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I find myself longing for the days when I was a kid and my mom enrolled us in piano lessons. I didn’t practice much, and I was one of the first to quit. The teacher eventually told my mom that if we weren’t going to play, there was no point in continuing the lessons. That’s one of my biggest...

I don’t want to take anything to lower blood pressure. My doctor says I don’t need medication right now, but I need to bring it down or he might say he has to prescribe something. Has anyone here tried natural methods? The problem with exercise and similar approaches is that I can’t really go...

That’s really sad. I’m sorry, I didn’t realize. I also have depression, and on top of that, I’m incredibly frustrated. I live in a noisy area and I can’t move. I can’t work, so I’m on disability. All I can do is wear earplugs, and I bought a pair of earmuffs. But I also have pain in my ears and...

Yes. Especially if you have severe tinnitus, right?

You probably have some form of hyperacusis or noxacusis, along with some Eustachian tube dysfunction. It could be any combination or variation of these. It is impossible to avoid noises like this all the time, so if you can, get some foam earplugs and consider looking into custom made plugs if...

No, I haven’t. I’ve been thinking that I should have bought some a while ago, but they are expensive, right? I’m on disability, and I don’t know if that kind of purchase would be subsidized. I wouldn’t say I exactly forced the “bad” orange plugs in. The problem is, even though I was pretty...

I don’t know what to do. Around two to three weeks ago, it seemed like things were getting a lot better, but suddenly it regressed. Now the pain is back—my left ear, deep in the inner ear or ear canal—and I have no idea why. Should I stop wearing earplugs entirely and just try to avoid noise as...

I agree. My ear plugs are not enough when sirens and loud noise is near me - and I can't avoid it where I live. I screwed up, too - I ran out of my usual ear plugs, and a friend gave me a large bag of different plugs - so I decided to try them - and one I put in my left ear caused pain and an...

I would upvote you if I could. I am really pessimistic about it though. I probably should not comment, but I am also not here to tell people what to think. I just remember when I first joined, and people were talking about the research, testing, and new technology. It was the only encouraging...

“Moreover, the results indicate that the severity of tinnitus and hyperacusis is directly related to impaired work capacity and higher rates of work absence.” I think common sense would suggest that outcome. I am not sure a study would even be necessary to conclude that. The real issue is that...

I’m not sure if they will mute enough noise for you. They are around 27 NRR or something like that. Yours sound like they are 32, but I doubt I could use them because my ear canals are so darn fragile. The orange ones I tried caused a lot of pain, and now my ear canal is really messed up. I do...

Does anyone reading this use earplugs regularly? I made the mistake of trying a different kind instead of my usual Laser Lites, and I so regret it. Whenever I have had problems with earplugs or accidentally hit my ear in some way, it has taken a long time to heal. The only time I have had...

My left ear is still in a lot of pain, especially in the ear canal. I can’t remember how long this usually lasts. Any idea? Anyone? Whenever I’ve gone to the doctor to ask about it, they’re no help. They don’t give me anything, and sometimes they just say, “It’s a bit red in there.” I’ve never...

I did… thanks for replying. I’m still in pain, and it’s really discouraging. My left ear feels so messed up. 😞 Why did I even try to use an earplug I knew would be no good?! Even if the Laser Lites don’t block as much noise, at least I can wear them and put them in my ear with way less chance...

Such good news for you! I hope that applies to me as well. I think I have some Eustachian tube dysfunction too. I can feel the sensation of air in my ear, a whooshing sound, which seems abnormal. There is a lot of pain and discomfort in my ear. As I have mentioned before, my ears are already...

Hi, I hope someone replies. Actually, hopefully, quite a few people... I get anxiety whenever I experience ear pain, especially when it causes a tinnitus spike. In this case, ironically, the pain is not from noise but from earplugs. I ran out of my usual Howard Leight Laser Lite foam earplugs...

Thanks for the follow-up, Bill. It’s interesting that it went back down, and that’s good news for you, too. I live near an area where ambulances pass by frequently, and I hate it with a passion. Unfortunately, I can’t move, but it’s my goal—or dream, whatever—to get out of there one day if I’m...

Sorry, I did not realize you had replied. Honestly, I did not expect any more responses. I was really stressed out, but I managed to get an extension. I am trying to finish my portion this week, though I am not sure if I will manage, but I do not want to delay it much longer. I still have six...

1. "Most tinnitus caused by acoustic trauma fades over time, typically within 6 to 18 months. In many cases, it fades completely." 2. "No matter how loud it seems today or how overwhelming the ear pain, fullness, and sensitivity to noise may feel, it will improve over time." Those statements...

Best answer: The original poster sounds like they are repeating information from an official, likely publicly funded, health or psychology report on tinnitus. These reports all tend to say the same thing and repeat the same rhetoric.

I think this is false information that is spread here, for some reason.

I’m having a hard time concentrating. I’m supposed to describe how my condition affects my daily life, what a typical day is like, and why I can’t work. I try to write it down, but when I share it with someone, they tell me it’s not good enough or lacks detail. Huh?! What exactly am I supposed...

I feel like I’m getting nowhere. I’ve been to my general physician, dentist, and now an ENT, but none of them will refer me to anyone who can actually help. I’ve been reading posts on here about assisted dying. In Canada, it’s called MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying). I’ve been thinking about...

If anyone’s interested, I went to my appointment. I declined the tympanometry test but did go through with the hearing test. Everything went as expected—nothing particularly good, but also nothing bad. Thankfully, I didn’t regret any tests, nor did any noises negatively impact me, even though it...

Thanks for your thoughts and insight! I didn’t expect a reply before my appointment tomorrow. I’ll try to explain my situation a bit more clearly. I’m not looking for “peace of mind” and don’t expect any real benefit from this appointment. Maybe I’ll get an update on my hearing, right? The...

My appointment was rescheduled from that October date since I didn't have a ride. I since arranged a ride - and it's this week. I read over a few links, including this one: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/ent-appointment-what-to-do-what-tests-not-to-do.27124/ I’m uncertain about what to do...

It’s a long process, especially since the health professionals and general physicians around here don’t seem to care much about ear problems and tinnitus—or at least, that’s my perception. I’ve mentioned this before, and I’m curious if others can relate. How many of you have had similar...

I'll try to summarize this because it includes my (possibly controversial) opinion and some questions. To be brief, I have a history of ear pain alongside my tinnitus. This pain has come and gone over the years, sometimes lasting for days or even months. I’m not sure why or how it started. It...

Nope, I tried them, though. I took them out a few times, but it didn’t seem to help much. I’m going for a cleaning tomorrow and planning to request manual scaling. I hope it doesn’t take much longer than the ultrasonic cleaning, as I have an appointment right after for a night guard fitting...

Okay, good idea. So, should I have all my teeth scaled by hand? What's wrong with teeth polishing? Is it really loud, too? I can't remember exactly what was done at my last cleaning—I know it was a manual cleaning, but it was a while ago. It's pretty frustrating that 'ultrasonic tools' are...

Hi Dan (*fellow Canuck) – how are you doing? My tinnitus is still awful and beyond description; it just feels like an ongoing spike now. I recently had some terrible ear problems with pain, though I’m still not sure what it is. It’s a bit better now, though. I think it might be related to TMJ...

Are the ultrasonic tools that dentists use still loud? Many people here have advised asking the dental hygienist to do a manual cleaning instead. Is this still the recommended procedure?

I have an appointment for a cleaning. I read somewhere (not sure if it was here) that the ultrasonic cleaning is bad for teeth, especially the back ones or molars. Should I ask for manual cleaning for the entire appointment? I’ve read that manual cleaning might not be as thorough, but as long as...

Hi, Thanks for replying! I know my original post was on short notice. I was trying to get ideas on what to do for the next day! :) So, I appreciate your reply! I guess I only received one. Oh well. :-/ Update: I went to my appointment with my current dentist and got a filling. It went...

That question has come up in the forum a few times—others have explained it much better than I can. Unfortunately, my memory isn’t great, so I might not answer it well. From what I remember, wearing earplugs, muffs, or other hearing protection won’t really "protect" you because the noise is...

I live near downtown in my city, and there are sirens all the time—from police to ambulances. They’re all really loud. Our genetics and ear problems are unique to each of us, but for me, they cause ear pain. If I don’t wear earplugs—and even when I do—it’s still pretty bad. I need to wear...

I'm sorry to interrupt, but I haven't been here for a while. Is there any update on treatments? I got really discouraged after a while and stopped reading the Research News section—mostly because I felt depressed, thinking nothing would ever arrive in my lifetime. I hope you’re doing well, or...

I have a cavity and a dentist appointment tomorrow. I forgot about it because I rescheduled twice already—this is the third appointment I've made. I became really anxious and started calling other dentists, looking for a clinic that offers laser surgery as an option. I finally found one, but...

My tinnitus seems to get worse from sirens/alarms - anyone else reading this have a similar pattern/event? I have to wear my earmuffs again - I always wear earplugs but it seems it's not muffling the loud noise enough now - I think earplugs only muffle around 20-something decibels? The...

How are you doing, Daniel?

I lost my Mom before I got tinnitus but lost my Dad after I had it or during. He was in a home and I couldn't really explain what happened to me. It's all depressing.

I wear earplugs for those situations. But, occasionally, I don't have them in and there's someone using a leaf blower, lawn mower etc. It sucks and often results in a spike. An ongoing spike is awful. I am inclined to think the 'spike' is temporary but everyone's ears is different so...

Anyone here get accidentally hit in the ear while wearing plugs? I hope that heals - wondering what time frame it could be. :-(

I think I have a perforated ear drum aka ruptured ear drum? I'm waiting for a doctor's appointment. I don't think a general physician can do anything but use a scope to look in the ear and confirm yes or no? My left ear is in a lot of pain. Does anyone here care how it happened? I don't feel...

Four days so far. I thought I had instances in which the spike kind of subsided VERY briefly but it was so short and temporary... I am so depressed that it hasn't improved yet. It's difficult to describe but the spike is also 'aggressive and chaotic' - the # of tones are chaotic and hectic... -...

I hope it's like that for me too, then. Usually, when I wake up after a nap or sleep, the tinnitus volume is a bit reduced before it transitions to the 'usual baseline.' But, when spiking, that doesn't happen. I just woke up and it's the loud spiking when I wake up. So, I'm really worried...

I have a horrible spike from a fire alarm. I shouldn't have been in my building - so mad at myself! I posted to ask - if you already have loud/severe tinnitus and then get acoustic trauma/exposed to a fire alarm - how long did your spike last? It's already the next morning and still going. I...

You, Jerad and Dan - your posts echo my sentiments so much. I watched a YouTube video of a guy talking about his tinnitus. It's pretty long and he rambles a lot. But, one particular comment stood out for me. People who don't have LOUD, SEVERE tinnitus can never relate or fully comprehend what...

In my hearing, I got around to tell the "judge" that I (practically) always feel suicidal. There's one guy here who posts certain states that echo my sentiments almost exactly. The only difference is I would add my own/personal/subjective perspective and that's: I am afraid of death and I...

Everyone's tinnitus and condition is unique and different - but, many have similar reports. My ringing is unbearable, too. I still am not sure, after all this time - how it is getting worse. It is definitely worse than the first 6-12 months I had tinnitus. I am guessing, from subsequent...

Any (specific) advice? I know I'm supposed to explain how every day is for me and the restrictions. I've written up some notes. It's difficult to express to people a condition they have no clue about and can't relate to. I was going to emphasize that I constantly think of suicide and don't see...

Do you have any pets? I think I have both hyperacusis and noxacusis. My dog used to bark occasionally - usually outside, at other dogs if they got too close or if they were hyper and approached too energetically. Dog barks can hurt my ear or ears - even my own dog's bark. My dog also used to...

What do shrooms and weed do to one's tinnitus, if anything? It sounds like NAC doesn't do much? I need to shave with a razor and might visit the Dentist in a month or two Is it a waste of $$ to buy NAC for this?

Thanks. I hope the Magnesium helps you.

Are you on disability? My doctor wasn't really helpful or sympathetic early on (well, he thought he was) but I kept explaining my situation and condition - visiting several times (pre-pandemic). Eventually, he wrote a letter of support (although, still lacking, imho), so it was better than his...

The problem is lots of people have a physician who will refer a psychiatrist but what if one of those people who has a doctor WHO WON'T? From my experience, doctors in general are horrible people - some of the most cold-hearted and callous people around (up there along with cops and...

I get Magnesium Bisglycinate. Any brand. I don't know if it helps but I figure, it can't hurt.

Did you qualify?

Trying to sleep is still really difficult. I'm lucky if I get 8 hours. Lately, I've had acoustic traumas leading to spikes and ear pain - like a loud dog bark, brakes from a truck or van and a smoke alarm - recently. Tinnitus still seems worse in the right ear but the "spread throughout the...

That treatment made me think of ECT. It should be illegal. Wish you could sue them, OP. I hope things improve, somehow.