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Thank you for the explanation! I already ordered Thiamine (now I realize it is Thiamine Mononitrate), so I am going to mega-dose this thing starting Friday! I will report back if I notice something. I find very interesting that you do not need to be deficient in this vitamin to suffer from...

My mind-set is basically accepting that this will never go away. I've been thinking the same way since month 2. Yes, there are moments I like to fantasize that it might disappear one day, but I am aware that the only thing I'm doing is making my life harder. I think everyone figgers out...

...with just headphones. But ear muffs would take a lot more noise out and pilots use them? But can you really have them on for 16 hours straight? I think pilots take them off when at cruising altitude. Hmmm difficult decision... Good luck my friend. Please let us know how it went and what you did.

...when this happens my eardrums retract further, there is a strong suction feeling, it’s really uncomfortable (similar but worse than high altitude in an aircraft). The vacuum feeling between my ears and throat increases making it really hard to swallow. I feel like I’m trying to swallow the...

...As I am going on a long flight this time, I was wondering about regular foam plugs, would it be safe to use them once we have reached max altitude and it's mid-flight (not at takeoff or landing!)? I don't want to risk barotrauma and if the foam plugs are not safe even mid-flight, I'll stay...

...wrong, I am used to pain, and have a high pain threshold. I trained at the Olympic Training Center in cycling, was a marathon runner, high altitude mountaineer with a few summits in the Himalayas, and did 50k ski marathons. But this T and H is bringing me to my knees! After a year of...

...flight, use nasal sprays and decongestants. To help with pressure, perhaps try EarPlanes. Insert them prior to take-off. Remove them at altitude. Re-insert them at initiation if descent. Remove them when cabin door opens at terminal. For noise when EarPlanes are not inserted, consider noise...

Hi Brett, welcome to TT. What did the ENT say, did he mention antibiotics or steroids. Your symptoms sound like the tinnitus may be from Meniere's Disease. You really need to go back to the ENT for another look, as you said yourself, it could very well be inflammation or a virus. Below is a...

I very seriously considered HBOT a couple months ago. Ultimately, fears of barotrauma problems (barotrauma is what caused my T) plus the lack of solid evidence that it works made me say no -- not to mention the expense. Every doctor I spoke to advised against it. Don't get me wrong, HBOT works...

...a Greek doctor who never heard of T, but flushed my ears with a scary big device to get rid of earwax, and that with me flying home, high altitude pressure I thought was the reason for this. But I have read about other people that describe cracks in their ears after a noise trauma, so I...

...that Earplanes will give you some protection from noise... about 20 db. But you will be more comfortable if you take them out at cruising altitude and put in foam plugs. Here is the rest of my original post: There is an extensive thread already here at TT on flying: Flying...

...granite walls meant complete silence at night (am in UK). - Overhead electricity cables at new house. - New superhub router. - Change of altitude, air pressure, humidity. - Allergy or congestion in eustachian tubes due to new convector heaters (dust?). - Possibly neck or wisdom teeth problem...

...and on-line resources like Amazon. EarPlanes come in adult and child sizes. You insert them in your ears prior to takeoff, remove them at altitude if you wish, re-insert them upon initiation of descent, and remove them after the cabin door has opened at the terminal. If you leave them in...

...that Wim himself claims his breathwork accomplishes). Since June 2020 my ears have been sort of blocked, like when you're in a high altitude. But lately I've experienced some crackling here and there. I'm not out of the woods by any stretch but it leads me to believe that the body will...

...link to Thiamine deficiency possibly being the cause for me. My tinnitus started after I got incredibly sick from drinking at a really high altitude which I wasn't used to. Since alcohol has a pretty big impact on Thiamine levels, I could theorize that getting so sick like that could have...

She was talking only about foam earplugs (that prevent normal flow of air, and hence equalization of pressure). Before the onset of T, I wore earplugs during plane ascents and descents, and never felt anything. But you could always take the plugs out and wear noise cancelling headphones (I...

...is my first post. What happened: I was on a 3 hour flight while I had a bad cold. The ascent was fine; my ears depressurized to cruising altitude. But when the plane descended, my Eustachian tubes never opened once, and my head was in excruciating pain - I was terrified my eardrums would...

...thread and have read tips from some of you who fly long distances for your jobs. Any other suggestions welcome. And: can I handle the altitude, at least tinnitus-wise? I live at sea level. Cuzco, where we first stop, is at 11,500 feet, with Machu Picchu close to 9,000 feet. I plan to talk to...

...nasal spray, as well as Ginkgo Biloba. Now its been about 2 months and a week, and its getting worse. I came home (I was working in a higher altitude for the summer if that has anything to do with it.) Now that I am home, the tinnitus is just as loud if not worse. My head has a lot of...

...that Earplanes will give you some protection from noise... about 20 db. But you will be more comfortable if you take them out at cruising altitude and put in foam plugs. Here is the rest of my original post: There is an extensive thread already here at TT on flying: Flying...

...eventually it would go away altogether and I still believe that it will - but I think it may need my help :) I was living in a much higher altitude for 3 weeks before mine started and also in a higher humidity/damp area. I think that these factors, along with me for years suppressing...

...my brain. A couple times per week, I get this very odd "bubbling" sensation in my left ear. Kind of like popping your ears after a change in altitude, except it's several "burps" in short succession. It does this on its own, not from yawning or moving my jaw or anything. Moving my jaw or neck...

This is common where I live Jiri (Tucson, Arizona), A-10s, F-18s, and F-22s will come out of nowhere, after burners lit, at extremely low attitude and blast the hell out of you. I have grown to hate the airforce. Plugging my tragi is usually enough, but sometimes it seems so loud even with my...

...ear imbalance and that went on for a few months. The tinnitus has not yet subsided and neither has the feeling in my ears like I'm in a high altitude and can't fully pop my ears. I don't feel any pressure anymore (I did feel pressure constantly for 3 months) but I still can't successfully pop...

Why do you keep asking the same question worded in different ways over and over again? This has been answered several times. Take the information you've been given and work with it, or just don't go on the trip at all. A busy road is anywhere from 75-85 db(A)... (You can find this information...

I think the main factor for me was that I was in a noisy job when it started to get worse. I had it in one ear since childhood but only mild and not enough to bother me much. I didn't think it could ever change but it did in 2010, petty much overnight. It just got loud and noticeable and in both...

It's very common with noise-induced tinnitus, should go away with time. Only time will tell. But most probably it will go away. It is very mild and you're very young. I bet it will. If it doesn't go away, you will get better at handling it and it won't be such a big deal. Take care of your...

...Airport eventually heading to New Zealand. I believe the jet was quite full of passengers. As they were climbing to the assigned altitude and diverting around a storm cell, the cargo door failed at around 23,000 feet. There was instant decompression in the craft that ripped out an area of...

...Travelling affects my T if I go up hill - just going along in the car doesn't seem to do it for me... but if it involves a change of altitude then it does. I do feel that sleep matters with tinnitus. 5 or 6 hours of good sleep can mean an easier next day. But then I think lack of sleep...

...sinus infections, sometimes coupled with noticeable sensation of pressure in my ears--similar to those experienced in rapid changes in altitude - which also seem to be associated with more intense tinnitus episodes. Also, i've had several episodes of intense vertigo, enough to lay me up for...

However he did call Kim Jong-un short and fat, which admittedly I found very funny:ROFL: "Why would Kim Jong-un insult me by calling me "old," when I would NEVER call him "short and fat?" Oh well, I try so hard to be his friend - and maybe someday that will happen! — Donald J. Trump...

The Koreans have not fired an ICBM, since 2017. The missiles since 2018 have been short range, not intercontinental ballistic.

...years old and I've had tinnitus for 1.5 years which started immediately after a night of drinking too much in Colorado (wasn't used to the altitude). It was mild and got worse over time, and I even had a bout of hyperacusis which ended up resolving. It's been doing a lot better since this...

...with my children. I am married and have an extensive ENT history. About 2 yrs ago while on a business trip into Tampa, I experience altitude induced barotrauma to my right ear while in descent from my flight. It was a very scary experience and took a week to go away. I feel in retrospect...

...side's airy whistle changes dramatically with increasing blood/air pressure in my head and ears. The Valsalva maneuver, blowing my nose, altitude changes, or simply even hanging upside down (which only changes the amount of bloodflow to my head) drastically and immediately reduce the volume...

...hockey game last night and there were some points that were extremely stressful due to loud sounds. It almost feels like I have gone up in altitude and my ears need to pop. The T, obviously obnoxious, is bearable, I've come to acceptance that it could be a long term condition, and I could be...

...blamed the whole of Cornwall for my tinnitus at first - the air, the atmosphere, the gases coming from the mineral rock content or even the altitude... I didn't have T before I moved there last year & after three weeks of living there I had a head that was screaming... so of course it must...

...completely, or is it permanent? My birthday is coming up and I am going to Six Flags (rollercoasters). Am I okay going on rides with altitude changes, wind pressure, etc.? Is it okay if the ride is upside down? Also, I am visiting family over the summer. How do I survive the flight...

...test site in the area of Kusong. The missile, later revealed to be an intermediate range ballistic missile, traveled 30 minutes, reached an altitude of more than 2,111.5 km, and flew a horizontal distance of 789 km (489 miles), before falling into the Sea of Japan. Such a missile would have a...

I think it is settling down for me, although I hate that I have traded a whoosh for very very minor pain all over my left side near my ear. I like to imagine its just a shift from having a lot of pressure to getting back to normal, though I am no doctor. It's definitely nerve racking, and...

...as someone else here suggested. Follow the directions on the box; read them in advance. You take the Earplanes out when you reach cruising altitude and then can pop in foam plugs or use noise cancelling headphones to cut the noise from the plane. Put the plugs back in about 30 minutes/one...

Inducing a fever, is the body's way of fighting an infection. High fever is known to be a potential cause of tinnitus in infants; infants tend to react more strongly to disease than adults. When the fever is high enough, denaturing of the body occurs. But the fever needs to be high - higher than...

...on knee) or an allergy of some kind to something in my new environment or air pressure change (after living for 3 weeks at a higher altitude with higher humidity in Cornwall) or two 7 day courses of doxycyclin 4 & 5 months before onset. Main loudness/spiking trigger suspects: bending neck...

...have Earplanes. Read the below post completely, which talks about when you need to take them out and put them in. When you get to cruising altitude, take out the Earplanes and put in regular plugs. I use noise cancelling headphones as well. You also could use noise cancelling headphones on...

...out with that. I'll check out Ambroxol. I don't have fluid in my ears, just this "stuck" feeling as if they're clogged from being in a high altitude and unable to rebalance. In particular, the left ear. But the right has not cleared up either. That major culprit at this point is the left ear...

...one of my ears has started experiencing constant slight sensation somewhere between pain and the feeling of pressure build-up from quick altitude change. Fortunately a friend in a nearby town had a spare room he was willing to offer, so once I realised the state I was in I moved in with him...

SV Good night almighty, you have had a real go of it! Yeah, I would guess habituating to that would be a far different matter than most (to say the least). I couldn't imagine having tried all those techniques and still no results; thank God you found some neuro-surgeons that have diagnosed and...

...a door to the outside, especially on days when weather changes occur. It can be caused by air pressure changes related to changes in altitude, and also by entering, or leaving air conditioned, or ventilated spaces. The Eardrum is basically a gas filled sack, and it is affected by pressure...

Welcome Sandyleeo! I hear ya! Hang out with us and you will get the best information out there - we are avid seek and hunt type people! We just may find answers before the rest! haha The big boss here added an extra addition under my name next to the avatar of the clouds. I am the official...

No but that is something I will look into, thanks for the suggestion. I have been under a lot of stress, I have been known to grind my teeth when sleeping and I do experience neck pain at times (sometimes have difficulty turning my head) and have a bad posture. Plus I haven’t had any type of...

...ears when traveling in a car, so I can relate to what you are saying on some level. I live in an area on a lake with extreme differences in altitude that I travel in day to day. I can go from lake level to about 1000 feet above lake level in a matter of a few minutes. I am sure this...

...stopped the T still wasn't there - in absolute silence... for the whole of the rest of the day and night. I'm convinced that being at a high altitude changes the volume too. Vibration can cause a 2 or 3 day buzz (just from travelling... introduce some hills into the journey and it's even...

...to pop your ear at will, with ease (focus on the EASE - it should no take effort) multiple times a day, almost everyday with no change in altitude (this doesn’t improve the T or the blockage - it’s just a symptom of ETD). Same as above. Wait a week and see if there is any pain. No...

Hello @Vaba, Thank you so much for your post. This has been the closest description to my T situation too. I can see that yours is progressive, has it been getting louder since this is an old post? Mine stem from TMD too I guess and I might be able to tolerate it if it stays at the same level...

...of tinnitus, pulsatile and the good old high pitch scream. I developed this after a heavy week of partying at a skiing music festival, high altitude in the mountains, with a terrible flu/chest infection, taking MDMA every night, waking up early to ski and drinking hundreds upon hundreds of...

...issues. No loud noise exposure. Labor Day weekend, took a day long hike to 13,000 feet. Couldn't get ears to pop upon return to "lower" altitude (I live at ~7000 feet). Ear pain sent me to urgent care a few days later, diagnosed with an ear infection (which I likely never did have), took...

...eardrum will flick and give a whoosh. The good news I guess is that a semi-functional ET gives us time, because if at a slightly different altitude or environment your ET equalizes pressure, it means it isn’t dead. I believe that at least the trigeminal nerve plays no part because if it did...

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...to breathe, which has been going on nearly 4 weeks now. Now waking up opening windows feeling like I need oxygen, and even checked the altitude of where I was. I felt that bad. I first put it all down to side effects from the medication but it's now been a month, plus the symptoms are...