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The way it is here, you need a scan before getting triptans, and you have to try triptans before you can try other headache medicines, like Nurtec.

Yes, the MRI or CT is more a formality to getting certain headache medications, which may or may not relate to my tinnitus and hyperacusis. As I've had chronic headaches for years (and gotten an MRI for them in the past) and some of the symptoms feel the same, I'm looking into possible...

I think that's what I'm going to do. Thanks!

I completely agree. It's really frustrating because the MRI is just a formality they have to go through before prescribing certain medications, which may or may not help my tinnitus and hyperacusis, but which might at least help my headaches. They can't prescribe them unless you have an MRI...

I will have to give this some thought. At the moment, I don't think I have trouble with this. I've played music for 32 years and done it professionally for 25. Right now, I don't seem to have any hearing loss and my hearing test results were very good. I understand that this is not uncommon with...

Thanks, @Juan! Would you say this is just until my ears (hopefully) calm down a bit, or for the rest of my life? As I'm sure many on this forum have found, it can be so difficult to find answers and understanding. I have had headaches for years which I thought were migraines, but I think could...

Thanks, @aura! I will definitely incorporate all of this, it is very helpful. Have you had any luck with any specific migraine medication? So far, I have not.

I have also had chronic migraines for years, not sure if that could be related. I've been to two headache doctors, but they haven't helped. Some of my hyperacusis/tinnitus symptoms feel similar and in fact it seemed that my tinnitus was getting better, but then came back and stayed after a bad...

That's cool to hear! Bob Haggart was in his 80s when I got to play with him and his playing was as strong as ever. Some of that Lawson-Haggart/WGJB stuff is just incredible.

That makes sense, thanks!

Thank you for your response, Jazzer! I have enjoyed watching your videos and it seems we like the same kind of stuff! I have always played traditional jazz and some of my favorite drummers are George Wettling, Cliff Leeman and Sid Catlett. My favorite music is probably the Eddie Condon band...

Hi @Brandon Wong and @Jack Straw, Thank you both for your responses. I really appreciate all the help and time that people are giving me. I have read various posts on overprotecting vs. underprotecting with hyperacusis. The pain hyperacusis aspect of this has been the most problematic for me...

That all makes sense, thank you. Hopefully I can at least start some kind of counseling for the anxiety and depression.

Thank you for the information. So would you recommend wearing ear öplugs when I go outside? I'm trying to learn as much as I can, but it's hard to figure out what situations I should wear ear plugs in and when I should avoid them.

Hi @ Michael Leigh, Thank you very much for your response. I have read many of your posts and they were not only very informative, but were also a big part of what inspired me to post here. You are someone who obviously understands the ins and outs of this kind of situation and I thank you for...

Thank you, Juan! This is the kind of guidance I was hoping for and I really appreciate it. I realize that every case is different, but is there a certain length of time you would recommended laying off? Should I wait until I feel completely better (if that happens?). It's been very difficult to...

Hi everyone, I've been looking at this forum a lot the past two months and this is my first post. I'm 46 years old and have been a professional jazz drummer for 25 years. I have never had any ear problems from playing drums. In August, I attended a birthday party at a karaoke club, which is not...