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If earplugs is enough to not get a spike, then that's what you want to do.

When I noticed that, I began taking baths. I had been taking baths for over a year. Then I began wearing earplugs during showers. Eventually I was able to stop wearing earplugs when showering.

Few people don't get spikes. Most people who got better have had spikes. The spikes can't be promoting your healing, so I believe that it makes sense to learn about what causes spikes for you and to do what you can to minimize the number of times you get spikes. But if you get one, don't worry...

If 3-6 months after the onset one notices fading, there is no reason for it to not continue to fade. It can take 2-3 years but, assuming one doesn't hurt one's ears again, eventually one will likely get to the "can hear it only in quiet rooms" stage.

I've been reading this forum for about 3.5 years, and I began saying/believing that after reading many other stories similar to this one.