Recent content by Michael Leigh

Of course you don't have noise-induced tinnitus. How silly of me to suggest such a thing. Michael

I am not into avoiding sounds either, and I agree with you that's not the way to live. I am an audiophile and regularly listen to my Hi-Fi at 50 to 70 decibels without any problems. I only use hearing protection when using my petrol lawn mower and electric drills. If you're sure the desktop...

I am unable to recommend specific desktop speakers for you, @AfroSnowman, but I do have a few suggestions to consider. I think it would be better to purchase a pair of speakers from a store for a home trial rather than buying them online. When you visit the store, explain to the manager the...

I agree with the advice your audiologists have given you. Tinnitus and hyperacusis can improve with time and treatment. Please read my thread: Hyperacusis, as I See It. All the best, Michael

I have no experience with the supplements you have mentioned, @shasta0863. You have had noise-induced tinnitus for a long time. It is my area of interest, along with hyperacusis. This is the reason I replied to your questions: I want to try to help you. As I have previously mentioned, I advise...

Hi @Jupiterman, quite a few people have told me that hearing aids made their tinnitus worse. However, there is a correct way to use them that reduces this risk. I usually advise people to introduce hearing aids gradually, and in most cases, they do quite well. Hearing loss can make existing...

Listening to audio through headphones at what you call “normal conversation levels” does not apply to most people with noise-induced tinnitus. I have written about this many times in this forum and in articles on my threads. Please read: Can I Habituate to Variable Tinnitus? Variable tinnitus...

If you have noise-induced tinnitus, with or without hyperacusis, and you use any type of headphones, including bone-conduction headphones, even at low volume, then you risk making your tinnitus and hyperacusis worse. If the tinnitus and hyperacusis do become worse, they might not reduce to a...

No. I haven't experienced any form of hyperacusis in 27 years. I haven't had any desire to go to concerts or loud outdoor events. I have been to many parties over the years and have my noise-reducing earplugs to hand, just in case the music gets too loud. Normally, I wouldn't stay at any event...

I am sorry to hear about the difficulties you are having with your tinnitus at the moment. My advice is not to use bone-conduction headphones, as you risk making your tinnitus worse. I suspect that your tinnitus was originally noise-induced. People with this type of tinnitus risk making it...

You have noise-induced tinnitus. Therefore, you are playing with fire, as you risk making your tinnitus worse if you listen to audio through any type of headphone even at low volume. Michael

@Nick47, as you know, we are all different, which also means no two people will experience tinnitus the same. Clonazepam affects people differently. For some people, Clonazepam has no effect, while others find it helpful. Last year, in February, my tinnitus changed dramatically, and I have no...

I live in the UK. My ENT doctor prescribed me Clonazepam in 2011. I still take it when my tinnitus is severe. If your tinnitus is severe and you are having difficulty managing it, then talk to your ENT consultant. Clonazepam shouldn't be taken too often as it will lose its effectiveness in...

Hi @SBlue, I am sorry to know of the difficulties that you are going through with tinnitus at the moment. This condition can be very distressing in the early stages which you are in. If you are also experiencing any oversensitivity to sound or hyperacusis, it can make your situation worse. It...

It's not a good idea. Proving malpractice against anyone in the medical profession can be extremely difficult and costly. The only people who will benefit financially are lawyers. As soon as you run out of money, they will drop the case. Someone I knew tried to sue his dentist for making his...