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...even if it takes a while. I say “normal” because I have a lot of ongoing ear issues, but these strange, random, prolonged muffled reactive spikes are so scary. I’ve mentioned this to several ear specialists, audiologists, and other professionals I’ve seen, but they all seem a bit puzzled...

...Still, every day cannot be good, now or ever, and I came to terms with that a long time ago. This is a non-linear process, and there will be spikes, setbacks, and so on. I have had many of them, and some have lasted up to six months at their worst. Now, however, setbacks usually do not last...

...respond to it. I think that eventually led to it becoming quieter—that’s habituation, I guess. That said, I still have days or weeks when it spikes, and I struggle. But it has always gone back to baseline, so I try not to worry. Spikes are tough, though. When they happen, I go back to sound...

It is impossible to know for sure, but I think the occlusion effect from earplugs was the main culprit. I have never had spikes this severe, even after being in loud places without earplugs. From now on, I will not go to those kinds of environments, not even with earmuffs, earplugs, or inside a...

...have been prescribed steroids, but I was not—and now I am 11 weeks in. That said, I have already seen massive improvements, aside from the spikes and the head tinnitus. At best, it has reduced to a low hiss in a quiet room. Is there hope that this will continue to fade? I have read that...

Im still in this UBERspike. I start to think more that its my reaction + tension from the incidents that spikes me, makes no sense that dropping a catcage door that made like 100-120 DB send my TT from 4-5 to a solid 8/10. Its crazy. Anyone got tips how to adress the jaw and neck? :) Tried to go...

...Firstly it started only in left ear. Hissing would come and go for a while and then come back again. It was still manageable with occasional spikes. Then I become guinea pig for doctors trying me on lots of different medication mostly benzos for my worsening insomnia. My tinnitus become more...

Does talking to people cause spikes for you guys?

How long do your spikes last when they’re caused by reactivity?

When you get spikes from sound, considering you mentioned having reactive tinnitus, do the spikes go away right away? Or how long do they usually last?

been suffering with severe dysautonomia (HR spikes to 180+ when stand) since I got covid in Dec. Being bedridden has made my T better though

Had my first glass of wine with a friend. First glass I've had in years....and since tinnitus. Pray for no spikes. Haha.

This is wild! I can actually see how that would be a Band-Aid for certain kinds of tinnitus spikes, and I will be trying it today. I'll report back.

The oddest thing is I get this crazy high pitched pulsating spike whenever I go into my bedroom. It only pulsates or goes to the high of a pitch in my bedroom. Nobody of course hears anything odd. I got a sound meter and the sound level is the same as other rooms. fan, sound machine...

Does anyone's tinnitus seem to spike after a meal? Mien sure does. It seems the bigger the meal the bigger the spike. It was miserably loud then I just ate a large meal, and holy crap!

My tinnitus becomes worse when I am using the gas fireplace. Has anyone ever heard of anything like this or have an explanation?

Is anyone affected by eating cheese? I like Swiss cheese on whole grain bread but my tinnitus seems to go through the roof after I eat some. I can't believe just cheese could make the volume rise that much and so quickly.

...will settle down at some point. I might be going through some kind of spike, but most of the time, I try not to focus on it. I've heard that spikes can last a long time, so I'm trying to be patient. I believe it will probably decrease eventually. I hope. I hope yours improves too. This is...

...used with it). When i came home and took hes cusion out of the cage the giant metal door fell down 1,5 metres and hit the wooden floor with two bing BANGS.... Not sure if its pure shock or im having a "new" spike now. Feels like so many stuffs happens so cant tell what spikes me and what not lol.

...like my tinnitus, which is high pitched. However, I’m concerned that it might be making my tinnitus worse. I started experiencing tinnitus spikes shortly after starting the job, but there are a few other things to consider. I have OCD and tend to be on alert for flare up triggers, so I might...

...not, I have done a tremendous amount of work on myself, my ears, and my life over the past six years. Of course, I have had some accidental spikes during these years, such as at the dentist, and I have ended up in places that were too loud a few times. But nothing serious happened, and for...

Hello all. I am now into my ninth month now with the T and have from about six weeks ago started on the TRT direction, I have a little in canal hearing aid that has been set to pick up the slight hearing loss I have in the high frequency area, whole idea here is of course eventual habituation as...

still very new to this,but was actually doing pretty well the last 2 days. I didn't really sleep well since last Tuesday averaging 3 - 4 hours a night,but Saturday I came home from work and basically willed myself to take about a 4 hour nap, then went to bed early and felt pretty refreshed...

Everytime my wisdom teeth act up my tinnitus spikes too

Just as I was trying to sleep, it spikes. My reactive tinnitus is so bad I can't take off my muffs.

...can try Pseudoephedrine for the congestion, and possibly a nasal corticosteroid such as Flonase or Nasonex, though some people have reported spikes with these. Flonase is usually what doctors recommend for fluid in the ear. What kind of COVID test did you take? If it was a rapid test and not...

A member of TT, @I who love music, once participated in a music event while wearing hearing protection. It was only later that he realized sound can also travel through bone conduction. He suffered what he describes as severe tinnitus for two years, but eventually it became lower. Your wife’s...

...just wanted some advice regarding regular tinnitus. I've had tinnitus for a very long time but the past year or so I have been getting daily spikes, sometimes this lasts 10 to 15 seconds like a fleeting tinnitus. Other times it can last hours. So I firstly wondered if anyone else had this...

Yeah, it can unfortunately be hard to tell when you need protection. But if your first reaction is that the noise makes you uncomfortable, that’s probably a clear sign. I’m no medical professional, but this is just what I’ve observed. Sometimes you can also be more sensitive to certain...

...quieter for a while. It makes me think there might be a physical or neck-related component involved. Like you, I’ve read that with time spikes often calm down, and people usually habituate again. I truly hope that will be the case for both of us. In the meantime, I’m focusing on staying...

...in both ears, though thinking I'm just getting myself paranoid at this point. I'm worried because I hear most people saying that temporary spikes settle within 48-72 hrs usually, while mine has stayed elevated going on 2 weeks now, and I'm hoping I'm not messing up by not getting in to...

...In my opinion, it’s more likely to be a spike caused by an overactive nervous system that has come to associate sound with danger. Not all spikes mean physical damage has occurred. I think the best approach is to try to stay calm, exercise, stay hydrated, and prioritize sleep. NAC has shown...

...now, because I was already struggling with how things were. With the current spike, I’m waiting for it to settle down. Most of my recent spikes have settled relatively quickly, but I don’t think I’ll be that lucky this time. I really hope you’re right that a loud sound around 100 dB, like a...

I’ve had tinnitus for 20 years, and reactive tinnitus with sound sensitivity appeared about 5 or 6 years ago after a major incident. I live a happy, normal life with this today, as I’ve shared in other posts, although I don’t attend certain events anymore, such as live concerts. But I came to...

I’ve had many spikes over the years. Dealing with one now. All I can say is, try to stay calm. I’ve had spikes last a couple days to months on end... but I’ve always gotten back to my normal baseline. Protect your ears. Exercise. Eat healthy. Speak to someone - it helps.

Bad spikes and weird sounds, think because of massive wax build up. Struggling today! So anxious.

My spike is worsening, despite not being exposed to loud music or noise. Perhaps it's the usual "think about it and it spikes" sort of thing, perhaps it's something else, but it's been very present for weeks now, and extra much so the last week. I'm thinking that a never ending light cold can...

I completely agree with this and actually experience something very similar myself.

Hello, I’ve had mild tinnitus since the onset of labyrinthitis in 2018. Since then, I’ve only had occasional spikes, most noticeably when I have a virus. Thankfully, my tinnitus was mild enough that it wasn’t intrusive in my day-to-day life. This year, I was diagnosed with hypertension. The...

I told him he should be careful around loud events. Mine is so different. Touch the right side of my head and it spikes. Move my neck to left and it spikes. Chew down with the left side of my teeth and it spikes. I had a head crazy pre all these problems. Don’t want to do another. I am advised...

Dear All, Having tinnitus means having to cope with spikes, and avoiding that the spike gets permanent. My protocol: As soon as possible after onset, when you assess it is a spike (e.g. went to a restaurant, discotheque, fireworks, blast): Take 60 mg of Prednisolone / Methylprednisolone...

Have you tried sauna? It seems to help me a little bit.