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Welcome to the forum. I understand your situation, as I also lost all hearing in my left ear a few years ago. Along with that, I have a jet-engine-like tinnitus in my deaf ear and a high-pitched, dentist-drill-like tinnitus in my right ear. Right now, I am habituated to the tinnitus and living...

Sorry about your spike. Setbacks are very common with new tinnitus, especially when you’re still feeling a lot of stress about it. Try to stay as calm as you can because too much anxiety will cause your limbic system to treat the ringing as a serious threat. This can activate the fight-or-flight...

Welcome to the forum. You are truly brave and resilient to have lived with tinnitus for so long. Perhaps you could share a success story so that new sufferers can see that it is possible to live with tinnitus in the long term. For vertigo caused by BPPV, you might find the “Half Somersault”...

It seems that much of your suffering right now is mental, which is definitely impacting you physically, such as by causing trouble sleeping. My success story includes helpful strategies for addressing the mental challenges of living with tinnitus. I hope you’ll find something useful in it.

Any improvement is a positive sign that, with time, your tinnitus may fade or become less intrusive. Stay hopeful. Maintaining a positive mindset can help reduce stress and anxiety, which in turn supports the process of habituation. I hope your condition continues to improve. Best wishes, and...

Welcome to the forum. Your tinnitus is still relatively new, so it is unstable and may bring many symptoms and setbacks. This can be frightening for a new sufferer and cause worry about the future. Right now, your limbic nervous system is activated, putting you in a fight-or-flight mode, which...

Welcome to the forum. Determining the cause of tinnitus can be challenging, as it often results from multiple factors working together over time. Sometimes, tinnitus can start suddenly at night without any clear reason—this is how mine began as well. The first step is to consult an ENT...

I lost all hearing on the left ear even after all the standard treatments such as steroid injection and hyperbolic oxygen treatment.

@delta784 It happened without any reasons that I was aware. Just woke up and the left ear was gone and severe vertigo followed. No I wasn't stressed at all around that time. SSHL is known to strike without reason.

Welcome to the forum, and thank you for sharing your positive story. You have the potential to inspire others, offering hope that their tinnitus may fade or that they can eventually habituate to it with time. If your moments of silence continue, you might consider writing a success story to...

Welcome to the forum. The Introduction section tends to have fewer readers, so you may not receive many responses regarding musical hallucinations or “musical ears.” However, there have been numerous discussions on this topic in the past. You might want to use the search function to explore...

@Delta12 , thank you for contacting me. Sorry you suffer so much from tinnitus. At the start we usually suffer much as the ringing is so alien. Given time we will get better. I had to use medications too to help me, Ativan, Prozac, and sleeping bills. Check my success story "From Darkness to...

You may have experienced acoustic trauma from firing those weapons, as it can be a cumulative issue. Stress is also a common contributing factor to tinnitus, and it’s possible that multiple factors caused your condition. If stress is a key factor, it’s beneficial to engage in relaxation...

Welcome to the forum. It seems you have turned a corner toward habituation, which is a wonderful step forward. This is a common experience for many members who have shared their success stories, including my own, titled “From Darkness to Light...” Both tinnitus itself and our perception of it...

Welcome to the forum. There might not be enough readers in the Introduction section to discuss your symptoms. You could repost your condition in the main support forum or search for related topics, such as "tinnitus from ear suction," to find previous posts about similar experiences. Suction...

Welcome to the forum. Your statement above highlights one of the most effective strategies for coping with the challenges of tinnitus. It’s a strategy I use all the time to help me live a more normal life, despite having jet-engine-like tinnitus in my left ear (which is completely deaf) and...

Welcome to the forum! Have you seen a doctor or ENT to rule out any medical issues with your ears? A sudden increase in tinnitus can sometimes be caused by medical conditions such as Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD), temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), an ear infection, or a buildup of wax...

Welcome to the forum. It seems you may have some acoustic trauma causing your ears to feel unstable, along with minor symptoms of hyperacusis or reactive tinnitus. Ear fullness is also a common result of acoustic trauma, and sometimes it can be accompanied by multiple tones. If you don’t have...

Welcome to the forum. It seems the MRI may have caused acoustic trauma, leaving your ears a bit unstable. Sometimes, hyperacusis or reactive tinnitus can develop after acoustic trauma. This is quite common, as many members here report similar symptoms—myself included. When my hyperacusis was...

You're most welcome. You may want to search the forums for discussions on visual snow or floaters. These topics have been covered before, and even Markku, the founder of Tinnitus Talk, shared his experiences with visual snow and floaters some time ago. If you search for "visual snow Markku,"...

Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry to hear that you're suffering from tinnitus and its many symptoms. I can relate, as I experienced many of the same challenges during the first year of my struggle with ultra-high-pitched tinnitus and severe hyperacusis. My left ear has lost all hearing, yet it...

This is a helpful approach to reducing anxiety. Focus on positive thinking, relax, and trust that things will improve. There is no need to insist on making the tinnitus disappear. If you read success stories, you'll find that for some, tinnitus does fade away, while others simply habituate to...

Sorry to hear that your tinnitus has returned after it seemed to be gone. Try not to worry or dwell on it too much, as this can activate the limbic system, putting your body into fight-or-flight mode and potentially worsening the tinnitus. New tinnitus, especially when caused by acoustic...

Welcome to the forum. I am sorry to hear that you are struggling with your tinnitus. What caused your tinnitus? Do you have any symptoms of hyperacusis? How long has your tinnitus been present? Have you consulted other doctors about trying prednisone? One of its primary functions is to reduce...

Welcome to the forum! It sounds like you are experiencing symptoms of acoustic trauma. In addition to tinnitus, this often includes other symptoms such as reactive tinnitus, hyperacusis, multiple tones, or aural fullness. It typically takes 6 to 18 months for the ears to settle down, so it’s...

Welcome to the forum! The Success Stories category is dedicated to sharing stories from people whose tinnitus has either faded away or become insignificant in their lives. We hope you find hope and comfort in these stories. In the meantime, try your best not to focus on your tinnitus and live...

Thank you for sharing your success story with us! Cheers!

Welcome to the forum, @ivy0308. I'm sorry to hear that you're suffering so much from tinnitus. Since it's relatively new for you, you're going through one of the most challenging stretches of the journey. You're not alone. Many of us have experienced the traumatic early phase when tinnitus first...

Welcome to the forum! It seems you’ve experienced acoustic trauma, which often leads to hyperacusis. Fortunately, hyperacusis often fades within 8 to 12 months, so try to approach it with patience. I’ve had two separate episodes of hyperacusis, and both times it eventually faded. Tinnitus...

I’m sorry to hear about your hearing loss, tinnitus, and hyperacusis. I have also lost hearing in my left ear, and I’ve experienced hyperacusis twice, along with loud tinnitus. I have deep empathy for what you’re going through. If there’s anything I can say to offer comfort, it’s that...

Generally, natural sounds kept at a reasonable volume shouldn’t aggravate tinnitus. I even used water sounds during episodes of hyperacusis, but I kept the volume low. Sound enrichment is often recommended as part of TRT (Tinnitus Retraining Therapy) treatment.

Welcome to the forum. Have you talked to your doctor about using prescription medication to help with anxiety and sleeplessness? If you’ve tried your best and still can’t control your anxiety, short-term medication use may be helpful. You can always work with your doctor to gradually phase out...

It seems like you may be experiencing some form of acoustic trauma, which can often lead to reactive tinnitus or hyperacusis. In many cases, the ears can remain unstable for months before they begin to settle down. During this time, patience and a positive mindset are crucial in preventing the...

I'm sorry to hear that you're suffering so much from tinnitus and hyperacusis. As you've read in my success stories (I’ve shared two), I had hyperacusis twice, and both times, it faded in roughly 9 to 12 months. Hopefully, your hyperacusis will fade over time, too, which is often the case when...

Welcome to the forum! It seems like your tinnitus might be somatic in nature. It could be related to TMJ, TTTS, or your neck alignment. You can search for TMJ or TTTS in previous discussions to see if the symptoms match yours. Wishing you a speedy recovery. God bless!

Yes, it seems your tinnitus is mild. Hyperacusis caused by acoustic trauma usually fades away in time. I had hyperacusis twice, and both times, it faded away within a year. So, don't worry about hyperacusis or sound sensitivity. You still need to be prudent and protect yourself from loud...

Welcome to Tinnitus Talk. Don't worry too much about spikes. Most of the time, they will subside to baseline. You may not want to help trigger or prolong the spikes, as extreme anxiety will trigger the limbic nerves and turn you into the fight or flight mode of reaction, which usually makes...

Welcome to Tinnitus Talk. Your ears have been affected by acoustic trauma. It usually takes months for the ears to get more stable, often quoted here by others as 6 to 18 months. Try to relax and wait patiently for the ears to heal. Take care. God Bless.

I'm sorry @DeanD that I missed reading your post and your question. Yes, I still go on cruises, and there are three planned cruises at the moment: an Alaska cruise in late July, a Hawaii cruise in November, and a Caribbean cruise in January next year. Hyperacusis is no longer an issue. I can...

Welcome to Tinnitus Talk. Acoustic trauma usually requires months to get better, as the unstable ears will heal slowly. Forum members have often said healing may take 6 to 18 months. So be patient. Hyperacusis doesn't have to have a pain sensation. It is quite common to have it after suffering...

Welcome to Tinnitus Talk. I agree that 6 weeks is too early to expect drastic improvements. But the good sign is that you did have some quiet moments already. Be prepared that the ears can be unstable initially and may take 6 to 18 months to heal, typical of acoustic trauma. Stay calm and...

Welcome to Tinnitus Talk. I'm sorry that you are struggling and feeling hopeless. You did have a good sign of making improvements before for over a year. Living with tinnitus, it is important to focus on the good signs. The ears can be unstable now. It may not be easy to know the exact causes...

Welcome to Tinnitus Talk. I'm sorry that you are struggling with high-pitched tinnitus and other conditions. Your ears can be unstable for the time being while your body tries to heal any abnormalities. It will take some time for the ears to settle. Make sure to see an ENT to rule out any...

Welcome to Tinnitus Talk. I'm sorry you are suffering much from tinnitus and especially hyperacusis. I hope you can recover or improve on these challenging conditions. If anything, please read my two success stories to give you hope on getting back to living a more normal life as I have done...

Welcome to the forum. You likely suffered acoustic trauma. It will take months for your ears to settle down and heal. Perhaps get some articles or success stories about this and let her read them so she knows your struggle is real but can be temporary. After it heals, the ears will be able to...

@4Grace, thanks for the kind words. During the worst time, I wore ear protection. I did gardening and fishing in quiet place to have fun too

Thank you, @AnthonyMcDonald, for your wonderful success story. It reaffirms the need to have hope and to hang in there while suffering from tough hyperacusis and tinnitus. I had two episodes of hyperacusis. They both faded over time in about a year. I hope those of you with hyperacusis will...

Welcome to Tinnitus Talk. Don't worry about the hyperacusis, as it tends to fade over time, perhaps a year, for most people. I had hyperacusis twice, and both times it lasted for about 9 months to a year. TTTS also tends to fade, especially if you keep away from extreme anxiety about it. You...

Things may change for the better, especially when the nerves harden to the ringing. I never believed that I could habituate, but I did, and it took time and patience. I used to wake up with the loud ringing, and my nerves automatically went into panic attack mode. I had to instantly use...

Welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear about your struggle with tinnitus, hyperacusis, and TTTS. Is the hyperacusis pretty recent? Hyperacusis usually fades in a year or so. I had it twice, and both times it just faded away in about a year. I don't have TTTS, but calming techniques can...

Welcome to the forum. Here, we understand the struggles you are having with tinnitus, as many of us have similar issues. Like you, I have had an ultra high-pitched tinnitus for more than 10 years, and about 2 years ago, a new loud low-frequency jet-engine humming ringing appeared in my left...

Welcome to Tinnitus Talk. I am not a doctor, so I am not in a position to comment on the stuff you are taking. Hopefully, others are more qualified to comment. I can only say that I did take benzos and antidepressants plus sleeping pills in the challenging initial period, as I had both intrusive...

When my ultra high-pitched tinnitus first hit, it was so devastating that I had to depend on benzo like Ativan and an antidepressant like Prozac plus sleeping pills to survive each day. Being a prior victim of PTSD (from witnessing the tragic accidental death of my only son at 5 years old), and...

Welcome to Tinnitus Talk. I don't know the real reason but this has happened to me and many other members. Not just in the house, but also in the car. It seems once inside a more close-up environment where it is quieter, then the brain searches out the tinnitus and becomes more aware of it...

Thank you @David S for your positive encouragement to our newer members who are suffering and may be apprehensive of the future. I was like you too when my ultra high-pitched tinnitus first hit. Then severe hyperacusis followed to add to my nightmarish existence. I couldn't tolerate most sounds...