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Thanks for the detailed update! I'm glad you're in a much better place and have found your way "past" tinnitus. It's not an easy road, but we are proof that it can be done. I'm super happy for you!

Coming from someone who's tinnitus is permanent, life does go on. I truly hope that yours isn't permanent, but even if it is, you can lead a normal and happy life. In the meantime, try not to focus on the negative and stay away from the "bad experience" stories online. Stress and anxiety will...

No, it's still very loud...but there are times where I don't even notice it. For me, it has gotten better because I've learned to live with it and not focus on it every second of every day. Once I trained myself to just accept it and let go...it wasn't nearly as bad. I honestly feel like I got...

@Dginobile So sorry you're having to deal with this. I too have a loud tea kettle/train whistle in my head 24/7...and sleep was my biggest challenge when I first started hearing this nonstop ringing in my brain. However, here's what helped me get back to a normal sleeping schedule. Once I got my...

@steenkash Hi and welcome. I'm sorry that you're here, but at least you found a place where people actually understand what you're going through. I'm not in any position to give medical advice, but if the drug caused your tinnitus then I would stop taking it and see if the ringing subsides...

I was the same way, but this pillow really helped me get back to a normal sleep pattern. The guy who owns the company has Tinnitus too, so he gets it. http://www.soundpillow.com/

I use this sound machine. It's pretty cool because you can choose between 20 different fan and white noises. http://lectrofan.com/ I also use the SoundPillow from time to time. But in the beginning, this was the single thing that helped me sleep at night. http://www.soundpillow.com/

I'm sorry that you're here, but I'm glad you found the forum. I too struggled with sleep in the beginning stages, but after few months I can actually sleep through the night with this loud ringing in my head (without any meds). I honestly didn't think I would ever sleep again. But here I am...

@Elinor Thanks for posting this survey. I was freaking out every time I would experience "fleeting tinnitus". But, now I know there's a term for it and that other people are dealing with it as well. Makes me feel a little better. Thanks again for posting this.

@Cazbaz I love your attitude towards the obstacles you're facing. A lot of people would stew and be negative, but you're using your situation to help others. Thank you! :)

And they need you too. I have two small children as well, and when I didn't think I could live with this constant ringing in my head...I looked to my kids. In the end, they gave me the strength to fight back and take this thing on. The first few weeks are seriously the worst weeks ever, but...

I agree with Bill. If you give your body some time to heal, then maybe the ringing will subside. In the meantime, stressing about it will only cause more anxiety...and ringing. I know it's hard to not think about since it's a new and intrusive sound, but focussing on the ringing will only make...

Another quick update. Life is great! My T is still loud as ever, but I'm learning to live with it. It's weird, but there are times when I don't even notice it. Another thing that's strange is that when the ringing first started, I couldn't sleep. Like at all. That was my biggest challenge. I...

I found this website to be very informative and helpful. Just passing it along. http://tinnitusresearch.org/

Everyone is different, but I started taking Magnesium and noticed a considerable spike in my tinnitus at night.

Just an update: My tinnitus is still there. Both ears, super loud, and high frequency....but 1. I have an amazing family. 2. I have a beautiful wife and daughter (son on the way). 3. I have a great job that I really enjoy. 4. I'm perfectly healthy other than this little wrinkle. 5. I can sleep...

Thanks guys for the info. It has seemed to decrease quite a bit today, so I'm thinking it has to do with stress and anxiety. I've been on a rollercoaster the past month, so I'm sure my brain is just trying to get me back to "normal". Thanks again.

So, I've had tinnitus for a little over a month now and I've been doing better each and every day. However, this evening I'm noticing that a new sound appears when I talk. It doesn't happen when other people talk, but only when I speak. It sounds like a high pitched buzz that only happens when...

@digit I'm truly sorry that your husband is having such a hard time with his tinnitus, but I too encourage him to reach out and try this forum. I've met some extremely helpful people in my local area from this website and I've also found some very useful information as well. I wish the best for...

@Daisymay I'm sorry that you're going through this but, thanks to this forum, at least you know you're not alone. :) I'm new to tinnitus as well and sleep was a huge issue for me. Before this happened, I would sleep 8+ hours a night. Then after T, I was getting 3 maybe 4 hours a night. Took a...

Hey, Collin. I too had a hard time sleeping. I realize that not everyone has the same type of T, but this really helped me get a solid nights rest. http://www.soundpillow.com/ Additionally, the gentleman who owns this company has tinnitus, so he understands the struggle we go through on a daily...

I was in the same boat until I tried this Sound Pillow. I realize that everyone is different when it comes to sound therapy and masking techniques, but this pillow has helped me out a ton. http://www.soundpillow.com/

@Santiago Biagi If you're having trouble sleeping, I highly recommend this pillow. It made a huge difference in my ability to sleep through the night. Especially in the beginning. http://www.soundpillow.com/

@gorirasan Hang in there. You have to give it time. I know it sucks, but you can get through it. I also recommend reading the success stories. They definitely helped me out during the first week of dealing with this new sound.

@Aaron44126 I have to say...you are tenacious when it comes to finding a solution. Through your research, you've actually opened my eyes to additional and helpful solutions and I'm super thankful for that. Seriously. I'm also excited for the Audiobonics system and am definitely going to give...

Just a quick update. I've read a lot about the power of turmeric paste and it's health benefits towards tinnitus. I'm going to give it a shot tonight, but here are the videos I used for the recipe. This video I used for the paste because it included ground pepper. Supposedly helps with it...

@Connie3140 Hey Connie! Fellow San Diego resident w/ T! Just want to say that you're not alone and I've already found some awesome people on this forum that have helped me more than I thought possible. I've never used these things, but during this whole situation....they have been a life saver...

I'll definitely let you know how it works out. I have my appointment this Tuesday, so I'm thinking that he'll prescribe them since the audiologist recommended the hearing aids. Glad to hear you're finding some relief as well. I'm starting to mentally accept this as long term, but I'm just...

That's what I needed to hear. Thank you. Again, that is what I needed to hear. Thanks again.

I truly hope that I can get there. I feel like all I hear is this high pitched aching sound in my ear. But hearing your stories give me confidence that I can overcome and habituate as well. I'm really trying.

Thank you both. I've actually watched that video and I'm going to give it a try. It's just hard in the beginning because all I hear is a high pitched ringing. Just trying to staying positive.

Thanks @fishbone How have to copped with sleeping?

Yep. I sleep with a white noise machine, a fan, and a take two Benadryl. Can only manage about 4-5 hours of sleep.

Thanks Jim. Yes, I went to the ER and had an examination and CT scan. All normal. I went to an audiologist yesterday and had a hearing test. He said that I was suffering from hearing loss, but I also feel like it's because the T is so loud that it's hard to hear things. Either way, he referred...

Hi there, I've had tinnitus for only 3 weeks. I know that this is a very short period of time, but I'm noticing that my right ear is a lot louder and has a much higher pitch frequency in it. I can get through the day by staying busy, but at night it's almost like a dog whistle. Like I said, I...

@Michael Leigh Thanks for the heads up. What if my tinnitus wasn't caused by "loud noise"? I actually had a hearing test this morning and the audiologist said that I'm losing my hearing. I asked him about the sleep pillow and the headband and he didn't seem to think that they would be a problem...

@Aaron44126 It's tough right? But we gotta do what we gotta do. I made a promise to my daughter when she was first born that I would always be there for her, and I'm determined to keep that promise. I also have a son on the way, and he's getting that same promise. In regards to your ENT, keep...

I've found that if I can get at least 5 hours of sleep, then my day is very manageable. Of course, the high-pitched sound sucks, but I'm finding that with some sleep I can kind of tune it out from time to time. That's giving me hope that "if" this continues, I can start to habituate. It sounds...

Hope you get some sleep. I actually just bought the sound pillow, but after seeing the headband...I just bought that as well. Thanks for the heads up.

I was able to schedule a hearing test tomorrow morning. Going to focus on trying to get some sleep and hopefully have some better news tomorrow. :)

I'm right there with you man. It's good to hear that you're positive. I can honestly say that I've never felt "depressed" until this hit me, but I'm also determined to see the positive in this experience. Keep your head up and stay strong!

Thanks Cindy. Last night was rough. Got four hours of sleep. My body is so used to getting 8+ hours of sleep every night that this has been really hard to deal with. My ears seem to have gotten louder and I've been slowly getting more and more depressed. I'm thankful for my family. Without...

Well, my doctor had to reschedule my appointment to next week. I also have an appointment with an ENT next week, so hopefully I'll get my hearing tested. Right now, I'm just taking things one day at a time. I was actually able to get some sleep last night, but nothing like I'm used to. Plus...

Hey Aaron, I have to say, your situation sounds exactly like mine. About two weeks ago I started to hear a high-frequency ringing in my ears. Went to Urgent Care, the ER, and even had a CT done on my brain. They didn't find anything. I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone in...

Thanks @Bill Bauer. I'm the same way. I haven't gotten that emotional in a very long time. So much that it frightened my mom and my wife. I actually feel a lot better though. Today was rough, but I'm determined to accept this and adjust accordingly. That's good to hear that there is a...

Thank you, both for the encouragement. It really means a lot. So, I've returned from a full day at the ER. Although I didn't find any answers, it's good to know that I have a clean bill of health. The doctor officially diagnosed me with tinnitus and I have to admit that it was tough to take...

Hi, About two weeks ago I noticed a ringing (high pitch frequency) in my ear. Nothing crazy, but it was enough for me to notice it. As the week went on, it progressively got worse. After two weeks, the ringing moved to both of my ears and was much louder. I haven't been to a concert, I'm not on...