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@Kerry151, I don’t mean to scare you, but once we have tinnitus, our auditory system seems to be weakened for life. You always need to protect your ears in noisy environments (above 80 dB). I personally use earplugs even when using the hair dryer. Spikes can last a long time. I’ve been...

Do you guys think an improved version of Lenire might be available in the near future? A version that would not only help users adapt to tinnitus but also reduce its intensity, similar to Dr. Shore’s device? Maybe I’m dreaming a bit, but since this device has been on the market for about five...

Hi @another_person, I’m so sorry to read your story. The way you describe your tinnitus and how it affects your mood is exactly how I would describe my own experience. I use the same words as you, so yes, everyone here understands your suffering. The first time I had tinnitus, I was 21 years...

Thank you for sharing your success story. However, there is still something that does not reassure me at all. Even though you practise long-term mindfulness meditation and daily yoga, there are still nights when you cannot sleep. Personally, I have finally accepted, with great difficulty, that...

I have always wondered what would happen to this device if, unfortunately, Susan Shore were to pass away before it was brought to market. Now that we have learned that more tests need to be carried out, which will take many more years, and given Shore’s advanced age, this is a legitimate...

I want to die, my tinnitus has only gotten worse over the past six years. Now I hear something like the sound of a vacuum cleaner, and my other sounds are more intense (high-pitched sounds, electrical sounds, the sound of a dental drill, Morse code, the sound of pipes). I can't sleep at all :(...

Unfortunately, I agree with the previous answers: no promising treatment is expected in the short term. The only thing I can imagine appearing sooner is an improved version of Lenire. This device has been on the market for five years now. We can hope that Neuromod will use customer feedback to...

I have said several times in this thread that the device will not be on the market before 2030 in the US and not before 2035 outside the US. Unfortunately, from what I can see, it seems that my prediction was quite accurate. So many more years of suffering... But I hope it will be worth it and...

As a reminder, Susan Shore stated during the interview that she is unsure if the device will be effective for individuals with non-somatic tinnitus, as it was only tested on those with somatic tinnitus. However, I remember that she also said she hopes the device will help millions of tinnitus...

Hi @trevl, thank you for asking about me. I’d love to say that I feel better, but unfortunately that’s not the case. I’ve been dealing with a terrible spike for two years now. I no longer consider it a spike, but rather a permanent worsening. What frightens me most is that I don’t know the...

Hi @delta784, we are both terribly unlucky. You developed this cruel disease without EVER having been to a party, and I developed it despite ALWAYS wearing hearing protection, including custom-made earplugs. We lost the lottery. We must be a tiny minority who developed tinnitus undeservedly...

When I say six months, I’m basing this on what I’ve read on Tinnitus Talk and on my own experience. I must be one of the severe cases. I developed tinnitus, with four new sounds, along with hyperacusis at a music festival, even though I was wearing custom hearing protection rated for 25 dB. My...

Thank you @alwaysmasking, but unfortunately the little "miracle" only lasted one week... I didn't want to talk about it, as I didn't want to spread negativity again, but after one week of using 7.5 mg of Mirtazapine, I had to increase the dose again to 15 mg. And it still doesn't help me sleep...

I think you’re right. Depending on the cause of your tinnitus, you may have a better or worse chance of recovery. If you have pulsatile tinnitus, surgery can sometimes eliminate it. If your tinnitus is related to jaw problems, physical therapy for TMJ and wearing a mouthguard can help resolve...

Hi folks! Just a little update about my situation. I have been taking only 7.5 mg of Mirtazapine to sleep for a week now. Before that, I was taking up to 45 mg (the maximum dose) and then gradually reduced it to the minimum dose. I can clearly see a difference. My sleep is not as catastrophic...

The thread was created two months ago. So yes, if there have been so few reactions in two months, that raises questions.

Hi everyone, Could someone please help me understand, as I’m not sure I have this right. We have a treatment already in phase II trials that is intended to treat tinnitus in patients exposed to an explosion. Since an explosion is a sound, it could also potentially help those who developed...

I humbly admit that I tend to be a rather negative person in life, because my motto is, “Expect the worst so you are prepared for anything.” However, when it comes to Auricle, I genuinely want to believe that it will work, even if only to reduce tinnitus and finally allow me to sleep again. I...

I’m aware of this particular use of Mirtazapine. The problem is that every time I’ve tried reducing it to 15 mg, I’ve had to go back up to 22.5 mg after about a week, because my sleep becomes catastrophic again. Salut @Hyperacusis. I already have an RQTH, but I’m recognized as a disabled...

Mirtazapine at 22.5 mg helped me get a halfway decent night’s sleep, but that was before I made the mistake of resuming a social life. I recently tried Quetiapine for the first time, but it did not work, so I stopped taking it. Yet on Tinnitus Talk, I was told that the combination of...

Tinnitus Talk members often mention Dayvigo or Trazodone. Unfortunately, neither of them is available in France. I’ve been taking Mirtazapine for almost five years. On some nights, I add Alimemazine, Quetiapine, or Melatonin, but sadly this combination no longer works for me. My tinnitus is so...

Ah, sorry for that... Did you see a psychiatrist? He might tell you whether you really need an antidepressant or not. I don't know if antidepressants can make visual snow worse. But I remembered some people on Tinnitus Talk claiming that antidepressants gave them visual snow... The best advice...

At the highest dose (45 mg), it is supposed to work for depression. As I mentioned, I have been taking it for more than four years now, and I am still in deep depression. I do not think I will ever get out of it. I was already struggling with depression long before I developed tinnitus, so you...

What does it mean that I’m “reaching”? Do you mean that I’m exaggerating? If you think I’m exaggerating, I invite you to read @kelpiemsp’s profile. He wrote this himself in 2019: “I am currently experiencing silence for the 1st time in 31 years. No wonder people are so upset. What a strange...

I remember @kelpiemsp, the “fortunate” person who experienced silence for the first time in 31 years after trying the University of Minnesota device. It is incredibly frustrating to know that a device capable of silencing tinnitus is sitting unused on a university shelf. Dr. Hubert Lim is...

Hi @Annina, Sorry to hear about what you’re going through. Two months is really not a long time. Your situation may very well improve in the coming months if you continue to protect your ears when needed. It is important never to expose yourself to loud noise again once you have tinnitus...

@trevl, again, what you say sounds very convincing and rational (and I really appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge on the subject), but there isn’t a single ounce of positivity in it, and that’s what I need most right now, being at rock bottom emotionally. :( What you wrote...

@lostb1t, I don’t know if Quetiapine is specifically meant to help you calm down, but according to my psychiatrist and many members of Tinnitus Talk, it’s primarily used to help with sleep. Personally, I don’t notice any difference when I take Quetiapine for sleep, so I’ve stopped using it...

Hi @ErnieRo, I have been taking Mirtazapine for more than four years now, and I have never stopped it. It did not make my tinnitus worse, and I have not experienced any side effects. I have taken it at the maximum dose of 45 mg, but I am currently down to 15 mg. This drug actually works...

I can confirm that tinnitus can improve, but only if you give up your social life completely. Two years ago, I felt almost cured after four years without any exposure to music. Unfortunately, after resuming a social life and exposing myself to music again, my tinnitus became extremely...

Hi @virginiadoc, it is disheartening to read that even a psychiatrist cannot find a solution to relieve the pain. It almost makes me wonder, what is the point of continuing to see my psychiatrist if he cannot help me anyway? I don't have any other health problems in my life except tinnitus and...

Among all the therapies I have tried, there were sophrology, hypnosis, and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. None of them helped. I am considering trying cognitive behavioral therapy specifically for tinnitus, or possibly EMDR. I am not sure yet.

Glad to hear you found something that helps. Obviously, this is very unlikely to work for noise-induced tinnitus. How long does the reduction in ringing last?

@trevl, I already read the threads you mentioned, and I understood the lesson. I will never, ever go to any bar, pub, club, or party again. As I said in my first message, I now only leave my apartment to go to work, to go to the gym, and to do my shopping. That is all. I have accepted that my...

You may be right about that. I’ve already come across this theory on Tinnitus Talk. It’s neither reassuring nor optimistic to read, because it makes you realize how fragile and damaged our ears really are, and how easily their condition can deteriorate again. I always wonder, how on earth do...

Hi @trevl, it seems there are no drugs on the market that have the potential to reduce tinnitus volume, except Clonazepam, if I am not mistaken. I was prescribed this drug a long time ago, but I do not take it. It does not have a good reputation. Currently, I am taking Mirtazapine (between 15...

Hi @Carolan! I’ve been recognized as a disabled worker, but unfortunately, that doesn’t grant me many rights—except for the possibility of retiring early under normal conditions. As far as teleworking is concerned, since I’m a consultant, I am subject to the policies set by the client’s...

I do not think there is a clear answer to this question, as we all react differently to medication, stimulants, and alcohol. However, it is true that coffee and alcohol are often considered substances that can temporarily increase tinnitus. Personally, that has not been the case for me. Up...

Hi @Knietppe, I’m really sorry for what you’re going through. Yes, I completely understand what you described, and I also feel like a zombie because of the lack of sleep. My eyes are as red as tomatoes every day due to insomnia. I feel weak and unsteady, so much so that I sometimes think if...