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6 Month Update After 6 months of using DMSO to treat my tinnitus, on a scale of 1-10, the tinnitus in my right ear has gone from an 8 down to a 4. There haven't been as many spikes as there were in the beginning. I am continuing with the 30/30/40 solution, adding niacin powder. I did notice...

I always type detailed lists of my symptoms and then print them out before every medical appointment. It's become a pointless exercise because the doctors never know how to help me. I may as well put a new header on the top of my list that says, "Dear Santa, here's a list of my symptoms. For...

I'm tired, ya'll

Yes, of course. Just look at all the things that can help reduce tinnitus. Most of those things either increase oxygen saturation or oxygen transport. Some example are: Iron Vitamin B12 Copper Detoxing mercury Light sport Piracetam Huperzine A

Possibly of note, D3 is usually sourced from sheep's wool. I have a bad lanolin allergy, and often found before tinnitus, I'd feel a bit cruddy after taking it. I switched over to a vegan alternative, and that no longer occurred... possibly something to be aware of, as any potential allergens...

The final edit of the Auricle Q&A is here! With subtitles corrected by yours truly for accuracy - scientific and otherwise. It was quite a project to pull off this live setting and not sure I'd do it again anytime soon, but hopefully worth it. (Even if you may not have gotten the info you...

It is a medical device, not a new iPhone. I'd prefer they spend zero time on making it pretty, as I don't want to show this device off to my friends; I just want the noise in my head to quiet down. They just need to hire some engineers who are looking for work with the slowdown/lay-offs in big...

Maybe it's our chance to multiply 3 million?

It's that time of year again :--) Merry Christmas to all my tinni pals, and a special shoutout to @tpj 2026; a new year, new prospects, and we keep moving forward. Much love to you all X

Well, actually, to be completely open, I was introducing some gentle humor. You know that internet phrase, “If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.” Of course, it is possible to have wealthy people with auditory problems approaching the end of their lives, and as the saying goes...

Thanks for your replies. I really appreciate it. Unfortunately, my helmet only blocks a small amount of sound. I used my otoplasties. I am not sure if that is the correct term in English, but I mean custom made hearing protection for my ears. The occlusion was very noticeable, especially when...

It's a reach, but try using AI to get some answers. I'm told that it can interpret scans/reports, etc... I do not know exactly how to do that - sorry. I know you can upload files... Let us know how you make out.

A simple hearing test made my T &H symptoms much worse. Almost 3 weeks now and ears still burn, constant sensations on skull and in my face. Will try to get my hands on Otalgan in the Netherlands. Maybe this can give me some relief.

Recently, I’ve developed an extremely frustrating hearing distortion where many people’s voices sound metallic, or as if the person is speaking through a kazoo. Music also sounds off for the most part. Some songs sound fine, but others sound out of tune, and occasionally some sound like pure...

Have been feeling pretty good lately. Hyperacusis is my main issue now. I can mentally block out the tinnitus sound. Today we were on a meeting and i decided to try it after 20 minutes without earplugs because i was sitting far away from the speaker. Everyone (around 35 people) started laughing...

accidentally took Vitamin D3 5,000 IU tonight and last night. The bottle and tablets look identical to the Melatonin I take nightly. I only noticed because the bottle smelled sweet, and then realized I noticed that same smell last night. Who knows how many nights before that I may have been...

Tonight I have a little anxiety. I am taking Amoxicillin 500 mg every 6 hours, as prescribed. The ringing still seems about the same. The abscessed tooth has minimal pain. I have been swishing warm salt water and some coconut oil. During the day, it did seem like I could tune out the ringing or...

I'm pretty sure Susan Shore's research on Dorsal Cochlear Nucleus deserves to be considered as one source of tinnitus. It can't get any more basic than fusiform cells.

basically gotta live like a hermit til there's a treatment/cure - nice

It was almost certainly a small spike. For me, that would clear within a week at most. If I fussed over it too much and actively worried about it, I am sure it would last longer. That is just how it seems to work for me. In fact, now I do not worry, and I would not change my behavior in any...

I got another email from them asking me to create a portal account and to have a Zoom screening call. They seem very active in seeing if they can start trials, which is great. Unfortunately, I am not from California, and I don't think I can make the trip. If you're in the region or able to...

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...

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...

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?

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...

Hey mate how are you doing these days?

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?

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...

How long have you been taking them?

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

@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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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?

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.

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..