Recent content by ErikaS
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Only seeing this now- so so happy for you Sammy! I myself have made QOL improvements I never...
Only seeing this now- so so happy for you Sammy! I myself have made QOL improvements I never thought I would. Still deal with flares here and there, but my mental game is so much better than when we were in the trenches over 2 years ago.- ErikaS
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Thanks for the feedback as always @MindOverMatter .. To reframe it in my mind, I think of it...
Thanks for the feedback as always @MindOverMatter .. To reframe it in my mind, I think of it like an eye twitch. I've gotten many of those over the years, haven't had one in a while but the worst being during stressful, run down times. Some cleared in a couple weeks, others a couple months. That...- ErikaS
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@MindOverMatter It seems you have had these bouts. Funny how our symptom(s) paths cross w/ our...
@MindOverMatter It seems you have had these bouts. Funny how our symptom(s) paths cross w/ our reactive tinnitus. I have not dealt with this level of vibration in a long time, so my mind goes to "I've really done it this time" & worry it may stay w/ me. Have you found your bouts tend to...- ErikaS
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A very stressful week + louder noise exposure to music over a 2 hour period has left me with bad...
A very stressful week + louder noise exposure to music over a 2 hour period has left me with bad TTTS vibration in right ear/head. It's the worst in silence, especially when going to bed & waking up. Temporarily cuts out when I talk or hear external sound. It's only been 7 days since onset, but...- ErikaS
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Ear Sensation / Unsure of Diagnosis / Rant
This sounds like a case of very sensitive TTTS mixed with hyperacusis—essentially what others have mentioned above. You noted some auditory trauma, so think of it as a “hit” to an already vulnerable auditory system. Tiny muscles, nerves, and other structures are now overreacting to sounds, which...- ErikaS
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- Forum: Hyperacusis and Ear Pain
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Can Yokukansan Make Tinnitus Better?
@HighleyTall, I’m not sure how much licorice is in this Chinese medicine, but I’m currently experiencing a significant spike after taking a GI supplement that contains 350 mg of licorice root per serving. I took the supplement for three to four days before my spike led me to research its...- ErikaS
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- Forum: Alternative Treatments
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Thank you for the encouragement @MindOverMatter and @Scruffiey .. ears are still very...
Thank you for the encouragement @MindOverMatter and @Scruffiey .. ears are still very exacerbated. They were somewhat heightened before this just due to life and a travel a little over a month ago, but notably spiked in all ways this week and it aligned with this supplement. Hoping it doesn’t...- ErikaS
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I just wanted to share this because I had no idea, and I really hope it settles down after only...
I just wanted to share this because I had no idea, and I really hope it settles down after only taking the supplement for 4 days. It’s crazy how much it exacerbated my auditory symptoms.- ErikaS
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There are two mentions on here that Locorice root tea or the extract have exacerbated tinnitus...
There are two mentions on here that Locorice root tea or the extract have exacerbated tinnitus. After doing some searching, it states "Licorice root can potentially exacerbate tinnitus because it can interfere with fluid balance in the body due to its mineralocorticoid-like effects, which can...- ErikaS
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Haven't posted in a while but want to share this random and unfortunate effect of what I think...
Haven't posted in a while but want to share this random and unfortunate effect of what I think is from licorice root extract. Started taking a supplement with this in it (dose is up to 350mg) with some other things to help treat gastritis. Ever since starting the supplement four days ago...- ErikaS
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From Suicide Back to Normal Life Thanks to Habituation
I love your positivity and your ability to habituate and live your life! Tinnitus may be one of the biggest “mind games” the human brain endures. I hope your ears remain stable. One of these days, I swear I’m going to write a thread about the possible harmful effects of earplugs for certain...- ErikaS
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- Forum: Success Stories
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Clonazepam did not provide any better or more relief to my tinnitus or reactivity, so after 3...
Clonazepam did not provide any better or more relief to my tinnitus or reactivity, so after 3 1/2 weeks of trying it, I switched back to Ativan with no issues. Still .5mg in AM and .5mg in PM.- ErikaS
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Hello! Little updates. Found out my thyroid went through a random hyper phase (I have Hoshimotos...
Hello! Little updates. Found out my thyroid went through a random hyper phase (I have Hoshimotos hypothyroid), so adjusting meds and hoping that helps T. Yes, thyroid issues can very much exacerbate or even cause T. Also, switched back to Ativan from Clonazepam. Clonazepam is a heavy hitter...- ErikaS
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Would I Benefit from Continuing My Sick Leave or Should I Go Back to Work?
Hello! I am a speech and language therapist working in a school environment. I developed multi-tone sound reactive tinnitus in fall 2022 following an ear infection that affected my right inner ear, causing nerve damage and sudden hearing loss in very high frequencies. Because my tinnitus was so...- ErikaS
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- Forum: Hyperacusis and Ear Pain
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@Nick47 I’m so sorry, the variability is maddening and would drive the most mentally stable...
@Nick47 I’m so sorry, the variability is maddening and would drive the most mentally stable person crazy. Give your ears some time from those ear plugs, first time I did that it took like 6-7 months. This time seems quicker but my job is so stressful and kicking my butt, which kicks up my T.- ErikaS
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