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In the US, most audiologists will allow you to take home demo hearing aids to try out before deciding whether to purchase them. I purchased Widex hearing aids for about $3,800. I was told they are highly rated for tinnitus relief and considered expensive because they feature some of the best...

There is a plan to open a new detention facility in the Everglades, Florida, which will hold illegal criminal aliens. Work is underway, and it is expected to be completed in early July. There are alligators, pythons, and other threats, including quicksand, outside the site, so trying to escape...

I now have fullness in both ears, dunno whats happening but it feels like I have earplugs in even if I dont have them in, it's some weird persistent sensation. Not sure :/

Hello everyone, this is my first time posting. I will try to make this as brief as possible. In October 2024, I experienced lower-frequency hearing loss following an ear infection. After treatment, the hearing loss is now only mild, but I have been left with multi-tonal, reactive tinnitus. I...

I had completely forgotten about this thread (my mistake), but I just stumbled upon this link: Inner Ear Biology: Symposium 13 September 2025 | Molecular Otology So, while it’s not a conference specifically focused on tinnitus, just for your information, Columbia will be there for its...

Great stuff, guys! I’m really excited for you. I’ve been sharing this video everywhere — on social media, forums, and with family members. Let me share some of the responses I’ve been getting: First, here’s what I’ve been posting: Some responses: By the way, Bluesky has been...

What am I reading? Why?

Very ironic, indeed! Also, the fact that he got tinnitus from gunshots? There were certainly many of those during World War II, I would imagine. I’d guess it caused the highest number of gun-inflicted tinnitus sufferers in the history of humankind. Was he right about that? Nothing like a little...

Yeah, my ears have just been aching for the past few days. I’m still having trouble figuring out whether it’s from sound or not. They seem to hurt after certain sounds, even ones that don’t seem too loud, but then I also get pain just from moving my head a certain way. It shifts from the right...

You may be right about that. I’ve already come across this theory on Tinnitus Talk. It’s neither reassuring nor optimistic to read, because it makes you realize how fragile and damaged our ears really are, and how easily their condition can deteriorate again. I always wonder, how on earth do...

Hello, I had my earwax removed because my ears felt blocked, and my tinnitus became louder, especially in my left ear, which was fully blocked by the wax. The removal was done manually, not through microsuction or any similar method. Since the removal, my tinnitus has been extremely loud...

Hello @Static Sophie 73, Thank you so much for your post. I removed my earwax manually one week ago, and now my tinnitus is spiking a lot. I would rate it around 9 out of 10. Normally, it stays around 3 to 4 out of 10, and it’s usually quieter at night. But now, even after sleeping, it’s at 10...

Hi, First, I apologize for any mistakes, as English is not my first language. I’ve had tinnitus for five years. It took about three years to habituate and for it to stabilize or improve. It was a long journey, with many ups and downs, including occasional spikes. On bad days, it was already...

Tinnitus and hyperacusis patients have much in common with the deaf and hard of hearing. So it makes sense to network with one another when it comes to research, rehabilitation, and therapy, even if some of the treatments might be considered outliers. I recently came across a photo of research...

I’m in the UK and about to get hearing aids to use as sound generators. I’m not getting my hopes up too much, but if the pulsatile tinnitus could decrease by even 10 or 20 percent, I think that would make a huge difference. I have had a lot of scans, and while some findings did show up, they...

Good afternoon, This is a bit long (I apologize in advance 😂😂). Let me introduce myself. My name is Luis Miguel, and I have had high-pitched tinnitus in my right ear since May 19, 2025. I perceive the sound if I focus on it, but I do not hear it as much near a refrigerator or with ambient...

Hmm, let's see what some of these Hitler views could be… 1. Aryans are the master race. Everyone else is subhuman. 2. Jews are the root of all societal problems. 3. Authoritarianism = good, Democracy = bad. 4. Pro Eugenics. 5. Lebensraum. I'm guessing @Mark F. is some kind of deranged and...

It sucks realizing that no matter how much I want this to be done... it never will be. Tinnitus doesn't take a vacation, and it doesn't care about yours.

I also purchased hearing aids for relief through sound therapy, not for amplification. If this has brought you relief, it is well worth it. Mentally, I felt stronger and had a sense of control. I also take a product called Sound Bites, a supplement that contains Magnesium and vitamins A, C, and...

Ranked 14th in the 2024 Shanghai Ranking, the University of Pennsylvania is hosting an annual meeting on auditory neurosciences titled Advances et Perspectives in Auditory Neurosciences. Over the years, tinnitus has occasionally been included in the discussions. https://www.med.upenn.edu/apan/

Yet another study is making use of the UK Biobank. However, the investigation into white matter volume is not new, and as far as I know, it has not, on its own, led to any further discoveries. Once again, what we really need is to go much deeper, to track the movements of neurotransmitters in...

Can you clarify what you mean by "Hitler was right about a lot of things"? What specifically do you think he was right about? And which "tribe" are you referring to? What do you mean by "what is happening in our world"? What exactly are you concerned about? It would be much easier to challenge...

This is my tinnitus, measured using technology at home. As you can see from the chart, audiologist measurements are often not useful. They rely on the decibel hearing level algorithm, fail to measure at meaningful high or low frequencies, and do not use adequate intervals to produce a...

I purchased a Lenire in 2023. I followed the recommended treatment prescribed by the audiologist, and since that had no effect, I also tried alternative approaches, such as shortening the duration of use. That also did nothing for me. For $4,000, I expected more than nothing.

How's everyone doing? I've been gone for a while.

Back in the day, we could see three great bands for five dollars, before the era of Ticketmaster. The Allman Brothers Band was my favorite, along with Jimi Hendrix. But the band in the video below is in a different category altogether. I have no idea how they came on stage with no warmup and...

I like your avatar!

I truly hope you find some relief. Keep hanging in there!

@Kam75, I just want to mention that higher dosages of Mirtazapine are usually more stimulating than lower dosages because of the noradrenaline effect. 15 mg should be fine, but you could try 7.5 mg instead.

Why "Oh dear..."??? Are you suggesting that we all turn a blind eye to what is happening in our world? If you think I am incorrect, please point out where I am wrong.

I use Westone custom earplugs with 9 dB filters, which I wear for extended periods when I am around people who might be speaking loudly — basically any group of more than three people. They are very comfortable in my ears and seem to reduce the incoming volume evenly across all frequencies.

I received more information about the study, in case anyone is considering participating. It is best if you live in Michigan or Florida.

Did you ever figure out what it was?

My tinnitus started in December 2024 after I took Ambien for a few weeks. Insomnia has always been a problem for me. An ENT I trust said the Ambien may have “unmasked” the tinnitus. I stopped taking it, but the tinnitus continues. It is a high-pitched, nonstop ringing, and I would not wish it on...

The moment I start living a bit more, everything goes to hell

@Hazel, @Markku, and the entire Tinnitus Quest team, amazing work! Thank you. To everyone else, please repost and retweet. Interestingly, just yesterday while reminiscing about my nu-metal fascination from my twenties, around 25 years ago, I came across some recent footage of Limp Bizkit...

He looks amazing for 94! Shatner is proof that having tinnitus does not have to destroy your health or your mind. Thank you to the team for arranging this message.

How does coffee affect the injury inside your ear? I was just trying to help Kingsfan. There are always many different factors that can increase or decrease our tinnitus, and stress or anxiety is definitely one of them. For example, today I slept less than usual, and I feel like my tinnitus is...

Hi @trevl, it seems there are no drugs on the market that have the potential to reduce tinnitus volume, except Clonazepam, if I am not mistaken. I was prescribed this drug a long time ago, but I do not take it. It does not have a good reputation. Currently, I am taking Mirtazapine (between 15...

I’m considering placing another order for custom earplugs from Sensaphonics. I currently have the musician plugs with the 15 dB filter, as well as the full shell plugs. The full shell version has not been very useful for me. For the second set, I would like a filtered option—ideally purchasing...

Microsuction too. I don’t understand how supposedly trained professionals think it is acceptable to use a vacuum exceeding 100 dB inside the ear, without proper warning or informed consent. Audiology as a field often reminds me of medicine from a hundred years ago.

Any advice?

Oh, it does vary. But stress or anxiety doesn’t affect it, at least not in the way you might have meant. I thought you were referring to mental stress or emotional anxiety. I have reactive tinnitus. It reacts to certain sounds and to what I eat. Just now, I had a cup of coffee while sitting...

Some people are completely deaf and still have tinnitus, with no way to mask the ringing. That would be even worse.

Hi all, I’m still here and struggling terribly with the hum. If anyone else still has it and has managed to overcome it and return to their normal life, I would really love to hear from you. This hum is slowly taking away everything I love and everything that is important to me. I just need some...

Thanks for reading my post. I’m currently being treated with Amoxicillin and will finish my two-week course this Friday. I also have an appointment with a Lyme-literate doctor on July 11 to be tested for any possible co-infections. In the meantime, I’ve been taking pregnancy-safe herbal...

Brintellix, 15 mg daily. A 20 mg dose was too much and worsened my tinnitus.

Oh dear... :eek:

Seroquel helped, right?

@Regis, what antidepressants did you try and settle on?

I'm getting weird headaches/tinnitus flare ups in the early morning. It's like my head is pulsating with sound. Hyperacusis has been flaring up too after a noisy day, although it's getting better by day 3

She was genuinely obnoxious. She even recommended that I read a book about “the Judeo-Christian guilt.” While I was explaining my symptoms, she kept contradicting me or repeating them back incorrectly. When I corrected her, she got upset and said, “You really don’t want to be wrong, do you?”...

Interesting. So your tinnitus tone is always 100 percent constant? Always exactly the same tone, with no changes throughout the day, ever? I think for many of us, it varies a lot.

I wanted to add this as well. On December 20, 2024, I was exposed to a bus honking its horn while I was literally one meter in front of it, just walking by. However, it did not worsen my tinnitus. In the end, it may not matter much, since we are all built differently and there are so many...

Hello Meg, Sorry to hear about your struggles, especially while pregnant. What treatment did you receive for Lyme disease? Do you know if the treatment completely eliminated the bacteria?

Hello @Kam75, I am curious—due to the lack of sleep caused by your tinnitus, which of the drugs you take specifically address the following tinnitus parameters? The loudness of the tinnitus The frequencies of the tinnitus sounds you experience Do any of the drugs you take actually reduce...