Tinnitus Spikes

[Alan Jack]

Hi, I'm Alan. I have had mild tinnitus for 17 years now, cause unknown? I am lucky it is not too loud and sometimes I forget about it for a short while.

However I have Hyperacusis ( for 12 years), and any loud noises cause a spike which has always decreased over time, sometimes taking 3 months to do so. On some occasions I struggle to cope and to sleep, having to resort to sleeping tablets and white noise at night.

This has changed my life ,were now if I encounter a loud noise e.g. a siren, alarm, fireworks, loud restaurant etc etc , I have a panic moment, heart pounding in fear . It has had a bad effect on my family and social life which is virtually nil these days. I now fear getting on a plane because the noisy auxiliary power is often running as you board the steps or get off at the other end, sounds like the main engine is warming up . This causes much stress and I have aborted two trips in fear of a spike!

This week, in a supermarket they tested the fire alarm ! I now am experiencing a bad spike and have a ringing in left ear and can hear a ring with each footstep I take. I always fear the next spike, such as this bad one will not dissipate and be permanent. Back to the sleeping tablets!

Anyone experiencing similar problems?

 

[David Dubros]

Hi Alan.
Sorry about the onset of your spike.
I am only a year and 3 months with my T but no hyperacusis.
My spikes come with anxiety and stress. Thats what brought on my T to begin with.
I can relate to your fears and your sleeping habits.
Mine has faded considerably from the onset and am trying to stay hopful that will continue.
I can only imagine how bad your T gets because of the hyperacusis but i hope you find the relief you deserve.

 

[reggie green]

My loud induce, the duration for weeks. I am in mist of a spike now hoping it last for more than month. I'm scared folks seeing an ENT tomorrow