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    Am I the Unluckiest Person on Earth When It Comes to Tinnitus? My 6-Year Tinnitus Nightmare: How One Festival Changed My Life

    Hi @Kam75, I am so sorry to hear that things have been so difficult. I am a psychiatrist in the US and have been living with constant tinnitus for years, without any relief. I can manage it as long as I am able to sleep. My doctor helps me with that. But you are absolutely right—depression also...
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    Tinnitus Worse After Invisalign Treatment: What's Your Invisalign Experience?

    I am a doctor and have lived with tinnitus for years. I have noticed that it becomes worse when pressure is applied to my temporomandibular joint or certain points on my skull. I suspect that intracranial pressure may play a role in this for some of us. I am about to begin Invisalign treatment...
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    TMS Treatment Experience and Tinnitus Fluctuation After Headphone Use

    I am also considering transcranial magnetic stimulation. The cost is a concern, but even a small reduction in symptoms would be a relief. Be careful with loud sound bursts, especially those near the frequency of your tinnitus, as they could damage delicate hair cells. I believe transcranial...
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    Psychiatrist with Tinnitus: My Goal Is to Try TMS or the Susan Shore Device

    I really appreciate all the feedback. Sorry it took me so long to respond. I get very busy with work, and I feel very fortunate that I can still do my job. My profession has not yet given me any specific advantage in getting closer to resolving the tinnitus. In short, I have not found any oral...
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    Psychiatrist with Tinnitus: My Goal Is to Try TMS or the Susan Shore Device

    Thank you for the feedback. I have found that weather, along with changes in pressure and temperature, makes absolutely no difference. I do find that pressure points on my scalp can overlap with new tones and slightly change the pitch. That is what makes me think it is structural rather than...
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    Psychiatrist with Tinnitus: My Goal Is to Try TMS or the Susan Shore Device

    Hi, I am a psychiatrist with chronic tinnitus for at least seven years, possibly longer. I have no known ear trauma or exposure to ototoxic substances and no hearing loss. I believe the cause may have been either daily aspirin use or sleep deprivation from working very long hours in hospitals...