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I took one capsule of Valerian root two days ago and I had a very slight spike the next day and today my tinnitus is even slightly louder....

Metoprolol along with other beta blockers are ototoxic. Do your research before you take any meds. I am sure there are good meds without ototoxic...

Beautiful message. Thanks for sharing. I have had a spike since 12-1-21 after taking a statin for one month. It’s been few days but these were...

This post will give lot of hope to many people including me. Thank you for writing a detailed post.

Have you tried therapy? I have learned that mild tinnitus can get worse because we just keep thinking about it. That has been true for me.

Have you tried white noise?

Can you please clarify again? Is your tinnitus still as loud as when you had the panic attacks, but it’s not bothering you as much nowadays? You...

I have been trying to figure out for a long time if there are people who have very loud tinnitus and are not getting bothered by it. Most people...

That is a beautiful message! There are so many legends who have tinnitus and they live successful lives.

Never give up on education. Education is the door to freedom and opportunities in future. Don’t ever ask this question no matter what comes ahead,...

No way you can give up education. Your goal is to protect your hearing now. That means 1) no loud places at all, no movies, no concerts or live...

How is your tinnitus now? I feel your pain. I am in the same shoes. Even though I have had tinnitus for the last 10 years and I had had the...

Most definitely. I had a bad spike after a long time and I was having anxiety attacks. I couldn’t deal with it. Now my tinnitus has subsided a...

Update: My tinnitus tone has been changing and now I have a whistle. It’s loud and annoying but no way close to unbearable level it was when it...

Doesn’t marijuana make tinnitus louder? I wonder if glass of wine would help to calm down anxiety? Alcohol disrupts my sleep, otherwise I would...

Just curious, what was the dB level?

Ryan, I am sorry you are going through this. Ending life is never an option. Imagine there is a cure or you kill yourself just before your...

Just an update if someone comes across this thread in future. It’s been about 6-7 days and my tinnitus spike has slightly subsided to the...

I checked her website. I wonder how many Tinnitus Talk members have taken the course.

Carl, I think antihistamines you take might causing the spike. Just do some research, I could be wrong but I remember reading Benadryl causing...

I read antihistamines can cause tinnitus. Just check it out.

My LDL is little bit high. I feel like an idiot taking statins! I should have researched more. There are other cholesterol meds as well which are...

Thank you. I will take it for a few days just to be safe. I am surprised not many members have commented on this thread as statins are probably...

See what result you get from the first MRI and ask your doctor what he can decipher from it. Maybe a second one is not absolutely needed? I would...

I am in the same situation. I took statins for 1 month and my tinnitus that has been quiet for 10 years has come back with full vengeance. Did...

I don’t know if Turmeric would help out. You can’t go wrong with taking pure Turmeric powder once a day in a limited quantity.

There are studies done that shows mindfulness meditation significantly reduces anxiety caused by tinnitus. I wonder how many Tinnitus Talk members...

Excellent post.

That's the issue with my new spike. For the first time I think in 10-11 years I can't fully mask it like before. I read few studies based off of...

How long had you been meditating before tinnitus?

I have been asking this for long time. I think meditation is the best way to deal with tinnitus. I almost had a panic attack yesterday night. If...

How loud is your tinnitus?

Micro suction can cause tinnitus . There are few post about it . I also got Tinnitus 10 years ago with ear buds . I am freaking out since I am...

Have you contacted manufacturers? They might have an answer.

How long did she take this medication?

Can someone give insight on tinnitus and statin use? It just doesn’t make any sense that one month use of statin can cause a tinnitus spike. IV...

I used to chat with you back in the day. You are always so supportive to everyone. It’s really nice of you. Good to see people helping out each...

I will give meditation a try again with white noise in the background. It can definitely teach you how not to react to tinnitus or any other...

How do you meditate with noise in your ears? I really want to start because I know meditation can transform our lives and make us stronger. I...

Btw, my tinnitus is caused by loud music. So once again, if your tinnitus is noise induced then protect your ears for the next 3-4 months and see...

How is your tinnitus now? Is it very intrusive? Can you function properly? Hear it over TV/conversations etc?

I like your attitude. How loud is your tinnitus? Can you hear it over normal conversation all the time or when watching TV? Now I am panicking...

Did you go to any loud events? That can cause spike.

Man I can’t have sex now until I take pills. I am single for the last 3-4 years so no action lately. I wonder what I will do if I get a new...

I believe you but it really shouldn’t cause a permanent spike like that. Strange!

I took Viagra 25 mg a few times 5-6 years ago and had just very minimum temporary tinnitus spike. I am going to hit 50 soon and I am scared to...

Congratulations! I know how tough MCATs are. I took one years back and failed. Download 2-3 white noise apps on your iPhone and see what works...

I believe you will be okay in 2-3 months. I know easy for me to say.

That’s really scary. What type of hearing protection did you wear to the MRI? I have read about MRIs worsening tinnitus before. I don’t need an...

Thank you for writing this detailed post. Did the MRI increase your baseline tinnitus? I don’t need an MRI, but just curious.

I got tinnitus by listening to music. I LOVE music! Of course you can listen to music or use a lap top. Just don’t use ear buds or ear phones. I...

No. Don’t make this mistake It’s the worst thing you can do.

I think your tinnitus will go away.

Don’t they have laser instead of drill?

I remember you from years back, valeri. How are you doing? My impacted wisdom tooth doesn’t bother me but food is stuck there now, causing a...

Which vaccine did you have? It should improve, I think.

Mine was exactly like this. In the last few days it has increased and I hear it in certain positions especially at night.

Hi Greg, you are so knowledgeable about pulsatile tinnitus. Just curious, are you in healthcare?

I tried to have a knee MRI where my head was out and I could not handle even that sound! I am almost 100% sure I have PT because of my tinnitus...

Thanks... 10% of tinnitus sufferer have PT. I can never have MRI because it’s way too loud for me. Is a CT scan loud?