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Wouldn't do any good, would it? I mean, compromised hearing would still be exposed to a dentist's drill via sound and vibrations.

I've heard that hyperacusis is very treatable by using sound therapy.

I remember having bilateral inner ear infection in 2012, and for months, it sounded like I was talking through my Eustachian tube.

Maybe not the best idea, but I use wax-softening drops, and a few days later, I use a sanitized comedone removal tool (with a loop) to rake the wax out, as it usually settles in the bottom of the ear canal. I removed quite a bit of wax this way recently.

Yes, it can get worse if you fail to protect your hearing. Been there, done that, unfortunately.

I've heard that this condition is easier to treat than tinnitus.

Is that possible? Anyone ever experienced it? My tinnitus took a spike after using a bulb syringe *gently* to flush out some wax dissolving drops (done this before with no issues) a few weeks ago, but all of a sudden two nights ago, the sound began to drop dramatically. However, tonight, I am...

Are trials still going on? I'd like to see if I could qualify.

I'm not familiar with Excedrin, but if it has acetaminophen (Tylenol) in it, then, yes, it can bother your ears. Dr. Oz, with the help of hearing experts, has proven that acetaminophen is bad for the health of your ears. Over time, the drug strips away protective layers within the inner-ears...

I can't believe this stuff ramps up tinnitus, but it isn't permanent that I know of. Anyone else have issues with tinnitus and insulin?

Welcome to the forum, Dr. Nagler. I've seen your postings at TSMB, and I'm sure your experience will be welcome here.

Depends on how your tinnitus started. If your ears have suffered from acoustic trauma, then yes, it's possible that ultrasonic sound waves from the drill can cause further damage to your hearing. Wearing ear muffs may help some, but the real problem lies with bone-conducted sound waves. On the...

Funny you mention that. Daytime is my worst time as well.

Bump. What's wrong with TSMB, anyway? You can't even have a decent discussion about tinnitus and its causes over there without being jumped on by a handful of know-it-alls. Especially if you mention anything about ototoxicity. Thank goodness it's not that way here.

I seen God heal many folks in my lifetime, so yes, he can heal. Divine healing comes from having a child-like faith. Sometimes, though, it's not easy for us grown folks to accept that kind of faith.

Good luck to you, Robert. I think you'll be happier if you can work and juggle tinnitus at the same time. Medical science will find a way to treat us, eventually.

Believe it or not, Glipizide (diabetes drug) caused my initial tinnitus. I only took five pills, but I remember a distinct high-pitched ring, and some dizziness, while on the drug. A short time later, I developed a bi-lateral inner ear infection that resulted in tinnitus.

Aspartame gives me headaches. I have no problems with Splenda drinks though.

Dr. Oz had a report on Tylenol (acetaminophen) ototoxicity last year. He said that over time, Tylenol can strip away the protection from your ears and damage them in the long run. The last time I took a Tylenol, my right ear shorted out briefly (like a bad speaker connection). No more Tylenol...

I think there's some good news here. Tinnitus resulting from infection can clear up some after the infection heals up. Been there, done that.

Give it time, Walter. It can take a month or two for acoustic trauma to heal.

Let me second that. Every one here, including Louise, is on my prayer list.

So far, I can mow grass with a riding mower, and I do not have any issues with my Echo string trimmer. Still waiting on my anti-vibration gloves.

I tried water proof earplugs once, and they tended to bottle up noise of water hitting my ears, etc. Instead of plugs, I do not let the direct force of the shower head blast into my ear. I hold my hand against the flow and let water trickle onto my ears as best as I can.

Well, shoot...I mowed the lawn Saturday with earplugs in, but my T was rather loud afterwards. I am hoping it will return to normal soon. I am going to purchase a pair of anti vibration gloves, and install an anti vibration grip on the handlebar to see if that helps. If not, then I may have to...

Be sure to contact your congressional representative if you live in the USA. http://www.ata.org/advocacy/advocating-for-research#HR1443

Forgive my ignorance, but are you referring to birds? I know that chickens can repair their hearing if it gets damaged.

Honestly, I don't know what happened to me. It just doesn't seem right that 4mg of Remeron could have done so much damage.

I don't think it's that far off. I feel strongly that diabetes will be cured in the not to distant future, and this breakthrough at OHSU may hasten it on...along with cures for a number of other ailments including tinnitus.

It's listed in the Physicians Desk Reference, and another source called CPS (Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties). The percentages are low (1%), but if you have suffered from ototoxicity or inner ear infection then those percentages can increase.

Another step closer to doing the impossible... http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/news_events/news/2013/05-15-ohsu-research-team-succe.cfm

Just wanted to bump this up...

Very much so, although I think I have already posted about it already. I only consumed about 4mg, and it would seem that small of a dose would be like urinating in the ocean, but that amount of Remeron was enough to put me asleep and damage my ears at the same time. The drug *is* known to...

I ran the gas powered string trimmer today, but I did not use the 25db noise reduction ear muffs. I only use a pair of soft foam ear plugs. My T is a bit amplified tonight, though it may be because I ate whitefish and marinated steak at a local restaurant. I am wondering if the whitefish was...

We talked to one of them recently, and he could not hear our conversation too well because of being around loud equipment all day.

That's a good way of putting it. I never thought of it that way before.

I have considered that...along with the thought of using an electric model. Do the electric models vibrate much?

For what it's worth, I emailed Dr. Neil Bauman of The Center for Hearing Loss in Pennsylvania, and this is what he said... LOUD lawnmowers can damage our ears--resulting in hearing loss and tinnitus. However, your lawnmower is not loud--lets say about 90 dB. so it shouldn't be causing your...

I mowed the grass for the first time this year, and I wore ear muffs rated at 25db of noise reduction, but after I had mowed about half the yard I could hear an increase in my tinnitus levels. The mower itself is fairly quite for a 4 cycle engine, and the vibrations coming up the handle didn't...

Dr. Oz had a special on the dangers of excessive Tylenol use. He said that it is hard on the ears, and can cause tinnitus and hearing loss over time. Edit: Almost forgot...there is an herbal remedy for headaches and fever called feverfew. It is not expensive here in the states, but I am not...

Can one get addicted to as little as .25 mg every three days?

How often might that be?

That's not an easy question to answer. If your tinnitus is not related to ototoxic drugs or infection then I would assume at least 200mg would be safe to take. Tylenol is purportedly more ototoxic than ibuprofen.

I contacted the author from his web site, and he mailed me a slightly imperfect copy for $24.00.

In the past three weeks, I have taken about 8 (15mg) temazepam capsules, but not in successive nights. A few days ago, I went to sleep with no temazepam, and I went straight into REM sleep. It was not restful at all, but the following night was much better. One thing I do like about the drug...

I've used 0.50 mg for sleep with good results. However, I did notice some minor withdrawal symptoms (shakiness) the following day, but that seems to have disappeared for now.

No, my congestion was short lived after I took a pseudoephedrine (no T spike that I can remember after I took the pill).

Thanks, Markku. I am not feeling to well today after an unexpected spike. Sometimes, I wish I could go check in to the local hospital and stay awhile. It sure would be nice if *could* try an SSRI without fear of it doing more damage to my hearing.

My doctor did not tell me that, I got it from my ototoxic drugs book by Dr. Bauman. Cochlear: Hearing loss Hyperacusis Tinnitus Vestibular: Ataxia Dizziness Nystagmus Vertigo Outer/middle ear: Earache / ear pain Otitis media (infection)

Yes, I've heard of what they can do if one develops dependency on benzos. I have tried Temazepam twice so far in the past three weeks. The 15mg dose I was given was not very sedating. I had to take half of a Unisom to knock me out. Temazepam also left me feeling a bit depressed.

Wished I could help you here, Mike, but all I know about this drug is that it is a sulfa drug (sulfonylurea). For what it's worth, this drug is listed as a class 2 drug (class 1 being the least ototoxic, and class 5 the most) in my ototoxic drug book. Ototoxic side effects are tinnitus and...

Hi all, Is this product, used in small amounts, dangerous for someone with cochlear hair cell damage? I feel I have upper respiratory congestion coming on, and I can get a mean cough at times.

By the way, melatonin can increase your blood sugar if you are diabetic.

I'm afraid I'll have to opt for an extraction instead of a filling. To beat it all, I have a three tooth bridge to care for too.

Yes, I'm positive is was Remeron that caused the damage. I made a horrible mistake of ingesting the drug after researching this and other tinnitus forums. I should have known that since my ears were already injured by infection that something like Remeron could make things worse. According to...

Hi all, This thread is mainly for people with damaged hearing via meds, infection, or acoustic trauma. If you fall into these categories (I fall into all three), how do you handle a visit to the dentist for a filling or a cleaning? I am paranoid about letting a dentist drill on me after I...

The first time I tried melatonin, it made my T go crazy in my left ear. I tried it again a few weeks later, and never had a problem with it again...no vivid dreams either.

Actually, I did try Remeron back in December, and it damaged my hearing. When I awoke from sleep, my left ear was partially deaf with a roaring sound, and my right ear had suffered damage as well. To beat it all, I only ingested about 2mg of a 30 mg pill!

Can someone change the title of my thread from trazodone to temazepam? I goofed.

It usually bothers me all the time.