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@crappymate, White noise occurs when the brain produces many tinnitus frequencies as a result of significant hearing cell damage (hearing loss) across a wide range of frequencies. You may find a narrow band within your hearing loss range where the loss is greatest. Use this “highest level of...

@Kam75, how are you doing now with everything? How’s the tinnitus? How’s your sleep?

I had one more, with no worsening or improvement. Dr. de Koning is retiring, so the clinic will be closing later this year.

If by LLM you mean large language models, then I find it hard to put too much trust in what they say. A few days ago, I asked one a question related to my profession and received a definitive answer. I then copied and pasted that same answer back into the same LLM to check it, and it told me the...

I agree with these ENTs, and I don’t agree with the fistula theory. You have an obvious cause: physical damage. If it were a fistula, it wouldn’t appear immediately after being slapped. It would likely have been an ongoing issue instead.

Sorry to hear that, Tracey. It’s very hard for people to understand—tinnitus is similar to hidden disabilities. Only those going through it can truly sympathize with you. I think the hearing aid option isn’t too bad, though my guess is that a week probably isn’t long enough to have a meaningful...

This very promising study still appears to be looking for a few more participants. If you live in Belgium or the Netherlands, you can contact the researchers through the link at the beginning of this thread. Important note: the device does not go inside the cochlea, so hearing is not affected.

Sorry that you are here. Things can get better; we all remember what it was like in the beginning. It’s very hard to stay positive, so I won’t patronize you, but I want you to know that it can improve. Substances can definitely cause tinnitus. Are you a headphone user? Have you been around any...

Most of the top LLMs I’ve talked to about tinnitus say that some tinnitus originates in higher-order structures, such as the auditory cortex. They also say that only tinnitus which can be modulated by movements of the face or neck involves the dorsal cochlear nucleus. I know Dr. Shore probably...

In 1992, I was exposed to a large explosion on a construction site. I immediately noticed a loud, high-pitched squeal in my left ear and a quieter high-pitched squeal in my right ear. I experienced all the usual symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, exhaustion, and fear for the future, and I had no...

I’ll second that! It’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking, “What kind of juice shop is this anyway? I’ve been waiting here for… {insert number of years you’ve had tinnitus} years! What kind of service is this?” The sad truth is that tinnitus, and hearing loss too, are among the orphans...

Hi there, I know you posted this quite some time ago, but I had almost the exact same experience using the HydraSense Medium Stream nasal spray last night. I now have pressure in my ear, slight pain, and tinnitus, which I’m quite concerned about. Did yours ever resolve, and what was the timeline...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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?

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)...

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...

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.

@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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

How are things now, @SimplyIzzy?

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...

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

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.

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...

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.

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 👌

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Did you wear any kind of ear protection?