Tinnitus Onset After Shower — Fluctuations, Panic Disorder, Stress Connection, and Trying Every Possible Remedy

[hiker13901]

I got tinnitus almost a year ago, in June 2024. It started after taking a shower. I thought I had water in my ear. LOL. The next morning it was gone. About five days later, while going on a great hike, it came back and lasted a few minutes, then disappeared again.

A few days after that, I had it for a few hours every day. It would go away and then come back. Eventually, it stuck around permanently. Several times since then it got really low, which was nice, but it always came back.

I have seen four ENTs. My last one is very caring and is really trying to help. I am going to try the emotion exercise, 40 times a day. I saw that mentioned in a post.

I also have panic disorder, and I am sure this is all caused by stress, in a big way.

I have tried reducing my salt intake, eating better, trying to ignore it, and masking it with sound machines. I spent $3,500 on hearing aids. I had my ears cleaned. Nothing worked. At least I have had several months where I did get some relief.

What I cannot stand is people who sell programs for thousands of dollars, taking advantage of those who are suffering. It is despicable. I have seen them all. No money-back guarantees either.

 

[lostb1t]

Where there is misery, there are scams.

I once went to a clinic that added CO2 to my blood, which supposedly was meant to help. It was a room full of people hanging on IVs. That guy must have made a lot of money.

I know someone who got locked in an oxygen tank for the same principle, and it cost him five thousand dollars.