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  1. Sointu

    ENT said to me it isnt a surprise I havent heard in few weeks because I had so much fluid in ear...

    ENT said to me it isnt a surprise I havent heard in few weeks because I had so much fluid in ear and eutachian tube issues. The fluid was removed with myringotomy, now from other ear.
  2. Sointu

    I dont remember correctly. It took weeks. I tried to do smell training with essential oils to...

    I dont remember correctly. It took weeks. I tried to do smell training with essential oils to speed the recovery.
  3. Sointu

    I am sick and tired of these flu induced ear and hearing issues. My left ear has been clogged...

    I am sick and tired of these flu induced ear and hearing issues. My left ear has been clogged for two weeks now making me feel like I cant hear with that ear. I feel pressure in my ears. I mostly hear tinnitus.
  4. Sointu

    I just hope this horrific tinnitus will come down and I get my hearing back after my ear...

    I just hope this horrific tinnitus will come down and I get my hearing back after my ear recovers from infection and the tiny hole ENT decided to do to my eardrum to let the fluid out (was it even necessary, there was only tiny amount) . All the trauma comes to my mind from the beginning of my...
  5. Sointu

    I was almost habituated to my T before this flu, ear drum infection BS. It took years. My...

    I was almost habituated to my T before this flu, ear drum infection BS. It took years. My hearing is so off at the moment, I cant hear, my ear is clogged. There is a tiny hole in my eardrum. Tinnitus is like in the beginning of T but now in my previously better ear.
  6. Sointu

    And also ENT did microsuction on top of everything before the procedure. My hearing is so messed...

    And also ENT did microsuction on top of everything before the procedure. My hearing is so messed up at the moment. Tinnitus is so intolerable in my usually better ear I feel like I cant take it. :(
  7. Sointu

    My last week has been a nightmare. Terrible flu, eardrum infection, fluid in my ear, eutachian...

    My last week has been a nightmare. Terrible flu, eardrum infection, fluid in my ear, eutachian tube issues. ENT had to do a small hole to my eardrum let the fluid out. My tinnitus is bad now in my better ear.
  8. Sointu

    I am so angry. Some stupid driver let a little kid blast emergency car siren two meters from me...

    I am so angry. Some stupid driver let a little kid blast emergency car siren two meters from me when I was walking near the car. 😡 So the kid could try it. What an idiot.
  9. Sointu

    Flying sucks. I have some kind of eutachian tube issues and my right ear stays clogged for a day...

    Flying sucks. I have some kind of eutachian tube issues and my right ear stays clogged for a day after. No help from earplugs (for flying)
  10. Sointu

    I went to my second concert after my tinnitus started. And I loved it. I stayed far away from...

    I went to my second concert after my tinnitus started. And I loved it. I stayed far away from speakers and used ear protection.
  11. Sointu

    Also not pushing myself too hard helped with noxacusis. It was important not to push my limits...

    Also not pushing myself too hard helped with noxacusis. It was important not to push my limits too much.
  12. Sointu

    I had to use earplugs when I left my home for a long time. I stopped doing that last summer/autumn..

    I had to use earplugs when I left my home for a long time. I stopped doing that last summer/autumn..
  13. Sointu

    I had noxacusis at first after acoustic trauma for months. Then my H has been more like loudness...

    I had noxacusis at first after acoustic trauma for months. Then my H has been more like loudness hyperacusis slowly when time has passed
  14. Sointu

    @aab Probably time, and not overprotecting my ears. Slowly I stopped using earplugs choosing...

    @aab Probably time, and not overprotecting my ears. Slowly I stopped using earplugs choosing always plugs that have less and less decibel protection
  15. Sointu

    But on the other hand my tinnitus has got worse (the loud humming/roaring part) in the long run...

    But on the other hand my tinnitus has got worse (the loud humming/roaring part) in the long run. Hyperacusis is luckily better.
  16. Sointu

    I have recovered from severe hyperacusis to the point I no longer use earplugs outside most of...

    I have recovered from severe hyperacusis to the point I no longer use earplugs outside most of the time and tolerate sound again better.
  17. Sointu

    A small kid screamed loudly like less than one meter away from me next to my ear at grocery store.

    A small kid screamed loudly like less than one meter away from me next to my ear at grocery store.
  18. Sointu

    I never knew ultrasonic bird repellers exist but my gosh these are torture machines for a person...

    I never knew ultrasonic bird repellers exist but my gosh these are torture machines for a person who can hear sounds they make and has T
  19. Sointu

    There was loud ultra ultrasonic/high frequency repeller at place I went today to keep birds...

    There was loud ultra ultrasonic/high frequency repeller at place I went today to keep birds away. It felt so uncomfortable in my ears.
  20. Sointu

    My tinnitus feels like something is covering my ear and there is an echo chamber, seashell type...

    My tinnitus feels like something is covering my ear and there is an echo chamber, seashell type of loud roaring that is driving me nuts.
  21. Sointu

    My tinnitus spike caused by syringing and microsuction did not calm down in the end. I cant...

    My tinnitus spike caused by syringing and microsuction did not calm down in the end. I cant habituate to this awful roaring tinnitus sound
  22. Sointu

    @HearingHell I am sorry to hear that. I have had audiogram that has been considered as normal...

    @HearingHell I am sorry to hear that. I have had audiogram that has been considered as normal hearing (going to get my hearing checked out after this latest 24/7 loud roaring) and still I have these awful distortions
  23. Sointu

    @Tryn2BHopeful I havent done audiogram for 1,5 years. Going there soon. I have had 25 db-10 db...

    @Tryn2BHopeful I havent done audiogram for 1,5 years. Going there soon. I have had 25 db-10 db losses in some frequencies in the past.
  24. Sointu

    I @cyberspace Sorry to hear that :( I am so angry I have struggled for months after that stupid...

    I @cyberspace Sorry to hear that :( I am so angry I have struggled for months after that stupid procedure. I believe it caused some hearing loss
  25. Sointu

    Why does my own voice sound so quiet... Why do I have roaring seashell sound in my ear with a...

    Why does my own voice sound so quiet... Why do I have roaring seashell sound in my ear with a weird echo effect. Why does music sound bad..
  26. Sointu

    I regret ear syringing and microsuction so much. ENT did syringing three times and then...

    I regret ear syringing and microsuction so much. ENT did syringing three times and then microsuction.
  27. Sointu

    Seashell tinnitus and loud roaring in my ear. I hear the weird seashell distortion even when I...

    Seashell tinnitus and loud roaring in my ear. I hear the weird seashell distortion even when I try to mask it. My hearing feels weird
  28. Sointu

    I dont care anymore about this life. Everything sucks with tinnitus. I am sick of trying to be...

    I dont care anymore about this life. Everything sucks with tinnitus. I am sick of trying to be positive and still struggle every day
  29. Sointu

    Almost 2,5 years of this tinnitus hell. Tinnitus has not got easier. Life sucks every day. I...

    Almost 2,5 years of this tinnitus hell. Tinnitus has not got easier. Life sucks every day. I always make mistakes and make my T even worse
  30. Sointu

    I felt like I managed with my tinnitus better but after microsuction I feel like I don't deal...

    I felt like I managed with my tinnitus better but after microsuction I feel like I don't deal with t anymore.
  31. Sointu

    In the future I am definitely not making the same mistake ever again. Thanks @MindOverMatter for...

    In the future I am definitely not making the same mistake ever again. Thanks @MindOverMatter for tips and @TheCapybara for your kind words!
  32. Sointu

    Yep. Pulsating tinnitus left (thankfully) after earwax removal but ironic is that overall my...

    Yep. Pulsating tinnitus left (thankfully) after earwax removal but ironic is that overall my tinnitus is worse than before removal. It would be amazing if ENTs had tools that wouldnt be so loud.
  33. Sointu

    Tinnitus Worse After Microsuction?

    I had no idea I had earwax when I went to the ENT. Usually I don't have a significant amount of earwax (I have been to hearing tests multiple times and it has been checked out). I have previously every now and then used oil in my ears to remove earwax. And my earwax situation has been fine. I...
  34. Sointu

    I asked from ENT not to use microsuction because it is so loud but ENT thought there is no other...

    I asked from ENT not to use microsuction because it is so loud but ENT thought there is no other solutions to remove impacted earwax :(
  35. Sointu

    I have horrible tinnitus spike after ENT first trying to syringe then microsuction the impacted...

    I have horrible tinnitus spike after ENT first trying to syringe then microsuction the impacted earwax away.
  36. Sointu

    Tinnitus Worse After Microsuction?

    Yesterday I went to see an ENT because of sudden pulsating tinnitus in my right ear which usually is my better ear. I had impacted earwax in both ears and it explained my pulsating tinnitus because it was pressing against the eardrum. I asked from the ENT not to use microsuction. She used a...
  37. Sointu

    I hope my sudden pulsating tinnitus leaves after ENT removed impacted earwax that could be the...

    I hope my sudden pulsating tinnitus leaves after ENT removed impacted earwax that could be the cause. :(
  38. Sointu

    I still deal with fight/flight response because of my T. I feel myself so much dumber after I...

    I still deal with fight/flight response because of my T. I feel myself so much dumber after I got tinnitus and I struggle a lot with concentration. I can do a lot of stuff but studying and writing etc feel the most challenging thing for me still at the moment. I try but it is a constant battle
  39. Sointu

    @GG_Ear I am sorry that you are going through all of that. The things how you describe your...

    @GG_Ear I am sorry that you are going through all of that. The things how you describe your hyperacusis sound really familiar. How things seem louder, how certain sounds are horrible, whistle sounds over certain sounds, ear fatigue and aching sensations.. But hyperacusis can improve...
  40. Sointu

    @GG_Ear How is your situation with hyperacusis?

    @GG_Ear How is your situation with hyperacusis?
  41. Sointu

    At first I stayed at home, used ear protection at home a lot, was sensitive to sound of electric...

    At first I stayed at home, used ear protection at home a lot, was sensitive to sound of electric appliances such as TV, fan sound bothered me. I couldn´t mask my tinnitus for some time and had to sleep without masking sounds. Sounds triggered pain
  42. Sointu

    @GG_Ear Yes I am really glad about my hyperacusis improving. The cause of my symptoms were...

    @GG_Ear Yes I am really glad about my hyperacusis improving. The cause of my symptoms were combination of med taper and acoustic trauma. Yes I had to stay at home in the beginning. It took a long time for my hyperacusis to heal to the point I am now
  43. Sointu

    But my condition is better compared to the time like year ago or two years ago. I have got...

    But my condition is better compared to the time like year ago or two years ago. I have got spikes when there has been loud sudden sounds, I have gone to decibels my ears dont handle or tried headphones, etc but I do know my limits and when not to push them too much nowadays better.
  44. Sointu

    At the same time when my hyperacusis has improved my hearing feels a bit worse overall. I still...

    At the same time when my hyperacusis has improved my hearing feels a bit worse overall. I still have reactive tinnitus that is maybe a bit better, handle loud noises more poorly than the average people and have sound distortions and T.
  45. Sointu

    @GG_Ear hi, my hyperacusis has got a lot of better in a year. I handle noise better and my...

    @GG_Ear hi, my hyperacusis has got a lot of better in a year. I handle noise better and my ability to tolerate sound levels has improved.
  46. Sointu

    I still can't consentrate because of tinnitus. I have thought about starting to study again but...

    I still can't consentrate because of tinnitus. I have thought about starting to study again but I do not know am I able to do it.
  47. Sointu

    @TindalosKeeper And I feel like my hearing has started to feel worse at the same time when my...

    @TindalosKeeper And I feel like my hearing has started to feel worse at the same time when my hyperacusis has improved. Like I have gone from things sound super loud to things do not sound as clear anymore and even muffled and too quiet. But I still cant tolerate sound levels that some do.
  48. Sointu

    At the same time when my hyperacusis has improved my hearing feels worse, the quality and things...

    At the same time when my hyperacusis has improved my hearing feels worse, the quality and things sound quieter and less clear. I still have hyperacusis too but like I said it is easier but I cant tolerate sound levels that many people normally do tolerate (I avoid movies, bars, parties). I have...
  49. Sointu

    Slowly my tolerance of sound improved within one to two years but at the same time I feel like...

    Slowly my tolerance of sound improved within one to two years but at the same time I feel like I have started to feel more hearing issues with quality of sound. My ears still cant handle volumes such as parties and I get ear fatigue and even pain when pushing limits and my hearing fluctuates.
  50. Sointu

    @TindalosKeeper Sometimes I experienced setbacks when I started to experience burning pain in my...

    @TindalosKeeper Sometimes I experienced setbacks when I started to experience burning pain in my ears even after improvement.
  51. Sointu

    @TindalosKeeper I experienced acoustic trauma and was tapering benzos at the same time. I...

    @TindalosKeeper I experienced acoustic trauma and was tapering benzos at the same time. I started to experience sensitivity to sound during benzo tapering but after acoustic trauma I started to deal with noise induced pain, my tolerance of sound dropped really low and I felt like things felt...
  52. Sointu

    I feel like my hyperacusis has improved but at the same time my hearing feels worse

    I feel like my hyperacusis has improved but at the same time my hearing feels worse
  53. Sointu

    I forgot to celebrate my second tinnitus anniversary.

    I forgot to celebrate my second tinnitus anniversary.
  54. Sointu

    @Strawberryblonde It could be.

    @Strawberryblonde It could be.
  55. Sointu

    I feel like I have hearing loss even though my audiogram doesn't show it.

    I feel like I have hearing loss even though my audiogram doesn't show it.
  56. Sointu

    Ffs. A hyperacusis nightmare bike ride: two loud leaf blowers and loud angle grinder near me.

    Ffs. A hyperacusis nightmare bike ride: two loud leaf blowers and loud angle grinder near me.
  57. Sointu

    Everything sounds quieter and more muffled. And this has lasted for weeks. I hope this just...

    Everything sounds quieter and more muffled. And this has lasted for weeks. I hope this just returns to normal. :(
  58. Sointu

    During my latest spike I have had a feeling like I don't hear my own voice normally and I have...

    During my latest spike I have had a feeling like I don't hear my own voice normally and I have lost hearing and I have ear fullness.
  59. Sointu

    Are Custom Earplugs Worth It? Any Other Good Options? Foam Ones Keep Coming Loose

    I have difficulties using foam earplugs. They just don't fit or maybe they aren't right size. I have tried a couple of them. I am constantly scared they don't protect well enough because they are not deep enough in my ear. Maybe I just don't know the right technique to put them into my ear...
  60. Sointu

    "oh i am sorry you have tinnitus, one person I know started drinking so much alcohol to cope...

    "oh i am sorry you have tinnitus, one person I know started drinking so much alcohol to cope with tinnitus and lost his health because ofit"