DrewM

DrewM

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  • DrewM
    Used to sing a lot before tinnitus, but I stopped. It's been 13 months and I'd like to get back into it. Any precautions I should take?
    Steph1710
    Where do you sing? I suppose anywhere loud and echoey might be an issue, or in an enclosed space. I sing a lot. And sometimes I do have little spikes from it.
    DrewM
    Having some bad T days recently, but tonight I'm grateful my tinnitus can be somewhat masked by the chorus of crickets on summer nights.
    DrewM
    Had ultrasonic cleaning @ dentist yesterday. T and H seem louder today. Could be from the dentist or just stressing about it. Hard to tell.
    DrewM
    Left ear is a lot more reactive recently. I have been kinda stressed lately, but it's weird that it's mostly just the one ear. So confusing!
    DrewM
    Possibly starting a new job at the airport. Inside, so the planes aren't too loud, but the announcements can get up there. Might need plugs?
    DrewM
    Started taking Concerta for ADHD, unexpectedly finding relief for tinnitus. Volume's the same but I can focus on other things much easier.
    DrewM
    First big spike in a while. It was stable for a bit then my right ear increased in volume a few days ago. Hope it settles down.
    DrewM
    Don't be afraid to advocate for yourself. Took a drive w/ my Dad. He had the window down. I didn't want to say anything. Paying for it now.
    DrewM
    My brother accidentally set off the smoke alarm last night. T and H a bit worse as a result, but I'm better at dealing with it nowadays.
    starrynights
    It should subside, just give it time. Hope you are dealing with it better at the very least <3
    DrewM
    Ears are ringing more from walking past construction today. Hopefully it's irritation and not a full spike - there's a difference I think.
    DrewM
    I'm having some earwax buildup again. What's the safest way to remove it? I've heard conflicting reports.
    H
    Manual removal by ENT. Allegedly, it will also come out on its own if you pour some drops of olive oil into your ear.
    just1morething
    I had some earwax removed today. The ENT did it manually with some kind of tool.
    DrewM
    Noticed after exercise or being in a hot tub I can hear my heartbeat in my right ear. Goes away after a few minutes. Pulsatile tinnitus?
    DrewM
    I can also hear it when wearing heavy ear protection (earmuffs) but it is fairly soft.
    tbuzz89
    I remember having this way before my intrusive tinnitus ever set in. I think it's pretty normal under those circumstances.
    G
    It's more likely it's elevated blood pressure. Hot baths can increase it too.
    DrewM
    Anyone else ever got a spike from the valsalva maneuver? If so, how long did it last?
    Kriszti
    Yes, I did. I clogged my ears doing the Valsalva, T spiked, lasted a couple of days and had a hissing sound on top of my regular sounds, which also subsided. I got burning pain as well, so went to the doctor to check if I messed up my eardrum, but that was intact, thanks God. There is a thread here on Valsalva going bad as well. Hope your spike goes away soon.
    Steph1710
    Every time I do the Valsalva maneuver I have a spike. It usually lasts a good few hours. So I try to do it before I go to sleep.
    DrewM
    Experimenting w/ coffee intake. 1 cup doesn't do much to T. 2-3 cups cause a mild increase. 4+ cups = bigger increase, also very jittery.
    Shelbylynn
    If I drank 4 cups I think I would sky Rocket into space. 2 already makes me feel jittery. My t mildly increases with caffeine temporarily
    DrewM
    6 days into quitting vaping/nicotine. Tired w/ brain fog but T is pretty much back to baseline. Hoping for continued improvement there.
    DrewM
    Another crack at quitting vaping. Now on day 2. T is up, as expected, but not too bad. If I can just make it through this week...
    DrewM
    Tried to quit nicotine. After 2 days I had bad withdrawals and a t spike. Went back today. Now I have a strange new tone. Can't win :(
    H
    I think temporary changes in T when quitting nicotine is to be expected, ride it out if you can! Quitting may improve your T long term
    DrewM
    Had my 2 month Tinnitiversary a few days ago. Aside from a big recent spike it seems to be slowly getting better. We'll see at 3 months.
    DrewM
    T seems to be louder in my left ear without any real cause. I've heard of this happening to others but it's strange. I'll take it easy today
    DrewM
    Could be a delayed spike from my bike ride or something else in the last few days. Is this delay common?
    DrewM
    It was probably the bike ride. Longest spike yet - 5 days now. I'll keep hanging in there.
    DrewM
    Don't get careless with your good days. Was doing well recently, forgot earplugs on a bike ride today. Now have ear fullness and louder T.
    Steph1710
    I done the same recently. Didn't wear ear protection in my noisy old car (I've always worn protection in car) and the next day my T was pretty intrusive. I definitely became careless. Easily done.
    DrewM
    New T seems like a good excuse as any to quit nicotine. 2 yrs of cigs and 5 of vape; now once my juice runs out I'll put it down for good.
    DrewM
    Lack of sleep definitely affects my t. Been sleeping well recently but only got ~4hrs last night. T is for sure louder today.
    Steph1710
    Sleep definitely affects my T too.
    just1morething
    Yeah, sleep is important. I seem to have less noise when I use CPAP. Got static atm. I don't like it.
    DrewM
    Stupid mistake - was driving (45mph), noticed side view mirror was pulled in. Rolled down the window to adjust it and ears blasted w/ wind.
    DrewM
    Anyone wear foam earplugs for sleep? I sleep on my side and the seal sometimes breaks. Should I be concerned?
    G
    I don't think it's a concern. I recently tried some earplugs made out of pure wax and you can mold them, put them in your ears and then the part that remains outside push with your finger again against your outer ear, making the best seal I experienced. Not the best reduction. They claim it's 27 dB. Worth a try I would say.
    R
    The only reason you should be concerned is if you're sleeping on an active construction site.
    DrewM
    Read about Visual Snow recently and it's clear that I have at least a mild case. I believe it precedes my t but I just notice it more now.
    ASilverLight
    Same here. I especially notice it more in the dark, but it's still mild enough that it doesn't usually bother me. Wish my T was like that tbh
    DrewM
    May have got a minor spike from singing in my car (not to music, just by myself). Not out of the woods just yet.
    DrewM
    Been off wellbutrin for 4 days. T volume has reduced significantly, and withdrawals seem minimal (some tiredness). Hope this continues.
    DrewM
    Ear fullness from yesterday still there. Hearing is muffled with mild t spike. I'd guess from pressure changes while underwater swimming.
    DrewM
    Went swimming today. It was very therapeutic but I wonder, should I use plugs for splashing/water in ears? I swim in my backyard pool.
    WillBeNimble
    That's a good question. You don't want an ear infection, though, that's for certain.
    DrewM
    As luck would have it, I feel a fullness and a muffling in my ears tonight. Infection might be the cause. Too little too late I suppose.
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