Recent content by matt89

Following up two months after my last update. Normally, I would have posted something sooner, but something completely unexpected hit me, knocking me to the ground. It is nothing like the acoustic trauma I have experienced. It is Visual Snow. Looking it up here, I have noticed that some members...

Thanks for sending over this protocol! I’m already listening to music every day at a comfortable volume, but the phases outlined in Rob’s protocol make a lot of sense, especially the last one, where you briefly set the volume to an uncomfortable level before lowering it back to a loud but...

Four-Month Update: I can't say my symptoms have improved much; I'm still struggling with ear fullness, muffled hearing, and ear fluttering (muscle spasms in response to certain sounds and volumes). However, I do now understand what’s happening with my ears. It’s severe TTTS (Tonic Tensor...

I have the same issue. In my opinion, it might be related to a dysfunctional tensor tympani muscle and eardrum retraction. After experiencing acoustic trauma, the tensor tympani muscle behind the eardrum can become tense or tighten up for several months, sometimes even developing spasms (TTTS)...

I think hearing voices and the ongoing repetition of a voice you heard on a bus are two different things. I hadn’t heard of palinacousis before, but I agree now with @yeezysqueezy. It’s more likely a sound repetition caused by an auditory disorder like palinacousis than by schizophrenia or a...

You should see a mental health professional (psychologist or psychiatrist) because it seems that this is an auditory hallucination. In my opinion, it's not permanent and can result from an underlying disorder like PTSD.

I had a second acoustic trauma 3 and a half months ago, which left me with severe fullness, muffled hearing, and sometimes temporary pulsatile tinnitus. The fullness and muffled hearing sensation haven't improved, even 3 months after the event. However, over the last couple of weeks, I've...

Thanks for sharing your story, @Sebastians. I’ve read all of your posts from the beginning, and your description of being in the wrong place at the wrong time perfectly sums up how many of us experienced the onset of tinnitus and hyperacusis. I’m not sure if you’re still active, but if you are...

Thank you, Tom, for sharing your experience—I really appreciate it. It’s surprising how these ear sensations can take almost a year to improve. The feeling of pressure or fullness is often associated with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD), inner ear muscle trauma or spasms (TTTS), or cochlear...

Thanks for the insights, Mark! Update: The feeling of fullness in my ears is still present, although it changes sometimes. I’m not sure if that’s because I’m distracted or if it’s actually getting better. It’s definitely worse in the evenings when the fullness becomes extreme, so I use...

Concerts are too risky. I haven’t attended one since my first acoustic trauma eight years ago. If you’re experiencing TTTS (Tonic Tensor Tympani Syndrome) symptoms, such as a fluttering sensation when you hear music, the likely cause is the DJ event from 10 weeks ago. Even though you wore...

TTTS (Tonic Tensor Tympani Syndrome) is not caused by hyperacusis, but hyperacusis can be a result of TTTS. I also experience it in my right ear. There's a fluttering sensation inside when I hear sounds, and it's not my eardrum—it's a muscle spasm caused by the acoustic trauma I had. The tensor...

Update: Today, I had my last appointment for now, this time with the director and professor of the ENT clinic where I’m a patient. We spoke for half an hour about various things. Here are his key points: He doesn’t believe I ever had fluid behind my eardrums, even though one of his colleagues...

It's great to hear that the feeling of fullness is improving over time! I suggest asking your ENT to check your Eustachian tubes through your nose. They can quickly determine if a Eustachian tube is swollen. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD) can cause a lot of issues in the ear, such as a...

The nasal spray I'm using is from a German brand called MometaHEXAL, with the main ingredient being Mometasone furoate. I don't think there's a significant difference if you choose another brand containing the same active ingredient. It's best to use the spray before going to sleep, with two...