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I’ve had an MRI before, and that was super loud! But the CT scan I had done was a bit loud, but nowhere near as loud as the MRI. There is surgery that can be done apparently, but my ENT (ear, nose and throat) doctor said it’s kind of risky, because it’s near the brain. So I’m just kind of...

Thanks for posting this. This is exactly what I have. I had a CT scan done about a year ago, and they told me I have this: Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome. It's very annoying. I think that's why I have really bad hyperacusis. And also pulsatile tinnitus. I've just learned to live with it...

You’re welcome.

Well, I hope the ringing is short-lived for you. Sometimes it goes away for people, I’ve heard. Good luck at your appointment.

Almost the same thing happened to me. I had my ears irrigated because the doctor told me I had wax in my ear. I've had problems with my ears ever since. For a few weeks afterwards, my ears were ringing, and also thumping really loud, as if there was construction noise going on in my head. The...

Sorry, I don’t really know what to suggest. It’s a constant battle for me as well. I have figured out that stress seems to make it worse, though.

No change, sounds like constant low rumble in the background.

It's hard to describe the sound. Sort of like vibrating construction going on outside. It seems to be different all the time. But I haven't had it all day today. Keeping my fingers crossed that it stays that way. And I hope yours goes away too!

It just started recently. It seems to be related to my upper back/spine, etc. My desk at work is too high, so my arms are constantly being raised while I type and use the mouse. Also, my pillow seemed too low, so I think my neck was being stretched the wrong way. I've switched to a different...

Nope, nothing like that at all. Oh well, at least I didn’t have to pay for the visit. It was covered by our provincial medical plan. This site is now my go-to for advice and possible solutions!

Hmmm... good question. I suppose I was hoping he would be more helpful in trying to figure out why I have tinnitus, and maybe offer some better solutions.

I’m just wondering about this. I waited 3 months for my ENT doctor's appointment. When I finally got in to see him, he just basically gave me some literature on CBT (cognitive behavioural training) for my tinnitus. Such a waste of time! Has anybody had any GOOD experiences with an ENT doctor?

Thank you very much for this info! I've had tinnitus for a long time now, but I started to get the vibrating/thumping again a few days ago. And my spine feels really tight, so I had a feeling it's related to that. I'm going to go to a chiropractor, or maybe a massage therapist, and hopefully...

I understand everybody's pain on this thread. I would just like to vent about my hyperacusis. I've had it for about a year. (along with my tinnitus) Almost every single loud noise bothers me and hurts my ears. I have to wear foam earplugs and/or headphones (without any music) when I go out...

Mine is constant. If I have a noisy day, it’s louder than usual for a few hours. Then when I get back to my nice quiet home, it dies back down to a bearable level.

Thank you very much for all the info. Very interesting indeed!

Yes, they did do a hearing test. But no, it didn't include listening in background noise/music. Thanks for all the info. I think I'll buy some magnesium today, guess it can't hurt to try. But not sure what kind and what strength to get.

Yes, I think you're right.

Yes, I should have. Lol

I would just like to say that I "don't" advise getting your ears flushed. I had it done about a year ago, and it made my tinnitus worse. At least I think that's what made it worse, because 2 days after I had it done, that's when the really loud pulsatile tinnitus started.

I finally had my ENT appointment today, after waiting for almost three months. He was a very nice man, but not extremely helpful. He did give me the name of a place that does Tinnitus Retraining Therapy. I think he said it's kind of expensive. And then I told him about this site, but he said he...

My thoughts exactly! What’s wrong with bringing up an old post?

This is EXACTLY what I tell myself too! @john paul

Iv decided that if mine doesn't get any better i'm just going to tell myself that everyone hears a noise, everyone hears something different and this is what i hear. This is me. This is EXACTLY what I tell myself too!

I love your book. I've been reading some of it almost every day when I go to the coffee shop. I laughed at your comment above regarding describing the tinnitus! That was funny. Lol (I just read the "Back to Silence" part in the book last week). I also recommended your book to my son-in-law, as...

Hi there. I think that might be my problem (with my bite). Did you go to the dentist to get the night guards?

Hi Wishy I can totally relate to how you feel. I’ve been feeling the same way lately. I just can’t take it anymore! All I can say is Thank goodness for this site. It gives me hope, or least a place to vent. I hope you’re doing okay. Hang in there, and I’m going to try as well. Take care.

Tinnitus is so very strange. I have the opposite effect when I press down on the area above my ear... the tinnitus gets louder.

My doctor checked my ears and said I have fluid in my ear (the one with tinnitus). He prescribed something called Beconase nasal spray. I’m going to do some research first, before I get it filled. I still think you’re onto something though @reeax. It’s probably something to do with pressure on a...

Thanks very much for the idea. I’m going to my doctor today. I’ll suggest this to him, but I wonder what kind of tests can be done, or if there’s a solution for this. I’ll see what he says. :)

Yes, I think mine gets worse with loud noises too. I had a very loud and stressful day at work the other day, and that night my tinnitus did get very loud, and I could hardly sleep. Right now, my tinnitus is at a "decent" level (lol). I have my TV on at a nice, low level, but then later I'll...

I don't know if it's my imagination, but I had a piece of 12 grain bread this evening (with 10% magnesium per slice) and my tinnitus seems a bit quieter. I'm going to experiment and buy some foods that are high in magnesium and see if it does actually make a difference. I sure hope so.

Hmmm... never thought of that. Well, I haven't given up hope, I'm going to keep trying to get to the bottom of why my tinnitus got louder about 3 months ago.

Ok, I think I will go to a dentist to get my TMJ checked out. Maybe that's my problem. Thanks :)

I feel bad for you that you had to listen to that awful fire alarm. Good thing you had those earmuffs handy. My tinnitus would probably spike too after hearing a fire alarm. Hopefully the spike has gone down for you by now. Sometimes if I experience super loud noises, my tinnitus spikes (not...

I've discovered a few second fix for my pulsatile tinnitus. If I bite down really hard and hold my teeth together, the tinnitus gets super quiet. If only I could hold that position all day, that would be great. So I'm wondering if it's related to a TMJ problem or something like that. Just wanted...

I thought I had read somewhere that caffeine makes our tinnitus worse, so I don't drink coffee anymore, only green tea, which I know does have a little bit of caffeine in it. But now that I read this, maybe I'll try drinking coffee for a few days and see if that makes a difference in the...

I first got this loud vibrating noise a few days after I had my ears syringed. My tinnitus got louder too. (About 3 months ago). The vibrating noise was so loud, and I got really scared, so I went to the emergency department at the hospital. I guess they didn't think it was that urgent, because...

Thanks very much for offering this book for free! I've downloaded it and look forward to reading it!

Oh, that's good to hear. Mine is at a bearable volume lately.

I just saw your post now. I hope your tinnitus has gone down in volume since your post.

Okay, thanks. Sigh. Oh well, I guess it's something we just have to learn to live with. I play that Star Trek ambient video sometimes that you suggested, and that helps a bit.

I always carry foam earplugs in my purse, and have to wear them most of the time when I'm out. Especially my right ear, which is the one with the tinnitus. If I occasionally forget the ear plugs at home, and I'm out at a loud restaurant, or even on a loud bus, or shopping mall, I kind of panic...

I had my ears syringed about 2 months ago. I wish I hadn’t, because 3 days later my tinnitus got louder than it had been in years. It could’ve been a coincidence I suppose, but now that I’m reading other people’s posts about it, maybe it did make the tinnitus worse.

@Eric N Hello there. I know this is quite an old post of yours, but do you still have the "motorboat" sound? I've had it for a couple of months now, and I wonder if it ever goes away?

Thanks for the welcome! I look forward to reading yours and other members future posts :)

Thank you everyone for all your posts. They’re all so helpful. I’ve been reading this site for a long time, but finally decided to sign up. A couple of months ago, my tinnitus got worse. It spikes sometimes, and lately I think it is because of anxiety/stress. It’s a constant battle trying to...

LadyDi, thanks for your suggestion about the WhiteNoise app. I really like it.