RingerHisser

RingerHisser

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  • Mark F.
    How are you doing these days? Have you noticed any improvements? I got my tinnitus from a .357 revolver as well.
    RingerHisser
    Can a sinus infection louden tinnitus? Fighting a nasty one. Left ear feels louder and clogged. No pain or discharge though.
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    H
    Had a gum infection on the right hand side, and weird ears for the three days prior to my worsening. Which is louder across the board and In the right ear for the first time
    RingerHisser
    I should add I was prescribed Amoxicillin.
    B
    I've had new tones appear with sinus infections. Many times these tones have gone away or have gotten quieter as the inflammation clears up.
    H
    How you doing as of late Mr RingerHisser?
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    RingerHisser
    Hardwell, got a spike of sorts from sinus infection. Massive head congestion and pressure, constant snot and the works. I was prescribed an antibiotic, am taking Psuedophederine, flonase, but the T remains louder right now. You ever experience this? Any tips or kind of just have to wait til it passes type thing?
    H
    @RingerHisser I have experienced that many times as have most on here. It's unfortunate you've experienced it early on so haven't quite acquired the 'tools' to cope without issue yet
    H
    Sinus infections, colds, flus can ramp up your T, not always though. Important thing to know so you don't dwell on it, is that even when the illness passes it can take a little while for your ears to catch up. Seems inflammation in this area is a lot slower. Can be scary at first but it'll pass, the less attention you can give it the better. Easier said than done I know
    RingerHisser
    Anyone's T worse in the morning? I have allergies, wondering if it's an escuchian tube thing OR AM anxiety?
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    H
    Definitely Varies, last Couple of weeks I've noticed it raging in the mornings when I'm anxious. Should soon pass when your first waking thought isn't searching for the noise
    H
    Seems to be v quiet for first few minutes when I wake up. Then my brain finds the tone. I have ETD, particularly in my right ear. Louder T in that ear too
    pleasejuststop
    Some people experience louder tinnitus after waking up so it could just be something related to waking up from sleep
    RingerHisser
    First session done with Dr Hubbard. This is the way. No cure. Longer I look for one longer it will take to habituate.
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    RingerHisser
    $250 a session. My experience with CBT is you get back what you put into it. I've realized quickly that there is no cure - my psychology is the cure and CBT for this is gold standard.
    MadeleineHope
    Funny thing is, habituation can in theory lead to a point where even though the tinnitus still exists in your brain, the brain completely filters it out. And I think this may account for many cases of longer-standing tinnitus where tinnitus is 'cured.'
    RingerHisser
    @MadeleineHope This. That's my goal. It's hard. Really hard. The anxiety is real and I expect to be managing it for a while. But the anxiety and depression? I can treat that with therapy and medication. The problem with T isn't the T, so many people just find it an annoyance or even don't notice it at all, the problem is my reaction to it.
    RingerHisser
    Starting CBT with Dr. Hubbard today. It is not cheap, but I think will be worth it.
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    RingerHisser
    @Ryan Scott $250 per session, he recommends 2 or so sessions. It's a lot. But worth it for me. There is no cure. Cure is all mental.
    Ryan Scott
    @RingerHisser Damn it seems to me like it would take more than just a few sessions. Let me know how it goes. Is it virtual?
    RingerHisser
    Depends on your previous experience with CBT. I already have been through it for anxiety related to sleep - so I think for me it's about discipline and staying with it. It's like studying for a final months in advance. I'm thinking I'll need 2 sessions and the rest I can keep myself honest and or work with my regular therapist.
    RingerHisser
    I'm realizing that medication is not the long term answer. It's a bridge, but we have to retrain the brain to accept and not fear. CBT.
    RingerHisser
    Mornings are the hardest and I think that is tied to my anxiety. Need to sever anxiety from the sound. It can be done.
    RingerHisser
    CBT. Any try TRT? Seems effective. Struggle is real but that's the promise land, I think?
    RingerHisser
    Struggling today. Trying to find best way to sleep.
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    Blackbird1016
    I'd recommend a small table fan by your bed and a small dose of melatonin (I'm using .5mg). You can also take magnesium a bit before bedtime (200mg is what I take).

    I used to sleep in total silence before this and I've found this works best for me. I also quit caffiene.
    Blackbird1016
    I don't like the idea of sleeping pills so I've gone the supplement route.

    Melatonin is a hormone (I believe) your body naturally produces to sleep, and magnesium has a relaxing effect. Low levels of magnesium are also associated with tinnitus so doesn't hurt to supplement.

    There's also some other recovery supplements you can try like NAC and ginko bilboa. I haven't see much improvement lately though.
    RingerHisser
    I already had an anxiety disorder and insomnia before this. I've been taking Trazadone and .5mg of Ativan. I am unafraid of medication in the short term. I have to address the anxiety before I can habituate to this
    H
    But the summary of this is it really does get better with time, even if the noise it's self doesn't get quieter (mine did) you really do just stop giving a fuck, I used to hear my T and then instantly forget about it again.

    Head up mate, do your research and then stop looking for reassurance on this site
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    RingerHisser
    Even if mine doesn't go away, which I'm expecting it won't, I'm hoping it calms down to from like a 6-7 to a 2-3
    H
    I believe it took anywhere from 4-7 months, I can't really remember the timeline I'm afraid
    RingerHisser
    How do you sleep? I have to downed this out, but I'm worried I'll make it worse in the process. What did you do?
    H
    My T didn't wasn't caused by a gunshot but it was loud noise exposure. Time and saying of this site really did help me to habituate, for 8 years I carried on with life like nothing had changed (potentially a mistake now) I was going to nightclubs, football games, using my motorbike and power tools all without plugs. Right now I have an horrific spike which hopefully will go down.
    just1morething
    @ringinghisser, Widex and ReSound apps have many sounds to choose from if you load them onto your iPhone or IPad. ReSound app has crickets on it which many people like. You could do a search and see what others have done after noise from a gunshot. You could also try a prednisone taper pack.
    Ryan Scott
    My tinnitus started the same as yours man acoustic trauma from a gunshot 4.5 months ago. Just a tip when masking you want to keep the volume at the mixing point. This is where you still barely hear your tinnitus over the masking sound. I would recommend finding a natural sound on YouTube and just play it on your phone if you can make that work for you. And definitely avoid loud environments even with ear plugs.
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    RingerHisser
    I've heard the acoustic recovery can take up up to a year but with trauma it should die down a lot even if it never truly goes away. Ugh. So far, sometimes I'm positive sometimes I'm not
    RingerHisser
    Has yours abated at all?
    Ryan Scott
    @RingerHisser I was on 60 mg of prednisone for 2 weeks but it didn't improve anything. After 4.5 months the ringing has not really improved yet unfortunately. Still hoping and praying that it starts to settle down some. I've pretty much been just staying home taking it easy since the onset.
    BrOKeN_1
    There are a ridiculous amount of people with this condition. But there is alot of things that can help. Leaning on this community can be helpful ⁹as well as detrimental if you entertain negative threads. Stay positive. Stay strong. And know you can and will manage this.
    RingerHisser
    Reread this. Thank you. It was a tough morning. I have a little daughter and was in tears feeling not present, focusing on negative thoughts.
    Trying to stay positive here.
    BrOKeN_1
    I know that's hard to hear right now. But it's true. Unfortunately the hardest part is to make it through to acceptance.. because that is part of habituation. And take time.... a lot of time.
    BrOKeN_1
    The ENTs have exhausted their level of help. That will make more sense as you begin to habituate. You seem very intelligent and capable even though you are currently caught up in that awful fight or flight mode.

    YOU WILL BE OK.. SERIOUSLY
    RingerHisser
    Fight or flight this morning. I was in tears and trying to hide it from my family. I did take 1mg Lorazapem RXd by my doctor and it has taken some of the edge off. Anxiety is a spiral and makes it worse.
    BrOKeN_1
    Without a doubt. I take a mild antidepressant to take the edge off. I keep some benzos around mostly as a last resort. Don't feel bad about the break downs. They help get the emotions out so you can start to rebuild.
    BrOKeN_1
    From the sounds of it you don't have hyperacusis and you can thank God for that first of all. I know that seems crazy right now but this condition can be so much worse. Prednisone is definitely worth a try although it generally helps those with a more recent noise trauma more. You probably need to work with an audiologist that understands tinnitus now.
    BrOKeN_1
    Your situation sounds somewhat familiar to my own. Only I was never cool enough to play in a band. Only blast my my ears with headphones and go to loud events.
    It would seem everything you are doing is 100% normal with anyone who unfortunately gets T.
    RingerHisser
    Thank you so much for all of these comments. Seriously thank you.
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