Recent content by simb999

I had the Pfizer vaccine on Sunday 28 February. No effect on tinnitus or hyperacusis. Phew!

I'm still on the Sertraline. I have been for 2 years but I don't take anything specifically for the tinnitus anymore. It took me about 12 months to realise the only thing that seemed to send my tinnitus crazy was noise so I live as quiet a life as possible.

Hi Vicki, things will improve, it just takes a long time but hang in there. I'm 2 years in and I've gone from very much feeling like you are now to generally enjoying life again.

Hang in there my friend, at 3-4 months mine seemed to be getting louder and louder. I didn't see any progress until the 12 month mark, now 2 years on and it's still improving ever so slowly.

So sorry for your loss Dave, my thoughts are with you and your family.

@LindaS thank you for your comment, I'm really glad i'ts giving you some positivity. It's good to have people that understand what we're going through. Hope things are improving for you.

I'm currently doing a little garden project, have put fencing up and making a seating area and building a firepit. 18 months ago when tinnitus and hyperacusis first hit me I could barely function, doing any kind of DIY was beyond me. Also I've been using a hearing aid for about 15 months as it...

@Bartoli you could try a windproof skull cap under your helmet, if you wear one? I tried the Helmet Angel things but they were rubbish so started wearing a beanie hat and that really minimised the wind noise but couldn't comfortably fit a helmet over it.

I've just bought a Karcher jet wash for my son to use, no way I could cope with the noise those things make. Had a look at the technical specs and it's 90dB but no mention in any of the safety advice of wearing hearing protection, really surprised me. I'll advise my son to wear hearing...

@Michael Leigh thank you it's much appreciated.

Hi Michael, I'm 18 months into this and certainly managing a lot better. The first 3 months were horrendous, I was off work and in a very dark place. Had ENT appointment then referred to audiologist who provided me with hearing aids, this helped a huge amount, particularly in my right ear. I...

Sorry for hijacking your thread Lynsie.

Thanks Mister Muso, I've found the only real way forward is self management, understanding triggers etc. This site has been a huge help, particularly in the early days and just knowing you're not alone. It sounds like we've trodden a similar path with our tinnitus and hyperacusis. Hope you're...

Hi Michael, that's fair enough, I think my comment was borne of the frustration of a condition very few people seem to understand. Thank you for the support and understanding you give on this forum.