Recent content by Michelle Hopkins

@Arjay thank you for the advice. This might sound like a silly question but when you rate your tinnitus is it just what you are marking it out of 10 or is there like a certain device you can get to measure it? I'm currently steaming myself and drinking lots of fluids. Am trying to rest as much...

@Jcb thank you for the recipe... it sounds yummy. I'll certainly give it a try.

Thank you for your reply @Jcb! I have been steaming myself with Vicks etc, I'll start taking some sudafed....do you want to share how you made that yummy drink... I'll try anything! I guess I just have to ride it out and pray that the spike doesn't last too long! My 2 little girls have colds...

Hi all. I'm suffering with a head cold since yesterday. Nose blocked, throat stinging etc. My tinnitus is on an all time high because of this and I'm terrified it's going to remain at this level. It feels like my head is going to explode with the noise (especially on the left side). I've had 2...

Hi Everyone, Just wondering if anyone has every experienced a hollow / echo sensation in their ears? Last night this happened to me and it's still with me now! I went to the out of hours doctor and he said that he could not see any infection, redness, ear canal looked fine! All he said is to...

Thank you @annV! Hope you have a lovely day Michelle

Hi Everyone, Well my situation is still the same! My tinnitus significantly increased since 9th Feb this year due to using an hearing aid with the incorrect Therapy Sound to match my tinnitus! I've had tinnitus for maybe 12/13 years but since Feb it's the worst it's ever been! Anyways just...

I'm in the same boat as you @Widex! My T has increased in volume and now have additional sounds that I never had before! Only 3 weeks in and i5s absolute torture! I pray every night that it will go back to its baseline! Its exhausting. Hope yours returns to its baseline soon. Michelle

Thanks for the post @Anthony13! Loved reading it.....It's actually made me feel somewhat better about everything Michelle

So I have an ENT Appointment on Monday and I'm kinda freaking out!! I've read on this forum that people say DO NOT have the "Acoustic Reflex Test" or "Tympanometry" tests as these will make your tinnitus much worse! The hearing test seems to be ok. I certainly don't want to do anything to make...

Thanks @Gman & @Jcb! I've ordered some Alpine Plugs and Peltor Muffs of Amazon....fingers crossed they do the job intended. Michelle

Thank you @Michael Leigh Your advice is appreciated. Michelle

Thanks @Mich Last night was the 1st time had to use ear plugs when we went to my local.pub for dinner! I felt like it was too loud and not wanting to make the T worse I decided to wear them! I also find myself pitting cotton wool in my ears when I feel like the T is really loud....will doing...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone can recommend good noise reducing earplugs? There's just so many out there I just don't know where to start! Or could recommend where to buy custom moulded earplugs? Also I've seen somewhere on here about people buying Peltor Muffs to use whilst driving....ive...

Hi @Sofie C I totally feel your pain and anguish! I've had my T for maybe 12/13 years and it's always been somewhat manageable for me. About a week ago I tried some devices and hearing aids to try and to help but they have made it so much worse and I'm really struggling to cope now! It is...