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Wow! The man who doesn't think for himself strikes again! Just the kind of guy the Bronzer-upper loves. Let me clue you in with some real facts: 177 countries "get US money", huh? Sounds like America is PayPal'ing the planet. Fun fact: that "money" is about 0.2% of the budget, mostly spent on...

was outside the WHOLE day, hard to deal with in winter, but what can you do. But.. it was really silent, as i was entering my house and i was overjoyed. Now it is getting louder again.. is this some kind of h going on? I know, that i am hearing a lot of "artifical noise is not good." i am trying...

Recent events prove that, with Trump, no amount of money can buy *class*. RIP Rob and Michele.

Welcome to the club that no one wants to be a part of. The hearing test is a must, as you need to know if there is any hearing loss contributing to your symptoms. Some tinnitus can be cured, naturally go away, or improve, especially when it’s acute. Hang in there, and hopefully you get some...

I personally wouldn't rely on phones for accurate decibel measurements, since they aren't calibrated for that purpose. From what I've gathered, phones use a limiter, which can skew readings by amplifying quieter sounds and making loud sounds appear louder or inconsistent. You're better off using...

There are some medications that are ototoxic, and a quick online search does point to Doxycycline as having ototoxic potential. It can cause mild tinnitus in some cases, but based on available information, this is typically temporary. Give it some time, since Doxycycline can take up to about 5...

My ENT said it would help to see if I have any hearing loss and at what level.

Did he explain how a hearing test would benefit your tinnitus?

Does anybody here know how accurate decibel meters are on smartphones for short peaks (fireworks, horns, etc)? I use Decibel X on my iPhone 12. What margin should I consider for short sounds?

Hi everyone, In late October, I developed a rash and was later diagnosed with Lyme disease. I was prescribed Doxycycline, 100 mg twice a day, every 12 hours, for 20 days. After about 1 week, I started experiencing tinnitus, but it was mild at first and easy to ignore. Over time, it became...

Thanks a lot for your reply! I also try to remind myself that, in order to live a somewhat normal life, these are sounds I have to accept. For me, the maximum decibel level I can tolerate for a short burst of sound is around 107 dB. Anything beyond that seems like it could have a lasting effect...

Hi @glynis, thanks for everything you've done for Tinnitus Talk. On the Meniere's, I thought it affected low frequencies?

Hi. I’m new here. I’ve been a long-term sufferer of tinnitus. I think I first noticed the whistling, high-pitched sounds about 5 years ago. Since then, I’ve had various other symptoms, including fluttering in the ear, clicking, pain, autophony, and now a deep, loud rumbling or drumming sound...

How are you doing now, @BohemianBecky? Any change? I thought mine was settling down a bit last week, but it's back louder than ever this week. It's driving me insane :(

This is driving me crazy right now. It seems to come and go mainly with stress, but it’ll also stick around and then go away on its own. It sounds like a very weird, low-frequency bass or buzzing noise that almost feels like it’s pulsing in my right ear, but it isn’t in sync with my heart. I...

Oh, that is amazing for you! I'm so jealous!

I’m thinking more and more of my spinal issues possibly including tinnitus was caused by my head cracking the windshield as a passenger in a car crash years ago.

I am 58 today. I am happy. I am grateful. Actually, a little bit horny as well. Love ❤️ you guys. I just wanted to share that with you. Thank you all for helping and supporting me.

After 7 months, I had 48 hours last week where it had reduced by about 80%. I thought I was finally improving. Then I went to the pub to meet an old friend, and it’s spiked louder than ever. I’m 5 days into it with no let up at all. It’s so depressing. 😔

@mandyc, I had a high-pitched ringing for a while, and then it shifted to just a hissing or air leak sound. I don’t take any medications, but I do usually drink some tea before bed. As far as sleep goes, I’m so tired from getting up early that by the time 9:30 to 10:00 pm rolls around, I...

Ahh, it might be an iPhone-only app, but I am sure there is some equivalent on Android. Still, I would advise you to be careful with this, as I would hate to see something go badly for you, especially since you have come such a long way. Regarding masking with earbuds, do you not feel pain in...

The new ENT appointment went well. He sat and spoke with me. He wants to do a hearing test, but I am a bit anxious because I do not want to upset the tinnitus. I have been searching the boards to get a feel for it. He did mention one part where they blow air, and that made me a little more...

I'm really sorry you're going through this. Your story is one of the most intense reactions I've seen from someone experiencing noise-induced tinnitus/hyperacusis. The first few months are such an emotionally draining journey, trying to cope with something that has no direct cure can feel...

Tinitus since 2023 from a 140db alarm a few seconds exposure still suffering from tinitus

November (super late) update 15.12.2025 Not much change again, I have been a bit lax this month, which I am annoyed about, but I guess I have been seeing this girl I really like, so there's a bit of an excuse there, hopefully we can stay together as I have (yet more!) other health problems...

Generally, you want to keep the volume of the speaker below the volume of the tinnitus. You want to be able to make out the tinnitus sounds somewhat, so you can eventually habituate to it (part of which is realising with time that it's not going to kill you). Then, with habituation, the volume...

Hey @Annina, how are you now? I wanted to check up on you and see if you've found any solutions that seem to work for you :) I hope everything is ok.

I think you will be fine. Maybe rest your ears for a couple of days, and I bet you are already doing that. Last year, a bus honked its horn when I was right in front of it while walking into a taxi, and it somehow did not make my tinnitus worse. Train horns can be loud, very loud, but the...

Like I mentioned earlier this year in this thread, this has happened to me a few times. I mainly remember hitting a doorframe once, hitting it twice with my watch, and hitting a door once. Yes, it is loud. After doing more research this year, I have also come to the conclusion that this is...

Hi @mandyc, I can fully sympathise with your struggles. It is an absolutely wretched condition. Last night, Sunday, I could not really sleep. I got about 2 to 3 hours. I woke up after a bad dream at 2 am and could not get back to sleep, so I was in a right state for work in the morning. My...

If the ideations are getting that strong, you need to talk to a doctor or a crisis team ASAP. Hell, even go to A&E if you need to. And if you feel you cannot do that, at least talk to a friend or partner. Someone has to know how this is affecting you. I know it can feel like that is the only...

My tinnitus seems to be better when it is quiet, although I do keep the window open all the time. I live in a country village, so there is not too much noise from passing cars, mostly wind noise and rain, which can sometimes be too much. I am not sure whether that is because it is reactive or...

spikes spikes spikes. They just don't seem to stop coming. At what point does a spike just become the new normal I wonder? And why did tinnitus magically switch off 3 nights ago. It was so blissful that I didn't sleep much. I just lay there enjoying proper peace and quiet, too scared to move in...

Has it settled down now, @Christian82?

i dont know how i fall out of habituation always and always.

Hi @Scruffiey and @Nesty. I’m really struggling now. I’ve written goodbye notes today. I just can’t take it anymore. I feel I owe it to myself and my loved ones to at least try 1 drug to see if it can help. I’m losing the ability to think clearly or do anything because of the lack of sleep. I’m...

Welcome to the support forum. Here, many of us have deep empathy and understand what you're going through, as a lot of members have been exactly where you are now, dealing with a new intrusive tinnitus. The initial struggling experience is very common among members here, myself included. I...

Tinnitus Quest is mentioned (at the end of the piece) in a recent Hello! news article about Star Trek: Star Trek actress, Mariette Hartley, 85, makes unexpected comments about William Shatner

the severe anxiety is making my life miserable. i forgot how the sleep felt. always bad Dreams, always constant on edge.. Hum is also back.. how do you deal with that? i am currently unemployed.. so a lot of time.

Having the flu just takes this shit to a whole different level. 🤧

A similar thing happened to me the other day while building IKEA furniture. I bumped my Peltor earmuffs against the wooden structure several times and noticed that it triggered the worst episode of hyperacusis I’ve had, even though my hyperacusis had previously receded completely. It seems like...

Tonight, I washed my hair, and it seems to have perked up the ringing a bit. I did wear earplugs because the shower water is loud. I’ve been using them less and less, but I do cook with them since I tend to clang pans around. Most of the day seemed stable, with the same ringing tone and a...

I have been religiously lurking on the forums for the last several months. I told myself I would create an account and share my story if and when I beat this. Well, I’m satisfied enough with my progress at this point to feel comfortable sharing what I believe is a success story. I’ve had...

Thanks for chiming in, @stephenz. It has definitely been a hard few days. Hoping the best for you, much love!

I'm not a doctor, but... possibly? HOWEVER, the issue here is the noise exposure. I don't think you've done anything that would make it worse. You're dealing with the "but what if" here, but from what you write: no, I don't think you did anything wrong, and no, I don't think anything you did...

Don't know why, but couple of days in a row my ears have felt very good. I don't complain!

I feel for you. I also have Fibromyalgia, which I developed in 2019. Although my Fibro symptoms are milder than many other people’s, I have ongoing fatigue issues because of a dose of Ciprofloxacin in 2022, often referred to as being floxed. That experience made my tinnitus worse and added...

This is the person that voted 14 times to keep the government closed. His "boss" let in over 10 million illegal immigrants because they need more Democratic voters. He was also a member of the infamous Senditious Six.

... In October a smoke alarm caused a 5 week setback. In early November I wore a headset for a zoom meeting, then he'll broke loose again. I feel to blame at times, however was my behaviour reckless to the population at large? Since then I've been mainly homebound with loudness hyperacusis...

Hi @ErikaS Just thought I would update you, as I have been reading some of your old posts. From March - September this year I had the best period since things got incredibly difficult in February 2022. I recovered from the night out in September 2024, and the reactivity disappeared for the...

I've been wondering the same since I was a frequent movie-goer before my tinnitus flared badly. I will wear my foams and hope for the best.

Hi, I’m Becca, and I’m 48 years old. I’ve had tinnitus for 4 weeks now. About 3 months ago, I felt a pop in my ear. My hearing in that ear became muffled, but within 3 to 4 hours it disappeared, and I thought nothing of it. Then, about 4.5 weeks ago, my ear popped again, my hearing became...

The person I mentioned in the success story (see my previous post) said his tinnitus remained suppressed for several hours even after turning off his cochlear implant. Then it would start to creep back slowly. I figure we can expect similar from this treatment.