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  1. MrConall

    I’ll look forward to hearing how that goes. I started Wellbutrin a week ago but I stopped...

    I’ll look forward to hearing how that goes. I started Wellbutrin a week ago but I stopped yesterday when I read it’s associated with causing T or making it worse. I asked for nortriptyline or clomipramine. Doc hasn’t responded yet, classic. CBT is scheduling 3 months out, classic. I think I will...
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  2. Paulie87

    Head Vibrating

    Are you in Sydney, Australia by any chance (looking at your username)? I've spoken to another person on the South Coast & far west in NSW, who has also been going through it for the last few weeks. I'm really thinking allergies or a virus are causing inflammation & our middle ears aren't working...
  3. Paulie87

    Head Vibrating

    I've tried doing a reverse Valsalva now. I know this isn't good long-term as it causes negative pressure, however, it mostly stops the noise. Do this at your own risk; however, basically, I held my nose and sucked in my eardrums. Convinced this humming and weird noise is the middle ear muscle...
  4. Furetto

    My 3-year Journey with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis

    Can you give an estimate of how much it became quieter? About 50 percent? And how long did it take before you noticed it going down?
  5. Maruashen

    Skiing with Hyperacusis and Tinnitus

    Hi again. Doesn’t the helmet block out enough wind noise? Apart from that, I’d say the next step would be earplugs, ideally large foam ones that you can insert deeply. The further you insert the earplugs, the less occlusion effect they create. The same applies to earmuffs. If you have larger...
  6. S

    Hey mate how are you doing these days?

    Hey mate how are you doing these days?
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  7. Maruashen

    My Tinnitus Makes Me Feel Mentally Incapacitated

    I want to ask he same as @Sydnears did. How long have you had tinnitus? Do you enjoy listening to music? If you play RuneScape and focus on a quest or whatever in-game, can that make you forget the tinnitus for a brief moment?
  8. Maruashen

    Persistent Tinnitus at 24 Triggered by Post-Surgical Medications (Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Gabapentin, and Oxycodone)

    I don’t really understand what you’re trying to achieve with all of these tests. Even if your tinnitus was induced by ototoxic drugs or acoustic trauma, it honestly doesn’t matter at this point. I can see that you’re trying to solve the problem by figuring things out, but I’m afraid the only...
  9. Omega Ivanovic

    I May Be Counting My Chickens — Hopeful Progress in My Tinnitus Journey

    How long have you been taking them?
  10. P

    Train Horn Exposure: Can It Damage Hearing or Make Tinnitus Worse?

    I had a really loud train blast years ago, completely out of the blue. It sounded far louder than the mid-80s dB range. On that same day, the office fire alarm also went off and we all had to evacuate, so it was a double hit that day. I always get spikes from any even moderately loud sounds...
  11. Omega Ivanovic

    Recovery from Severe Allergy-Induced Tinnitus

    I have ETD due to allergies, but mine started in my gut. I am currently undergoing treatment to restore my gut microbiota, since some type of bacteria or fungus completely disrupted it, and my immune system crashed. As a result, my body had an allergic-type reaction that extended all the way to...
  12. Joey72

    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    You would think Keanu Reeves and William Shatner would throw some money in. I guess their tinnitus isn’t bad enough.
  13. HighleyTall

    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    'Treating Tinnitus. At its Source.' I didn't realize that the source of tinnitus was known.
  14. W

    My Tinnitus Makes Me Feel Mentally Incapacitated

    I’d imagine @MrConall has unmaskable tinnitus, @Sydnears. No amount of white noise from fans or anything else can mask or even distract from the sound for many of us. It’s piercing, constant, and louder than any other sound in our environment. @MrConall, I’m also in engineering and have severe...
  15. C

    Is It Tinnitus? Low Hum — I'm Very Worried

    Hi everyone. I just started experiencing a low hum after a bilateral ear infection, with fluid behind both eardrums. I suspect that medication may have caused it. It is either Sudafed (Pseudoephedrine) or Clarithromycin. Do you think this will go away once the infection clears up and the...
  16. N

    Head Vibrating

    @Meinz89, never. It came on after using headphones on Zoom. It is not always there, but when it comes, it's like something I feel in my ears and temples.
  17. N

    @mandyc Are you doing any sound enrichment at home? I have a table top sound generator, however...

    @mandyc Are you doing any sound enrichment at home? I have a table top sound generator, however my expectations are realistic as I have unilateral high frequency profound HL.
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  18. kingsfan

    This is definitely hell. If I killed myself today I'd just wake up here again tomorrow like...

    This is definitely hell. If I killed myself today I'd just wake up here again tomorrow like nothing had happened and continue the torture.
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  19. A

    i am wishing you a speedy recovery.

    i am wishing you a speedy recovery.
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  20. A

    hey, Joe. I am also Jo. nice to meet you. I see you are struggling very much with your tinnitus...

    hey, Joe. I am also Jo. nice to meet you. I see you are struggling very much with your tinnitus. Let me tell you, the first habituation process is the hardest. ngl. You don't know how it feels like and therefore it is an endless cascade. It took me 3 years to get better. I am a very anxious...
  21. A

    @streifzug i also feel like rain sounds etc. driving my T to the max.. it is insane. Rain was...

    @streifzug i also feel like rain sounds etc. driving my T to the max.. it is insane. Rain was always helping me.. now it is like an endless cascade over every little drop with the EEEEE above it.
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  22. delta784

    thank you i haven't started clomi yet. I will start with gabapentin first if it doesnt help with...

    thank you i haven't started clomi yet. I will start with gabapentin first if it doesnt help with my pain i will get on clomipramine
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  23. S

    Persistent Tinnitus at 24 Triggered by Post-Surgical Medications (Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Gabapentin, and Oxycodone)

    An Update Last Wednesday, I went to the ENT again. This time, the audiologist performed an extended high-frequency hearing test that goes up to 18 kHz, something most clinics do not offer. From this test, I learned the unfortunate news that my left ear, which has noticeably louder tinnitus...
  24. N

    Head Vibrating

    I'm getting it now @Meinz89. Seems to be intermittent, but when I try to listen to sounds, it suddenly comes on sometimes. I can feel the sensation in response to external sounds, so I can't mask it. Masking in general ain't a good idea as it stops habituation. It's new, distressing. I think...
  25. MrConall

    Hi Delta. How are you feeling today? Has the Clomipramine helped at all? How well are you...

    Hi Delta. How are you feeling today? Has the Clomipramine helped at all? How well are you managing your relationships? Hope I'm not too intrusive. These are all things I think about. Well wishes.
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  26. mandyc

    yes that's what it feels like. It makes the tinnitus returning seem worse because I've...

    yes that's what it feels like. It makes the tinnitus returning seem worse because I've experienced quiet moments before it. It does mean my brain can filter it out I guess so why doesn't it do it all the time then.
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  27. mandyc

    Restless legs has decided to join in now. Took a zopiclone 2 nights ago as tinnitus was raging...

    Restless legs has decided to join in now. Took a zopiclone 2 nights ago as tinnitus was raging. It didn't help much and gave me 1 hour sleep. Last night I got 2 hours broken sleep and restless legs not helping. but tinnitus was mild during the day as long as Im not around any noise other than...
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  28. mandyc

    I hear you. It's just relentless. I had a couple of nights where it was minimal but now it's...

    I hear you. It's just relentless. I had a couple of nights where it was minimal but now it's back to raging. 3 hours sleep is the most I can ever get. I'm drained and fed up.
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  29. A

    @InfiniteLoop you still look out after me.. i am so thankful. I have the T sound over EVERY WORD...

    @InfiniteLoop you still look out after me.. i am so thankful. I have the T sound over EVERY WORD and it is so annoying. Music.. hm? okay..
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  30. S

    Head Vibrating

    If I tense my jaw in just the right way, I can create the sound I think you're experiencing. Is it the same thing? If so, maybe it's just muscle tension. I did get a deep, fast vibration sensation/sound, like a bumblebee stuck in my ear, at one point in my recovery, which went away.
  31. streifzug

    no :) it can make it worse

    no :) it can make it worse
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  32. mandyc

    Severe Hyperacusis and Reactive Tinnitus: How to Treat & Cope?

    So are some people just taking Clonazepam now and again rather than every night? Does that mean there are no withdrawal issues from it when you do it that way?
  33. S

    My Tinnitus Makes Me Feel Mentally Incapacitated

    What do you mean by 'think in the language of tinnitus?' How long have you had tinnitus? Can you mask it at home and/or at work? I've been using fans in every room to help cover up my most annoying tone, and this allows me to watch TV, make food, and focus on other things.
  34. A

    it is so crazy to me that i habe failed out of habituation two times now.. my energy is so low...

    it is so crazy to me that i habe failed out of habituation two times now.. my energy is so low.. it was such a shitty year.. also landlord wants to get rid of us. i will not find a quiet place like this again..
  35. A

    @streifzug no. i dont want to make it badder. should i?

    @streifzug no. i dont want to make it badder. should i?
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  36. Meinz89

    Head Vibrating

    Have you ever had this before? Since getting this new tone suddenly last week, it feels like I’m back at the beginning of my tinnitus journey. It’s so completely different than what I was experiencing before, and it’s been hard to stay calm. While I feel pretty sick over this, I tell myself...
  37. RingDingDong

    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    The prototype looks like something that came from the 1970s, like the 1st Walkman. Good luck raising that $3M, lol.
  38. S

    Head Vibrating

    I find mine highly variable. Some days, it is the loudest thing I can hear, and I hear it outside. Other times, it is just a faint hum. The volume can vary hugely, even within a single day. I don't think mine has any pattern; it just seems random. I do think anxiety can make it worse in some...
  39. Meinz89

    Head Vibrating

    I can’t seem to find anything to mask it. The sound isn’t as distressing as the sensation. Has this faded over time for any of you and is it mostly linked to an overloaded nervous system?
  40. C

    Nearly 2 Years of Rhythmic Tinnitus After a Surfing Incident, Seeking Insight Before Seeing Prof Bance

    It’s now been nearly 2 years of dealing with rhythmic tinnitus. I’ve had all the necessary workup and scans, which exclude a vascular cause, and my hearing is normal in the left affected ear. I’ve got an appointment to see Prof Bance to discuss whether middle ear pathology, such as the tensor...
  41. S

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    Thank you. I pray your condition does not worsen, and remain hopeful that there is treatment on the horizon for all of us.
  42. J

    Sudden Ringing After Sinus Infection and Loud Radio

    Just an update. I’m feeling a little better today. My rest wasn’t that great, but I’m happy about the dental appointment. I started my Amoxicillin at 1 x 500 mg every 6 hours, and I’m on dose 2. It’s nice to have a forum and a search function to help with some of the anxiety I had around my...
  43. Luman

    2024 US Presidential Election

    Europe should be far more concerned about Muslim immigration, as it is already 6% Islamic. It is estimated that by 2050, this amount will increase to between 10 and 14%. In the U.S., they currently make up about 1 to 1.2%, which is expected to rise to 2.1% by 2050. Islamization of European...
  44. zeukin

    Two Identical Noise Injuries, Two Very Different Outcomes — Wondering if Attention & Stress Played a Role

    Thank you for the warm welcome! It's been very cathartic reading other people's journeys—treatment plans, recovery stories, and updates. I've read your post before, but I'm going to re-read it because it's such a valuable guide that so many people can learn from as they navigate recovery. I'm...
  45. Fields

    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    I like how the video implies that after (potentially) curing/relieving your tinnitus using Auricle, you should go right back to being a musician and/or attending live concerts. I get the symbolic gesture, but lol :dohanimation:
  46. S

    Nudge: Tinnitus Feasibility Study ("The Best Technology for Interfacing with the Brain to Improve People's Lives"

    On the topic of money, I’m both happy to see increasing funding for tinnitus research, but I’m also sad when I put this in the context of Auricle still waiting for a $3M seed fund. If only we could get Auricle to market now and have something that can at least alleviate some people’s suffering...
  47. InfiniteLoop

    I used to have reactive tinnitus.... In my opinion, sound exposure is the only way to mitigate...

    I used to have reactive tinnitus.... In my opinion, sound exposure is the only way to mitigate it. Try music... not only will help to tame the reactive tinnitus, but it helps emotionally as well.
  48. InfiniteLoop

    We can not have silence, but we can have peace. You will get there (it can take years...)

    We can not have silence, but we can have peace. You will get there (it can take years...)
  49. simon225

    Train Horn Exposure: Can It Damage Hearing or Make Tinnitus Worse?

    Yes, unfortunately, from as early as late October, people here already start lighting fireworks, and then it gradually increases until New Year’s Eve. I heard a firework from relatively close by last Tuesday. My dB meter showed 74 dB maximum and, I think, 82 dB peak. That’s why I mentioned it...
  50. kingsfan

    Train Horn Exposure: Can It Damage Hearing or Make Tinnitus Worse?

    Unless you live in Anaheim, California :D
  51. DamagedJoe

    We are all in hell. I am in hell. And i do not feel anything anymore. I am not afraid anymore. I...

    We are all in hell. I am in hell. And i do not feel anything anymore. I am not afraid anymore. I am just exhausted. It eats away your energy. Why does this exist...
  52. streifzug

    are you using high frequency masking? (I would recommend against it if you do)

    are you using high frequency masking? (I would recommend against it if you do)
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  53. W

    Major Relapse After Exposure to Smoke Alarms

    OP, ignore this poor advice, as it could lead to you and your family getting seriously hurt or losing everything in a house fire while you’re away. More fires are starting today because of the number of lithium batteries being charged throughout the home by different family members. My...
  54. MrConall

    Desperate for Help: My Son’s Severe Tinnitus Flare After Concert Exposure

    I pray for the best, @LindaKetchie.
  55. HighleyTall

    Research on the Origins of Hyperacusis and Potential Future Cochlear Imaging

    Maybe in the future they can enhance the efferent feedback... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11999434/
  56. HighleyTall

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    0.5 mg. My tinnitus started after an extreme acoustic trauma in January 2009. It was caused by a monitor technician who irresponsibly turned up the volume gradually to an extremely high level during a session. A few days later, I noticed mild tinnitus for the first time, and I also developed...
  57. A

    you were one of the quarterstones in my 2nd worsening. Without you... well.. don't want to think...

    you were one of the quarterstones in my 2nd worsening. Without you... well.. don't want to think about it. Sammy, you are a machine and i know, that you fought for this so hard. I am glad, that you are doing well better now.
  58. J

    Nudge: Tinnitus Feasibility Study ("The Best Technology for Interfacing with the Brain to Improve People's Lives"

    I'm kinda non-plussed at the amount of money they collected. Santa Klaus came early to California this year, I guess. Has this got to do with Climate Change and Global Warming? :)
  59. MrConall

    I just started Wellbutrin, I've been feeling so depressed and suicidal. I read that it made your...

    I just started Wellbutrin, I've been feeling so depressed and suicidal. I read that it made your tinnitus worse. I hope it's not the same for me.
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  60. Maruashen

    Struggling Between Protection and Exposure: Finding Balance After Overprotecting from Tinnitus and Hyperacusis

    I hope you’re doing better, @Nes. From my own experience over the past year, I’ve learned that protection is not a good option for normal everyday sounds. However, if you’re experiencing symptoms like the ones you mentioned, I would be very careful and take things very slowly. Start with basic...
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