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This is a question as opposed to an answer to your question (sorry). Did your tinnitus completely go away when you say you habituated? Or was it at a really low volume which didn't bother you for 10 years? And now it's (unfortunately) at a high level again? Best of Luck on your recovery!

Thank you for this Excellent Post! And best of luck towards habituation or even complete resolution this 2nd time around! Tinnitus is such an up/down journey and these success stories really help me get through difficult spikes and times dealing with this horror show.

Thank you GBB! Best wishes to you too!

Agreed 100%.

Agreed 100%. That's why I've been hesitant to try anything. Surgery can have complications also. I've read people having some success with hearing aids, there was also a small study in 2011 showing improvement. It's definitely not everybody. I probably will try hearing aids even if it's just to...

So, my ENT and audiologist have said I could try hearing aids. I have not gone back to them since 1st month (after multiple appointments). I thought I would let things kind of calm down before trying anything, as the recommendation per many on this site. Also. I do not know how hearing aids...

So, the 1st month I had tinnitus levels of 7-8, one day it reached 9-10. So, it definitely has improved since 1st month. I also had hyperacusis from speaker at grocery stores and distorted sounds from high pitched frequencies. The tinnitus level has gone down, the hyperacusis has improved (I no...

So, I've had tinnitus and hyperacusis since May 30, 2020 (George Floyd Riots) weekend. Hyperacusis has improved but is still present especially with letter "S" sounds. Tinnitus ranges from 1-2 to 3-5, varies daily. When it's 4-5 it does bother me. I would say I have more 1-2 days than 4-5...

I think doctors need to know about this website and read as much of it as they can. They have to understand this is a debilitating disease that causes horrible physical, mental torture. Yes, loud piercing sounds both high and low frequency non-stop is TORTURE. They should be educated on all the...

I live in Los Angeles. Basically the same story as you with all the exposure to city sounds living in an apartment. I have multiple ear defenders around apartment and in my car and wear them with passing sirens. I always carry earplugs and even use it in some grocery stores. There's not much...

My tinnitus is new- 2 mos. During these 2 mos. my emotions have been all over the place. I just wanted to say- Hang in there- you are not alone. I hope the Vets on this site respond to your post soon to give you some advice. I met with 2 ENTs, 3 audiologists, had a CT scan. It helps to at least...

Thank-you Thuan!

Hello all, I've had tinnitus and hyperacusis for 2 months, unilateral, in one ear. This ear also has significant hearing loss due to ETD (chronic) and perforated ear drum (4 years ago). I believe my tinnitus began as a noise induced trauma from earbuds. I also had a large piece of wax removed...

I'm new to tinnitus and hyperacusis (8 weeks in). I live in Los Angeles (talk about a noisy city). This past week I had to wait in line outside 2 of my favorite bakery/dessert places. Because of social distancing they only let a few customers into store at a time. A car with a super loud engine...

I just wanted to say Hang in there! I'm a newbie so I hope the Vets on this site will respond on this thread soon. Best wishes and I hope you can get some treatment that will help your situation. God Bless!