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Thank you for your kind comments about my posts, @cbstiles. I have no experience with the BST-80-25T sound machine. Since it is made by Sound Oasis, I feel confident that you will find it suitable for your needs. Please go to my started threads and read my articles on tinnitus and hyperacusis...

What harm is he suggesting they would cause? The only thing I am aware of is that Dexamethasone can cause cell death, at obviously higher concentrations + durations than what is typically used for injections. The thought has crossed my mind since this procedure at Shea leaves it in the ear for...

Better late than never. Please share.

Hey mate, did you have a relief with your loudness hyperacusis and auditory hallucinations with clonazepam ? I have palinacusis :(;

Stick to SNRIs or TCAs, and it seems best to avoid SSRIs.

Hi all, I got tinnitus in August this year without any clear reason, and with no hearing loss. When I first got it, it was very low, easy to deal with, and I could mask it. After about 1 week, I noticed that it was reactive, and I started getting sharp pain and pressure in my ears. The weeks...

@ECP, ask for a quiet one.

Having this condition is like serving time in jail. One ends up considering too many things.

Just for the record. I've been on Lexapro 10 mg for five years with no negative impact on my tinnitus whatsoever. I jumped to 15 mg one month ago.

@LBE, it's as close to medical negligence as you could get. Like, seriously, wtf. Researchers are too narrow-minded in their own nonsense. But why haven't the Tinnitus UK or the ATA flagged this up decades ago? They have scientific advisory boards. Makes my blood boil, honestly. You have really...

That is interesting, as mine behaves in the same way, shrill and metallic. My tinnitus has fluctuated since onset 10 years ago. I noticed that immediately. But then I had prolonged spikes that lasted for days or weeks, during which both versions of my tinnitus swing around. The loud angle...

Sorry for the very late reply. I'm trying not to visit the community sites too often. It hasn't gone away, but I still overprotect. I wear hearing protection to sleep, which is 8 hours a day. I'll also wear them any time I expect louder sounds over 60 dB (going out, showering, toilet flushing...

@hubast, glad to hear you are managing! I hope you're doing okay. Give it some more time and let your system relax. I was set into overdrive after mine began. I'm okay myself right now, although things could be better. I'm in the process of learning to relax with the tinnitus present.

I was just researching SonusZen for Tinnitus when I ran across an advertisement video for Karylief! The EXACT same video I had just seen for SonusZen with two exceptions, that I noticed. Instead of mixing Vick’s with Aloe and lemon juice, they used what looked like a spoonful of cinnamon. And...

That's a real tricky one. I honestly don't know what I would do in your situation. Perhaps I'd ask them how likely an actual medical intervention is (brain surgery or whatever). If you go ahead with an MRI, make sure to use double protection. (Properly inserted foam earplugs and ear muffs on...

It turns out that this specific treatment for tinnitus has some history: https://www.tinnitusjournal.com/articles/surgical-method-for-implanted-tinnitus-suppressor.pdf The plans for the device in this study appear essentially identical to those used in the Mayo Clinic and Cochlear trials. But...

There are millions of plants that can be ground into a liquid, there are bird eggs and reptile eggs, there are countless microbes, and there are fungi. Just pour it into the ear, pray, and eventually one is bound to work for curing tinnitus, at least some version of tinnitus. We do not have to...

My tinnitus started in April too, and those first 6 months were hell. It was reactive, I had hyperacusis, and I was hardly sleeping. I started to habituate after the 6th month, but now, for some reason, the tinnitus has changed to a high hissing tone that is reactive and painful. Now I am back...

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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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...