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Hi @Joeseph Stope, nice to read your contributions as normal. I may broadly say that the first group doesn't have hyperacusis, and the 2nd group does. Hi @Robster, how long do your spikes last?

Well, in that case, which I also wrote in my earlier post, an MRI is advisable, as the doctors have recommended. I fully understand your fear of worsening. I have had nothing less than 3 or 4 MRI scans since 2019, with hyperacusis and reactive tinnitus, and I eventually got through them all...

A CT scan is quieter.

How did that affect your tinnitus? I’ve just been diagnosed with a jaw dislocation problem that may have been the cause of my 13 years of miserable tinnitus.

Thanks for all the helpful posts, Michael! I'm curious to know if you have any experience or knowledge regarding the Sound Oasis BST-80-25T. I was looking to start with a slightly lower-cost, more compact device, and this seemed to fit the bill. I saw your discussion of 'Sound Enrichment' in a...

How are you doing today? Did your tinnitus calm down after the firework incident?

I've found that, even though NeuroMed is licensed in many states to prescribe meds, its personnel are all based in California.

My dad gave me this when I last saw him. I wonder what it would do? I'm too nervous to put Lidocaine in my ear, though. Wonder if it would help with the menthol and numbness in my face that I suspect to be originating from nerves in my inner/outer ear.

Hi @RayfromIndiana, I found this "Yes, hydrocodone, particularly at higher doses or with long-term use, has been associated with tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and potential hearing loss. The 20 mg dosage makes it a relevant concern, especially if taken frequently or for an extended period."

Thank you. They do suspect a tumor. They saw it on a CT scan. Based on its appearance, size, and location, they think it is benign and that it has zero effect on any of my symptoms, but they still want me to have an MRI, and I've told them no. I'm devastated because this is my second tumor...

Trump pardons a convicted drug kingpin who trafficked 400 TONS of drugs into the US. Trump is ready to level Venezuela right now because of "drug trafficking", and then he deals this card from under the table. I wonder what his cut was from the family's share?

Duh… umm… tinnitus? No, I was only kidding you. Loud noise, of course. Ever the compulsive optimist, I'd be blind not to notice that tinnitus research is a bit like the stock market: Some lad with his test tube gets an idea. He makes a computer graphic that demonstrates how it works. He...

I would personally only agree to an MRI if there was a clear-cut path to a treatment that would improve my health. For example, if there is a good reason to suspect a brain tumour and I have a brain surgeon standing on the sideline, ready to go. Doing an MRI just to check things up in general...

I believe this is mainly due to hyperactivity in the central nervous system, which causes an abnormal response to sound. The auditory pathways of the brain are disrupted and not responding as they should. There are many factors, including mental influences, that could possibly worsen this. So...

Sorry to hear that. I have never experienced any form of hyperacusis, and I feel the utmost respect for those who cope with both tinnitus and H, and of course, noxacusis. It’s the same for me. The first thing I do when I wake up is notice how loud it is and think about having a full day ahead...

You could almost be describing my tinnitus. Mine gets more shrill and metallic when I have a spike.

Honestly hard to say as I was on it for years before I got tinnitus. I take it as it reduces my OCD symptoms, but it will definitely help with your sleep.

Hi everyone, my name is Ray. About 10 days ago, my ears suddenly started ringing. The ringing continued for a full 7 days. I immediately got in to see a specialist and had all the tests done, including a CT scan. I have a full brain MRI scheduled for Dec 7, 2025, which isn’t far away. I have...

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Thank you my friend 🙏 🧡 @tpj

The ears with newer tinnitus tend to be quite unstable and can spin out new tones or change volume without reason. It creates fear because of that unpredictability. At first I was watching what tinnitus did everyday and panicked when it didn't go the way I expected it. In that mode, my emotional...

Have you had your hearing checked at an audiologist?

It's been three years since the last update. Are there any plans to revise this project? I noticed the OP hasn't been active on the forum for a while. Would anyone be up for creating a new spreadsheet together as a collaborative effort?

Hi @El BUZZ, anywhere from 24 hours to 6 months. I call anything over a few days a setback. I get loudness and pain hyperacusis, and the tinnitus starts reacting like crazy to every sound. It also becomes more shrill and metallic. And I'm instantly drawn to it in the morning, and go into extreme...

Experts on chronic pain and tinnitus have said that emotional stress can make pain feel more intense, and tinnitus seem louder than it truly is. I think there’s some truth to that, but in my experience, tinnitus and noxacusis can be much worse on some days than others, no matter what my stress...

Amen, brother.

Remember to be gentle to yourself. This condition is tough, exhausting and sometimes it brings even the best of us on their knees. That's why we need to love ourselves more than anything. We deserve the best life we can have. You are the key to that life.

Hi there! How's your tinnitus now? Has it become more stable? I'm into a 4-month spike with some random good days here and there, and I'm hoping it settles soon, as I feel exhausted.

@Head Tone, what is your audiogram like? Did you experience severe-profound hearing loss?

I’ve had tinnitus for about 30 years now, but it’s gotten severely worse in the past year. It started shortly after, when, during a heated argument, my ex-wife snuck up behind me and slapped both of my ears at the same time while I was sitting down. It’s mainly in my right ear and at times also...

The only trial I care about is the trial on myself.

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@Regis, @Joeseph Stope, @Robster, @hubast. Thank you all for your valuable input. I'm going to share a couple of audiograms here. This one was done a month after the spike started. As I later saw a huge air-bone gap at high frequencies in my right ear, I tried to figure out what could be the...

I had never paid for any tinnitus treatment or cures, until I took a chance on Audizen. I got the 6-bottle quantity, and I am on the 3rd bottle with absolutely NO RESULTS. Took a chance - no joy.

How did you get along with Mirtazapine, mate ? I can't decide whether or not to start taking it.

@elebon78, did your Prednisone spike ever subside?

Today I checked the AudioCure website, and it looks like something is happening: They were still recruiting 2 months ago. When I checked clinicaltrials.gov, it seems like there might be results by the end of next month, or early next year. And I know this is not for chronic tinnitus, but...

Please excuse grammar and spelling. Here’s my story so far about my experience with high-pitched pulsatile tinnitus. Since February 2025, I’ve had a very high-pitched cardio rhythmic sound constantly, 24/7. Since this condition is extremely rare, bothersome, and in some cases dangerous, I...

I think most spikes come from loud noise. Often there is a delay of 1 to 3 days, which leads to misattribution of the cause. I see people looking for explanations and coming up with all sorts of possibilities that, in most cases, seem unlikely. All of my spikes have been accompanied by increased...

Hi @Paulie87, it’s sad to read that you’re in a psychiatric hospital, but this isn’t rare for people new to tinnitus or those who have severe tinnitus. It isn’t a sign of weakness. Dirk De Ridder sees veterans with tinnitus, and it isn’t PTSD they want treatment for, it’s the tinnitus. This is a...

9 days ago, my ears started ringing and it hasn’t let up. I already knew what tinnitus was, so I acted quickly. 2 days after it began, I got a CT scan and it came back clear. 2 days later, I saw a specialist and learned a lot. I learned that unless there’s an underlying cause, I may or may not...

I find his writing makes a lot of sense. However, wouldn’t we essentially be seeing severe tinnitus often become manageable with anti-seizure or migraine drugs if the hypothesis were true?

When mine gets bad, I use open-ear earbuds and an ocean white noise sound from my phone, Bluetooth-connected to the earbuds. It helps quite a bit. I also use a room air filter or fan about 3 ft from my head for sleep, along with a white noise generator from Amazon placed at the foot of the bed...

Thanks @Nick47, it went well in that nothing suggests Meniere’s anymore. There is no large hearing loss or significant vertigo. However, it is difficult when you learn there is no silver bullet, and that time is the best answer. The stranger, but oddly more reassuring part, is that both my ENT...

I can’t offer any advice, but I can certainly sympathize. I’ve been going through an intense spike for the last 2 weeks and haven’t got a clue what, if anything, has caused it. Normally, when my tinnitus spikes, I can pinpoint a reason. It might be a loud noise, a new medication, lack of sleep...

Hi all, I recently became the father of my second child, and all in all, my life has been very stressful over the past years. I’ve been on Mirtazapine for 6 years at 7.5 mg for sleep. I’ve had difficulty waking up early in the morning to help with the kids, so together with my doctors, I...

Did the musical tinnitus go away for you? I’ve also been dealing with musical tinnitus for the past 8 months. I think mine was caused by a combination of factors, including moderate hearing loss, spending about 3 to 4 months in silence due to hyperacusis and regular tinnitus, and being on a...

@Eric N Please update if your spike from the neck ultrasound subsides. I'm currently going through the same thing.

A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld an almost $1 million penalty against Trump and his attorneys for "sanctionable conduct" in a racketeering lawsuit they brought against Hillary Clinton and other Democrats over the 2016 election. "Mr. Trump is a prolific and sophisticated litigant who...

Hi Please is there a update for this and a good result ? I have been going through exactly the same including bowel pee issues, chest pain neck pain arm pain, my doctors think its mental issues but i never had mental issues like anxiety or depression, please could you help me out and let me...

Caught on to the sham?

Welcome to the world of Chronic Tinnitus. It's an up-front lifetime series of "lectures" on basic science. For instance, the first line of your post says: I’m kind of gobsmacked by that sentence, and my brain immediately goes, “Whoa there!” Causation. And here we are, in the thick of life as a...

No. If I participated in a video meeting, I used the built-in computer speakers. I don't know how well subtitles work out in Zoom, but in Teams and Google Meet, it's okayish.

Great read. It addresses what those of us in the severe category already know to be true. One part of this article I'd like to highlight: Too f**king right. Time for a paradigm shift, indeed.

Notwithstanding the fact that the sham induced a placebo effect, you can't statistically validate the existing Treatment 1 loudness chart without actually having designed the entire trial as a single-arm trial. Ergo, Susan Shore's statement about how well the active treatment performed in...

...a systemic brain condition requiring multimodal, rehabilitative care models to comprehensively address its complex nature." Hamid R. Djalilian, MD*, and Mehdi Abouzari, MD, PhD, on behalf of the Hearing Committee...

Hi @Paulie87, your meeting seemed to go well. You may want to read this: Severe Tinnitus: A Brain Disorder Beyond the Ringing Sound

It's lovely to see you @Daniel Lion! You have a beautiful family!

@Vincent R, did you regularly use headphones for work prior to that?