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arcanesystem
I've developed distortion/ringing in my right ear every time I talk or when I hear other voices. I can't tell if it's reactive T or hyperacusis. Either way, it's so annoying.
ErikaS
Wanted to provide an update on my TTTS/MEM vibrations in my right ear. After pretty much nonstop for 12ish weeks, they just stopped about a week ago. The ONLY change? I took 2-3 doses of Ubrelvy (CGRP inhibitor) that the Neurologst wanted me to try to see if it would help with tinnitus and reactivity.
ECP
That's great news! Does your neurologist think your ear symptoms are actually a type of migraine disorder? And did you ever try taking B2 and magnesium according to the clinical protocol?
streifzug
chatgpt says youtube narrowband sound therapy like cicadas is shit for your hyperacusis and t... always use low level broadband. what do you think?
vilebubbles
I got a lot worse while using cricket videos but was also driving and trying to live normally with reactive T so I can't say if that was a factor.
S
Do not use any kind of sound therapy videos or sounds for hyperacusis treatment. Just live as normal life as you can (avoiding loud places of course). Time will get rid of it. Took me 4 years.
Sodlin
Had an extremly important meeting and my coworker had borrowed my "portable speaker microphone" and hadnt return it so had to sit in a room with 5 coworkers with the laptop speakers on max trying to have a meeting. Man those laptopspeakers is like a drill in the ear, i handled it for 5 minutes then i had to go back and get earplugs to continue the meeting. Having a spike hope i didnt screw up.
MindOverMatter
No, you didnt screw up man. You need to stop the circle of worry. I know 100% where you are coming from. Those sounds are not good to me either with their thinny, high frequent soundscape. But honestly, the worst thing that will happen with this, is ear fatigue and a shortlived spike (if that). Your pattern of reaction makes more damages to your nervous system than this sound.
D
I can feel that. It was some truly good times that there were no piercing sounds for the ears, back with no T/H...
Sodlin
The spike ended very quickly. (i got a very huge spike from something else tho that i cant really pinpoint but i think its from sitting and something muscle related). After the speaker incident spike subsided i actually been doin pretty good. Tinnitus still roars as loud as possible but for some reason my mind dont seems to "care" so much.
B
Hello. I took a couple of hours to review your messages today. A horrible chronicle but so relieved that you found the strength to carry on.
Tryn2BHopeful
Got exposed to 90-100db for several minutes before I could get my earplugs in at a work event in a "Barn"... Praying no damage was done... but I never really know for 2-4 days until after exposure if something happened for some reason.
W
More than likely not a problem. It's simply not loud enough and long enough to cause lasting damage.
J
Hi Kam75, I'm shocking ignorant about computers. I think you added a lot to the dialogue with JoeCync... could you explain to me what "following you" means?
Sorry that I'm so ignorant.
Vive la France
joeseph Stope
Kam75
Hi Joeseph Stope! To be honest, I'm not exactly sure what following someone on Tinnitus Talk means in practical terms either 😅 I think it's just a way of quickly finding a forumer you've had an interesting interaction with.
I also appreciated what you've said in Tom Cnyc thread that's why I followed you.
Best wishes!
vilebubbles
How are things going with you? Still doing no muffs?
in_the_shadows
My experiment without earmuffs wasn't successful, I had crazy bouts of reactive tinnitus, but they subsided. I figured I need to do it gradually. But still, I've had tons of other spikes down the road and none of them were noise induced, my tinnitus is a pure chaos. How are you?
vilebubbles
I'm really sorry to hear that. I'm about the same as before.
vilebubbles
How are things going now? I'm nearing the end of my taper, about 6 weeks left.
streifzug
congrats on your taper progress! my taper failed last year. i was down to 0,3mg from 0,5. i took benzos for 1,5 years at that point and i reinstated, because my tinnitus became unbearable, probably a big mistake. i should have waited it out, because reinstating did not help at all. ever since my tinnitus has been worsening every 2 weeks. (1)
streifzug
benzo tolerance and hyperexcitability of the nervous system. everything, even sport makes it worse. my nervous system can't stabilize. also my doctors so far were complete shit. no fucking clue about benzos or tinnitus. if i only had AI like deepseek three years earlier... i also suffer from schizophrenia and severe depression which complicates things. there is no surviving this. (2)
vilebubbles
I am so sorry. This is awful. I wish I had advice.
arcanesystem
Does anyone have recommendations for earplugs that won't break skin in your ear canal upon removal? I have had this issue with foam plugs from CVS lately and would find tears/blood in my ear after use (big yikes). Or maybe there's a quick fix to prevent that sort of problem?
W
I've never had this problem, but I bought a plastic bowl of Howard Leight plugs early on when I first experienced tinnitus. Seemed like the cheapest option and I just keep the small individual bags of it in places where I might need them.
AfroSnowman
I've used many earplugs never had this issue. Maybe you'd have success managing it as a skin care issue (dry, irritated, etc)?
Sodlin
Never had this problem and wear earplugs ALOT. Moldex 35 SNR earplugs are very gently tho and do ALOT of noise reduction so i would recommend them!
Samy
I had TMJ botox done 1 month ago and I'm so glad I did it. T is still here, but migraines and TMJ pain are gone!
S
Have a relaxing weekend everyone. This is a tough condition to endure, but together we can survive it. Remember, you are not alone.
Nes
Penicilins do not affect my tinnitus at all but ppi like pentoprazol do. Good to know !
Nes
Hopefully last night in the hospital. I can't wait to go back home and sleep in my bed with my cat
Nes
I also think I'm starting to develop an outer ear infection because of the constant protection. Good thing I'm already under antibiotics but it's stressing me out
kingsfan
Could just be irritation. It happens to me a lot.
S
Over a month and my head still feels like I've been in a boxing match and I have slight nausea whenever I talk. How on earth can being few hours in bar/club with earplugs cause this much harm??!
vilebubbles
Hi. How did you get your reactivity and pain to fans and digital audio to go away? Did you just wait it out? Did you use any meds? Did you stay in quiet?
S
It took me 5 years for it to go away. I stopped using headphones, avoided loud places, but otherwise lived normally.
DamagedJoe
Had a complete mental breakdown today. Sobbing like child, my T suddenly exploded in my ear. Today i was convinced that my body wanted to drive me insane and to commit suicide. Now i am really tired and exhausted.
S
Rest as much as you can. After my latest spike, I've slept so much more during daytime. Crying is allowed. Being angry too. Just don't give up.
DamagedJoe
It is just hell. I feel that i have already given up. I just know that i will never improve.
zatara92
I think I've habituated to this new level of T. I've been neutral or happy more often than I've been down the last 3 weeks. I went away to see my parents and that was good for my mental health.

T is as loud as it was but I feel emotionally detached from it most of the time. At night it threatens to throw me into despair but I've managed to keep it at bay
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