Recent content by GG_Ear

Yes, as a long-term sufferer of stress and anxiety, I often wonder if my brain and muscles are involved. I currently have reactive tinnitus, sound distortion, middle ear muscle dysfunction, and TMJD, all on my right side. It has been improving over time as I have gradually calmed down.

You are not doomed. I have a baby, and even with that challenge, I have improved a lot over time by calming my nerves and being patient.

You are going to be okay. You just need to give it time and protect your ears from loud noise so that your brain can calm down. The noise from your bedsheets is not dangerous. Try to soothe your nerves (easier said than done, I know). What helps you relax? Is it reading a book, doing art or...

I have had a similar experience. If this is very recent for you, it might be worth considering steroids for sudden sensorineural hearing loss. My ENT explained that when there is a sudden loss, the brain can sometimes get confused and develop dysacusis. In my case, after about 12 to 18 months...

Thank you so much for replying. It really gives me hope. I am about 18 months in now and have also seen a lot of improvement in some ways. I think time and avoiding excessive noise have worked wonders. Reducing my anxiety about it has also helped, though it has been very difficult, but it is...

I'm planning to work more on my jaw and neck problems over the next couple of months to see if helps my ear.

Also have a feeling of pressure in my right ear and when I burp/hiccup there is an uncomfortable pushing sensation of air trapped inside it.

Parts of speech and digital audio still sound like static buzz to me... literally feel like a robot head now.