. But this time...

That’s one of the hardest things about tinnitus. No one really knows what causes it or why some people recover quickly while others take longer. Two people could have the exact same exposure—one will be fine, and the other will develop tinnitus. Some people get it out of the blue for no apparent...

I think this is mostly because hearing tests usually stop at 8 kHz, and a lot of tinnitus likely occurs above that range.

I went to a concert a couple of days ago and used foam earplugs with an NRR of 33 and an SNR of 38, but the concert left me with a massive spike and I feel awful. My hearing seems to be the same as before, but I’ve become more sensitive to sounds again, and my right ear is ringing a lot with a...

I definitely think that 75 to 85 dB after reduction can cause a spike or problems. I went to a concert the other day, and I’m having an awful spike right now, even after using ear protection that should have reduced the sound to about those levels. I’ve done that before without issues, but this...

@Kain, I hope you get better soon, it really sucks when getting a setback 🙏

With the timeline presented, I’m really hoping we’ll have some more positive news from potential drugs that can actually repair the damage. I mean, there are clinical trials already underway or starting soon. We should know something from these before this device is released, right?

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Thanks for sharing :)

If you have a severe case of tinnitus, you are wasting your time speaking to so-called “experts.” Severe cases are rare, and an audiologist or ENT may not even encounter one in their entire career. If you have multiple noises and your tinnitus easily worsens from further noise exposure, then...

My tinnitus started around 15 years ago. I don’t remember exactly how it began. I was in the Air Force and was exposed to loud jet engine noise almost every day for two years, about 35 years ago. I’m also a devoted audiophile and have listened to hi-fi music daily for more than 30 years. My...

What sort of noises are you talking about?

Thanks a lot for the great advice! The first month and a half has been incredibly difficult, just like you said. But is there any known and accepted theory or explanation for why the ears need so much time—months—to calm down after acoustic trauma? It seems like such a flaw from a biological...

I’m going through the same thing right now. I’ve had tinnitus for 16 years, and I’ve never had any problems when wearing earplugs. But I went to a concert two days ago, put in my earplugs like I normally do, and the noise level felt fine with them in. Now my tinnitus is worse, and I’m so worried...

Decided to bring this thread back because I’m experiencing the same thing again. The first time, the symptoms settled within about two-ish days, thankfully. I never saw an ENT because I didn’t think it was necessary, and an appointment would have taken weeks anyway. This time, it’s pretty much...

I think every single case is different—the cause, the presentation of the tinnitus, what it reacts to, and what the right thing to do is going forward. When I developed mine after an infection, an audiologist at a specialized tinnitus clinic did a hearing test and an LDL test. My tinnitus...

I used an ACRN protocol. I think five or seven tones were played in the repetitive sound therapy. Two or three of the sounds were higher in frequency, and two or three were lower than my tinnitus frequency. The problem was that my tinnitus is in the region where my hearing is deteriorating...

First and foremost, I am really happy to hear that everything turned out okay with your baby. 🙏 As you said, tinnitus feeds on stress itself. I can only imagine how difficult it must be for you to navigate this while being pregnant. About Treble Health, I am familiar with them through YouTube...

So I am just like many of you here, living with tinnitus and hyperacusis for more than three years, and it keeps getting worse. It started with an initial noise trauma, then about a year later, COVID and the COVID vaccine (which caused SSNHL and required injections) triggered the hyperacusis and...

Hi, I was wondering if the reactivity or worsening of your tinnitus has improved since you made this post, @hopefulmomma? Also, as a mom, I’d like to know how you managed tinnitus while caring for a newborn. I’m about to be a first-time mom next month, and I’ve had tinnitus for six months now...

Ear is most important organ of human body

I’m always glad when I see that you’ve replied to my posts. Your insight and wisdom are consistently grounding and encouraging. Your reply came at a good time too, since this week has been especially difficult. I recently found out that I’ll need to have a scheduled delivery three weeks earlier...

Are you sure they used the exact same parameters as in the study? tDCS is extremely sensitive to even small changes in parameters.

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.

You didn’t benefit, right? What was the cause of your tinnitus?

The challenge is getting the exact electrode placement used in the study. NYU Langone made a custom electrode harness for my head after I sent them my measurements. If someone else wants to try to replicate the study, I’d recommend reaching out to NYU Langone, unless you’re really a DIYer. I...

Thanks for replying. It’s good to know yours went away. I’m still struggling with this MES. It’s been close to seven months now.

Hey @Daniel Lion, it already feels like summer here today. It's really warm and sunny. As for me? I guess I'm as well as can be expected under these shitty circumstances. Just taking it day by day, because what other choice do I have? Anyway, it's good to hear from you, Daniel. You too...

Trump is already issuing blanket threats to Hamas, in a pretty clear indication that his ceasefire peace deal isn't much of a ceasefire peace deal, and could collapse at any moment.

It’s only on some nights when I wake up that the tinnitus sound isn’t there. Most nights I hear it during the night and even in the morning. I’ve changed my lifestyle to avoid loud sound exposure so I don’t cause further damage. Since you’ve used Notched Sound Therapy and Acoustic Coordinated...

This is not unusual. Your tinnitus is reactive. My own tinnitus researcher in 2024 commented that tinnitus is often quiet in the morning, then gets louder in the evening and is loud at bedtime. Tinnitus reacts to everyday noise by increasing in volume. Since you don’t have loud tinnitus at...

@Elmer B Fuddled, great news! I’ve got kidneys and a prostate to contend with now, but I’m still feeling super positive. I’m so pleased your tests came out good. Eat your vegetables, young man. @tpj, how’s life down under? I think your summer is coming. I pray you’re well. Any news is welcome...

Unfortunately, yes. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. If you wear earplugs all day, every day, you’ll end up more sensitive. You want to teach your brain that normal sounds are safe. Use ear protection only during loud activities like vacuuming, and try not to be in the room while running...

i wouldnt say that sounds makes me "PANIC" the way they used to. I still spike ALOT tho and some seems to be permanent. I mostly get angry or irritated when people yell, clap their hands etc close to me that creates a spike and im like "oh crap not another spike". Its good to not get super...