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My tinnitus tones seemed to very slightly and gradually subside this morning. It was still horrible, but suddenly this afternoon they returned to catastrophic levels. I wish more people would talk about these changes here, or that I knew where people were discussing them. It is beyond...

I stuck my finger in my ear yesterday because I didn’t have time to use earplugs. I think I went too deep into the canal, and now my inner ear is really sore and painful. Has anyone else done this? I’m just wondering how long the discomfort might last. It has happened before, but I’ve forgotten...

Does this include dog barks? I’m really worried about a small dog’s bark that caused a spike for me, and now I’m in the first week of it. I checked my phone and realized it happened on the 21st, so it’s been almost a week, and it’s a horrible spike. I was really careless and didn’t wear...

I know that a lot of people are skeptical about AI, but I’m not one of them. However, when it comes to what you’re talking about—a real treatment for tinnitus—what are the chances that it will actually come about in our lifetime? Also, most people would still rather be around, young enough, and...

The spike is still bad. I was hoping there would be some improvement by now. I’m also in Canada. I find that if I get some decent quality sleep, I wake up with it slightly reduced, if that makes sense. There’s more of a hiss and the tones seem a bit lower, though it’s hard to describe...

I got a horrible spike from a dog bark. My worst spike in the last six months was from a truck in a parking garage. I was in a car, got out, and walked away, but the truck was still making noise. That spike lasted a long time, though I cannot remember exactly how long. It eventually settled, but...

Whenever I try to do pushups, my left ear feels clogged or full. I’ve read that it can be risky to exercise, especially doing pushups, when you have tinnitus or other ear problems, since those issues can sometimes worsen. Is there anything that can be done? ENTs have never helped me. I’ve seen...

I have the same experience you do. When I first got tinnitus, it was really reactive, but mild except when I encountered noise, and my hyperacusis was much worse. I still have reactive tinnitus, and yes, I think the same thing happened to me. I tried using “nature” or “relax” sounds on my phone...

Noise over time—loud noise—and eventually, I developed tinnitus. Then really loud events spiked it, and it ultimately got worse to where it is today. Unfortunately, I let my facial hair grow out, so now I have a beard. I don’t know if scissors alone would remove it all or even most of it. I...

I hear you too. The other bad thing, at least for me, is the setbacks. Mistakes and accidents happen when you are exposed to another loud incident, and if there has been some subsiding, then you spike again. That recently happened to me. What I have been told, and what I have also experienced...

I’m trying… things settled down after that event, but the latest incidents involved a truck in an underground garage and then a dog barking loudly in an apartment I was in. I keep finding myself in situations where it gets loud. That’s just life, but there are probably times when I should err...

My spike was bothering me even more, and I ended up doing something drastic. I’m okay now, although the spike has only slightly improved. It has gone back up, but it’s hard to describe. It’s not yet at my previous baseline, but that intense hell it was has eased somewhat, even if it hasn’t...

I think the potential problem is when the hearing or ear condition has already been compromised by damage. If there’s been injury in the auditory system, that’s when the risk grows. Still, your evaluation makes sense, and it’s my hope that it applies in my case, especially. I’m worried because...

@jdjd09, did it go back to baseline for you? Any change since the event?

Can I ask what your thoughts are on taking NAC, Magnesium, and Naproxen or Advil for pain? What about foods to take or avoid? Do you think those things might affect healing time or spikes returning to baseline? I’m asking you because you have experience and you’ve said your tinnitus is...

How long should NAC and Magnesium be taken, and at what dosage?

I get my worst spikes when I make huge mistakes. The latest one was yesterday when I went into someone’s underground parking garage. I forgot my earmuffs, which I usually have with me, but this time I only had my foam earplugs. My friend was parking their car in a narrow spot, and I was warned...

I have a really bad spike too. Do you consider your spikes to come from extremely loud noise? Do you describe your tinnitus as severe? Does the severity even matter? I’ve had really bad spikes at different times. Although I think I’ve mostly returned to a baseline, I can also say that I’ve...

Wow, no one replying to this? It’s a good question. I’ve endured so many incidents. The latest one was a truck in an underground garage. I’m freaking out, hoping my spike will settle down and I’ll return to baseline. The only times I’m really worried are when incidents involve trucks in...

I’m spiking really badly from it, and I’m not even sure what they did, but it was two really loud thumping noises. The first one happened when I was inside a friend’s car. I had to get out because they parked in a really narrow parking space. I had my earplugs in and was walking away quickly...

I was in someone’s car, and they made me get out in an underground garage. A loud truck was in there, and they were doing something that made an extremely loud noise. Now my spike is just terrible. I’m really anxious because it feels similar to when there’s a fire alarm in my apartment and I’m...

You said it, bro. Some idiot in their car had the window down and suddenly started blasting their stereo. It must have been at full volume, and I just happened to be walking by at that exact moment. I honestly wish that guy could have been arrested for it. Now I am experiencing a spike because...

I parked next to a car, and the driver suddenly turned up his music. His window was down. Normally, I park far away from other people. I do not know why I changed my routine this time. Now I am really experiencing a spike. Has anyone else ever done this or had something similar happen? I am...

I feel the same way you do, but I also have added problems with my ears. They are extremely sensitive, and I don’t know how to explain it properly. Right now, it feels like there’s nerve damage in them. Even something as simple as touching them—like when I insert earplugs—can cause pain. It...

This thread was especially meaningful to me because I just recently lost my dog. She was my whole world, and now I have nothing to distract me from my severe tinnitus and ongoing ear pain. My ears also feel extremely fragile. I sometimes wonder if I have some sort of undiagnosed nerve damage...

I find myself longing for the days when I was a kid and my mom enrolled us in piano lessons. I didn’t practice much, and I was one of the first to quit. The teacher eventually told my mom that if we weren’t going to play, there was no point in continuing the lessons. That’s one of my biggest...

I don’t want to take anything to lower blood pressure. My doctor says I don’t need medication right now, but I need to bring it down or he might say he has to prescribe something. Has anyone here tried natural methods? The problem with exercise and similar approaches is that I can’t really go...

That’s really sad. I’m sorry, I didn’t realize. I also have depression, and on top of that, I’m incredibly frustrated. I live in a noisy area and I can’t move. I can’t work, so I’m on disability. All I can do is wear earplugs, and I bought a pair of earmuffs. But I also have pain in my ears and...

Yes. Especially if you have severe tinnitus, right?

You probably have some form of hyperacusis or noxacusis, along with some Eustachian tube dysfunction. It could be any combination or variation of these. It is impossible to avoid noises like this all the time, so if you can, get some foam earplugs and consider looking into custom made plugs if...

No, I haven’t. I’ve been thinking that I should have bought some a while ago, but they are expensive, right? I’m on disability, and I don’t know if that kind of purchase would be subsidized. I wouldn’t say I exactly forced the “bad” orange plugs in. The problem is, even though I was pretty...

I don’t know what to do. Around two to three weeks ago, it seemed like things were getting a lot better, but suddenly it regressed. Now the pain is back—my left ear, deep in the inner ear or ear canal—and I have no idea why. Should I stop wearing earplugs entirely and just try to avoid noise as...

I agree. My ear plugs are not enough when sirens and loud noise is near me - and I can't avoid it where I live. I screwed up, too - I ran out of my usual ear plugs, and a friend gave me a large bag of different plugs - so I decided to try them - and one I put in my left ear caused pain and an...

I would upvote you if I could. I am really pessimistic about it though. I probably should not comment, but I am also not here to tell people what to think. I just remember when I first joined, and people were talking about the research, testing, and new technology. It was the only encouraging...

“Moreover, the results indicate that the severity of tinnitus and hyperacusis is directly related to impaired work capacity and higher rates of work absence.” I think common sense would suggest that outcome. I am not sure a study would even be necessary to conclude that. The real issue is that...

I’m not sure if they will mute enough noise for you. They are around 27 NRR or something like that. Yours sound like they are 32, but I doubt I could use them because my ear canals are so darn fragile. The orange ones I tried caused a lot of pain, and now my ear canal is really messed up. I do...

Does anyone reading this use earplugs regularly? I made the mistake of trying a different kind instead of my usual Laser Lites, and I so regret it. Whenever I have had problems with earplugs or accidentally hit my ear in some way, it has taken a long time to heal. The only time I have had...

My left ear is still in a lot of pain, especially in the ear canal. I can’t remember how long this usually lasts. Any idea? Anyone? Whenever I’ve gone to the doctor to ask about it, they’re no help. They don’t give me anything, and sometimes they just say, “It’s a bit red in there.” I’ve never...

I did… thanks for replying. I’m still in pain, and it’s really discouraging. My left ear feels so messed up. 😞 Why did I even try to use an earplug I knew would be no good?! Even if the Laser Lites don’t block as much noise, at least I can wear them and put them in my ear with way less chance...

Such good news for you! I hope that applies to me as well. I think I have some Eustachian tube dysfunction too. I can feel the sensation of air in my ear, a whooshing sound, which seems abnormal. There is a lot of pain and discomfort in my ear. As I have mentioned before, my ears are already...

Hi, I hope someone replies. Actually, hopefully, quite a few people... I get anxiety whenever I experience ear pain, especially when it causes a tinnitus spike. In this case, ironically, the pain is not from noise but from earplugs. I ran out of my usual Howard Leight Laser Lite foam earplugs...

Thanks for the follow-up, Bill. It’s interesting that it went back down, and that’s good news for you, too. I live near an area where ambulances pass by frequently, and I hate it with a passion. Unfortunately, I can’t move, but it’s my goal—or dream, whatever—to get out of there one day if I’m...

Sorry, I did not realize you had replied. Honestly, I did not expect any more responses. I was really stressed out, but I managed to get an extension. I am trying to finish my portion this week, though I am not sure if I will manage, but I do not want to delay it much longer. I still have six...

1. "Most tinnitus caused by acoustic trauma fades over time, typically within 6 to 18 months. In many cases, it fades completely." 2. "No matter how loud it seems today or how overwhelming the ear pain, fullness, and sensitivity to noise may feel, it will improve over time." Those statements...

Best answer: The original poster sounds like they are repeating information from an official, likely publicly funded, health or psychology report on tinnitus. These reports all tend to say the same thing and repeat the same rhetoric.

I think this is false information that is spread here, for some reason.

I’m having a hard time concentrating. I’m supposed to describe how my condition affects my daily life, what a typical day is like, and why I can’t work. I try to write it down, but when I share it with someone, they tell me it’s not good enough or lacks detail. Huh?! What exactly am I supposed...

I feel like I’m getting nowhere. I’ve been to my general physician, dentist, and now an ENT, but none of them will refer me to anyone who can actually help. I’ve been reading posts on here about assisted dying. In Canada, it’s called MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying). I’ve been thinking about...

If anyone’s interested, I went to my appointment. I declined the tympanometry test but did go through with the hearing test. Everything went as expected—nothing particularly good, but also nothing bad. Thankfully, I didn’t regret any tests, nor did any noises negatively impact me, even though it...

Thanks for your thoughts and insight! I didn’t expect a reply before my appointment tomorrow. I’ll try to explain my situation a bit more clearly. I’m not looking for “peace of mind” and don’t expect any real benefit from this appointment. Maybe I’ll get an update on my hearing, right? The...

My appointment was rescheduled from that October date since I didn't have a ride. I since arranged a ride - and it's this week. I read over a few links, including this one: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/ent-appointment-what-to-do-what-tests-not-to-do.27124/ I’m uncertain about what to do...

It’s a long process, especially since the health professionals and general physicians around here don’t seem to care much about ear problems and tinnitus—or at least, that’s my perception. I’ve mentioned this before, and I’m curious if others can relate. How many of you have had similar...

I'll try to summarize this because it includes my (possibly controversial) opinion and some questions. To be brief, I have a history of ear pain alongside my tinnitus. This pain has come and gone over the years, sometimes lasting for days or even months. I’m not sure why or how it started. It...

Nope, I tried them, though. I took them out a few times, but it didn’t seem to help much. I’m going for a cleaning tomorrow and planning to request manual scaling. I hope it doesn’t take much longer than the ultrasonic cleaning, as I have an appointment right after for a night guard fitting...

Okay, good idea. So, should I have all my teeth scaled by hand? What's wrong with teeth polishing? Is it really loud, too? I can't remember exactly what was done at my last cleaning—I know it was a manual cleaning, but it was a while ago. It's pretty frustrating that 'ultrasonic tools' are...

Hi Dan (*fellow Canuck) – how are you doing? My tinnitus is still awful and beyond description; it just feels like an ongoing spike now. I recently had some terrible ear problems with pain, though I’m still not sure what it is. It’s a bit better now, though. I think it might be related to TMJ...

Are the ultrasonic tools that dentists use still loud? Many people here have advised asking the dental hygienist to do a manual cleaning instead. Is this still the recommended procedure?

I have an appointment for a cleaning. I read somewhere (not sure if it was here) that the ultrasonic cleaning is bad for teeth, especially the back ones or molars. Should I ask for manual cleaning for the entire appointment? I’ve read that manual cleaning might not be as thorough, but as long as...

Hi, Thanks for replying! I know my original post was on short notice. I was trying to get ideas on what to do for the next day! :) So, I appreciate your reply! I guess I only received one. Oh well. :-/ Update: I went to my appointment with my current dentist and got a filling. It went...

That question has come up in the forum a few times—others have explained it much better than I can. Unfortunately, my memory isn’t great, so I might not answer it well. From what I remember, wearing earplugs, muffs, or other hearing protection won’t really "protect" you because the noise is...