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I mean, we all know this—it’s not news to us, so I don’t think it does any harm. But I think it’s more important for this kind of research to reach people who aren’t aware of it. Raising awareness can help people understand that this is a far more serious condition than they realize and bring...

There are no definitive answers with this kind of thing, but my inclination is that since even a faucet now sounds loud to you when it did not before, and there have not been any major events that would push your hearing into the noxacusis realm, you may have simply increased your sound...

It sounds like you’ve identified the issue, so now the question is: how do you go about resolving it? Would exercise help? Physical or psychological therapy? Meditation? Or even medication, if you’re open to that option? My therapist taught me something called autogenic training. It’s...

OCT? Behind the eardrum? Sounds like witchcraft to me… (said the audiologists, probably). “Be quiet and take your nasal steroid spray. It’s just ETD. No need to investigate further—you’re simply not living with it hard enough.”

After a few therapy sessions and a lot of back and forth, I decided the worst was over and to hold off for now—at least until my tinnitus had settled more, following the general rule of thumb of about 18 months. Now, I’ve reached the point where I think, with time, I may (hopefully) be able to...

There’s no way medicated sleep is going to be as good for you as natural sleep, so it is a judgment call. Long term use of an antidepressant may not be great for you, but long term sleep deprivation is not great either. Unless you can adjust over time through therapy, exercise, or other methods...

It sounds like it could be TTTS—Tonic Tensor Tympani Syndrome (not to be confused with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome). TTTS is believed to be at least partially anxiety-related. Resting your ears and protecting them within reason until things settle down wouldn’t be a bad idea, but I don’t...

Yes, I really do think this is promising research, and better imaging tools are desperately needed. Before all my issues started, I had no idea how limited otoscopes were. It’s almost unbelievable that no one has worked on improving them before—until you remember how neglected hearing care has...

Why do you think it’s completely different? I assume old age still degrades the auditory nerve and synapses, but noise trauma speeds up the process. The lack of tinnitus may simply be because the brain adapts to the loss as it happens more gradually or due to genetics.

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250224/New-imaging-tool-reveals-the-brains-role-in-cochlea-sensitivity.aspx TL;DR: The brain increasing gain in the cochlea after hearing loss appears to have been proven in mice. Researchers also developed a new imaging tool to observe the cochlea in real...

Probably not of much interest since it’s still focused on the visual system and central nervous system rather than the auditory system, but while looking for a new antihistamine to try for my seasonal allergies, I came across Clemastine being studied for the same purpose. We just need to glue...

I assume that since a surgical procedure is required, prophylactic antibiotics will be necessary. Having never undergone surgery—let alone brain surgery—before, I'm wondering what the standard protocol is. Is there anything specific we should be concerned about? It's great if the procedure can...

I just cried like a baby for the first time in I don’t know how long. In the span of four months, I’ve lost my dad, my chance at any kind of normal life, and my well-being. And I was so fucking stupid to think tinnitus wouldn’t get me. Even after I learned it existed, I kept pushing my...

Huh, in combination with this, that's kind of interesting. For those that don't want to click the link, it's regarding another medical issue: Prednisone reduced serum uric acid levels.

Hey, I have had massive personal setbacks. At this point, I am in my mid-30s and have already lost half of my life to issues beyond my control. I was literally at the finish line, ready to start the new life I had dreamed of for ten years. It was finally going to be my time—then this ugly...

I don’t like it either. I wanted a cure yesterday. But I’m being realistic based on the current state of research, the time it takes to develop treatments, run trials, and bring them to market. Personally, I plan to enter as many clinical trials as possible if I think they have a chance of...

One of those mornings I hoped I'd left behind, regretting waking up... have we got a cure yet?

I found another Reddit post from someone in the trials (it seems there was no NDA). They felt there was some benefit to their tinnitus levels throughout the day while taking it, unlike the person I mentioned earlier. For what it’s worth, their experience seemed more positive. SPI-1005 is...

While it may work for some reason, the added warmth, moisture, and lack of air make me concerned about an increased risk of ear infection. Doing something like this could make things even worse. That said, it might provide insights for improving earplug design in the future.

I have a lot of faith that this technology will be successful, even if it doesn’t become the future gold standard for inner ear repair. But I also have this horrible feeling that progress through trials will be painfully slow, and it will take forever to reach the market. I really hope I don’t...

Sorry, when you said, “just to clarify, medical, not cosmetic,” I wasn’t sure what you meant. 😊 I promise you, I’m not trying to have a contest at all—I certainly don’t consider neuralgia symptoms much of a win! So far, mine are incredibly mild compared to what you’ve experienced—just the...

Anecdotal, of course, but I came across someone on Reddit who claimed to have participated in the Ménière’s trial. While they were pleased with the reduction in vertigo, they unfortunately said it had done nothing for their tinnitus. So, for now, this is just a small step forward. I have my...

The comment about looking young was a joke—got to try and laugh a bit, haven’t you? That does sound truly horrible, and I’m sorry you went through it. However, it doesn’t seem quite the same as the anxiety of having it triggered by everyday sounds, including my own voice. I also haven’t found...

Phase II trials are set to begin at the end of this year. I’m not familiar with Turner syndrome, but I would assume repeated applications of the drug would be necessary even if it proves effective. I believe the primary target here is hidden hearing loss, focusing more on clarity than range...

Yikes, I’m sorry to hear that. Was yours sound-triggered, or was it a separate case of neuralgia? I haven’t seen too many success stories of recovering from noxacusis, except in the short term. I’ll keep Botox in mind if it progresses, though I still have a baby face even in my mid-30s and...

Unfortunately, my tinnitus started as a typical ringing but then went through a two-month trial by fire before settling back down. Because of that, I’m acutely aware of just how bad it can get. That said, I’m in a better place when it comes to my tinnitus. Sure, some days it still upsets me...

I am four months in now, early days I know, but thankfully my tinnitus has gone from an unbearable loud sweeping siren to a 3.5 kHz buzz and a quiet electrical sound. I could do without it entirely, but it is not the end of the world, and for that, I am grateful. But the raw ear feeling, the...

Feel like the first person to ever have a positive ENT trip... didn't change matters, but he agreed with my self-diagnosis, told me to protect as much as possible and was honest that an MRI would be too noisy and probably not find much that would change matters. Plus I got to look up my nose...

I am fairly new to the tinnitus experience. Personally, I always assumed it was caused only by continuous exposure to excessively loud music or sudden, extremely loud events like gunshots or concerts. I thought gradual exposure would come with early warning signs, such as some degree of hearing...

Yes, I read that they are not entirely sure why it has become so mild. It could just be how coronaviruses naturally behave, or it might be a fluke, and it could resurge in a much worse form. I think they already have vaccines for bird flu, so it should not be quite the same, or at least we...

No tinnitus, lifted depression, and an erection? Well, that pretty much fits right into my plans for when I am cured anyway! Funny thing is, this seems to be a relatively old discovery that was just ignored for ages. It could even lead to some exciting new drugs. All that other stuff would...

Unfortunately, no one can definitively answer that. Each person’s tinnitus is unique, from its cause to its progression. Some people find that it gradually decreases until it disappears, even if it takes years. For others, it fluctuates from day to day or week to week. And for some, it simply...

The unfortunate thing about COVID-19 is that it can cause all of that: tinnitus, hyperacusis, brain fog, and much worse, on its own. Since avoiding it forever is unlikely, it makes sense to have some protection against potentially severe outcomes if you do get it. Nothing in life is entirely...

One of the things I find exciting while reviewing papers on Ebselen is its potential as a tinnitus-safe antidepressant. While it may not be a permanent cure or even a viable short- or long-term treatment for tinnitus (we’ll have to wait for the presentations to confirm), its safety profile in...

I was just being a little facetious, sorry! 🙂 Although, if their drug does not work as intended in trials, I suppose that could make things worse.

Yes, I realize it is still very early. I was having a truly distressing day—my father had just passed, and on top of that, I was coming to terms with the fact that I now had a life-altering disability along with my new tinnitus. It was a little too much to bear. After reading some of the truly...

I don’t know about you, but I’ll be glad to know that if my ears aren’t protected for some reason one day, there will be something available to help prevent things from getting worse. It could also be useful as a preventive measure, such as before an MRI.

I used straight Mometasone Furoate nasal spray. I can’t guarantee it was the cause of my symptoms over what might have happened naturally, but it definitely gave me extreme anxiety, and my newly onset tinnitus spiked massively from a 2 to a 10. However, since stopping the spray, my tinnitus has...

I’m relatively new to all this, so forgive me if I’m totally off base, but even if it fails to pass through the round window and restore synaptopathy, since neurotrophin-3 has CNS potential, might this still potentially help with some types of noxacusis caused by middle ear damage?

Well, presumably the brain will have to adapt to its restored hearing and might decide at that point that the tinnitus sound is no longer necessary — or perhaps integrate the new audio into that pathway. But it’s anyone’s guess, really, isn’t it? For all we know, it could make everything worse...

If there’s one in the UK, what have I got to lose? Another 10 to 20 years as a hermit with an aching, hissing ear while I wait for it to come to market?

How did they respond? I’m at month four, and while my tinnitus is fairly manageable, I believe I’m developing the early stages of noxacusis. I’m considering my options for next year if things don’t improve and was looking into the Swiss clinic earlier.

Quick backstory: Last year, I often played guitar through headphones for about two hours at a time, as I always had. I did not think the volume was particularly loud, but sometimes after a session, my ears would feel a little off—maybe slightly full, and some sounds seemed a bit louder than...

My tinnitus is now mainly confined to my right ear, with a 3.5 kHz buzz and some very quiet whistling, like wind through an old door, that occasionally comes and goes. I could definitely do without it, but it is certainly not the worst. I also sometimes experience a slight fluttering, which...

I would not describe mine as a water balloon exactly, more like a dripping sensation. While a brief hearing dropout followed by ringing is not uncommon, and daily buzzing can be a way tinnitus manifests, it sounds like it would be worth following up with an ENT if you have not already. There...

Hi Michelle, I have not had exactly the same symptoms as you, and at one point, my issues also included a mild infection. However, my original “eeeee” tinnitus, along with a fluid sensation (kind of like when water trickles out after getting caught in your ear after swimming or a bath), started...

Hello everyone, This is going to be a long introductory story, but I hope someone out there finds something in it useful. Perhaps someone has had a similar experience or has some theories to share. So, my story… Last summer, I noticed that my right ear, which had lacked the clarity of my left...