Search results for query: spikes

Thank you for your response. You seem very knowledgeable about tinnitus and spikes. I do have somewhat significant hearing loss in my tinnitus-affected ear, which was diagnosed years ago. I have always had a slight hereditary loss in that ear since birth, confirmed by many hearing tests as a...

The only thing I consume that I can 100% say definitely affects my tinnitus is alcohol. It always spikes my tinnitus. Luckily I've never been a big drinker.

I really appreciate your response and support: It means a great deal to me.

...living my life without obsessing over or even noticing my tinnitus most of the time. It’s pretty wild to look back and see how far I’ve come. Spikes Happen - Don’t Panic Spikes are going to happen. Every time I’ve had a spike (too many to count, really), it has always gone back to baseline...

My life revolves around this condition, and I’d rather it be that way, when my mind isn’t on the tinnitus I’m prone to spikes from mistakes.

Many people here report spikes with Diclofenac, but apparently it is also a Kv7.2/3 activator.

It seems like all of my “spikes” are similar. A loud sound leads to temporarily higher tinnitus and increased hyperacusis, which then settle over a few days or weeks—probably due to the stress from the incident. Eventually, everything returns to normal. I’m glad your tinnitus has gone back to...

Hi everyone, With COVID-19 starting to wind down (I'm based in NY), my employer is requiring employees to come back to the office 2-3 days per week. I was always dreading this day because I was wondering how I would manage my tinnitus while commuting back and forth to the office. By way of...

...want to do the Valsalva as little as possible; you're popping your eardrum in and out, so it's okay to do it a few times, but you don't want to get into the habit of doing it several times a day. The best thing to do is take 10 mg of Sudafed to dry you out. The mucus in the ETD can cause...

...in both ears, though thinking I'm just getting myself paranoid at this point. I'm worried because I hear most people saying that temporary spikes settle within 48-72 hrs usually, while mine has stayed elevated going on 2 weeks now, and I'm hoping I'm not messing up by not getting in to...

...but now I can listen to outside noises like cars without feeling the need to use protection. My tinnitus has also become much more stable. Spikes now last a maximum of one week, compared to one to two months before. It is still loud, and I still hear it about 90 percent of the time, but on...

Yeah, maybe the acoustic shock you experienced last month is still having some negative impact. Time will probably help...

@ErnieMassri, thank you for sharing your experience with Neurofeedback.

Good to meet you Juliane! Unfortunately a lot of us are here on the same page, it’s quite impressive you’ve gone so long without any spikes or worsening. I’m here 3 months into my first spike after 7-8 years of tinnitus. I’ve read many posts of noise related spikes/worsenings improving after...

I haven’t experienced voices stuck in my head, but I do get repetitive sounds and simple tunes, like a phone ringing. I’ve had an ambulance siren stuck in my head for about three months now. I’d take that any day over more disturbing sounds, like whistles and screeches, which I hear during spikes.

...With tinnitus for 15 years and awareness of this forum, you had all the opportunity to learn about the dangers of ultrasonic teeth cleaning. Granted, many of us here, including myself, dropped the ball one way or another. Spikes may go down, so give it time. Steroids are very risky. Good luck.

...and be productive in any way. A few months ago, I had an epiphany that perhaps a medication affecting my blood vessels might reduce my spikes. I discovered that Minoxidil is a potassium channel opener. Through telemedicine in the USA, I managed to get an oral Minoxidil prescription and have...

Dear All, Having tinnitus means having to cope with spikes, and avoiding that the spike gets permanent. My protocol: As soon as possible after onset, when you assess it is a spike (e.g. went to a restaurant, discotheque, fireworks, blast): Take 60 mg of Prednisolone / Methylprednisolone...

...Life goes on. I have met so many people who have tinnitus. Like you, I was very paranoid at first, and I still have days when it ramps up, spikes, or worsens due to congestion from being sick. You will get better. There is always hope that it could go away, so never stop holding on to that...

I also really wish I knew if this was a spike or my new normal. How long do spikes usually last?

The way you describe your Tinnitus below is how I could describe mine. Does food impact you? Spikes from sound? Is Hearing protection possible for you? Mine sends T through the roof.

I won't argue with a unicorn. Of course. You must visit sometime.

Jeez, if you can’t be supportive or positive, then don’t say anything. Tinnitus is not something people get by being “stupid”; it’s often the result of doing everyday things. Some people are just unlucky, while others seem to get away without any issues.

I can understand your frustration. I have had periods of relief from it, and I start thinking I can get my life back — and then, bam. Whatever is causing tinnitus affects so much more than just the ears. Mine ramped back up in March, and it is so loud and shrill that I cannot concentrate on...

Some species can cause spikes in histamine.

I do not believe I suffer from hyperacusis, but definitely have recruitment. It seems every time I have a tinnitus spike or a worsening, my sound sensitivity increases. Once either the spike decreases or I begin to habituate to the new level, my sensitive seems to decrease and the cycle...

...it. Stay positive and healthy, maintain a low salt intake, spend time outdoors, and cherish life during good and bad days. Remember, spikes in tinnitus will almost always decrease. Don't panic. Remind yourself that it will improve. Don't hesitate to try medication to help cope with any spike...

Growing up, I've always had some form of anxiety and it wasn't until a few months back that I decided to see a therapist for it. I got diagnosed with moderate anxiety, but never went back to the therapist or went on medication for it because I believed that I could fix it/keep it under control...

Man, it just sucks that tinnitus can go from a 2 to an 8 that easily! Scary stuff. Have all your spikes in the last 40 years jumped like that, or did the spikes start at a lower level? I know it's really scary to think something may be permanent, but a jump that level is usually always a spike...

Might be a dumb question but I may be experiencing it at the moment. But how does anything but noise or some sort of damage to the inner ear cause a spike of tinnitus? I am now experiencing some tinnitus in my RIGHT ear for the first time ever (previously only had it in the left) after a spike...

I have not had any tinnitus spikes from Allegra-D.

How many times have you been forced to resort to taking prednisone after the onset of tinnitus? Do you try to use this glucocorticosteroid for every serious spike? How do you deal with prednisone during a short course, do you not have inflammations and chronic diseases from it? Did you feel a...

...day. Additionally, the ear with tinnitus (I have it unilaterally) is red and hot to the touch. I’ve heard many people talk about “tinnitus spikes.” Is that what this is? I can’t imagine I’ve caused further hearing damage since the sound really wasn’t loud, but there’s clearly some kind of...

How does a spike usually evolve? I mean, from the loud noise exposure or the onset of spike, to the settling down, how does things usually evolve for you?

I will experience spikes under 2 specific conditions regardless of any hearing protection. I will always spike if the car rides last for more than 30+ minutes and primarily when most of the driving takes place on the highway/freeway. I can easily detect the contrast in the amplification of my...

I am incredibly nervous about going on vacation with T. It's my first time and I'm hoping I won't have spikes and suffer.

...It has been over a month now, and while my condition has improved a little, I am still worried. This is the worst spike I have experienced since developing this condition six years ago. The ironic part is that I never had spikes this bad, even when I went to loud places without earplugs.

...experienced this while being sick? I’ve been really congested, and my ear feels like it has air trapped in it. I’m very worried because my spikes usually last only a few hours before going back down. This is the first time a spike has lasted two days, and it still hasn’t returned to...

...some faith that things will get better in time. I noticed that i’m having more good days, more energy and positivity, and that i’m having less spikes. Also the spikes seem to be less intrusive. However, i keep feeling horrible when i feel my tinnitus is going to flare up. Everytime it feels...

Hello TT! I started school like 5 weeks ago, and the first 4 weeks we have different activities each day. A lot of these activities includes alcohol. I have moderate tinnitus, but I have visited the nightclub we have here 5 times these 4 weeks. I have used foam plugs and haven't noticed any...

Spikes get better with time. Unfortunately, the baseline tinnitus usually just keeps getting worse as the months and years go on.

I have had noise-induced tinnitus for almost 10 years now, with many spikes over the years—some lasting for weeks at a time. My tinnitus is severe and can be heard anywhere, although my mind has somehow learned to ignore it for long periods. The last four months have been really smooth, and I've...