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3-Month Update: The volume has decreased over the past two weeks. I hope it either stays this way or continues to improve. At this point, I... -
billie48 replied to the thread Constantly Changing Tinnitus Tones, & Struggling with Hearing Loss and Uncertainty for the Future.Welcome to the forum. I understand your situation, as I also lost all hearing in my left ear a few years ago. Along with that, I have a...
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billie48 reacted to Cherylann's post in the thread Constantly Changing Tinnitus Tones, & Struggling with Hearing Loss and Uncertainty for the Future with.
Hi all, I lost hearing in my right ear in October 2024, and then the tinnitus began. It started as a low sound in my right ear but later spread... -
Tinnitus started for me in October 2024, just a few months ago. Out of nowhere, I began hearing a high-pitched noise in both ears. The frequency...
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billie48 reacted to Paul Kelly's post in the thread Three Years of Noise-Induced Suffering: My Battle with Acoustic Trauma, Hyperacusis, and Tinnitus with.In June 2022, I was exposed to a very loud noise in a workshop. I immediately reacted by clutching my ears, and the fullness in my right ear was...
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billie48 reacted to MrRing's post in the thread My Life Changed After a Panic Attack from Researching Surgery for Eye Floaters — Tinnitus Now Much Worse with.Thanks for the reply. I have actually been thinking about trying magnesium. It has been suggested a few times around the web. I do not think I...
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billie48 replied to the thread My Life Changed After a Panic Attack from Researching Surgery for Eye Floaters — Tinnitus Now Much Worse.Sorry about your spike. Setbacks are very common with new tinnitus, especially when you’re still feeling a lot of stress about it. Try to stay as...
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billie48 reacted to MrRing's post in the thread My Life Changed After a Panic Attack from Researching Surgery for Eye Floaters — Tinnitus Now Much Worse with.I didn’t take anything last night, and now I’m having a horrible spike. I’m starting to doubt myself and overthink everything. Thoughts like this...
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billie48 replied to the thread Tinnitus and BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo).Welcome to the forum. You are truly brave and resilient to have lived with tinnitus for so long. Perhaps you could share a success story so that...
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billie48 reacted to robert lohf's post in the thread Tinnitus and BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) with.I wasn’t aware that tinnitus bothered so many people. For me, after 72 years, it was just something I grew up with, never knowing the cause...
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billie48 reacted to MrRing's post in the thread My Life Changed After a Panic Attack from Researching Surgery for Eye Floaters — Tinnitus Now Much Worse with.Thank you. I slept with Zopiclone last night and woke up to much less noise. I’m still anxious that it will come back. The ringing distorts other...
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billie48 replied to the thread My Life Changed After a Panic Attack from Researching Surgery for Eye Floaters — Tinnitus Now Much Worse.It seems that much of your suffering right now is mental, which is definitely impacting you physically, such as by causing trouble sleeping. My...
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billie48 reacted to MrRing's post in the thread My Life Changed After a Panic Attack from Researching Surgery for Eye Floaters — Tinnitus Now Much Worse with.I really appreciate it. It’s definitely early, but it’s so disheartening when setbacks happen. I’ll check out your post—thank you for reaching...
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billie48 replied to the thread Tone Generator Video Gave Me Tinnitus.Any improvement is a positive sign that, with time, your tinnitus may fade or become less intrusive. Stay hopeful. Maintaining a positive mindset...
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billie48 replied to the thread My Life Changed After a Panic Attack from Researching Surgery for Eye Floaters — Tinnitus Now Much Worse.Welcome to the forum. Your tinnitus is still relatively new, so it is unstable and may bring many symptoms and setbacks. This can be frightening...
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billie48 replied to the thread Was My Tinnitus Caused by Stress, Ear Irrigation, Noise Sensitivity or ETD? Trouble with Sleep.Welcome to the forum. Determining the cause of tinnitus can be challenging, as it often results from multiple factors working together over time...
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billie48 reacted to ec2003's post in the thread Was My Tinnitus Caused by Stress, Ear Irrigation, Noise Sensitivity or ETD? Trouble with Sleep with.Hi, I am a 36-year-old male who has been dealing with tinnitus for about 10 weeks. I am looking for advice on figuring out what might have caused...
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billie48 replied to the thread Decades of Tinnitus: A Rare Glimpse of Silence.Welcome to the forum, and thank you for sharing your positive story. You have the potential to inspire others, offering hope that their tinnitus...
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billie48 reacted to sheffbk's post in the thread Decades of Tinnitus: A Rare Glimpse of Silence with.New member here. I consider myself lucky that, despite having tinnitus 24/7 for at least 55 years (possibly since attending The Who and The Kinks...
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billie48 reacted to Scruffiey's post in the thread What on Earth Have I Been Through? From Muffled Hearing to Tinnitus, Dripping Sensations, and Vertigo with.Hello everyone, This is going to be a long introductory story, but I hope someone out there finds something in it useful. Perhaps someone has had...
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The ringing in my right ear began suddenly in 2000 and tends to ebb and subside over time. It is primarily a single, constant tone in my right...
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Nortriptyline takes several weeks to begin to work with anxiety. I took 50 mg for 3 months solid, and I never felt it worked for me. Benzos give...
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billie48 replied to the thread Struggling with Tinnitus and Musical Hallucinations.Welcome to the forum. The Introduction section tends to have fewer readers, so you may not receive many responses regarding musical hallucinations...
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billie48 replied to the thread Tinnitus from Stress or Burnout: Looking for Advice and Experiences.You may have experienced acoustic trauma from firing those weapons, as it can be a cumulative issue. Stress is also a common contributing factor...
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billie48 replied to the thread Forgot About Tinnitus for 5 Years, and Now It’s Back: My Journey to Coping Again.Welcome to the forum. It seems you have turned a corner toward habituation, which is a wonderful step forward. This is a common experience for...
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billie48 replied to the thread Tinnitus Started After Putting a Finger in My Ear.Welcome to the forum. There might not be enough readers in the Introduction section to discuss your symptoms. You could repost your condition in...
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billie48 reacted to Tino1's post in the thread Tinnitus Started After Putting a Finger in My Ear with.Hi, I am sadly new here. Three weeks ago, while I was watching TV, my ear canal started to itch. I tried to scratch it and used my pinky finger...
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billie48 reacted to lillieg's post in the thread Help Me Figure Out the Cause of My Tinnitus — Fearful of It Getting Worse with.Hi, everyone, I have been quietly browsing this forum for a few days and finally decided to share my story. A little about me: I have had...
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billie48 replied to the thread Tinnitus Maybe from Acid Reflux: Glad to Be Here, and I Look Forward to Learning.Welcome to the forum. Your statement above highlights one of the most effective strategies for coping with the challenges of tinnitus. It’s a...
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It's been one month today. Not much has changed. The high-frequency tones in my head/ear are still as annoying as they were on the first day. It...
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billie48 replied to the thread Tinnitus from Weapons Fire in Army — I Have Been Silently Dealing with It for Years.Welcome to the forum! Have you seen a doctor or ENT to rule out any medical issues with your ears? A sudden increase in tinnitus can sometimes be...
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billie48 replied to the thread Tone Generator Video Gave Me Tinnitus.Welcome to the forum. It seems you may have some acoustic trauma causing your ears to feel unstable, along with minor symptoms of hyperacusis or...
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billie48 replied to the thread Tinnitus Caused by MRI.Welcome to the forum. It seems the MRI may have caused acoustic trauma, leaving your ears a bit unstable. Sometimes, hyperacusis or reactive...
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Before I begin, I kindly ask that responses avoid comments like “you should have” or “they should have.” I am already dealing with my own internal...
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billie48 replied to the thread Four Months into Severe Tinnitus, Reactivity, Hyperacusis, Dysacusis and Visual Snow.You're most welcome. You may want to search the forums for discussions on visual snow or floaters. These topics have been covered before, and even...
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billie48 replied to the thread Four Months into Severe Tinnitus, Reactivity, Hyperacusis, Dysacusis and Visual Snow.Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry to hear that you're suffering from tinnitus and its many symptoms. I can relate, as I experienced many of the same...
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billie48 reacted to vikaspratap's post in the thread Four Months into Severe Tinnitus, Reactivity, Hyperacusis, Dysacusis and Visual Snow with.The hissing in my ears sometimes decreases when I wake up in the morning, but it goes back up once I start engaging in activities. It feels like...
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billie48 reacted to vikaspratap's post in the thread Four Months into Severe Tinnitus, Reactivity, Hyperacusis, Dysacusis and Visual Snow with.Hello, everyone, My tinnitus started around August 20th, and at first, it was really mild. I could only notice it if I blocked my ears or was in...
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billie48 replied to the thread Tinnitus from Flu/COVID-19 — Looking for Hope/Understanding.This is a helpful approach to reducing anxiety. Focus on positive thinking, relax, and trust that things will improve. There is no need to insist...
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billie48 replied to the thread Tinnitus After One Festival: What Can I Do to Get Better? Will This Be Permanent?.Sorry to hear that your tinnitus has returned after it seemed to be gone. Try not to worry or dwell on it too much, as this can activate the...
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billie48 reacted to hharper3114's post in the thread Tinnitus Caused by Ototoxicity from Gabapentin — the Inconsistency, "Ear Jumping", and Trigger-Fear Has Me Paralyzed with.Hey all, I developed tinnitus in my left ear after taking Gabapentin for insomnia. Later, it started in my right ear after I took supplements...
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billie48 reacted to sspencermo's post in the thread Tinnitus Caused by Ototoxicity from Gabapentin — the Inconsistency, "Ear Jumping", and Trigger-Fear Has Me Paralyzed with.I'm so sorry you're going through this. My tinnitus started about 14 months ago, and in the beginning, I tried researching everything; reading...
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billie48 replied to the thread Extremely Loud, High-Pitched Tinnitus: Doctors Refuse to Prescribe Prednisolone.Welcome to the forum. I am sorry to hear that you are struggling with your tinnitus. What caused your tinnitus? Do you have any symptoms of...
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billie48 replied to the thread Four Months After Firearm-Induced Acoustic Shock Tinnitus: Am I Having a Spike? Will It Get Better?.Welcome to the forum! It sounds like you are experiencing symptoms of acoustic trauma. In addition to tinnitus, this often includes other symptoms...
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billie48 reacted to Fazdoll's post in the thread Four Months After Firearm-Induced Acoustic Shock Tinnitus: Am I Having a Spike? Will It Get Better? with.Hello, I am a single woman in my mid-50s with very little history of noise exposure. Life was great, but things changed last August 6. I took a...
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billie48 replied to the thread Tinnitus from Headphones.Welcome to the forum! The Success Stories category is dedicated to sharing stories from people whose tinnitus has either faded away or become...
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billie48 replied to the thread Positive Story: Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, and Dysacusis.Thank you for sharing your success story with us! Cheers!