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A Hypochondriac with Tinnitus
Tinnitus tends to become much louder when we focus on it (just stating the obvious). So the best advice I can offer is to keep yourself occupied. Do things, stay busy, and direct your attention elsewhere. I know that is easier said than done, but honestly, it is the only approach that has ever... -
Second Acoustic Trauma: Prednisone Helped, but Tinnitus Returned Louder — Would Dexamethasone Help Three Weeks Later?
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Let me know what the doctor told you! Would be nice to know. I went through your posts and I can...
Let me know what the doctor told you! Would be nice to know. I went through your posts and I can relate. One thing struck me though, something I do a lot too: you dwell on and ruminate about what has happened. Yes, you got unlucky 2 months ago, but instead of looking back at something you can't...- Maruashen
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I think you should focus on the success you had 19/6! Recovery and habitulation seems like 2...
I think you should focus on the success you had 19/6! Recovery and habitulation seems like 2 steps forward and 1 step backward for most people. The key is to slowly push forward. One setback isnt the end, because each time you push forward, you risk a setback, and thats the whole point sort of. :)- Maruashen
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I know it sucks. I cannot go outside either right now, but i know that time is crucial to...
I know it sucks. I cannot go outside either right now, but i know that time is crucial to healing and try to make small steps every day. Life is not easy, but it can be very rewarding, but sometimes to get to the rewarding spot we need to fight through the hard times. Ask yourself, what can i...- Maruashen
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No, you should embrace your life. Give it time, i promise you, it will get better. Don't make...
No, you should embrace your life. Give it time, i promise you, it will get better. Don't make any rational decisions. Isolating yourself more is not a good option, it never is. Our conditions sucks, but we need to stay strong and focus on the future, instead of dwelling in the past. We're all in...- Maruashen
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Attending a Noisy Indoor Graduation Ceremony: Tips and Experiences?
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... -
Attending a Noisy Indoor Graduation Ceremony: Tips and Experiences?
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. -
Car Honked Close to Me: Tinnitus Spike and Hearing Loss Concerns
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... -
Attending a Noisy Indoor Graduation Ceremony: Tips and Experiences?
You know that stress and anxiety have a lot to do with tinnitus. I am very sure it will settle down for you. Just give it some time. I think you know that a week or two is not long enough for anything to settle—what you are feeling right now is your panic speaking. -
Car Honked Close to Me: Tinnitus Spike and Hearing Loss Concerns
It is impossible to say for sure, but you are probably fine. You are feeling anxious right now, and that can play a big role in increasing tinnitus. It is always a good idea to give your ears some rest in the first few days. It probably will not hurt, right? It is very easy to become afraid of... -
Could the Occlusion Effect from Earplugs and Earmuffs Be Damaging My Hearing?
I’ve learned a lot over the last couple of months about the occlusion effect—or at least I think I have. In general, the best way to avoid it is to either use foam earplugs and insert them properly (deep into the ear canal) to minimize the space between the earplug and the eardrum, or to use... -
Accidental Gunshot, Sudden Tinnitus/Ringing Ears, and the Struggle to Heal
I’m sorry that it happened to you. This is what I’ve learned in general when it comes to noise-induced tinnitus: Give it time. Do not expect it to heal in just a few weeks, as it is usually a process that takes several months. In the beginning, it is easy to panic (I’ve done that several... -
Sudden Worsening of Tinnitus After New Year’s and Loud Squeak
Thanks a lot, @ColinUK, for your reply. You’re absolutely right. It really is a rollercoaster with ups and downs. It feels like time is the only true remedy, and that avoiding everyday sounds only makes things worse. Every time I have “protected” myself from normal daily sounds, my world has... -
Struggling with a Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Setback After Years of Recovery
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Anxiety After Unexpected Airbag Deployment
Hi, If you look up how loud airbags can be, you usually find numbers ranging from 160 to 170 dB. That said, you were quite far away, and all those obstacles probably reduced the volume by a significant amount. I had an increased tinnitus spike four months ago due to fireworks. From personal... -
Why Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Treated Differently from Other Types?
Well, like you said earlier, hearing loss can result from different causes. Some people develop it from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), others from sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL), which often seems to be caused by some kind of virus. In most cases, doctors do not know the exact... -
Why Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Treated Differently from Other Types?
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Am I More Susceptible to Further Hearing Damage Compared to Someone without Hearing Loss?
Mine seems to be more sensitive as well, but it is also tougher than you might think. Do you want to risk it though? I do not know. You cannot avoid random loud noises, but you can be protective when there are obviously bad situations. For example, if you are at a calm café, there is no need...- Maruashen
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Why Do Our Ears Crackle When Swallowing?
It is complicated. I got hearing loss and tinnitus eight years ago due to damage. A few weeks later, my ears started to click, crackle, and pop all the time. When I habituated to my tinnitus, about five months in, I somehow started to think less about the crackling. And now, eight years later...- Maruashen
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Anyone Else Have Ultra-High Frequency Tinnitus?
From my own experience, most of it went away within three to five months. But at some point, you also start to let it go. That is the harsh truth. When you first get tinnitus, you panic, and all you want is for it to go away. But then you habituate. Your brain starts to ignore it, and therefore... -
Loud Noise and Tinnitus Spikes: How Long Do You Rest? Share Your Recovery Experiences
Experiencing a tinnitus spike following exposure to loud noise can be frustrating. Many of us have probably encountered situations where unexpected loud sounds, such as sirens, dishes, or other noises, have led to a noticeable increase in tinnitus intensity and often anxiety. Understanding how... -
Do Most People Recover from Tinnitus While We Are Left Behind?
Based on my own experience, I left this website when I habituated last time. I think I stayed here for the first three months, then life got better (I do not think my tinnitus did), and after eleven months I came back to update some people. Now, eight years later, I am back because I got a new... -
Noticing a New Tinnitus Sound (Whistle) During Hay Fever Season
I think that is possible. It is very normal for tinnitus to increase due to illness, fever, flu, or if you are tired. It makes sense that it could be affected. How long have you had your high-pitched sound? -
Is Hitting Earmuff Cups Dangerous to Hearing/Tinnitus?
This has happened to me several times as well. Once I bumped them into a doorframe, once I hit them with my watch, and I have knocked on them several times with my hands or fingers. My tinnitus has not increased yet, I think, but I usually get a spike for about one day. That is probably... -
Steroids: Prednisone / Dexamethasone / Others (Oral and Intratympanic Injections)
Did doctors in the UK say that? Because it seems like different countries have different approaches.- Maruashen
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Steroids: Prednisone / Dexamethasone / Others (Oral and Intratympanic Injections)
What is the latest news on oral Prednisone or intratympanic Dexamethasone? Is it still something that is given after acoustic trauma? It seems like there are different approaches.- Maruashen
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Tone Generator Video Gave Me Tinnitus
Sorry to hear that. My situation is exactly like yours. I used to go to the gym in December, work, and hang out with friends. Now I’ve mostly been playing games. It feels easier, and I feel like I can be myself there without the risk of noise exposure. Although, it has really started to take a...- Maruashen
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First Major Spike After Six Years — Hoping for Improvement
That’s good though, if tinnitus is back to baseline. Has it been roughly two months now? It seems like it usually takes three to five months for things like that to clear up, or maybe it just feels that way because we usually try to shift our focus during that time.- Maruashen
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Hi, how are you feeling? I can relate to much of your journey.
Hi, how are you feeling? I can relate to much of your journey.- Maruashen
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First Major Spike After Six Years — Hoping for Improvement
Hi @Josh-mh, how is it going for you? I think we are both in similar places. I got tinnitus in my left ear back in the fall of 2017. After that, I habituated well and had seven great years. But during New Year’s Eve, I was exposed to loud sounds and woke up the next day with loud tinnitus in my...- Maruashen
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Tone Generator Video Gave Me Tinnitus
I’m sorry to hear your story. I think many of us go through the same stages in some way. Although you recently had a setback, you can probably tell that it is slowly getting better, even if it really takes time. Setbacks are scary. I am also currently in a period where I am trying to recover...- Maruashen
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Sudden Worsening of Tinnitus After New Year’s and Loud Squeak
Hello everyone, Many years ago, in the fall of 2017, I suffered hearing damage from a hit to my left ear. This resulted in a muffled sensation and tinnitus. It took me about three to five months before I could function again, and after eleven months, I finally felt like life was worth living. I... -
Slap-Induced Tinnitus
Hello Steve! I got my tinnitus in my left ear because of a slap/punch aswell, I was unlucky and crossed ways with an drug addict and he though I was someone else and slapped me on my left side. The ringing started directly and my ear felt all clogged up, almost like when you get water in your...- Maruashen
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Loud Events — What Kind Do You Attend?
I've been to concerts, movies, restaurants and all of that since my tinnitus. I don't want to isolate my life because of the T. I usually just measure the decibel and the use the right earplugs for the environment. I even played in a band and rehearsed after I had my T one year ago. Altho I did... -
Never Thought I'd Find Myself Here, But Hello!
It might sound crazy when I say this but the only way to recover is to let it go and accept it. I got a similar damage about 11 months ago and I freaked out and though my life was ruined. I couldn't figure out how I could live with the tinnitus. First 3 months was the worst, I tried to look...- Maruashen
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I Ruined My Recovery :(
In my optinion I think you should overprotect your ear abit for a while, not always tho.. But thats just my opinon, I'm no doctor :p- Maruashen
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Dropped a Metal Shower Head
@Jiri Ive had too many similar experiences. You get all frustrated and anxiety usually comes back, but 95% of the time those noises won't hurt. Even tho it usually feels like the tinnitus is increased. Ive had tinnitus för 3 years now and I bet there have been a few of these situations each...- Maruashen
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Steroids: Prednisone / Dexamethasone / Others (Oral and Intratympanic Injections)
Hej Jonas @Instant_exit I'm also from Sweden, and got an acoustic trauma a few weeks ago. I live in Gothenburg so I've visited sahlgrenska university hospital twice and some small special clinics. I've been to a total of.. 6 doctors I believe by now.. 4 ENT doctors, and 2 "normal" doctors. And...- Maruashen
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Inner Ear Hair Cell Regeneration — Maybe We Can Know More
If hearing loss could be cured a lot tinnitus/hearing loss sufferers would get alot milder tinnitus symptoms. @Mortzcent did you never experience any tinnitus after your loud noise exposure that caused your hearing loss?- Maruashen
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How to Be with Someone Having Tinnitus?
This is booth a tricky question but at the same time a very simple one. I got my "first" real tinnitus back in november 2014 due to loud music at a Christmas event with my work. I went to the ENT crying for help and they couldn't do anything, well I got a hearing test and it showed "normal... -
Audiogram and Other Hearing Test Results
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New Here (3 Weeks In)
@dpdx Hi, Did you notice any sympthons on your eustachian tube inflammation yourself? Did you get any medication for this or did he tell you that it would self heal? I hope you feel better soon. /Martin- Maruashen
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My Tinnitus Story (Success Story and How It Got Worse After Hearing Loss)
@Jazzer @Bill Bauer I dont think its that simple. Yes i live in Europe, in fact Sweden to be precise (Sahlgrenska university hospital). I've been to a total of 4 ENT doctors and none have even mentioned to prescribe prednisone. First of i dont think there is much evidence that that prednisone...- Maruashen
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My Tinnitus Story (Success Story and How It Got Worse After Hearing Loss)
@Jazzer Okey, well same as me then, usually a noise induced hearing loss first damages the higher freq due to their placement in the cochlea. Okey, well im glad you still enjoy music then. I guess thats one of the fears am having. /Martin- Maruashen
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My Tinnitus Story (Success Story and How It Got Worse After Hearing Loss)
@Jazzer - Hello, Thanks for posting and telling your story. I'm trying so hard to accept the situation that attacks and incidents can happen, but I guess and have learnt now that it is just a part of the life. Things happen and sometimes you cannot prevent them for happening either. I couldn't...- Maruashen
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My Tinnitus Story (Success Story and How It Got Worse After Hearing Loss)
@Kolisar Thanks for your reply :) Yeah, I'm crossing my fingers that I could come to that point someday where I could say "Tinnitus is still there but its okey and I can live a good life with it) and the same with the one sided hearing loss. Have tinnitus always been an issue for you or did...- Maruashen
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Hi I'm New Here, Had Tinnitus for 4 Years, Recently It Got Worse. I Can't Live with This Any More.
Hey @Gustav , Your should read my recent post I just added. It seems like we are in a quite similar situation, the difference is that I'm just a few weeks ahead of you in my process I guess. But our "Symphoms" seems to be quite similar. Just like me it seems like you have a lot of factors that...- Maruashen
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One Year After Noise Induced Tinnitus (Success Story)
Hi or Hej! When I'm reading your post it almost feel like I'm reading exactly what I self might have written, it almost feels weird. The feelings regarding emotions and the muffled feeling in the ears that you are describing are exactly the same as what I am experiencing right now. Im five...- Maruashen
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My Tinnitus Story (Success Story and How It Got Worse After Hearing Loss)
Hello everyone, I felt like I wanted to share my tinnitus story, maybe I could help someone out or maybe someone helps me. I am 25 years old by now. My first encounter with tinnitus was actually februari 2012 after a concert, I did bring earplugs but later on when I was moving out from the...- Maruashen
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