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    No, I haven’t. I’ve been thinking that I should have bought some a while ago, but they are expensive, right? I’m on disability, and I don’t know...
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    I don’t know what to do. Around two to three weeks ago, it seemed like things were getting a lot better, but suddenly it regressed. Now the pain...
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    PeteJ replied to the thread Suicidal.
    I agree. My ear plugs are not enough when sirens and loud noise is near me - and I can't avoid it where I live. I screwed up, too - I ran out of...
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    PeteJ replied to the thread Suicidal.
    I would upvote you if I could. I am really pessimistic about it though. I probably should not comment, but I am also not here to tell people what...
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    PeteJ replied to the thread Has Anyone Gotten on Disability?.
    “Moreover, the results indicate that the severity of tinnitus and hyperacusis is directly related to impaired work capacity and higher rates of...
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    PeteJ replied to the thread Suicidal.
    I’m not sure if they will mute enough noise for you. They are around 27 NRR or something like that. Yours sound like they are 32, but I doubt I...
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    PeteJ replied to the thread Suicidal.
    Does anyone reading this use earplugs regularly? I made the mistake of trying a different kind instead of my usual Laser Lites, and I so regret...
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    My left ear is still in a lot of pain, especially in the ear canal. I can’t remember how long this usually lasts. Any idea? Anyone? Whenever I’ve...
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    I did… thanks for replying. I’m still in pain, and it’s really discouraging. My left ear feels so messed up. 😞 Why did I even try to use an...
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    Such good news for you! I hope that applies to me as well. I think I have some Eustachian tube dysfunction too. I can feel the sensation of air...
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    Hi, I hope someone replies. Actually, hopefully, quite a few people... I get anxiety whenever I experience ear pain, especially when it causes a...
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    Thanks for the follow-up, Bill. It’s interesting that it went back down, and that’s good news for you, too. I live near an area where ambulances...
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    PeteJ replied to the thread Suicidal.
    Sorry, I did not realize you had replied. Honestly, I did not expect any more responses. I was really stressed out, but I managed to get an...
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    PeteJ replied to the thread Suicidal.
    1. "Most tinnitus caused by acoustic trauma fades over time, typically within 6 to 18 months. In many cases, it fades completely." 2. "No matter...
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    Best answer: The original poster sounds like they are repeating information from an official, likely publicly funded, health or psychology report...
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    PeteJ replied to the thread Suicidal.
    I think this is false information that is spread here, for some reason.
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    PeteJ replied to the thread Suicidal.
    I’m having a hard time concentrating. I’m supposed to describe how my condition affects my daily life, what a typical day is like, and why I can’t...
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    PeteJ replied to the thread Suicidal.
    I feel like I’m getting nowhere. I’ve been to my general physician, dentist, and now an ENT, but none of them will refer me to anyone who can...