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I was told that tinnitus could be a symptom of acoustic neuroma which is a tumor. MRI can detect this. I had an MRI done and I do not have any...

I think people take everything for granted lol. I am never making that mistake again. I am so glad to hear that you have some relief. I think I...

I am finally becoming habituated with my tinnitus. I dont notice it too much. This may have to do with the fact I am keeping busy, but I also have...

I was thinking mine would be called "A Year With This Ear" because it's been a year for me.

Just maybe make sure that it is OK for you to wear plugs. I never got an ear mri, maybe the ear plugs would obstruct the view of the ear? But the...

Hi. Not sure from your post if you are male or female. But I know hair thinning in females in sometimes linked to low levels of thyroid...

Hi Martin. I just wanted to suggest to you, that when you do get an MRI that you should bring some ear plugs with you. I found the machine to be...

Yes, I did read about the incident with the hammer, I meant to say the hypersensitivity to sound you experienced seems to have a mysterious cause-...

Hi Phyllis. I dont have the hypersensitivity to sound, but is is pretty amazing that yours went away with the accupuncture treatment. i am sure...

My t was faint a year ago. i didnt know what t was back then. i was a little worried about the sound being there. What caused me anxiety was when...

I am referring here to cipro drops. i cant speak for ALL ear drops

How about pilots- arent they constantly dealing with pressure changes in their ears? Would this make them more prone to ear infections?

Terry- are you familiar with the term Pulsatile Tinnitus. I think that is the type of tinnitus that is timed with the heart beat.

Oh I see. I am scared when people take ear drops because I know they are ototoxic. I was just worried that you were being prescribed these...

:Dnice sense of humor

Cipro drops are "ototoxic", meaning they can cause T or cause it to get worse. What do you mean "possible" infection? One ent said I had and ear...

Good idea Louise :)

Could it be coincidence? We know that some of the members you mentioned can pinpoint their cause- ear syringing and loud music exposure in two cases.

Are spongy foam ear plugs and headphones/headsets the only two options? Is anyone using hi-tech or unique forms of hearing protection?

I mean hearing aids. Supposedly hearing aids can suppress tinnitus in some cases.

Thanks for the positive energy Nils. How lomg do you think you will need to save up to get the HIFU?

I never knew tinnitus existed before I got it. I might have seen some ad on tv for "ringing ears" (like some "snake oil" commercials) but I didnt...

Don't know about the one you posted. I think Ciprofloxacin is also used for ear infections and it is ototoxic. So you may want to avoid that one....

My T was faint a year ago. It increased 6 months ago after a loud noise exposure. But it started to get less loud, but it was never as faint as it...

Aspirin is KNOWN to cause tinnitus as a side effect. I have never taken aspirin either before or after getting T so I cant say how it affected my...

Is the MRI for the head or for the ear? the reason i ask is i needed a head mri. i told my ent i had gotten one recently. but he wants an mri of...

I sent you a "private message" please check your inbox. Tinnitus can be caused by many things- even a vitamin b12 deficiency. B12 shots can helpc...

Thanks for the kind words Markku. I really agree with your stages of grief Markku. I really wish I had been a lot nicer to my family. I now...

Hello Lucy. I too am wondering wthat bp medicine you are taking? I am sorry to hear that your T has gotten louder. Have you ever considered...

How so? Do you think it can injure ears? I belive it is actually used in the nosenot in the ear directly.

Same here! I had no idea such a condition existed. I knew loud noise could make someone go deaf, but I had no idea a thing like tinnitus even...

What is your favorite movie genre? What are your favorite movies?

I mentioned that tinnitus makes me more mindful of my teeth, because, dental infection can cause you to get referred pain to the ear, and who...

Do you mean that the Q-Tip actually caused the perforation in the tympanic membrane? Did you go to the emergency room when it happened?

Hi, I am sorry to hear about your tinnitus. May I suggest, I have found exercise to be the best remedy for anxiety and depression. And it has no...

Hi Mekhail. I am sorry to hear about your sleeping problems. Your tinnitus is worse now? What do you think is making it worse? Did it just get...

I wonder if Justin Beiber, Rihanna, Beyonce, Madonna, One Direction have been affected by tinnitus? How could they not be? They do so many loud...

I also like to think that we do have control over MOST of the things in life that cause harm. We can choose whether or not to drink and drive. We...

I think of it this way, life can change forever for us in any multitude of ways. And we might never be the same after this happens. Think of the...

No advice on the accupuncture, but wanted to tell you that I am sorry you have T. How do you think you got it, because as you probably know that...

I really am enjoying seeing everyone's perspective on religion. Glad we can discuss a topic so respectfully. :) I've seen religious topics spiral...

Was this a permanent effect? :( Did your tinnitus go down after you stopped the steroids?

Nice to "meet" you Topaz. So glad to see that you are dealing well with the tinnitus. Inspiring actually :)

Over the last year the volume has increased for me. This is because I was re-exposed to loud noise. I hope your volume never increases. Please be...

Helping others even during difficult times has always made me feel better. It is comforting to know that even while I am suffering, I can help...

If I was you, I would look into getting vitamin b12 injections. I know people that had tinnitus and got the injections and the tinnitus went away...