Recent content by billie48

Welcome to the forum. The Introduction section tends to have fewer readers, so you may not receive many responses regarding musical hallucinations or “musical ears.” However, there have been numerous discussions on this topic in the past. You might want to use the search function to explore...

@Delta12 , thank you for contacting me. Sorry you suffer so much from tinnitus. At the start we usually suffer much as the ringing is so alien. Given time we will get better. I had to use medications too to help me, Ativan, Prozac, and sleeping bills. Check my success story "From Darkness to...

You may have experienced acoustic trauma from firing those weapons, as it can be a cumulative issue. Stress is also a common contributing factor to tinnitus, and it’s possible that multiple factors caused your condition. If stress is a key factor, it’s beneficial to engage in relaxation...

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 many members who have shared their success stories, including my own, titled “From Darkness to Light...” Both tinnitus itself and our perception of it...

Welcome to the forum. There might not be enough readers in the Introduction section to discuss your symptoms. You could repost your condition in the main support forum or search for related topics, such as "tinnitus from ear suction," to find previous posts about similar experiences. Suction...

Welcome to the forum. Your statement above highlights one of the most effective strategies for coping with the challenges of tinnitus. It’s a strategy I use all the time to help me live a more normal life, despite having jet-engine-like tinnitus in my left ear (which is completely deaf) and...

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 caused by medical conditions such as Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD), temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), an ear infection, or a buildup of wax...

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 reactive tinnitus. Ear fullness is also a common result of acoustic trauma, and sometimes it can be accompanied by multiple tones. If you don’t have...

Welcome to the forum. It seems the MRI may have caused acoustic trauma, leaving your ears a bit unstable. Sometimes, hyperacusis or reactive tinnitus can develop after acoustic trauma. This is quite common, as many members here report similar symptoms—myself included. When my hyperacusis was...

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 Markku, the founder of Tinnitus Talk, shared his experiences with visual snow and floaters some time ago. If you search for "visual snow Markku,"...

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 challenges during the first year of my struggle with ultra-high-pitched tinnitus and severe hyperacusis. My left ear has lost all hearing, yet it...

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 on making the tinnitus disappear. If you read success stories, you'll find that for some, tinnitus does fade away, while others simply habituate to...

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 limbic system, putting your body into fight-or-flight mode and potentially worsening the tinnitus. New tinnitus, especially when caused by acoustic...

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 hyperacusis? How long has your tinnitus been present? Have you consulted other doctors about trying prednisone? One of its primary functions is to reduce...

Welcome to the forum! It sounds like you are experiencing symptoms of acoustic trauma. In addition to tinnitus, this often includes other symptoms such as reactive tinnitus, hyperacusis, multiple tones, or aural fullness. It typically takes 6 to 18 months for the ears to settle down, so it’s...