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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...

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...

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 left ear is in discomfort and pain again with a distinct fullness sensation. The severity comes and goes. It's bad again this evening. Is there no theories on this? Is this from damage? TMJ? Hyperacusis? It has a slight itchiness but the above problems are way worse. It all feels...

This is the 2nd time this happened. I was standing up and suddenly felt faint and numb. I decided to call an ambulance as I felt like I was going to pass out. I felt anxiety after the onset of symptoms not before. It passed but I don't know for sure how long it lasted. I would guess 5 min or...

I made a new thread because I am wondering if you have this or had it and it reduced in volume. I am wondering if anyone had it more than a few months. I don't think I can cope with it like this. It is already wrecking havoc on my immune system and causing stress and anxiety. It seems like I...

If I buy something like Peltor Prime 98 in the car, would that work? What do you guys use in the car? Maybe you use earplugs? What kind? Earmuffs? What kind? Or you don't use earplugs? I am trying to avoid a drive/ride in which it takes 20 min to get there, maybe 15 so 30 min total. But, I...

I don't understand what is wrong with my ears. It seems like a unique and non-typical problem. I ordered Peltor X4A muffs a while ago and they are too tight for my ears. Left ear gets sore immediately and now the right ear is starting too. Then, I have anxiety as I wait for my sore ear(s) to...

How do you cope? My tinnitus is usually loud but seems extra loud for the past two days. I try not to focus on it but it is louder than the radio on low volume. It is usually faint outside but not today. I am told it could fade so just wait but I don't see a pattern illustrating this. It is...

A number of members here and even mods at one point have encouraged therapy at one point. This is making me feel even worse. It makes me feel like NO ONE is listening and I thought if anyone would listen it would be people here. It's like I am speaking a different language. The more I try to...

I have never had this pain before. I am scared that I made a mistake and this the result. I went shopping by car to a couple of places. I wore foam earplugs for the ride and in the stores. But, after I got home, I had unbearable pain in the right ear. It's still there. Since 6pm. I am only...

I wanted a separate thread because the only other member here who had a similar sound and experience has not posted in a while. Is there any theory for a creaking sensation in the ear - my right ear? It happened recently, around Wednesday late afternoon and I noticed it was gone Friday...

My ears are irritated by my earplugs. Yet another problem. There is redness in the area where they stick out. Near the tragus but across from it. The earplug end covers that area when worn. I am wondering if it's from how I'm pulling them out? I need a primer I guess?!? Please advise! Will...

I live in an apartment in city downtown. It was annoying before I got tinnitus. I will cut to the chase. I couldn't sleep and sitting on the couch last night. An ambulance went by with the siren on. I didn't have much time for reaction. I covered my ears as fast as I could. I am really worried...

I had an anxiety attack. I tried not to. Spiking now. Please, it has to be temporary. I can't take any setbacks. Please help??? Oh, what can I do?? :(

I have this problem or condition in which I get ear pain but it's always the left one. I had it before but it eventually subsided. Now, I have this pain again. I think it might be from ear plugs. What can I do? This is really agony. I already have severe tinnitus. I don't have a problem with...

I went to the local ER last night. I felt nausea, light headed and abdominal/stomach pain My blood pressure was all over the place but stabilized. I can barely type this. I was given Cipro antibiotics and I understand that this is something that tinnitus sufferers want to avoid. I didn't know...

I have a question and I don't know who to ask - I can't ask anyone around me or doctors/audiologists that are here, locally. I am guessing some people will say it's anxiety or stress but please show proof/evidence or explain how noise wouldn't spike or start my tinnitus up, please? This is...

I read some posts from 2013 - 2017 or thereabouts but haven't made a conclusion. I am hoping some 'experts' on this can comment. Is my life ruined not just from tinnitus but also because the computer(s) I use may spike my tinnitus? I am probably not going back to a factory job so I thought if...

A fire alarm went off in my apartment. It's a low income building - you can guess what kind of people are in there. Yes, including me but I was in hard times a few years ago and unfortunately, stayed even after getting a job. Anyway, I am scared now with what could happen - I know some...

I did everything people suggested me to - I tried relaxing, meditating, breathing quietly, I took a herbal tea to help with sleeping, melatonin 3mg, and still, it is just continuing with the constant noise - this 'kettle boiling/fire alarm tinkering sound' - I can't take it anymore. I had...

I think this might happen to some people - so, either it's good or bad - but, as long as it's not really bad, nothing to consider? I went to visit my Dad at a long-term care home and in the elevator, I often wear ear plugs - well, when I enter I do. I'm not sure if it's overprotection but...

I posted about myself but I don't know how everyone gets support when audiologists, Drs and ENTs (I still haven't been able to see one) don't help. It was suggested to me to wait in ER for an ENT and make up a story. I don't know if I can do that but if it is really bad like this moment, I...

I'm another sorry poster - meaning I am also apologizing for this melancholic and depressing post. My tinnitus started last Friday night. Should I explain everything here? I'll try to summarize it and elaborate if anyone wishes - in one of the main sections? I did something stupid and was...