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If anyone’s interested, I went to my appointment. I declined the tympanometry test but did go through with the hearing test. Everything went as expected—nothing particularly good, but also nothing bad. Thankfully, I didn’t regret any tests, nor did any noises negatively impact me, even though it...

Thanks for your thoughts and insight! I didn’t expect a reply before my appointment tomorrow. I’ll try to explain my situation a bit more clearly. I’m not looking for “peace of mind” and don’t expect any real benefit from this appointment. Maybe I’ll get an update on my hearing, right? The...

My appointment was rescheduled from that October date since I didn't have a ride. I since arranged a ride - and it's this week. I read over a few links, including this one: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/ent-appointment-what-to-do-what-tests-not-to-do.27124/ I’m uncertain about what to do...

It’s a long process, especially since the health professionals and general physicians around here don’t seem to care much about ear problems and tinnitus—or at least, that’s my perception. I’ve mentioned this before, and I’m curious if others can relate. How many of you have had similar...

I'll try to summarize this because it includes my (possibly controversial) opinion and some questions. To be brief, I have a history of ear pain alongside my tinnitus. This pain has come and gone over the years, sometimes lasting for days or even months. I’m not sure why or how it started. It...

Nope, I tried them, though. I took them out a few times, but it didn’t seem to help much. I’m going for a cleaning tomorrow and planning to request manual scaling. I hope it doesn’t take much longer than the ultrasonic cleaning, as I have an appointment right after for a night guard fitting...

Okay, good idea. So, should I have all my teeth scaled by hand? What's wrong with teeth polishing? Is it really loud, too? I can't remember exactly what was done at my last cleaning—I know it was a manual cleaning, but it was a while ago. It's pretty frustrating that 'ultrasonic tools' are...

Hi Dan (*fellow Canuck) – how are you doing? My tinnitus is still awful and beyond description; it just feels like an ongoing spike now. I recently had some terrible ear problems with pain, though I’m still not sure what it is. It’s a bit better now, though. I think it might be related to TMJ...

Are the ultrasonic tools that dentists use still loud? Many people here have advised asking the dental hygienist to do a manual cleaning instead. Is this still the recommended procedure?

I have an appointment for a cleaning. I read somewhere (not sure if it was here) that the ultrasonic cleaning is bad for teeth, especially the back ones or molars. Should I ask for manual cleaning for the entire appointment? I’ve read that manual cleaning might not be as thorough, but as long as...

Hi, Thanks for replying! I know my original post was on short notice. I was trying to get ideas on what to do for the next day! :) So, I appreciate your reply! I guess I only received one. Oh well. :-/ Update: I went to my appointment with my current dentist and got a filling. It went...

That question has come up in the forum a few times—others have explained it much better than I can. Unfortunately, my memory isn’t great, so I might not answer it well. From what I remember, wearing earplugs, muffs, or other hearing protection won’t really "protect" you because the noise is...

I live near downtown in my city, and there are sirens all the time—from police to ambulances. They’re all really loud. Our genetics and ear problems are unique to each of us, but for me, they cause ear pain. If I don’t wear earplugs—and even when I do—it’s still pretty bad. I need to wear...

I'm sorry to interrupt, but I haven't been here for a while. Is there any update on treatments? I got really discouraged after a while and stopped reading the Research News section—mostly because I felt depressed, thinking nothing would ever arrive in my lifetime. I hope you’re doing well, or...

I have a cavity and a dentist appointment tomorrow. I forgot about it because I rescheduled twice already—this is the third appointment I've made. I became really anxious and started calling other dentists, looking for a clinic that offers laser surgery as an option. I finally found one, but...

My tinnitus seems to get worse from sirens/alarms - anyone else reading this have a similar pattern/event? I have to wear my earmuffs again - I always wear earplugs but it seems it's not muffling the loud noise enough now - I think earplugs only muffle around 20-something decibels? The...

How are you doing, Daniel?

I lost my Mom before I got tinnitus but lost my Dad after I had it or during. He was in a home and I couldn't really explain what happened to me. It's all depressing.

I wear earplugs for those situations. But, occasionally, I don't have them in and there's someone using a leaf blower, lawn mower etc. It sucks and often results in a spike. An ongoing spike is awful. I am inclined to think the 'spike' is temporary but everyone's ears is different so...

Anyone here get accidentally hit in the ear while wearing plugs? I hope that heals - wondering what time frame it could be. :-(

I think I have a perforated ear drum aka ruptured ear drum? I'm waiting for a doctor's appointment. I don't think a general physician can do anything but use a scope to look in the ear and confirm yes or no? My left ear is in a lot of pain. Does anyone here care how it happened? I don't feel...

Four days so far. I thought I had instances in which the spike kind of subsided VERY briefly but it was so short and temporary... I am so depressed that it hasn't improved yet. It's difficult to describe but the spike is also 'aggressive and chaotic' - the # of tones are chaotic and hectic... -...

I hope it's like that for me too, then. Usually, when I wake up after a nap or sleep, the tinnitus volume is a bit reduced before it transitions to the 'usual baseline.' But, when spiking, that doesn't happen. I just woke up and it's the loud spiking when I wake up. So, I'm really worried...

I have a horrible spike from a fire alarm. I shouldn't have been in my building - so mad at myself! I posted to ask - if you already have loud/severe tinnitus and then get acoustic trauma/exposed to a fire alarm - how long did your spike last? It's already the next morning and still going. I...

You, Jerad and Dan - your posts echo my sentiments so much. I watched a YouTube video of a guy talking about his tinnitus. It's pretty long and he rambles a lot. But, one particular comment stood out for me. People who don't have LOUD, SEVERE tinnitus can never relate or fully comprehend what...

In my hearing, I got around to tell the "judge" that I (practically) always feel suicidal. There's one guy here who posts certain states that echo my sentiments almost exactly. The only difference is I would add my own/personal/subjective perspective and that's: I am afraid of death and I...

Everyone's tinnitus and condition is unique and different - but, many have similar reports. My ringing is unbearable, too. I still am not sure, after all this time - how it is getting worse. It is definitely worse than the first 6-12 months I had tinnitus. I am guessing, from subsequent...

Any (specific) advice? I know I'm supposed to explain how every day is for me and the restrictions. I've written up some notes. It's difficult to express to people a condition they have no clue about and can't relate to. I was going to emphasize that I constantly think of suicide and don't see...

Do you have any pets? I think I have both hyperacusis and noxacusis. My dog used to bark occasionally - usually outside, at other dogs if they got too close or if they were hyper and approached too energetically. Dog barks can hurt my ear or ears - even my own dog's bark. My dog also used to...

What do shrooms and weed do to one's tinnitus, if anything? It sounds like NAC doesn't do much? I need to shave with a razor and might visit the Dentist in a month or two Is it a waste of $$ to buy NAC for this?

Thanks. I hope the Magnesium helps you.

Are you on disability? My doctor wasn't really helpful or sympathetic early on (well, he thought he was) but I kept explaining my situation and condition - visiting several times (pre-pandemic). Eventually, he wrote a letter of support (although, still lacking, imho), so it was better than his...

The problem is lots of people have a physician who will refer a psychiatrist but what if one of those people who has a doctor WHO WON'T? From my experience, doctors in general are horrible people - some of the most cold-hearted and callous people around (up there along with cops and...

I get Magnesium Bisglycinate. Any brand. I don't know if it helps but I figure, it can't hurt.

Did you qualify?

Trying to sleep is still really difficult. I'm lucky if I get 8 hours. Lately, I've had acoustic traumas leading to spikes and ear pain - like a loud dog bark, brakes from a truck or van and a smoke alarm - recently. Tinnitus still seems worse in the right ear but the "spread throughout the...

That treatment made me think of ECT. It should be illegal. Wish you could sue them, OP. I hope things improve, somehow.

Good point. The other problem with wearing earplugs so often is the tinnitus is more isolated, seems louder and nothing masks it - obviously. It seems like more noises hurt my ear and aggravate the tinnitus. I can't wear them all the time!!! :-( I own Peltor earmuffs but they hurt my ears...

I often use foam earplugs now, under a winter hat aka toque - didn't do it often enough, I guess - and when I don't, I seem to experience an acoustic trauma. With the weather getting warmer, now what can I/we do?!? I recently was at a gas station at a busy traffic street and it was warm out so...

I was really stupid and didn't wear my earplugs in a store. But, you have to understand my tinnitus is already unbelievably loud and plugs mean NO masking. However, that is risky. Catch 22 and I am damned... Well, in this hardware store, one of the bonehead employees pulls a lift truck around a...

For Push Health, it looks like you have to be an American citizen? I just looked at the website briefly so I am not sure. Thanks for the idea, though. My ear pain is still bad. It's like someone drove a steak/blade into my ear and that throbbing pain sensation continues indefinitely. I hope...

:-( I only slept 5.5 hours. I took my magnesium bisglycinate because that's all I have besides vitamins - which vitamins should I take? Should I buy NAC? Broken record but doctors and local hospital have not been willing to prescribe Prednisone (injection?). Can you get it on the street? Half...

Do you have pain from noise? Someone banged frozen food on the counter and didn't warn me. Now, my left ear is in extreme pain and I have a BAD spike. I'm literally crying and trying to avoid tears getting on my phone screen. Anyone have this happen? I'm mad at myself for not wearing earplugs...

@Julien87, @Damocles, and anyone else is welcome to comment and reply. I'm getting a shave today. I let myself go and have a bit of a beard. I'll use my razors so it doesn't grow next time. Barbers weren't allowed to shave because of COVID-19 but now restrictions are lifted. Planning to wear...

Trudeau should be hanging from a lamp post.

Could we just use the weapon on ourselves? Much easier. I have a horrible spike currently. Not sure why. My right ear seems to have way more tones and louder. I agree with the guy who was upset about the lack of progress on tinnitus research and any kind of progress treating it. Yep.

Even I would say it's worth trying. Any side effects? You said your tinnitus is gone the next day? All day? What is the usual state of your tinnitus? *I* think many on here have various states of tinnitus. You can read on here of some ppl professing to have unbelievably loud tinnitus - myself...

Me too. :(

No, I haven't. I don't have much hope for stuff like that but I wouldn't be one of the first guinea pigs anyway. Not because I wouldn't try it but the studies/roll-out of the treatment won't be near me. I am inclined to think any miracle treatment will be a surgery, maybe laser or something...

Any of you guys have your tinnitus worsen over time i.e. get to insanely loud levels? TRT & CBT are both garbage TO me. I am interested in miracle cures like nerve regeneration, etc. I don't even have fluctuations anymore. I think loud noise/acoustic trauma worsens tinnitus because there's...

El Salvador President tweeted, asking if the US is intentionally destroying itself from within. So far, no MSM source has covered it but many alternative news sites have reported it. It's peculiar that even Central Americans recognize something sinister and shady is going on (in Western First...

How many people here are CLAIMING they got tinnitus SUDDENLY from caffeine? One or two? My skepticism is based on logic. Your rebuttal is based on nonsense, imho.

Nonsense. Millions drink coffee and take caffeinated products around the world. AFAIK, they're not known to harm the ear or cause tinnitus. Maybe you were listening to music too loud or something else? Maybe, you have been doing something for a long time that damaged your (inner) ears and...

Brain damage? Because various suicidal methods can result in that. You didn't understand my take?

Plus, imho, suicide is difficult to do. Yes, I know a lot do it but we only hear about those who manage to do it. I can only imagine one scenario worse than my/our current condition and that's being disabled/disfigured (physically and/or cognitively) from a suicide attempt AND still having your...

2.5 million American truckers are expected to quit over the insane vaccine mandates. That could mean the trucking industry losing 37 percent of its workforce. This would result in a substantial strain on the supply chain. No one here is talking about that so I thought I'd put it out there.

European countries are on 3rd and 4th boosters. As predicted, they are not considered vaccinated if they only had two. France requirement for triple-vaccination COVID pass begins Makes sense, right? Oh, these vaccines work until the next variant shows up. Just read an "expert" claim the next...

He's been kicked out of Australia and banned for 3 years because "he might stir up anti-vaccine sentiments." This is, AFAIK, arguably, one of if not the #1 tennis player in the world. Lol. He's been kicked out because of a political agenda Normal people are up against this totalitarian...

Quebec is part of the Canadian police state. I believe it's very difficult to get a medical exemption for this anywhere, not just Canada. The Government and Medical Board aka College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (incl. CPAO in Ontario, CMQ in Quebec) will not allow Physicians to grant...

Imho, that surgery doesn't sound like it causes any permanent damage wrt to your ears. I dare predict it can be a temporary spike. I hate visiting the dentist as any treatments result in a spike and there's absolutely nothing I can do. I do take Magnesium bisglycinate but that doesn't prevent...