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Dear All My tinnitus started in 2013 (age 18) after tree days in front of blasting trombones in the symphonic orchestra. I never experienced hyperacusis at that point though! I recovered over the following 6months and was able to conduct and play french horn in orchestras without further...

@Mike Allman I just realise I misread your question.. I conducted silent movements without plugs to retrain my ears and the faster or heavier movements with plugs not to wreck them Though this is an achievement of weeks or months, depending on the type of orchestra(brass is much louder than...

@Mike Allman Hello Mike, The mornings are indeed harder because the nervous system and your ears have to go from quiet night to noisy days. My routine includes some core exercises and a big breakfast w seeds, nuts, fruits and brown bread. The first time without plugs, I conducted a string...

A glass of red wine daily was linked to better hearing at older age, several studies confirmed this hypothesis! Although I am sure that regular intake of alcohol cam cause tinitus so I agree

@Mike Allman Hey, optimism is the right way to battle hyperacusis in all of its appearances! You will be fine, but take some time and try not to linger too much on these forums as it will increase your focus on T and H. Im more than two months now and my hyperacusis is getting better quicker...

@Flamingo You're welcome! What do you mean by wide frequency spectrum music? I listen to Mozart all the time because it's easy on the ears and quite therapeutic study music :)

Music is a healing force! (most of the time)

PS: I strongly believe in cautious re-conditioning and for my hyperacusis I counter the fear of dish clanking(misophonia) by confronting myself(short periods of time) with the noise even if it provokes pain!!! After three weeks of tear in the eyes- dish clanking I noticed that my reaction to it...

Dear all This is the succes story from a young conductor(I'm only 23) who is slowly improving for the SECOND TIME after major Acoustic injuries as a result of being a musician. In 2011 (aged 17) I got H and mild T (heard in quiet places only) after playing a long series of concerts as a Horn...