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Has it worked for you? I’ve started a course of 24 sessions, and I really hope it helps. I’m not expecting it to eliminate my symptoms completely, but I would love to see a significant reduction. Any updates would be greatly appreciated.

That's terrible to know @Gabriel; has your tinnitus gotten better? I have terrible insomnia, and I need to do something about it. Are you sure it was because of Ashwagandha, or were you taking other stuff? There could be other culprits. I hope your tinnitus has gone down in volume and...

Hello @Luman, Thanks for the advice. Have you resumed taking Viagra afterwards? Any experience with Vardenafil? I have read about the pump, the problem is that it is not discreet. Besides, it seems painful and too much hassle. Imagine showing that device to someone that is not a long-life...

I hope you're all doing well and that in 2024 they find a real cure for tinnitus. I'm once again in a dilemma, ever since tinnitus decided to change my life, not only affecting my well-being, but also ridiculously affecting my life choices. I'm 45 years old, and even though I don't suffer from...

Thank you for your reply @TammiaR. It's been fluctuating like crazy. I had a couple of semi acceptable days (tinnitus became non-reactive), but today it is electrical, extremely sharp, and it's driving me crazy. Even though it is not reactive, it is very difficult to mask. Not sure if it's the...

Hello there, sorry I'm not more cheerful. I'm really sad and scared. I'm looking for some words of encouragement and action plan based on your own experiences. I'm sure I'm not the first one to experience this situation. My already distressing tinnitus became reactive a couple of days ago. Not...

Same here. However, I notice that CBD has little to no effect on my tinnitus. Also, cannabis in moderation might not cause a spike. And if it does, in my experience, it is short lived.

Thank you so much for your advice @MusicTeacher. The spike subsided after 5 days. I must say that it lasted longer, because the next day I heard for seconds a fire alarm. So, the tinnitus got to "alarming" levels (no pun intended), but fortunately, it came to the baseline, and I had a week that...

Hello, I hope you're doing fine. I was almost ready to post a success story after 3 months of making improvements in my tinnitus. It wasn't gone, but definitely much better. However, a dark cloud has come again. Yesterday I went to an open air concert. It didn't seem too loud, however, at...

Hello @Baggs, I'm sorry that this happened to you. I'm in the same situation. Last night I went to a concert (open air space), and all of a sudden, the sound increased, I could even feel the vibration. Now I have an increased metallic sound in my left ear. I had it before, but I'm not sure if...

No, actually, the sound of crunchiness calms my tinnitus down for a little while. I think it was me being paranoid, as I've eaten lots of apples lately and my tinnitus has been OK. Probably it was the supplement or just like the other member said, stress and anxiety. Tinnitus is a...

Thank you so much for your input and wishes, Deepak. Yes, I'm starting to notice the same pattern: that there is no pattern. Granted there are several things that are obvious to cause a spike: stress, lots of sugar, caffeine, or lots of fast food. But other than that, it seems quite random...

Good evening everyone, I'm recently having a severe tinnitus spike after almost a week of almost complete silence. The story goes like this: I recently had a minor surgery (thrombosed hemorrhoid was lanced). The pain I've experienced in the last few days (before and after), I don't wish it...

Hello everyone, As many tinnitus sufferers, I take cautious steps in order not to exacerbate my torture. That includes the choice of foods, habits, medications, and supplements. And like many people on Tinnitus Talk, I have other ailments besides tinnitus, which makes it more challenging. I...

Stuart, I'm in the same situation you are. I suffer from performance anxiety. Have you had any issues with the smaller Cialis dose?

I'm sorry to hear that. Has your tinnitus improved, and, if so, how long did it take to improve?

I'm having exactly the same problem. I have taken Magnesium chelate 200 mg and my tinnitus seems metallic, super loud, and has driven me in a few days to the verge of being dysfunctional. I'm really concerned. Has your tinnitus subsided/improved? What have you taken for your anxiety in lieu of...

Sorry to hear that Marko. Has your tinnitus improved afterwards?

Thank you so much for the information Bart. Yes, I'd use it at a very low dose. Probably even less than the minimum.

Hello, I'm a tinnitus sufferer, and a few months ago I reached 44 years old. Even though I don't consider myself old, I wanted to know how people who have reached older age and, more concisely, erectile dysfunction, are able to manage as it is known that many ED pills can cause tinnitus. Like...

Has your tinnitus from Viagra subsided? Have you ever considered taking Viagra again? I'd like to take a very low dose of Cialis, but seeing these posts make me terrified. It's a pretty cruel situation to be in. Either be able to get it up or increased torture!

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm thinking about taking Cialis at a very low dose. Has your tinnitus improved? Or would you say it stayed at a higher baseline?

Hello Magwell, I hope your tinnitus spike (the one you've got after many years of having stable tinnitus) has improved. To answer to your question, yes: Clonazepam can cause a hideous spike and I strongly believe that being on benzos I got into so much trouble with my tinnitus. Like you, I...

Johan001, thank you for your answer. To tell the truth, I believe there's a strong psychological component. I like this partner very much, been single for a long time (pre-pandemic), and my tinnitus has taken a huge toll on my life. I have less confidence in myself to function normally in...

Hello Johan001, That makes sense. I am scared of taking Viagra too. But I wonder if the tinnitus resulting from taking Viagra could actually be the result of another drug. I'm saying this because there are two common scenarios with people who take ED medication: 1) Older men who might be...

I have the same concern, what about using a penis pump?

Has your Viagra induced tinnitus gotten better? It seems that you've found other alternatives. Can you give any suggestions? Thank you!

Hello AndrewLee, has your tinnitus improved after the vaccine? Hope everything is well with you.

Vicky3116, Your post is really inspiring. I've been having a terrible spike lately and I can totally relate to your first post. For what I understand, two important things have occurred in your life: 1) your tinnitus has somewhat lowered in volume/have more manageable days and 2) there's...

Getoutofmyear, I also got tinnitus after getting a COVID-19 infection in 2021. I'm still confused because mine started at the end of May 2021 and I recovered from COVID-19 around March, 2021. By that time I was taking benzodiazepines and I had the brilliant idea of cold turkeying the...

Has your tinnitus improved? How are you doing?

Hello AnnieMac, Have not seen you post anymore. Has your tinnitus improved after COVID-19 (became manageable)? Mine did (the first time), but now I have COVID-19 again, and I'm terrified since I have a terrible spike that is bringing back dark times. I wonder how many people had tinnitus...

Oscar, how is your tinnitus after Omicron? Hope you're doing fine.

What you describe, seems to be pretty similar to my situation when I had COVID-19 the same time. It got better for me. Now at present, my tinnitus is up the roof and I'm desperate (got COVID-19 again). How are you currently doing?

Hello, thanks for the information, very useful. Has your tinnitus improved? Mine has definitely improved since it started 2 years ago (probably after COVID-19 infection or abrupt benzo withdrawal). However, I still have these cycles of good days and bad days. At the beginning it was just...

Hello Sarah, This post is rather old, but I will share my opinion, just in case. I do notice that I get a spike whenever the weather changes, and that includes a windy weather. I've definitely experienced many spikes when the weather is windy, cloudy or rainy. The best days for me tend to be...

I understand your desperation. I felt so restless when I had COVID-19 that I took Alprazolam to sleep. Also very high doses of vitamin D (vitamin D is not supposed to be bad, but in high doses can cause ringing in the ears - I still think the main culprit was the benzo). I'm not familiar with...

Oscar, Regarding your tinnitus getting quieter, I do have a cousin (she suffers from tinnitus) that took the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and her tinnitus got really quiet for a few days. I secretly thought what you're thinking (her tinnitus would come back with vengeance). The truth is: it...

Oscar, Those are scary demoralizing thoughts. That doesn't mean they can't be true. However, my tinnitus has improved after slowing down the taper (not wonderful, still on the other side, but better). Also, why tinnitus would come 2 months after having the stereocilia destroyed and not...

Thank you so much for your input. Yes, pulsatile tinnitus is what I've heard people commenting after getting the vaccine. I do get pulsatile tinnitus whenever I experience a severe cold (even a milder cold), infection, or any type of situation related to inflammation. My guess is that if it's...

Volsung37, Has your tinnitus improved ever since? I am terrified to take any COVID-19 vaccine. I agree with you 100%. People who don't have tinnitus cannot understand the seriousness of this side effect. I wouldn't care so much if the COVID-19 vaccine had 5% chance of making the heart...

Brian, I'm really sorry to hear that. That's why I'm completely reluctant to take the vaccine. Many people are in your same situation. Dr. Greg Poland, who is a vaccinologist, experienced tinnitus himself after a few minutes of getting the covid shot. If I'm not mistaken, he believes is due to...

Matchbox, I agree with you regarding the vitamin B12. For some reason I get a terrible spike, and even brain zaps if I take it. However, I'm ok if I get it from regular food. B12 supplements are a no no for me.

Brian, you're not the first person to tell me to have his tinnitus worsen because of the COVID-19 vaccine. In fact, I've come across personally a couple of cases, and online there are hundreds of testimonials of people suffering from tinnitus after their COVID-19 vaccine. Fortunately, it would...

Brian, give it some time. If your tinnitus was caused by benzos, chances are it can improve within 6-24 months. Like most people here, I'm not a doctor, but I based on my experience I recommend you doing the following: 1) Check out your diet: avoid foods rich in salicylates, and oxalates...

I went to many audiologists, ENTs, hearing aid specialists, and had audiograms (both pure tone, speech audiograms), etc. No significant hearing loss. Just an insignificant hearing loss on the left ear. The consensus is that is not likely to be the cause of my tinnitus. I do notice that some...

Brian, I do remember that my tinnitus became terrible in August 2020 (my tinnitus started in June, 2020). Several tones, electric buzz, like a fridge sound in one ear, a jet sound on the other, brain zaps, suicidal thoughts (that´s 3 months later). To make things prettier, I got noise...

At the beginning, now that i think about it, I did have some strange symptoms: at night I would experience cold feet, or burning sensation in my feet. A little bit of constipation, some insomnia of course, brain zaps (still do), and sort of sparks of light in the dark (very brief). At present...

DreiT, that was a low dose and such a short time. If that's the case, I guess it could've been the benzo. It seems that the brain gets very sensitive. I was also drinking black tea during those days. It could be the combination.

Thanks for your input. In that case, I hope that once I stop it, things will continue improving.

Hello everyone and happy new year. Hope this year is better than the previous one. I have a question aimed to those who experienced tinnitus due to benzo withdrawal, and also to those who experienced tinnitus as a result of COVID-19 disease. Your input will be greatly appreciated. But first...

Yes, I am. Unfortunately I have to go very slowly (water titration) or else my tinnitus gets extremely loud (not that is not loud right now). As you can imagine, it's quite an unpleasant situation.

For what I've heard from my therapist and audiologist, yes; it has tremendously increased with the quarantine. I've also checked in other forums (one in Spanish), and that seems to be the case. I can't give you specific numbers, besides lot of people with tinnitus, don't seek out for help or...

Thank you Dan, you have no idea how helpful your words were. Just lowering the loudness would be a blessing for me. Thank you so much for your input.

Hope it improves. Less reactivity is good, at least it can be covered/masked. Is it high metallic pitch or a loud hissing?