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I've had more setbacks than I can count and have always come back with a higher threshold. Hang in there. At one point in time, my left ear was a combination of a jet engine (as loud as a hair dryer), oscillating tea kettle, scratching brake pads, morse code, and a little guy using a ball peen...

There are a million variables regarding your stage situation; especially if you are asking proactively with no current hearing damage. Most performers are now going direct to FOH with instruments to keep stage volume down with great results. In many cases, stage dB is lower than what the...

Muscles (front/side) of your neck could be a factor. Stretch those bad-boys out. Cheap experiment. My pulsatile tinnitus subsided with notable work on said muscles.

An update for those in early onset in complete panic mode... At this point I don't remember timelines and whatnot, but my life is now back to "normal" for the most part sans playing in loud bands. I'm now mowing the lawn and running chainsaws with double hearing protection (custom earplugs and...

I have bi-modal, multi-tone tinnitus that is not somatic. However, I can activate an additional hiss on the right side of my head upon touching my scalp/face (right side only). Touching acts like an immediate on/off switch. The hiss will sustain with continued pressure... I can send myself...

I'll be honest, I don't remember. It took about two years for me, maybe longer, I think. At this point I'm 90-95% "cured," with it randomly "activating" at the oddest times. Interestingly, my head/ear needs to be in a certain position for it to spasm. Mostly with human voices.

3-4 years.

The more I research/speak to different health care "fields" the more I'm convinced the Vagus nerve has a great deal to do with tinnitus (Vagal tone). Forward head posture (cervical kyphosis) should be at least investigated by all those impacted; especially C1 and 2 where the VN makes its way...

I wonder if the recent ban has anything to do with it being included in a recent COVID-19 supplement regimen that's floating around?

You stand a very good chance of getting better. In the meantime your fluctuation in tone could be related to tight SCMs (neck muscles). I believe the onset of tinnitus brings on an array of muscular skeletal issues from being tense "24/7." Start looking up videos on Youtube regarding fixing...

Fellow musician who had to give up live play and recording due to hyperacusis. You are lucky. My advice, back off for some time as you ears are warning you. In the time away look at physical therapy/strength training for your back and neck. I have no proof other than my own experience, but I do...

Not to be too over confident, but you stand a large chance of getting better. Hang in there. I at one time (3 years ago) experienced the hyperacusis "fire" in both ears when the wood floor creaked. Today, I drove at 75 mph with the windows cracked and the radio playing (audio book) at low...

Common or not, it sure impacted my tinnitus for the worse.

Be careful.

Mostly cervical and lower back. Yes, I hear just fine in group conversations speech isn't a problem. On loud T days I have have a bit of in issue. My T fluctuates rather greatly from time to time.

Well, the good news you are two months in which leaves a great chance of further recovery! I'm no way an expert or versed on the subject, but simply one whom has lived through it. I have not tried TRT or CBT. I decided I was going to face this crap head on and not add any further variables to...

I guess you would call it traditional physical therapy home exercises to awaken dormant muscle to counteract overcompensation of the neck, jaw and upper trap.. In combination with these guys/technique: https://www.motioncare.com/patient-care/ I describe it as manual physical therapy. They...

Yes. Loss in the 6-8K range both ears.

Checking back in for those in a dark place. Please hang in there. As mentioned, I, like you was in a dark, dark place. I keep improving after 5 years in with most dramatic this the past 6-9 months. To be clear, yes I portion of it is habituation, but I can tell you without a shadow-o-doubt that...

Checking back in. My high end created by BB video had subsided greatly in the last month. Holding out for it to stick...cross fingers. Only took 4 years.

I believe I'm a success story. I'm 4.5 years in with tinnitus and at one time significant hyperacusis due a bevy of setbacks. At one point in time I was in fear of having to stop cease employment. Typing lightly on a keyboard hurt. Shutting doors lightly caused searing/fire pain. Aircraft flying...

No, it did not. But, all my symptoms continue to improve with time.

This is good news!

Congrats! What an awesome feeling it must be.

All symptoms have lowered but all exist at some level and increase after noise exposure. I think the electroacupuncture "gifts" are also tied to my hyperacusis. I would bet in time it returns to baseline should you not have hyperacusis. Is the increase in both ears or one? What side were the...

Please tell me this is a joke? Pathetic. The person whom said this should be slapped.

My electroacupuncture was intended to help with T. I feel neutral regarding "standard" acupuncture but I strongly discourage the use of electro-a anywhere near the head. Simply not worth the risk in my book. I so wish I could take it back....yea, I know, join the group...Ha!

For the past two years I only use birds and river sounds here and there (2/month). I try to stay away from masking as I don't want to depend upon it. I may go back to using it if for some reason I digress, but at this point I'm so very lucky to be where I'm at. As I type my bad ear is a whisper...

I'm not back 100%, but I don't worry or obsess about sound levels within reason. I had to use a chainsaw too weeks ago for an extended period of time using acrylic musicians IEMs as plugs and muffs with no issue. Last summer this would have not been possible; not even close. This stuff is crazy...

I think I'm now at what my T was supposed to be like. The past 4 years have been a slow recovery from the binaural beats. I can't advocate enough for people to stay away from these sorts of things. Only natural sounds...stream and bird video/audio works wonders for me.

Good question. It's gotten a great deal better but never fully recovered and still have the second tone it caused. IMHO, stay away from all sounds unnatural, acupuncture and electroacupuncture. All three either made me and/or a close personal friend worse with it never returning to baseline...

Neck and back; especially cervical. Yup, yup. When my T emulated a hair dryer understanding people was difficult.

Thought I would post as I seen a great deal of newcomers in rough shape. Please feel free to PM should you have questions or need to vent to someone whom understands. I continue to improve with big strides being made mid 2019. 2015 acoustic shock onset but I think poor spinal health was a...

For me it most certainly has. I will try to keep it short. Cause: AS but I think poor spine health was a contributing factor (late 2015 onset) Result: T and H T Level: According to T Handicap Inventory from Catastrophic (5) to between moderate and mild (2-3). Of note, my onset level went from...

Ha. My visit, as well as those of many others here was a complete joke. Most EMTs are worthless. I only saw an ENT upon onset of T; didn't even bother to go upon H setting in shortly thereafter.

I won a box full of T and terrible pain H in 2015. Now just being able to tolerate 60db of Marshall goodness relatively pain free, 80 with protection. As a matter of fact, due to being in the COVID kennel I dug out the guitar pedals now designing a new board! What I really miss is playing live...

I've had H for 4, going on 5 years now (acoustic trauma induced). The first two were brutal almost having to cease working. The pain you describe lasted 2 years for me. Couldn't leave the house much. Look up stretches related to the SCMs and all other muscles of the neck and upper traps. It will...

Sounds like TTTS to me. I have H and TTTS. This stuff is all so complicated. The H in my left ear is worsening whilst my left ear is getting better. My TTTS is slowly getting better and setback encountered impact mostly H. I have never had a setback cause an increase in TTTS.

I had electroacupuncture done (needle left side under ear) and the current ran over to the right side inducing chirping (with electrical sensation), pulsatile T and 2 new tones in right ear. Have yet to fully recover 3 years out. Be careful with this stuff.

I tried pink noise and it didn't really assist. Brown soothed but I don't think helped with "curing." Try mixing brown with pink. Time is what helps me. 4 years in.

Yes, as mentioned what you are experiencing is all normal. H sucks in that it's a crap shot as far as overprotection and allowing your brain to retrain itself. This is something you'll have to figure out on your own. I no longer plug after setbacks and every time I come back stronger. The last...

I've had H for 4 years now. I'm now much better than I was even a year ago. 3 years ago I thought I was going to have to cease working. I did nothing aside from work on getting healthier and rehab my spine. If you're young you stand a great chance of getting better if not overcoming it...

Unfortunately, and fortunately T is different for everyone. Upon onset four years ago it went from pure tone to ambient hiss to on its way out (barely audible) until I listened to a binaural beat track/video which produced two extremely loud tones (tea kettle and jet engine). One night it was as...

If you decide to stick a taser to your melon, youtube it and make some $ while you're at it. Be creative in your title, get blitzed with your buddies (assuming someone will be assisting) and you may have something.

Greetings! If your T is mild in quiet rooms, I promise you won't even think about it in the future.

Thanks.

Further Questions for Mr. Case How much does said program cost? Does your program do anything similar to Binaural beats? Binaural beats ruined me.

Sorry, had not seen your post until now. My symptoms have not ever fully went away, but have gotten better. Unfortunately, the additional tone it created in my left ear has never gone away. I really think people posting these videos should take them down due the complete shit storm they can...

Hilarious, but NOT so hilarious I'm going through a major spike as well my man. Started yesterday with pain, pain, pain then spiked today in both ears. My left is far louder than my right. Very hard to ignore it. The tone is very encompassing if it makes sense. My emotions are just as yours .5...

Yes. The T in my left ear is very reactive. Some of us are lucky to have this.

I hear you my friend. If I hadn't had a family I'd have put a bullet through my head two years ago. It would have been a bad move as I'm so over my T (and H) although it's worse and I've developed a plethora of symptoms that have turned my life upside down. The latest cocktail of symptoms...

As he's young there's a huge possibility of it going away. I would avoid the "treatments" mentioned on here (aside from what is mentioned above). I, as well as many have been made worse because of them. The only thing I would do is mask with natural sounds..streams, birds and whatnot. As...

OP, how are you doing?

Interesting. First time I've seen that chart. Yes, as some have mentioned T is so very relative. When I first got mine it went from an ambient whisper to the old hair dryer pointing at my ear. I even had a wind sensation and was hearing it from the back of my head at times..traumatizing to say...

Craniocervical instability (CCI) I'm really starting to think there's something to this. I mention this OP as you and I have similar symptoms. I'm in no way telling you what to do but I think you should consider the following in light of drastic measures. I've started working on this area...

Be careful with electroacupuncture; I would avoid it like the plague. It gave me three new tones, pulsatile tinnitus and hyperacusis. I felt the current run from the left (neck) to the right and conduct said damage instantly. Regular acupuncture will most likely just drain your wallet. I...

You may want to contact these people. http://www.tinnitusclinicminnesota.com/

Anyone have luck with this? At 8:43 the patient speaks directly to T.

Sorry, if I'm asking a question that has already been answered, but.... Does this treatment involve electrical current/frequency placed on/near the ear? What exactly do they do? I ask as my chiro. wants to try auriculotherapy in treating my H. He would use a version of this...

So, here's what you do if someone attempts to perform electroacupuncture on your head and neck related to tinnitus. Take the electrical pulse generator (mechanism) and bash them over the head with it. Should they make further attempts at treatment, continuously bash them over the head until...