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Hi @Strawberryblonde! Yes, things are still going well on my side. H pain has mostly subsided and still T fluctuates but is much easier to manage than at onset. Still being careful and protecting my ears when necessary. Happy to hear you're doing OK too!

@ZFire By SJW I meant Saint John's Wort and not Social Justice Warrioring lol

@makeyourownluck definitely still being careful and protecting whenever there's a risk! Good luck with that tan :)

Hi @makeyourownluck :) nice to hear from you! I have indeed been able to enjoy music again for the last few months, which I'm super thankful for. I'm listening to a few of your latest posts on the music thread, great stuff as always. I'm happy to read that things are better on your side too <3...

Hang in there, I'm sure it will settle down in time <3

I remember doing a bit of research on them and finding out that the most dampening model is the "night" one. Pros actually dampen a bit less than the regular model.

Thinking of you man, hang in there❤️

Hey @Strawberryblonde, thanks for the message :) I've been managing pretty well since the new year. Back working, and seeing a therapist regularly which has helped a lot with the mental aspect of the condition. Tinnitus and ear pain are still present, although the latter has been getting better...

Sorry to hear man, hang in there! Thinking of you often, hope you start getting some improvement/stabilization soon ❤️

That's amazing progress! Happy for you

@Mister Muso I'm coming up on 10 months since my initial acoustic trauma. Doing better than I was last summer but ways away from live music still. Happy to hear that you're able to have some musical projects going! Wishing you continued improvement.

Yes, teaching and completing PhD studies at the same time sounds quite stressful and demanding! Sounds like you are handling it just fine though :) my PhD is in international environmental law. I will be teaching the masters level class this semester, which means a smaller group. I'm happy about...

Congratulations! And good luck on the remaining half. I defended my PhD two weeks before onset...not sure if I would have been able to write my thesis with the problems I have now. I'm getting ready to teach my first class as a lecturer this week. Very stressed but also excited!

Hang in there buddy, you got this!

I wish I could tell you what was going on with your fluctuations, but this stuff is so different from person to person. From what I've read on here, fluctuations are usually a good sign, especially if you get moments of (relative) calm. For my part the tones and reactivity started improving...

Sorry to hear about that. Do you feel the shots worsened your condition? If so, in what way?

I remember my symptoms taking a few days to settle down after my second shot too. I wouldn’t worry too much for the time being. Sending good vibes your way!

Please please hang in there man. You're stronger than this, you can do it.

@Nadia231 I'm really sorry to hear that, and hope you find some stability eventually. Crossing my fingers that this change of approach helps you. We're here for you if you need us!

@Nadia231 Of course, I always still protect in noisy situations and avoid very loud situations, but I feel more in control when I frame it this way. I'm also lucky that my T has been stable and (mostly) non-reactive.

@Nadia231 That's the attitude I'm going with. My H pain has been stable in the sense that I've been getting better at knowing what triggers it and the pain level / duration following exposure. So I frame my pain as similar to soreness / hangovers. It's a signal to rest.

@ErikaS Happy to hear the injection wasn't too painful! Every time I got the shot, my T increased temporarily and the tone became sharper. But that always subsided within 24-48h. I blamed it on the fact that my ear was blocked (with the liquid cortisone).

Hang in there buddy ❤️

Had a series of 3 shots about the same time after onset as you. Not sure it helped much, but no worsening! Uncomfortable procedure but worth a try imo.

The way I see it, the fluctuation could signal a slow and uneven settling down of your symptoms after your spike at the concert. Hang in there! And happy holidays to you and your family <3

I’ve read from many on here that fluctuations are a good sign if they hint towards reduction. Stay optimistic <3

@MindOverMatter @ZFire @aura Thanks for the positive comments guys. Working hard with my therapist to accept and move on, but it's difficult. What gets me the most is the several brief moments a day where I realize I don't understand speech around me the way I used to. I've always prided myself...

Hi @MindOverMatter, sorry I just saw your comment now. Yes, I have met with several audiologists and neurootologists over the last few months. I have tried everything I could including intratympanic steroids. I am now trying to slowly desentize as per my audiologist's recommendations. The...