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Hi @Smartone202, How is your week going? All I meant was that, throughout my journey, I noticed I often had spikes when I was expecting them. For example, after a night out, I would perceive my tinnitus as more intense, not because the night out actually made it worse, but because, on some...

These reactive spikes i’ve been getting in my right ear are so damn scary :(

Any type of vibration, even just driving down the road, instantly spikes my tinnitus. However, I haven’t yet determined how harmful intense vibrations might be in the long term. After all, sound itself is just vibrations, and intense vibrations can feel incredibly loud, so I figure it might...

...new nerve damage, or is it, as they claim, just my limbic system overreacting? In other words, is this all psychological, or is the noise that spikes me to new levels every week or two, levels that never return to baseline, actually causing physical damage in my ears? Are overexcited nerves a...

...can't be brought down to a safe level. I’m referring to situations where it’s not possible to sustain hearing damage, yet tinnitus still spikes. I know bone conduction plays a role, but it already offers around a 40 dB reduction. For example, if the noise level around you is 100 dB and you...

...spike at nearly everything. My bedsheets, my own movement, you name it. Do I need to plug up 24/7? When I plug up, it feels like my tinnitus spikes to itself. Will it settle without plugging up? I'm at a loss. P.S. I should also add that I tried plugging up last night, but I got a new...

How long did your hyperacusis last? When were you able to attend social events again? I developed it a month ago, and bells, loud music, and loud conversations are painful. How long should I stay indoors?

...I was able to find a quiet house. Unfortunately, I’ve had some dental restoration work done, and the drilling noises have caused periodic spikes. Now I’m just prone to easy spikes in general. To answer the question of what can be done—basically, find out as much as you can from the...

How do you cope when it feels like every mild to moderate noise is giving you spikes and new sensations? I am wearing earplugs all day and am still getting anxious if I experience exposure to a loud noise (doors slamming, trucks or even just cars passing by, using tools or kitchen equipment...)...

Your story sounds somewhat familiar to mine in terms of timeline and symptoms. I had it stable for 15 years, and like you, I experienced spikes, but they always returned to baseline. Even if it remains that way for 10, 15, or even 20 years, there are no guarantees it will stay the same. Once...

...brief sound like this will not cause any permanent setbacks in my opinion. And it will happen again, one way or another. Try to view these as spikes and short-lived setbacks. Over time, you will learn not to be hypervigilant about them, and the spike might not even occur the next time. The...

I’ve read in several posts that the prep can cause spikes, and most people believe it’s due to the amount of salt in the prep they used. I’m reaching out because I might have only come across problematic posts, so I’m glad to hear you didn’t experience any issues. I’m just trying to figure out...

Does overprotecting make you more susceptible to spikes when you are exposed to noise? It seems like the more I protect the easier I spike

What originally started your tinnitus? It looks like you have been on these boards for quite some time. Can you ask the barber to use scissors instead of clippers? I cannot imagine clippers being very good so close to your ears. Maybe it is time to consider a new hairstyle?

Experiencing these horrible spikes is scary. Enduring four in a row is tough mentally. You suffer for days, and anxiety is off the charts.

Does anyone else experience tinnitus spikes over the years? I’ve had tinnitus for 9 years now, going on 10. I had pretty much habituated, but over the past few weeks, the pitch has increased. I didn’t realize that naproxen could be the culprit, but I’ve stopped using it. It’s only been a couple...

...making me consider my diet's effect on this a little more, and consider whether my focus on self-care should be on modifying my daily spikes rather than my very significant baseline. Check out the below thread for more information: NeuroMed Tinnitus Program — Founded by Dr. Hamid Djalilian

Hello everyone, i first joined last night and it's my first post here. I wanted to ask for some advice regarding a spike but a brief history first! I have had tinnitus for a year, caused by moderately loud volume through earbuds. At least that's what I think. The tinnitus itself is mild and I...

I do not believe I suffer from hyperacusis, but definitely have recruitment. It seems every time I have a tinnitus spike or a worsening, my sound sensitivity increases. Once either the spike decreases or I begin to habituate to the new level, my sensitive seems to decrease and the cycle...

That's good if things return to normal. I get what you mean about "normal," as I also have permanent mild to moderate multi-tonal tinnitus. It can be particularly bothersome on some days since it's variable. On top of that, I deal with TTTS (spasms triggered by certain sounds) and occasional MEM...

I recently tried Clonazepam to treat my tinnitus, anxiety, and improve my sleep. I found that it does nothing for my severe spikes (7–8 out of 10), but for moderate ringing, it does reduce the volume noticeably. However, it takes hours to take effect, and the relief is only temporary. Once the...

I wonder if spikes will ever go away in time. Have a spike today but oh well. Surgery in 10 days. Suck it up buttercup! ❤️

...news for the country and our allies. People will regret their votes when they lose their health care, and our currently low inflation spikes back up on everything with Trump's tax increases on Americans (via tariffs), not to mention all of the other terrible things with this convicted felon...

The only thing I consume that I can 100% say definitely affects my tinnitus is alcohol. It always spikes my tinnitus. Luckily I've never been a big drinker.

Good to meet you Juliane! Unfortunately a lot of us are here on the same page, it’s quite impressive you’ve gone so long without any spikes or worsening. I’m here 3 months into my first spike after 7-8 years of tinnitus. I’ve read many posts of noise related spikes/worsenings improving after...

My life revolves around this condition, and I’d rather it be that way, when my mind isn’t on the tinnitus I’m prone to spikes from mistakes.

Quick question re: CBD Oil and Tinnitus Spikes I’ll get right to the point. I’ve had tinnitus (unknown cause) for the past 1.5-2 years. It has progressed from mild to moderate/constant. Hearing tests are fine (mild hearing loss at higher frequencies of 6 kHz - 8 kHz). I also have severe...

You should always assume noise-induced spikes are temporary, if for no other reason than your mental health, especially when there are no additional ear symptoms (which is a good sign). You’re probably alright. Foam earplugs need to be rolled into a narrow cylinder and inserted deeply into the...

How did it work out for you? I am, or was, in a similar situation. I was wearing earmuffs far too often, and it only made me more and more sensitive. Do you use both earmuffs and earplugs, or just earmuffs? How sensitive are you? For me, I had to start by removing them and simply walking...

I've got a job where I drive up the mountain and down it several times per day. We're talking from around 500m to, at the most, 1500m. Although I can equalize pressure without much issue (usually by yawning), I have recently spiked again... was horrible, couldn't sleep one night with piercing...

Some species can cause spikes in histamine.

...what I am going through, and so many went from a liveable situation to homebound. Damage control is pretty much all you got. Build a soundproof room. Limit talking if it spikes you and any noise that spikes. Being in quiet has made no one worse. If they got worse at being quiet, it was mental.

Many people here report spikes with Diclofenac, but apparently it is also a Kv7.2/3 activator.

Hello everyone. I was wondering, if your tinnitus settles down (after the intervention of whatever deity you believe in), and now it is time to worry about loud noises that could set it off. Do either low or high frequency sounds pose a greater threat in setting off your tinnitus? I have...

Hi all, just an observation which may be useful to some of you (my theory is that this may not help so much with noise-induced tinnitus, but may be worth a try anyway): When I have a spike in tinnitus, if I hold an ice pack / bag of frozen peas against my ear for as little as 5 minutes, it...

I just experienced a mild spike after a (second) loud noise event. A feeling of earfullness on my previously good ear appeared 2 days ago, I noticed some ringing in that ear and its still there. The initial noise exposure I had was 5 months ago. I am considering my options here and hoping it...

I have a static sound in my left ear that is not so bad but I have bad crickets sounds in head. But when I sleep on the left side, at about 4am in the morning the static sound peaks and it becomes difficult to manage and sleep. I am unknowingly sleeping on that side sometimes and suddenly...

...in my ear. I first got sick on Friday, but the ringing did not get louder until Monday, and it has stayed that way for two days now. My spikes usually fade within a few hours, so this is unusual. I do not think I have been sick since developing tinnitus, so this is my first time dealing with...

I can confirm that I experienced significant spikes and pressure in both ears at a DJ event with 90 dB, even though I was wearing professional, high-quality noise-dampening hearing protection. From now on, I will avoid any situation with loud noise.