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Thanks. That’s exactly why I’ve had to look elsewhere. I’d love a dog but there is no chance I’m going to risk it with how sensitive my ears are!

Ok... maybe it won’t be to bad and I’ve been misinformed. The last thing I want is to actually get them and then not be able to tolerate the high pitched noises. Considering a rabbit instead!

Why would I be kidding? Go on YouTube and type it in. They sound very high pitched and loud at times.

I put a deposit down for 2 guinea pigs for my kids. I assumed these would be a quiet animals which is why I went for them. I now have been told they can actually be quite noisy! Has anyone here had experience with them? I’d rather pull the plug now before they arrive and find a different animal...

Love this.

UK crew... How long has your hyperacusis been troubling you for?

Hi Sam, sorry to hear this! A week is still early so you never know, it could get better. I am also in the UK as is Michael Leigh who I am sure will be able to offer you some good advice. You are still young so that is in your favour. As others will no doubt say, try not to panic and focus on...

I can say with absolute certainty that the thing that finished me off was the screams of my 2 children at close range. That was over 18 months ago and there has been little to no improvement. I think for OP that there’s a good chance they will improve and recover as it appears to be their...

My fave hip hop album of all time.

I had no idea there was a hip hop thread on here. I will def check it out later. I do still listen to music but it’s in no way as enjoyable as it used to be and probably never will be. I collect hip hop vinyl and still enjoy the collecting side of things. But I rarely actually play a record.

Didn’t expect to find a Billy Woods fan on Tinnitus Talk!

Bro, you sound like you were like I am right now, especially the 4-year-old daughter bit lol. Honestly, reading this has perked me up. I will read your post again before the day is out. Just to be able to listen to and enjoy music again will be a Godsend! I have my first tinnitus therapy session...

I had this start in what was my ‘good’ ear around 4 weeks ago. It was completely random and I just woke up with it. I can’t really tie it to any particular event. The strange thing for me is that having suffered with tinnitus for at least 15 years, it’s come on during a very stressful time due...

Sounds like a perfect day! Mine was work and family so no relaxing unfortunately. Today hasn’t been particularly great either... I know I mentioned about potentially meeting for a coffee at some point but if I was to come to Brighton and buy you a Bankers fish and chips one evening whilst the...

Thank you again for your positive words Michael. Tell me, did your day go to plan and were you accosted by any seagulls?!

Hi Michael, This message has genuinely been the highlight of my day for many reasons so much so, I raised a glass of heavily peated whisky to you this evening. Firstly, the positivity, which I have been lacking today, was very well received and much appreciated. Secondly, your planned day...

Hi Michael I hope you have been keeping well? Thought I would come and post a quick update... My Ginkgo Biloba arrived and I take a tablet a day along with Magnesium. I went and purchased a set of custom earplugs from a place in Sidcup but somehow managed to lose them 2 weeks ago whilst at...

I came on to search this and found your post very helpful. Thank you.

Morning Michael. My grandparents used to live on Norbury, right by the fire station. I'm getting lots of flashback memories now. I know the area very well and Costa sounds good. Alternatively if I ever find myself coming to Brighton or should I say, London by the sea, I will let you know...

Hi Michael. I love Brighton with all of its coffee shops and vinyl haunts, all whilst being by the sea. I am envious! What a small world. I was born and bred in Thornton Heath and lived there for 21 years. Honestly, if you are ever passing through it would be an honour to buy you a coffee...

Hi Michael, I wish I was a professional, LOL. I started my own little company around 2 years ago and have got rather busy! I’m in Croydon so if you ever fancy a strimming session let me know :) I’ve been onto my regular garden supplier and it looks like Sthil are producing some very good...

That's what I did. Michael is certainly a blessing to this forum. What caused your trauma?

Hi Michael, If I may ask a potentially obvious question... I have found that electric strimmers run at around 90 dB whereas my petrol runs around 110 dB. Would you say it was worth the investment from an ear protection point of view? I’m assuming a 20 dB difference could be quite substantial?

Thought I’d jump in on this thread. I went to sleep with earplugs in last night due to being able to hear my neighbours. I also had white noise going on my phone as a matter of routine. I was woken during the night by what has to have been my tinnitus. One of my earplugs had fallen out and...

I have just ordered the Ginkgo Biloba, the one you suggested. I remember reading somewhere else about sounds being able to travel through the bone and to be honest it does concern me as I have no option but to use these power tools. I have just employed a friend to come and do a load of...

It’s nice to find someone in the same situation. I’m in month 7 so we’re not that far apart. It certainly is life changing! And with having kids, I’m sure you’ll agree we live a little on the edge! Is it really plausible to think we will not experience a similar episode whilst our children are...

Hi Michael, I just wanted to say thanks for all the info/support. You seem to be a bit of a legend in this forum! Today I used my petrol mower for an hour. It’s 95 dB and I had my Peltors on and felt no discomfort which was reassuring for me. I wonder if the strimmer I used earlier this week...

Thanks Michael. I see from a post of yours on your habituation thread that you’re an audiophile into vinyl. I am, or should I say was, exactly the same. I pray I get back to be able to enjoy listening to vinyl again. I still buy them as I love collecting regardless :) I chased my doctor today...

Thanks for the updates. I can’t see there would be a MASSIVE difference between the 2 given I’m doubling up. I’m going to give it a trial this week and see how it goes!

Hi Michael I have had all the referrals and was told I’d be put forward for tinnitus management on the NHS but that was a while ago and I haven’t heard anything yet. Up until yesterday I had been using all of my equipment without any real issues, wearing my earmuffs of course. I don’t know if...

That’s impressive! I’m in the U.K. but have found some companies here that offer around the same protection. I actually had some made around 15 years ago but know that I will need new moulds now.

Interesting! Thanks for the heads up there. So I could combine some decent foam earplugs with my Peltor earmuffs. I will have a look for some on Amazon now as they may then arrive tomorrow. I only use my equipment for around 2 hours at a time so that should be perfect. I will then look into...

Thanks for your reply Michael. Unfortunately the past 6 months have seen a change in my tinnitus and it has actually become a lot more sensitive and irritating with no sign of improvement. I am still using my tools but just want the best protection possible so I know I am as safe as can be. For...

Hi Michael Leigh, I use garden power tools on a daily basis and have some Peltor earmuffs I purchased on Amazon. They seem to do a decent job with noise blocking. May I ask what you use please? I do always worry I could be making it worse without realising? Thanks.

Thanks. I’m not really into taking drugs unless essential, I rarely even take Paracetamol. I am however akin to taking natural supplements. I take Turmeric and Magnesium capsules. What would you say are the top supplements to consider taking? And I know they are all long shots but I find they...

Hi Billie, Thanks for your reply and kind words. It actually gave me a bit of hope. I had a CT scan last week with a suspected fracture in my ear that could have been there for years but we will see if that really is true. My heyfever is also driving me crazy at the moment which also isn’t...

Hi Bobby, I’m 95% sure it’s music related, having abused my ears for many many years! This time it just feels different though :(

Hello!

Hi guys. Hovered around here for a while but never posted before. This seems like a friendly and knowledgeable forum so wanted to ask people’s opinions and advice if I may... I have had tinnitus for years and usually it never bothered me. But last December I was playing hide and seek with my...