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    Best Earmuffs for Mowing the Lawn?

    Try push lawn mower. It is very quiet. https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-StaySharp-Mower-Width-362050-1001/dp/B01N7K4BNX/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=reel+lawn+mower&qid=1557523637&s=gateway&sr=8-5
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    How Do I Live Like This? — The Tinnitus Is Getting Worse

    Currently, there is no cure. You are correct. "Do not go " is a good choice. Many people in TT are in similar situation like you. I am sure that they will provide good suggestions. :)
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    Are There Any Inspirational Bible Verses That Have Helped You with Tinnitus or Depression?

    Jesus Birth 13. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14. “Glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” ( Luke 2:13-14 )
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    Ready to Give Up... Reactive Tinnitus Killing Me

    Michelle, My ears will react to certain sharp noises and spike easily. I have good days and bad days. Sometimes, it is very loud. I try not to pay too much attention to it ( not too easy though ). It usually will lower down after a good night sleep. I do not think too much about future. I live...
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    Ready to Give Up... Reactive Tinnitus Killing Me

    Michelle, I can feel your pain and suffering ! I also have reactive tinnitus (T + H). It will get worse easily. Please stay away from possible loud noise ... protecting your ears well. You will be fine. Please hang in there. God bless !!
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    Ear Infection (Amoxicillin Resistant)

    You need to proceed carefully. Most antibiotics are ototoxic. Amoxicillin is the least side-effect to tinnitus. You need to get expert's advice or T friends here at forum who knows other safe antibiotics. God bless !
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    I Can't Identify the Cause of My Tinnitus — Could Olanzapine (Zyprexa) Have Caused It?

    Based on Dr.Neil Bauman's book, Olanzapine is on the ototoxic items list.
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    Did Antidepressants Help You to Habituate?

    Most anti-depression drugs are ototoxic (no good to ears). Some of them will be less toxic but long term usage will also have impact to ears (this is based on my google research when I tried to take AD but later stopped due to tinnitus spike). It is like to pick a piece of wood from fire. We...
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    Huge Tinnitus Spike: Suspected Ibuprofen — Should I Get Prednisolone ASAP?

    Before you take Prednisolone, please keep in mind ... It is also ototoxic (no good to ears). It is kind of choosing the less between two evils (in your case).
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    When Did Your Anxiety and Panic Attacks Stop?

    Michelle, It is OK to have anxiety. A lot of ppl with tinnitus ... worry a lot about different kind of noise in their environments. Be patient about T and keep busy with your little one. Life will be easier eventually. :) God bless !
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    Worried After Cinema — Didn't Wear Earplugs — Tinnitus Didn't Spike — Still Worried

    I am glad that you are OK now. Anxiety is another kind of problem. I pray to all T friends in this forum. We all need support and advice.
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    Worried After Cinema — Didn't Wear Earplugs — Tinnitus Didn't Spike — Still Worried

    My 5 cents opinion - "You should be OK."
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    I Don't Know What to Do Anymore — Sacrificing Everything to Prevent Tinnitus from Getting Worse

    Please be patient with your tinnitus. Try to habituate it. Don't think too far. Try to live one day as a step forward ... I do firmly believe ... ( in your life time ) There will be a cure of tinnitus through surgery injection or medicine. God bless !
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    Visiting Grandparents Overseas, Recent Experiences of Travelling and Anxiety Over Loud Situations

    Thank you for sharing your dreadful experience. Please enjoy your stay in foreign country. Also, please hang in there. Try to think positive in negative T. You still have a long life to go. :)
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    Feeling Desperate Because of Doctors' Attitude and Treatment — What Should I Do Next?

    Please give some time to restore your normal ears. Also, please try to habituate it (keep busy... pay less attention to your ears). I had anti-depression medicine only 2 days and my tinnitus (already exists) is getting louder. So, I stop immediately. It is lowered down now. I fully understand...