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I am sorry to hear about the discomfort that you are feeling @SB93. I see from your profile that you have had tinnitus since 2021. From the...
Thank you for explaining the tests that you have had @davegr. Unfortunately, I am unable to give you any advice on what could be causing your...
Hi @davegr Have you been to ENT and had tests on your ears? If not then I think you should, since you've had these symptoms for over a year.
Please do not address me as dude. I answer to the name Michael Leigh on the Internet. I would also appreciate it if you refrain from using...
You are welcome @Ksharky13. I understand how you feel. This is why I have advised you to print my articles, then take time to read them and refer...
Indeed you may @Jupiterman. I have given a full explanation of the reasons why I believe it's not good to read too much information online about...
Hi @AaronArchon. Welcome to Tinnitus Talk. I am sorry to know that you are having a difficult time with hyperacusis at the moment. I see that...
You are welcome @Ksharky13. I am pleased that you have been reading some of my posts. If you print and read again the ones I'm going to mention...
Hi @Ksharky13. Since you were experiencing symptoms of tinnitus prior to the COVID-19 booster shot, I suspect your tinnitus might be...
For your information, I do not copy and paste. I have submitted over 9000 posts to Tinnitus Talk and never have I copied and pasted. Each post is...
Thank you for tagging me, @DeanD. Hi @Fast Eddy. The fact that you are a musician, I suspect that you have had tinnitus for quite a while...
I correspond with many people across the UK that have tinnitus. A lot of them have been referred to Audiology for tinnitus treatment and...
Thank you for your kind words @DeanD. My tinnitus is problematic at the moment, but I am able to cope, as long as it's not too severe, as it was...
Thank you for your kind words @Hardwell. As you know, I have variable tinnitus. It can be pretty severe at times but I have habituated to this...
With respect, I am not here to duel with you. I have said my piece and wish you well. Good day, Michael
Whether one wants to call it noxacusis, hyperacusis, reactive tinnitus or pain hyperacusis, in my opinion it all amounts to the same thing. Most...
Indeed, my experience living with severe hyperacusis enabled me to start this thread. Doctors play their part in helping to treat people with...
I had a lot of relief when I first had TRT 27 years ago. My tinnitus reduced to a level that I could hardly hear most of the time. I had very...
Nothing is guaranteed and I hope everything goes well for you. I have corresponded with people who are deaf and still experience tinnitus,...
The person you are responding to is in a lot of distress with his tinnitus and hyperacusis, which is the reason I have decided not to reply...
Most of the people in this thread have one thing in common: their tinnitus was noise-induced. Once habituation has been reached, this type of...
I agree with you @Jupiterman. My advice not to listen to audio through any type of headphones even at low volume, is specifically meant for...
Hi @RebelScum, The advice that I have given in "New to Tinnitus, What to Do?" Is for people like yourself and I advise you to follow it. It is...
I feel incredibly sorry for this person because there's obviously a problem that requires treatment, in the form of counseling for OCD. There is...
Pleased to hear everything is going smoothly @Elmer B Fuddled. I agree with you that cats are very resilient and adaptable to situations. Take...
Hi @Stoic turmoil, I am sorry to hear of the difficulties that you are going through with tinnitus. Noise-induced tinnitus usually gets better...
Sorry to hear about your cat having her upper teeth removed @Elmer B Fuddled. I hope she will be alright.
Thank you for your kind comments @Stuart-T. Your post was also interesting to read. I also listen to classical music and opera too. I don't...
I haven't experienced it. Tinnitus can increase after sound therapy - the reason is usually (but not always) because the sound therapy is set too...
It is good that you have habituated for quite a while @Bob90 and I hope this continues. I am sorry to know you have been experiencing spikes. A...
Reel-to-Reel tape recorders are complex, mechanical machines. Good working examples should be fully serviced by a technician and can easily cost...
Even though my cats have two large scratch posts, they will tear up carrier bags, chew cardboard boxes, anything they can get their claws into...
I suggest that you talk to your GP again @JoJo2024 before writing to your MP. If he refuses your request to be referred to ENT, then advise him...
A detailed history of your tinnitus needs to be taken by an ENT doctor, because you have had tinnitus since 2022. At ENT you will be properly...
Hi @Jack2024, Welcome to Tinnitus Talk. I agree with @BrOKeN_1's advice. No two people will experience tinnitus the same, although they will...
You have had tinnitus for 2 years and you haven't been referred to ENT. I will assume that you live in the UK and therefore, I find it very...
Did you listen to audio through any type of headphones regularly before the onset of your tinnitus? This includes: earbuds, headsets,...
In order to find out what is causing your oversensitivity to sound while you type, it would help to know what caused your tinnitus because you...
The speaker on a smartphone is not ideal because it's considerably smaller than the speaker fitted to a Sound Oasis machine or from another brand...
I am pleased that you found Hyperacusis, as I See It helpful, @Annika, and I hope that you continue to make improvement. Well done. Take care...
You are welcome @Pixelito, and thank you for your kind words. I would like to give you some further advice. I hope that you don't mind. I am doing...
I am pleased to know that your tinnitus has improved @Pixelito. Noise-induced tinnitus usually improves over time as yours has. It can remain...
For the second time in my life, I received a court summons over Christmas to attend jury service starting in February. The letter stated that I...
You need to stop using all types of headphones even at low volume, otherwise your tinnitus is at risk of getting worse. The tinnitus will probably...
It doesn't matter how many layers of hearing protection a person with noise-induced tinnitus uses, if external sound is too loud, it will pass...
You raise two interesting points @Jupiterman which I have addressed in various posts on my started threads. I mostly advise on noise-induced...
I understand the way you feel about tinnitus and the reason for believing there is no treatment for the condition but I assure you there is and...
I have had TRT twice. Both treatments lasted two years with regular counselling and wearing white noise generators. I also had a short spell of...
You are entitled to your opinion even when you're wrong.
I am pleased that you are heeding my advice @withintention. You may not need TRT or CBT so don't be on a rush to start treatment, just give...
You are not being paranoid @Mark F.. Noise-induced tinnitus is not something to take lightly because it can change from mild to severe fast, if...
I believe it is far too soon for you to be starting TRT or CBT @withintention, as you are new to noise-induced tinnitus. Please go to my started...
I was the same when I first got tinnitus 27 years ago but time made me realize this wasn't such a good idea. Please read my thread: Keeping Things...
Thank you for your kind comments @Blackbird1016. The advice that I give is not absolute and should be used for guidance. I advise that you try...
Provided you drink alcohol in moderation, in most cases it will not affect noise-induced tinnitus which is what you have. In fact, it often has a...
I understand how you feel @Michael_ but you need to relax and not expect too much of yourself, as you risk making the habituation process more...
I am sorry to know of the difficulties that you are going through @J96. If I were in your situation, I would try to calm things right down,...
Thank you for your kind words @withintention. Please click on the link below and read my thread: Is It Possible to Habituate to Tinnitus?...
Hi @withintention, If you want my honest opinion, I don't think you should be trying any tinnitus treatment at this time, including TRT and...
I suspect @Nick47 thatyour audiologist is just that, an audiologist, and knows nothing about tinnitus as mentioned in my post to @withintention....