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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..

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...

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

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...

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?

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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:

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...

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...