- Nov 15, 2019
- 54
- Tinnitus Since
- T 2010 / IT 2015 / VIT 2019
- Cause of Tinnitus
- Noise exposure / Head trauma
Dear Nagler,
Allow me to introduce myself; I am a 52 year old male currently living in Switzerland suffering from acute atonal intrusive tinnitus.
In brief, I have had noise induced tinnitus for almost 10 years now… after years of excessive noise exposure (army, motorcycle riding and loud environment) my initial tinnitus was triggered in after going out in a night club.
Even though difficult to manage at the beginning I read up about the condition and worked on a personalised noise masking strategy (TRT influenced) and after time became accustomed to it. At the onset the noise level was only perceived indoors in quiet environment which made things acceptable and workable. Unfortunately my tinnitus level has increased three fold over the last decade, twice further to dentist visits (again managed, even though a very difficult initial phase as I was hearing it indoors and outdoors and difficult to mask). I nevertheless worked on myself using my initial strategy and, again after time, was able to get accustomed to it and managed my condition. Unfortunately the situation turned for the worse two months ago after a succession of motorcycle rides (I had not ridden for a decade but, ironically, had habituated so well that I felt confident enough to restart to ride with custom made earplugs) after which I had a major spike…which has not receded.
I have since consulted my local doctor who, after assessing me, prescribed various medication including Prednisolone 50mg (which I took for 5 days), Alprazolam 0.5mg and Zolpidem 10mg, Melatonin 2mg and Midazolam 7.5mg (which I have been taking every night for a month now). At this stage the noise level is still unbearable especially at night which is depriving me from any consistent sleep and making very difficult for me to function. I have not managed more than 2 to 4 hours in a row per night since the onset of this spike.
After 10 years of having this debilitating condition I consider(ed) myself experienced in tinnitus management and have never had to resort to medication or any sort of medical assistance. I have unfortunately now reached a level where I can no longer achieve this on my own and am nearing breaking point which is why I have now joined this forum and am reaching out to you.
I would greatly appreciate if you could offer me some advice/direction in order for me to find a way out.
Thank you in advance for your assistance,
Best regards.
Allow me to introduce myself; I am a 52 year old male currently living in Switzerland suffering from acute atonal intrusive tinnitus.
In brief, I have had noise induced tinnitus for almost 10 years now… after years of excessive noise exposure (army, motorcycle riding and loud environment) my initial tinnitus was triggered in after going out in a night club.
Even though difficult to manage at the beginning I read up about the condition and worked on a personalised noise masking strategy (TRT influenced) and after time became accustomed to it. At the onset the noise level was only perceived indoors in quiet environment which made things acceptable and workable. Unfortunately my tinnitus level has increased three fold over the last decade, twice further to dentist visits (again managed, even though a very difficult initial phase as I was hearing it indoors and outdoors and difficult to mask). I nevertheless worked on myself using my initial strategy and, again after time, was able to get accustomed to it and managed my condition. Unfortunately the situation turned for the worse two months ago after a succession of motorcycle rides (I had not ridden for a decade but, ironically, had habituated so well that I felt confident enough to restart to ride with custom made earplugs) after which I had a major spike…which has not receded.
I have since consulted my local doctor who, after assessing me, prescribed various medication including Prednisolone 50mg (which I took for 5 days), Alprazolam 0.5mg and Zolpidem 10mg, Melatonin 2mg and Midazolam 7.5mg (which I have been taking every night for a month now). At this stage the noise level is still unbearable especially at night which is depriving me from any consistent sleep and making very difficult for me to function. I have not managed more than 2 to 4 hours in a row per night since the onset of this spike.
After 10 years of having this debilitating condition I consider(ed) myself experienced in tinnitus management and have never had to resort to medication or any sort of medical assistance. I have unfortunately now reached a level where I can no longer achieve this on my own and am nearing breaking point which is why I have now joined this forum and am reaching out to you.
I would greatly appreciate if you could offer me some advice/direction in order for me to find a way out.
Thank you in advance for your assistance,
Best regards.