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You may find peace of mind by seeing an ENT specialist, but be cautious about the types of tests they perform. This is based on my personal experience. A standard audiogram has always been fine for me. Tympanometry has also been okay when it only tested middle ear pressure, but be aware that...

My tinnitus is very loud these days too, so you are not alone in dealing with this horrid condition. I understand your concern about driving and the possibility of airbags deploying in an accident. Try to hold on to the positive hearing test results, even with the airbags having gone off. This...

I don’t feel any side effects from taking it. The main issues are sleep deprivation, worsening electrical-type tinnitus, and severe anxiety when coming off it.

I’ve been taking Mirtazapine for years. I’ve managed to reduce my dose to a quarter of a 15 mg tablet, but I’ve never been able to stop entirely for more than 10 days due to the difficult side effects. So, I feel somewhat stuck on it as well. When I take this small dose along with a very low...

I wish I could go back in time and skip that appointment for a hearing check. I’m still trying to accept what happened and move on, but it’s not easy. It’s been two years, and the thought of it still gives me shudders.

Loud intermittent beeps.

The acoustic reflex test permanently worsened my tinnitus, and I wasn't aware that it was being performed as part of the tympanometry procedure at the time.

I don't understand how tinnitus sufferers can wear earplugs in the house or in bed to sleep, because my perception of tinnitus increases to insane levels when my ears are plugged. Hence, the poll. I'm genuinely curious if this is normal. Since tinnitus is internally perceived, it makes sense to...

I have a similar story to yours. My tinnitus is now severe. Habituation is not a simple process for some of us, especially for those whose tinnitus has worsened over the years for various reasons.

My understanding is that the window for steroids is one month if they are to make any difference, but the sooner, the better. It sounds like you are making good progress, though. NAC is also helpful. I don't have any experience in using steroids after acoustic trauma, as it's not standard...

If you work from home, why not use a Jabra conference speakerphone? I have several meetings a day and never use headphones in calls at home. The Jabra doesn't give me any issues.

Stay with us, Travis. There is always hope. God bless your soul.

I carry discreet earplugs that I put in when in similar situations. They are really cheap but probably reduce the harshness of kids screaming, dogs barking, or noisy restaurants by 15 decibels. Alpine Party Plugs. They are transparent and barely visible. They have been a lifesaver for me.

What happened at work? Unfortunately, it's so hard to avoid loud noises in normal life situations. Many incidents have contributed to my worsening tinnitus. But these days, I will remove myself or avoid loud noises where possible. Unexpected things do happen, but it's hard, and I try not to...

If you are unable to see a doctor, a pharmacist may be the next best thing.

The advertising has all the classic hallmarks of a SCAM. Don't waste your money.

→ Reviewing Kampo medicine (Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine) for otology/neurotology diseases Interesting article.

Who else has tried this?

There are a lot of papers which suggest DCN is at least in part responsible for tinnitus. Reducing hyperactivity in the DCN would seem the right direction for researchers.

I feel for everyone with this affliction. Mine is very severe now. I often contemplate ending it, although I believe its wrong and my family would be grieved but my mental suffering is so high aswell as my physical exhaustion right now. This past year has been the worst. Only God can help me. I...

I've had things happen to make my tinnitus worsen a lot over time. I try not to think back to those events but it is difficult. It is what it is now and we try our best to deal with it. I am also someone who struggles with dark thoughts. Compared to when my tinnitus started in 2010, there is...

I'm sorry to hear this. It is sad news and a lot for you to deal with.

So more likely a 510k?

I've read it can take 250 days from initial submission for FDA to approve DeNovo applications and that it is also a very costly process.

Any update?

I use "ReSound Tinnitus Relief" app. It's free and works well for me. You can customise sounds.

Tinnitus Research: Plugging the Ear Leads to the Perception of Phantom Sounds (PDF) Read this study. It's interesting but don't be too concerned as the development of tinnitus through wearing earplugs was reversible. It could explain why you have new tones though. Maybe reduce the use of them...

My tinnitus spikes when exposed to moderately loud sounds but I find wearing earplugs unbearable as the tinnitus ramps up to insane levels. I only wear earplugs for short periods when around noisy environments. I can't imagine wearing them 24/7. Unlike eyes, that we can close, we can't switch...

How are you doing now?

It seems likely you have been overprotective and making your ears more sensitive to everyday sounds. I only wear ear protection for drilling or mowing the lawn, etc. I hate wearing earplugs as the tinnitus ramps up to insane levels with them in. CBT could help your anxiety and catastrophic...

COVID-19 followed by that Acoustic Reflex test back in October 2022 made my tinnitus more reactive and much louder overall. I'm still working on trying to habituate. You have my empathy.

I have pillow speakers connected to an mp3 player, where the volume can be set and locked.

@Theezy sounds like you have made a little progress. My T is less reactive. I think just being outdoors helps. We need some exposure to sound but not too much. I have been taking Panax Korean Ginseng which may be helping a bit too.

Headphones definitely make my tinnitus spike. Also speaking directly into the laptop wasn't great for me as the fan noise also aggregated my tinnitus. I use a Jabra speaker which is better than having the laptop in front of me. I have the laptop on the floor, so I don't hear the fan whining...

As already mentioned, you can get wireless headband speakers that work well.

Hi @Theezy how are you? My tinnitus had continued to worsen unfortunately. Hope you are doing better.

ENT also made me permanently worse.

I've read it is chemo drugs like Cisplatin that affects the ears. Can you ask if there are alternatives or if they can not use thus particular chemical?

Crackling is a sign of fluid in the middle ear. I have it most of the time. I have ETD and slightly high pressure in my ears due to fluid. I get hay fever this time of year which worsens it. It doesn't bother me much unless my ear feels blocked. I also have TMJ. I assume both these things can...

Medications for high blood pressure can exacerbate tinnitus. Maybe look into the medicines you are taking.

Try pillow speakers.

My tinnitus keeps worsening too. I'm thinking of stopping mirtazapine and sleeping tabs to see if it improves. I don't know what to do anymore. My head is full of intense noises. This has sucked the life out of me. Gone downhill since covid in October last year and that noisy ENT test. Had...

Wearing white noise generators could help.

Mirtazapine doesn't list tinnitus as a side effect and is more sedating than Amitriptyline at low doses up to 15 mg. Benzo or Z drugs are more likely to cause tinnitus when you stop them than when you are on them.

I marvel at Pete Townshend's lackadaisical attitude. Wish I could be that blasé about my tinnitus and ear problems.

The main reason for an MRI is to check for an acoustic neuroma for people with unilateral tinnitus. This is a very rare cause of unilateral tinnitus but ENTs like to rule it out. CT scan is less likely to detect a small acoustic neuroma. I had an MRI and it was very loud. My hyperacusis in...

Take Alpha-Lipoic Acid. There is scientific evidence it reduces ototoxic effects of Gentamicin. Take antioxidants such as vitamin E and NAC. Attenuation of aminoglycoside-induced cochlear damage with the metabolic antioxidant alpha-lipoic acid

No he doesn't have tinnitus or any pre-existing hearing loss.

The half life of Gentamycin is 2 to 3 hours, so quite short. Obviously, it depends on the dose you were given but it should be out of your system by the next day. Hopefully you will be OK. My brother was given it intravenously for a few days in hospital with no effect on his hearing.

Theezy, how are you doing? Your posts made my heart go out to you. My tinnitus is worsening too. I don't like to express too many negative thoughts on the forum in case it hinders others but I am really struggling to exist these days. I hang on for my amazing wife and two daughters and as a...

I was given a new alarm clock as a present. Thankfully it is not like the one below, which I found amusing. Definitely not for tinnitus sufferers. Warning: Don't play the video at loud volume.

I have recently discovered that playing chess is a good distraction from my tinnitus. Maybe playing chess occupies a part of the brain that diverts the mind away from the noise. Using my time over the holiday to play chess on my phone. If you used to play chess, but have not played since getting...

The early weeks and months of onset of tinnitus is scary for most people. With time, I'm hopeful things will improve for you. I was a mess at the start in 2010 and then managed pretty well for a few years until recently for various reasons, like COVID-19 which worsened things for me. As you...

You are right. Tinnitus has no rhyme or reason at times. Analysing the ifs and buts only makes us give it more significance in our lives. I am guilty of always wanting to know what made it worse or how I can calm it down but regardless, it does its own thing.