Hi,
I really need some support. My tinnitus started at the beginning of May when my child was screaming. My right ear became blocked, and the tinnitus began. By that evening, it had stopped or quieted down so much that I didn't notice it.
A couple of days later, it started again and hasn't stopped since. Within a few weeks, it spread to my other ear. At first, it began to improve, or maybe I was starting to get used to it.
But then it became much worse. I couldn't sleep anymore, which made everything feel even more overwhelming. In the evenings and at night, it became unbearably loud. I also began to experience ear crackling and pressure. Then came the sensitivity to sound, and the tinnitus started reacting to external noise. Musical tinnitus developed, and new tones began to appear every day.
Now, two months later, the tinnitus is getting even worse. Sleeping like I used to no longer helps. I feel extremely anxious. I can't eat, and I'm unable to take care of my child. I've isolated myself in my room because sounds physically hurt my ears.
I avoid everything that makes noise, such as showering, doing housework, or even eating. The tinnitus increases with any sound. I can't go outside or drive anymore. Even flushing the toilet while wearing earplugs caused a spike.
I always wear earplugs when I leave my room, and I often wear earmuffs on top. Maybe I didn't protect my ears enough during the first few weeks. The problem now is that the tinnitus is so loud, wearing earplugs for extended periods is difficult.
I've tried Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Melatonin. I've also tried Nasacort, Dymista, and Cetirizine. None of them helped. When the tinnitus became unpredictable, these medications actually made it worse and caused spikes.
I saw an ENT specialist, and she said my ears look fine.
There was previous noise exposure, and my child's scream seems to have been the final trigger that set everything off.
I feel incredibly anxious and have lost hope.
I really need some support. My tinnitus started at the beginning of May when my child was screaming. My right ear became blocked, and the tinnitus began. By that evening, it had stopped or quieted down so much that I didn't notice it.
A couple of days later, it started again and hasn't stopped since. Within a few weeks, it spread to my other ear. At first, it began to improve, or maybe I was starting to get used to it.
But then it became much worse. I couldn't sleep anymore, which made everything feel even more overwhelming. In the evenings and at night, it became unbearably loud. I also began to experience ear crackling and pressure. Then came the sensitivity to sound, and the tinnitus started reacting to external noise. Musical tinnitus developed, and new tones began to appear every day.
Now, two months later, the tinnitus is getting even worse. Sleeping like I used to no longer helps. I feel extremely anxious. I can't eat, and I'm unable to take care of my child. I've isolated myself in my room because sounds physically hurt my ears.
I avoid everything that makes noise, such as showering, doing housework, or even eating. The tinnitus increases with any sound. I can't go outside or drive anymore. Even flushing the toilet while wearing earplugs caused a spike.
I always wear earplugs when I leave my room, and I often wear earmuffs on top. Maybe I didn't protect my ears enough during the first few weeks. The problem now is that the tinnitus is so loud, wearing earplugs for extended periods is difficult.
I've tried Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Melatonin. I've also tried Nasacort, Dymista, and Cetirizine. None of them helped. When the tinnitus became unpredictable, these medications actually made it worse and caused spikes.
I saw an ENT specialist, and she said my ears look fine.
There was previous noise exposure, and my child's scream seems to have been the final trigger that set everything off.
I feel incredibly anxious and have lost hope.
