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In the pool. I love just floating on top of the water on my back. Ears filled with water, just floating. It's the most soothing thing to me. I hear the water...nothing else. Of course this only works when there is no one else in the pool. I love walking outdoors where I can hear nature too, it...

I bought some a while ago to help with metabolism and digestion. Tea is an overall good thing. Love the plus of helping with mood.

@Amelia Thank you I feel better about the colonoscopy now. Thank you regarding my Dad, I appreciate it.

It's a crappy thing, this T. I get paranoid about things too, so your not alone. I'm scheduled for a colonoscopy and am scared to be put under even though it's not for long. I notice my T being seemingly louder under stress...and I recently lost my Dad, now I'm having anxiety and heart...

I agree with Karen. Your writing skills are incredible. You should realize your worth in this world and not accept T as a punishment or Karma for something you think you've done in a past life. It sounds like your accepting it as your punishment. I'm truly sorry for your lost love and your...

I feel for you, I'm sorry your going through this. Are you listening through ear buds or is it playing in the room? I have found that using ear buds, although convenient will raise the T level for me. As for waking up hot, have you ever had your thyroid or hormones checked. This isn't the cause...

Mine is my cat T bone. He turned my husband into a cat lover. He is a cool cat.

Wow! Just goes to show the passion we feel about T. I understood the thought behind the post. As stated we are all effected in different ways by T. Some suffer more than I and maybe some not as much. I wouldn't wish T on anyone and certainly wouldn't want someone to be at end of the line for...

I think what Misery said makes sense. I had vertigo several times before my T took up permanent residence. It was thought that I had meniere' s, but was quickly shot down by another ENT's (second) opinion. It came from a hormonal imbalance at the time. Your dizziness could have something to do...

I'm glad they are working for you. That's awesome! I'm still not understanding fully the point of masking from a hearing aid directly in the ear. Isnt it trading one sound for another? Is that the purpose? I won't even use my ear buds anymore as its bothersome directly in my ear. I use head...

Katkin, don't be so hard on yourself. Everyone is different. We all deal with it differently. We are here to support and share what works for us. Hopefully you can find something that helps you too. In the beginning, about 3 months ago now, I couldn't see how I was going to ignore this crazy azz...

Interesting. Sounds like a kind of meditation. I find myself noticing longer periods of time between noticing it. I've gone hours and hours even almost a day. I've had a moment or 2 now that I have had actual silence. It doesn't last long but it's awesome when it happens for sure.

I have had floaters also for some time now. I'm 50 so I don't think it's all that uncommon really. I'm a migraine sufferer since childhood. I've had vertigo a few times in the last 6 years or so before tinnitus. I've had hormonal imbalances in last 10 years (Perimenopause). I'm quite healthy...

I was just about to post something regarding that. Mine has seemed to be basically the same although louder at times. Today after eating some crunchy crackers I noticed a pulse to the T as I chewed and continued. It's something I hadn't noticed before. Is calming down now, but this is new.

Thanks! Nice way of thinking about things. Thanks for sharing.

I started drinking decaf tea before so when T started I was a little paranoid about any tea with caffeine. Since then I've had flavored teas with and without caffeine and I've done fine. I try to curb the amount of caffeine in general. I love tea, all kinds.

Wow this thread has been knocked around for a while. I hesitate to respond as everyone here has some interesting occupations. I'm a stay at home wife/homemaker. I just love being home. My child is raised and starting her own journey in life. I've got an empty nest. I've worked off and on. I...

Nasonex does help with allergy inflammation. It is a steroid not an antihistamine. Not sure if your referring to your T going away by using it. I have been on nasonex in the past before my T. I changed to 2 different nasal sprays since, both help with allergy (inflammation) but no change in my T.

I was on Sudafed and Advil when my T started. I was then put on a steroid and then an antibiotic, cause they thought my eustachian tubes were infected. I've still got T. May I suggest as it was told to me do not take Sudafed past 3pm so it has time to leave your system for better sleep at...

Storch, DO NOT GIVE UP! I'm sure most of us has felt as you do at one time or another and when one of our own is suffering we reach out. You just need to talk to your Doctor and talk about what your concerns are about Lexapro. There are other things out there that are not ototoxic or at least...

Louisa, I don't like to take anything anymore due to my T. I am very careful now. I use passionflower extract that works like valium and does not make me feel drugged at all. I can use it during the day for anxiety or at night for sleep. I take 1/2 the dosage (25drops) suggested for sleep and...

Sorry for all you are going through. Try to stay positive. Take it one day at a time. Don't think in terms of how long. Think about what you can do today like taking your medication, magnesium and to try to mask it and or to try to keep busy. Your being proactive with getting your ears checked...

Welcome Kathi, I have to address the ENT 's comment that you are the problem, that you are the cause if your T. That sure isn't what someone needs to hear. Truth is T can come on without any known cause. Mine started after a sinus issue and after taking medication. Was it the virus or the meds...

I've had T for about 2 months. It's very stressful in the beginning. Being stressed out definitely can make matters worse or seem worse. It can calm down if you can find ways to cope or deal with it. Masking is a good thing to try first. Finding sounds that can cover your T. There are many apps...

Welcome Dianne, Thanks for sharing. I was getting used to the sound over these last few weeks. Ignoring it really, but the last 2 days it seems a little more annoying. It's good to have a mantra or prayer to help put things into perspective when we struggle. Yours is a good one.:)

Welcome! Everyday that is a little better than the last is a good thing. That means there is hope that it can settle down. Mine has been a high pitched sound and its pretty much the same since I first noticed it. It does seem to turn up and can be especially annoying like tonight. I have days...

:huganimation:That's awesome!

Welcome Lucinda, Your definitely not alone. It can be scary dealing with T. It's good to hear your getting some help. Maybe you'll be sharing some tips for others in the future. Take care of yourself first. :)

I use an APP called Relax melodies (premium), it's cheap and they do offer free ones too. I use the oriental one as it has birds and flutes and lots if water sounds, crickets etc. It allows you to use a few sounds at a time. Like rain, birds, rustling leaves. I don't enjoy the white noise, Brown...

Neenie, I'm sorry you are struggling. I was told the same thing basically. I think many if us have heard that. I found an app that makes the sounds that T makes. I made my husband listen to it, my daughter and my nurse practitioner. BOOM! Like magic, the got it. Granted they don't hear it all...

Medic84, First I'd like to Thank You for your service. I agree and believe in what your presenting here. I think once the stigma of marijuana use is overshadowed by its benefits, many people will/can be helped. There are so many worse things people are using and abusing medicine wise.

There seems, for some, to be a connection to Aspartame and tinnitus. When I came across a list of things that soda can cause, tinnitus was included. I decided to do a little research and came across an article (not sure how to post it here). If you're interested, it was written by Dr. Betty...

As Jodi mentions above, rain is great, there are soft rains, rainstorms, tropical forest rain...I use relax melodies oriental premium App, I can use a few sounds together...like tropical forest and wind and rain and running stream or waterfall. I can add birds or a fan also. I think a paid a...

Cool!

I am finally having days where I'm just living life. I was busy cooking and baking yesterday and never heard a thing until I was getting ready for bed, I realized I hadn't heard it. I actually forgot about it. I hadn't checked in with it, Yes it is still there but I didn't even give it another...

Dr. Ancill, thank you for your the clarification and your input. It's nice to have a physician on TT forum to share facts about medications that are beneficial for those of us with sleep issues. Thank you again.

I have heard the same info on melatonin, 1 mg is enough. It's a hormone and should be used with care. I don't think your suppose to use it for more than 2 weeks at a time also. Together I'm not sure. Whenever in doubt about combining meds I call a pharmacist. Better to be safe than sorry.

That's fantastic. Gives us all hope. I find I'm less and less focused on the T when I'm busy. I forgot about it pretty much all day today (busy baking and preparing for Thanksgiving). I guess this is habitation? It's there but don't really care! I'm so happy for you and wish you continued peace...

Very cool experience I'd say! I was having a Reiki attunement and had a cool experience with seeing colors and a little girl who appeared right in front of my face. I've had some really intense colorful dreams. Nothing like what you had, but what an interesting experience. Come back and share...

Misery, That's awesome news that you are having quiet moments. Those are the ones you focus on. The clicking sound could be from the sinus infection, like fluid moving in your (eustachian tubes). Don't give it to much thought, try to stay positive. Go to get a follow up to be sure the ears look...

Maybe it's that he feels the anxiety is perpetuating the T.

Mick1987 Lots of great advice here. I think we all have adjusted our diets in some way to see if there is any difference in our T. I know I stopped caffeine, sugar and artificial sweeteners. I also cut back on the salt and stopped having alcohol. Giving the body a break from some of our...

I think I've always been a bit noise sensitive. But after T showed up, it's been more sensitive. I got in the car with husband who had recently driven the car. The car started and the music blasted on so loud I clamped my hands over my ears so fast I thought sure I was about to lose my hearing...

Plant based drugs are really incredible. I was just watching a story on the doctors tv show about a little girl who had dravet syndrome and she was having seizure after seizure, some 4 hours long. They tried everything medication wise. Her mother looked to medical marijuana. The plant was...

Breaking the habit of being yourself, By Dr. Joe Dizpenza I saw this Doctor on a show discussing his book. He had talked about changing our everyday routines, those kind of auto pilot moments we all have. Getting ready for work, driving the same route to work. He was talking about some...

I'm not sure how to answer as I'm only about 2 months into T. I know that its a good idea to protect your ears in noisy environments (ear plugs). I take them with me in my purse in case. Be careful of ototoxic medications now also. I'm sure more knowledgeable people will give you some of their...

I think that they meant the earlier the better. I had been on several meds (head cold) at the time T showed up for me. I was put on steroids and antibiotic. It didn't do anything for me unfortunately. But I believe my T was caused by the Advil, Sudafed that I was taking, or from the virus that...

Storch, Please hang on. Anxiety is the one thing that can begin to take over. I think most of us have experienced it, especially in the early stages of our T. I'm almost 2 months in. I, like you have sensitivities to medications. I faced the anxiety first. I went to my Nurse Practitioner first...

Welcome! Your definitely not alone. No one here will tell you to deal with it or " oh well." I'm fairly new and I've found a lot of support and guidance here. There are ways for you to find your way back to your life again. There are many things u can try, continue to read through the forums...

Yes you can come through it again. Have faith, don't give it a thought or energy. Acknowledge those moments of silence with a smile. I've had these moments too and I am grateful for them.

Thank you all for your input. I think I'm going to focus on the good in my life, not worry about what I have no control over right now and protect my ears to the best of my ability. I will also continue to pray for and follow, the advancement of science and medicine to help all of my fellow T...

I'm wondering if anyone's T has remained the same? I realize some of us have had some fluctuations in volume, but I was wondering if it's possible that I can have the exact same sound for however long? Or will it inevitably change? Or change to the other ear? Why does this happen? I'm worried...

I was such a mess when the ringing started. I actually went off my Welbutrin, anti depressant. I am sensitive to these types of drugs to begin with, that I was not willing to try another or continue on the only one I could take. I had decided for myself that the anxiety about it was to my...

Welcome, It's a tough thing to be told you have T. It seems so final and so permanent. Don't give up that this could pass. Everyone is different. Some of us are new to it, some are years into it. Believe that living with it IS possible. Forgetting that you have it is also possible. I'm having...

AnneG I'm sorry to hear your having a tough time. Do you suffer from migraines? You may want to have your vision checked to rule out something more. Many people have floaters. Which pass in front of the eye, depending on your age it can vary in shade and how many you see. Having a headache may...

No your certainly not. I believe there are 50 million of us with T. The first few weeks are trying to say the least. I cried, got mad, the why me' s. I'm finding more and more time that I can put it out of my thoughts. It takes time so allow yourself some adjusting. Read as much as you can here...

I'm not sure you need to or should put your passion, to rest. Our Passions are what keeps us going. Obviously you need to protect your ears and hearing even more so now. I have slight hearing loss with my T, but I love music (I think that's universal) and can't imagine my life without it. I just...

Thank you Erik. I was once told by an ENT that nearly 80% of people who are put in a quiet room, heard some type of noise. Same idea.

Welcome scubadude. I've only had T since the end of September. I have a consistent High pitched sound in my right ear. I hear a chimney sound in in the left only when I lay down. I experienced a very mild T years ago after someone shot off a 50 caliber weapon at a shooting range, before I could...

Speaking to the "levels" of toxicity of a drug. Do we know how that is calculated? It was once told to me that the FDA will label a drug ototoxic if even one person develops T after taking a drug. They must report any side effect. So that could be 1 person in 75,000 that took a medication that...