MatthewR

MatthewR

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    How have yall guys been lately ? Trying to hang in.
    MatthewR
    I have healed a bunch. Almost 10 months into my accident and there's a huge difference. Keep hanging in it gets better
    A
    Happy to hear that brother I'm doing much better as well.
    MatthewR
    Well I am feeling better and recovered from Covid. Returning to a healthy lifestyle and it has been helping my mental health, T, and hearing
    MatthewR
    Bad news. I thought I was doing better but I have Covid and my hearing is terrible and tinnitus is loud..
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    kingsfan
    T usually spikes when your sick, especially if you are feverish. Hopefully it will go back to baseline once you are better. I know Covid can cause hearing loss but it's not a guarantee, so hopefully it will pass without any issue. Maybe try and get paxlovid, if it is isn't ototoxic - I've never checked.
    RunningMan
    Sorry to hear you caught COVID and that it worsened you. So often, people end up back here due to an illness, medication, or exposure, etc. worsening their condition. Hopefully, once you recover from COVID, your tinnitus will return to the previous baseline.
    MatthewR
    That's what I'm hoping! Thanks everybody! I have hope I will return to baseline once this fever passes.. Covid is terrible
    MatthewR
    I'm doing much better. Went through a SEVERE acute acoustic trauma about 8 months ago &. Hope to do a success story at my 1yr mark
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    MatthewR
    I also can relate to having good and bad days as far as hearing and T. Sometimes I'll feel like it's worse than other days, but for the most part I'm just grateful I'm not deaf and T is much lower. I'm good & you will be too I truly believe that
    2049v
    Hey @MatthewR, as far as I know you didn't get any treatments for hearing loss as well. When you say your hearing got better. What do you mean? Thanks.
    MatthewR
    No treatments. It literally got better. I remember the first 2 months I couldn't hear high pitched noises with an audio I would use, now I can. I still can't hear the way I once did but I adjusted and healed
    B
    Hi I wanted to check in with you. Two months ago I had a bad experience shooting with no ear pro for about an hour with my uncle.
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    MatthewR
    The tinnitus is a bother, but my main concern is hearing loss. Once it's gone, it's gone. Hearing aids help, but I'm scared to lose more hearing
    2049v
    @MatthewR hello. We have similar audiograms. Both of my ears are 25db at 8k hz. My hearing is terrible. It's muffled, i can't hear most of the things that i used to hear before, clarity of sounds are gone...

    Is it getting better with you? How are you doing?
    MatthewR
    @2049v I'm about 8 months out from a severe acute acoustic trauma with gunshots. I used to hate my life so much, but I'm doing a lot better. Still have Tinnitus, and hearing loss, but it's gotten better! Thank the lord
    Sherif
    How're you doing Matthew ? Hope you're feeling better
    MatthewR
    Over 7 months out from a seriously bad acute acoustic trauma with gunfire, and I can confidently say I am much better
    MatthewR
    Best Valentine's Day ever, one to never forget… when you find out ur gf has been cheating with a co worker. Confidence low since T H & loss
    Juliane
    I am sorry
    4Grace
    I am sorry to. Life will get better for you. Keep your faith in God.
    MatthewR
    Thoughts of wanting to be dead.. I sympathize for everyone on this forum. I wish we could just heal
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    gameover
    Exactly. No money in the world. I guess at some crazy amount of $$$ it becomes moral dilemma - can I make the world better for others and my family?

    Frankly, fuck it. I am too selfish for that. And I am quite sure my family would better off with my old self, rather than $$$. So, yeah, I don't even want a 10 trillions of dollars. Shove it. I just want to get rid of T and H.
    gameover
    As my (former) therapist said, it makes you realize how RICH you are when you are healthy. I kinda knew, but you don't really until you experience this kind of misery.
    crescentsky
    @gameover 100% even at suboptimal health prior to T, it is still 100% better. What makes this difficult to manage is that other health issues usually can be managed through meds and goes back into remission or resolve your symptoms. T on the other hand doesn't really unless there is a miracle.
    MatthewR
    Ahhhhh….. it's all I think about.. I'm obsessively thinking about my hearing issues. FK… this can't be forever.. why don't ears heal wtf
    MatthewR
    I'm a power lifter, so every time I'm in the gym I use headphones full blast. I know it's not smart considering I have hearing loss. Oh well
    MatthewR
    I think I made the correct choice rejecting the prednisone my ENT wanted me to take after gunshots ruined my hearing?
    Jupiterman
    Why do you say this if your life is ruined?

    If you could go back, would you not want to take the Prednisone?
    MatthewR
    Because for most people it doesn't work, and I am the type of person that is afraid of medicines
    MatthewR
    I just want my hearing back. Idc about tinnitus
    Tryn2BHopeful
    If your hearing comes back your T will likely fade. I hope something gets better for you. Hang in there.
    MatthewR
    Rollercoaster of emotions. I pray to God every single day and hope I can live a happy life. Mental breakdowns happen but gotta get back up
    MatthewR
    Is it possible for one to regain FULL hearing after acute acoustic trauma?
    MatthewR
    I work at a loud tire shop… i don't wear earplugs I just say F it… hope I'm not deaf by age 40
    tpj
    For the love of god @MatthewR wear earplugs.
    Jupiterman
    He'll soon earn.
    4Grace
    I go out and do the same. Ear plugs drive me insane. I do it knowing it will be the end of me.
    MatthewR
    The mind is powerful
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    MatthewR
    Positive mindset > negative mindset. ALWAYS
    gameover
    There is no "law of attraction". That's pure nonsense. Positive mind can help, to a point.
    MatthewR
    @gameover That's your outlook on it which is fine, but I'll continue to believe in it and pursue every day despite all my pain and see how far I can go. I think a positive mind can help tremendously regardless of this extremely bothersome loud ringing in both ears of mine. I will succeed. I know I will.
    MatthewR
    It's hard for all of us. Yes. Some worse than others but DONT GIVE UP! Enjoy life as much as you can despite restrictions. We are a family
    MatthewR
    Anyone have good experience with lipoflavonoid?
    RunningMan
    I haven't used it. There's a thread on TT about it. My ENT suggested trying it. I didn't waste my time based on the thread on TT and study about it.
    Tryn2BHopeful
    My ENT suggested it as well. I have a bottle sitting here but haven't mustered up the courage to try it. ENT told me that it helps some but others tell her is a waste of money. If I try it I will likely post something on my experience on TT
    SharonBell
    @MatthewR I took them when I first got Covid my doctor prescribed them. I think they helped then, I havnt taken since sept-oct.
    MatthewR
    Visiting an ENT tomorrow to re test hearing/T. I'm just trying to find myself again. This accident changed me. I thought they were friends..
    MatthewR
    Has anyone recovered from noise induced hearing loss? Ever? Moderate? I can't accept this. I truly did ruin my life
    MatthewR
    Reducing caffeine and exercise have been helping me sleep better!
    RunningMan
    Good to hear. Seems for me I just need to stop caffeine by mid-morning, although I mostly stopped completely most days for now. I exercised most days through the summer, but it didn't seem to help. Still a problem for me.
    MatthewR
    Yeah actually last night was terrible. I just want to sleep good, but tinnitus interferes so much
    SharonBell
    So you hearing loss and tinnitus is in just one ear? Mine is in both ears and my head24/7. So you should give it a little time.
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    SharonBell
    MatthewR they say hearing aids can help with tinnitus also, but you need to get it set up by a professional.
    MatthewR
    I really don't want to use hearing aids :/ I'm going to give this time and hope for the best
    SharonBell
    @MatthewR I had Covid twice in 2021 and 2022 and had tinnitus both times it was just a little ringing at night. It went away both times, but then came back in 2023.
    MatthewR
    I feel disabled, I don't want my girl to leave me
    Juliane
    I am sorry for what you are going through. I have had similar fears. If people truly love you they will not leave you ❤️ No one is invincible and we can all fall ill
    MatthewR
    God bless you Juliane ❤️✝️ thank you for your support. We all miss our old lives but it's true that staying positive is our best option. Stay close to God
    MatthewR
    I can't sleep. I am depressed... this is way too much for me to handle.
    LukeYoung
    Getting good sleep is the first step, once you have found relief in sleep you will feel better. Have you tried masking? A fan was my go to and sometimes rain sounds on top when things were bad
    MatthewR
    I lost 55dB in my left ear with tinnitus obtained at 8KHz from gunshots. Anyone think my hearing will return with time?
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    MatthewR
    I'm taking a non medical route
    Utdmad89
    No one knows sadly. But if it is at 8KHZ hearing aids should help.
    RunningMan
    You're about a full month out since the incident, so any improvement will likely be slow and minimal at this point. But at least some of that loss could come back. Protect your ears. And you can adapt to it over time where it won't be as depressing.
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