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I do not wear earplugs in most situations. I do wear ear protection at work while hammering, which isn't too often. In my personal life I usually have earplugs with me wherever I go but rarely do I use them. If I get into a situation where I feel my ears are being taxed, I remove myself from...

I was doing some internet searches on red light therapy and low-level laser therapy and it led me to a couple of posts on Tinnitus Talk so I figured I'd offer an update to this post as to my progress since this began in March 2020. I am doing much better mentally and this has in turn helped...

@Michael Leigh, thanks for your insight as always. You've been helpful through this entire process to me and many others. I agree that as progress is made there can be a tendency to assume that everything is OK with the auditory system and to go back to life as usual. For me I know this will be...

@Aaron91, the first six months were pure he'll. The 6-12 month period was bad but slow barely noticeable improvements along the way. Little things that bothered my ears weren't hurting as much or sounding as loud. From 12 months up until this setback I was watching TV with normal volume levels...

@MindOverMatter, I appreciate your encouragement and kind words. I agree there is definitely a large part of this that is psychological, at least for me. It's a fine line between dealing with the physical aspect of this and not letting it get the best of your brain while you heal. I hope that...

Just wanted to update those in this thread as to my progress up to this point. I am currently almost 16 months in since my incident. Up until about 2 weeks ago I was making improvements albeit not linear. Good days and bad days but the bad days not as bad and the good days better. I got to the...

@Michael Leigh thank you for your insight on the hearing protection. I appreciate it! @Orions Pain thank you for your response regarding my additional questions about noise exposure. I love being out in my yard so I'm trying to let my mind and body get back used to the 60-65 decibel...

@Lane @Michael Leigh What types of ear plugs did/do you use? I have been using ear muffs(Passive 30db) for doing potentially loud things in the yard, but notice the occlusion effect is bothersome and sometimes irritates my ears. For instance, last night I was taking out the garbage and had a...

Thank you @Juan @Michael Leigh @Bill Bauer @Lane for taking the time to offer your insight. I really appreciate your help as I continue to try and navigate this path.

@Lane @Orions Pain @Croaker @Bill Bauer @Zugzug @Michael Leigh @Juan I tagged the above members as they were nice enough to take the time to offer their insight on my original question. I wanted to get their thoughts on a couple of questions I have through this process. Any one else is more...

@Jason E @Phat Tuna I was searching Tinnitus Talk for some info on hearing aids possibly helping hyperacusis. After reading your thread I was wondering how everything was working out for you both since some time has passed. How are your symptoms? Did hearing aids end up helping long term and...

I think you will be able to find lots of theories and studies about how stress can cause tinnitus and hyperacusis. The problem is that tinnitus and hyperacusis are not defined the same for each individual so as we scour the internet for similarities or differences it just makes it that more...

Has anyone dealt with or have an explanation for an exaggerated startle response along with their sound sensitivity? As I stated in another post I developed this severe exaggerated startle response about a month in from my incident. I'm about 2.5 months in now. It's worse in the mornings...

@Lane thank you for the links on the atlas and the amino acid. I know my neck and shoulders are completely out of whack especially on the left side, which ironically it's my left ear that has more symptoms.

@Michael Leigh Again I'd like to thank you for your insight and help. Taking time out of your day to help a stranger in need says alot about your character. I won't forgot those that have lent their time to help me navigate this. Take care as well