Recent content by Rudedog205

Hey man. I'm around your age too and have what would probably be described as towards the worst end of moderate tinnitus and also mild hyperacusis along with some other health issues. I am still in university now and still managing some crazy work loads even for a person without these sorts of...

Certain instruments in music did it but it was mainly just high pitched sounds in general. It still happens a little bit for a minute sometimes with sirens and alarms but subsided after a few months for me. I did not get it from the things you described in your post although I have avoided loud...

For me it was primarily things like sirens in the distance or the sound the microwave made after it was done running so high pitched stuff in similar ranges to my tinnitus tones.

Agreed. It is really alarming to see this out in the real world, for example when I am driving through my neighborhood I don't think I have seen anyone use ear protection when out mowing the lawn, including many kids who don't know any better.

Some people believe it to be a component of hyperacusis but it is typically referred to as reactive tinnitus.

I may have to check that out, thanks for the tip!

Well it's been a year since I visited that bar so I figured I give an update on how I am doing these days. The hyperacusis seems to be lingering and I can't really tell if it's improved since last time I posted but I've been managing to at least have it stay mild despite some random loud noises...

Hi Kuromi, It is called Palinacousis I believe. I had this when I first got tinnitus and it eventually did go away after a few months as my tinnitus got more stable. Unfortunately not too much is known about it although you most certainly can find relatable experiences on the forum.

Hi DaniBeez, welcome to the forum and sorry to hear about your new found tinnitus. Tinnitus can start for many different reasons and has a tendency to come on after a period of high stress. It may have come on from a medication that was ototoxic (very common with things like common painkillers...

So an update for those following my story on here: These days my hyperacusis is pretty mild which is a blessing and I am hoping it stays that way or continues to improve. It always scares me when it fluctuates even though I know improvement isn't linear. I am coping with university life just...

Both can cause ear fullness.

Like I said, I could totally be wrong on that, but it's a thought I had. It could have something to do with the muscles being injured too or atrophying (as in @Stacken77's or your case). I couldn't say for sure though, this is all mostly a mystery to me.

I believe it's the acoustic reflex which is the natural defense mechanism of the ear to protect itself from loud sounds. I couldn't tell you whether that means you are doing damage although I am sure it would depend on the person. I also experience this but in both ears and I would say my...