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I'm nearing 1 month since I experienced severe acoustic trauma; the tinnitus has been relentless and has become progressively worse as the weeks pass. I'm now contemplating medical-assisted suicide. I confided in my wife, and while she hoped that I wouldn't, she came to the understanding of...

Please do not tell me to relax. Even if the intent is positive, my tinnitus has progressively worsened week by week. It has now become reactive to any noise, no matter how quiet, and to almost any type of body movement. This includes things like sniffling, talking, and sometimes even just moving.

I completely understand. I’m not just focusing on Neurosoft, but on the industry as a whole. Sometimes, things move incredibly quickly to hit the market, while other times, they seem to drag on endlessly with no updates or progress—for example, the Shore device.

I wish companies could expedite clinical trials the way they did with the COVID-19 vaccine. The number of people suffering increases every day, yet these companies take so long, even though it’s been proven that the process can move faster.

I can’t believe there’s a new layer of hell to tinnitus. Yesterday, and continuing through today, my tinnitus has become reactive—but not just any type of reactive. If I tense my muscles, it gets worse, even if it’s just in my foot or hands. Any noise at all makes the tinnitus increase...

Let me rephrase: if a brain scan shows tinnitus activity, that’s one thing, but I don’t think it can accurately reflect the impact it has on an individual. We hear many stories about habituation, where people learn to tune out their tinnitus. Their brains might still “light up” on a scan, but...

I understand that you feel duped about this whole situation, but what if some of those people actually did wake up with reduced or no tinnitus? Are you saying you would have waited for a clinical diagnosis or test before buying the device? What if a brain scan showed activity, yet the person...

I wish I could, but my life has turned into a kind of hell I never thought possible. I performed a TFI test and scored 90/100. I’m not sure I’ve seen anyone score that high before. My tinnitus has gotten progressively worse over the past week. It’s so loud that I hear it clearly on my left...

Is it time to worry now?

As a new tinnitus sufferer, I can’t imagine living the rest of my life like this. I would absolutely get an implant if offered.

Could you share your dosages, schedule, and the brands you're using, @Roy E? Also, please provide updates on the TENS. I've noticed that I can modulate my tinnitus. While it doesn't decrease, it does increase depending on my head and jaw movements.

I've read through this thread, but I'm still unsure how this benefits the tinnitus community. There's no discussion about disability or benefits as part of this. It feels like taking an X-ray to confirm you have a broken bone—perhaps the break is more severe for some than for others. The...

I’m sorry you’re going through a similar experience. I’m praying and hoping, but deep down, I know it’s probably here to stay. The doctor I spoke to right after my event said it might take up to three weeks to resolve. If it doesn’t stop by then, it’s most likely permanent. Three weeks will be...

Bumping this thread—curious if anyone is still following this and seeing any results. I started taking Lion’s Mane last week, and I think it may have slightly increased my tinnitus. I also read that adding Cordyceps might help. I’m not sure; I just don’t want to make things worse.

Something to consider: if companies fear being sued for any reason, they may have less incentive to continue research. At the same time, taking money based on false promises should be punished. It’s definitely a catch-22.

No worries. I guess I’m still very in tune with being in the acute phase and holding onto hope that, by some miracle, I can come out on the other side feeling better. However, I feel like my days are quickly slipping away.

I appreciate you taking the time to write this. As I sit here in my own personal struggle, I’ve been reading through a lot of information, including all the recommended treatments. I’ve noted them down, including medications that others have reported success with, and I plan to share the entire...

I’m less than one month in—my acoustic trauma happened on December 18. The hyperacusis and noxacusis only started developing last week. I’ve been protecting my ear, but I didn’t do it as much as I should have last week. I believe I developed hyperacusis and tinnitus because of bad information...

What oil ear drops are you using, @Possum?

Today, I woke up to an alert that my phone is low on storage, so I started clearing out older pictures and videos. As I went through them, seeing myself before this affliction with tinnitus, hyperacusis, and noxacusis brought me to new depths of sadness. I’m overwhelmed with grief, regret, and...

What if my tinnitus tone is out of the range of my hearing? Am I out of luck? I'm having a hard time identifying my tone, but I've noticed I have hearing loss above 15 kHz. I think that's where my tone might be. Another challenge I face is that my tone seems to stop when I play sounds to try...

@StoneInFocus, thanks for laughing as people struggle.

I appreciate the candor of your reply. I'm already deeply regretting the cause of my affliction. If you're curious, you can read my introduction story. Unfortunately, since posting it, my condition has worsened, with hyperacusis and noxacusis recently developing. What would be effective for me...

Anything to share yet?

My wife would not let me take it, even if I had a prescription, but I am suffering and have now developed noxacusis in my right ear. From what I understand, the window for Prednisone to have any potential benefit has already passed since my acoustic trauma occurred two weeks ago.

@SoundB0und, I feel like you’re probably one of the most knowledgeable people about LLLT still posting here. Two weeks ago, I suffered acoustic trauma during an MRI when the hearing protection failed. I’ve measured hearing loss in my right ear above 14 kHz. Do you think getting the same model...

I assume you’re more experienced with tinnitus than I am, but do you listen to any tinnitus tracks at night? I find they help either distract me or even reduce the tinnitus sounds. Below are a couple of tracks I use. This one can actually stop my tinnitus noise while I’m listening to it...

I found an online tool that sweeps frequencies from 22 Hz to 8 kHz, and I’ve managed to pinpoint where my hearing loss is occurring. In my left ear, I can hear sounds starting at 16 kHz, but nothing at 15 kHz. It starts again at 14 kHz and continues beyond that. In my right ear, I can’t hear...

I’m planning to talk to my doctor about several potential medications that people on this forum have reported success with, including LDN. However, she won’t prescribe benzodiazepines, so the Abraham Shulman protocol isn’t an option for me. I do have a prescription for Ativan, but it’s for 10...

Is anyone still using saffron? If so, do you have any recommendations for Canadian sellers?

But is there a chance? I've read about the success stories from people it has worked for. My tinnitus is truly life-altering, and I'm carrying a heavy load of guilt, regret, depression, and an inability to sleep. Yesterday, I had to wear noise-canceling earbuds all day because my neighbors were...

I visited three doctors after my acoustic trauma, and all of them refused to prescribe Prednisone or any steroids since I didn’t have hearing loss. However, my wife, who is a nurse, is concerned about the potential side effects of Prednisone. She has seen cases where people experienced...

I’m currently in the acute phase after suffering acoustic trauma nearly two weeks ago. I’ve seen three doctors and an audiologist, all of whom said there’s nothing they can do and that my hearing results are fine for my age. However, I’m experiencing ear pain, loud tinnitus, and, more recently...

I’m sure this is something many can relate to, but you can read about my experience with the MRI disaster above. Right now, I’m in Las Vegas—a trip I booked before developing tinnitus. It’s been difficult being here with my family, surrounded by so many people enjoying themselves, while I’m...

Before I begin, I kindly ask that responses avoid comments like “you should have” or “they should have.” I am already dealing with my own internal struggles over this. In September and October, I experienced random bouts of tinnitus in my left ear, accompanied by pressure and pain. By early...

Imagine if companies could bring a product to market and continue improving its administration later. I imagine a lineup of people would fill the streets, even if the current delivery method is less than ideal. The companies could then use the profits to refine the next version of the product.

I believe solving tinnitus could become a trillion-dollar industry. If 10% to 20% of the world’s population suffers from tinnitus, that’s nearly a billion people on the low end and over two billion on the high end. If you market a product for $1,000, the potential revenue could surpass the GDP...