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I'd be interested in the roller coaster question in particular - I've wondered the same and Florida has some amazing roller coasters! I can't imagine the pressure change being huge, but still the idea of blocking ears is slightly concerning. If I was at a theme park I'd probably have a couple...

I'm not discounting the possibility of Bluetooth being a potential factor, but have you thought of the fidelity of the headphones? Most Bluetooth headphones I've had have a much lower sound quality than wired alternatives. I've found that low quality music aggravates my tinnitus pretty bad, be...

I've got questions on this too.. my favourite place is Disneyland and I'm scared to go in case it sets off my T at a higher leel. Will wearing earplugs (foam probably the only option - I wouldn't want hard plugs in with the possibility of getting them knocked) cause any issued with the changes...

I always find my T is much worse the day after drinking alcohol. It has always reduced back to my normal level though. I did find that I think my trigger for the spikes is alcohol rather than the noise: I've had no spike after a loud night out without alcohol (with plugs) but then a huge spike...

My T gets worse throughout the day and on waking up it's the best it will be. I can often doze for at least a couple of minutes before *BAM* I notice my T and then I hear it all day. It's strange how it is so different to different people!

I finally had my NHS (I'm in England) today, 5 months after the onset of my T. Firstly the hearing test: This test came back with the left ear below average (particularly at the higher endof the scale, although it was the standard test up to about 8kHz). The right ear came up well above average...

Thanks alibee, I definitely agree with your thoughts on how you would deal with a spike. The thing I'm most concerned about though is the effect of T on actual children. At first I must have been awful to my husband, but at least he understood what I was going through - children should not...

I'm pretty sure stress doesn't actually affect my T, I've been under crazy stress at work and not noticed a change at all. I'm also pretty concerned about the screaming baby/shreeking toddler/overexcited child, but since noise is a risk I take everyday I know I'd happily chance that. The...

Hi Stina, thanks for your reply :) As my T was very likely noise induced and doesn't react to foods/stress as far as I'm aware I'm being hopeful! I guess it's sort of like the panic I had (and still do to some extent) that loud noises would make my T worse and now I'm mainly over that I'm...

I've now had tinnitus for 4 months, so it doesn't look like it's going anywhere! I've habituated to the noise for the majority of the day, and it now only bothers me of I'm trying to sleep or relax. One thing that is starting to play on my mind a bit though is looking to the future and the...

Hi I've tried searching for a similar topic which I'm sure must exist but the key words (NHS and UK) are too short! I finally have my ENT/audiology appointment soon (after 4 months...) on the NHS. I know I had to ask my GP for this explicitly as they tried to shrug it off. I was just...

I'd also say earplugs like the ER-20s would be useful for fire alarms. I have a set ready in my drawer at work and if I have pockets in what I'm wearing I keep a set there too. As for hairdryers, I always use plugs and for the noise of a hairdryer I have found foam plugs the best. Without plugs...

I've cut my caffeine hugely since my T started, when I'd often drink 5/6 cups of coffee a day at work and then tea (normal 'English' tea with a fair bit caffeine) when I got home. I appreciate this wasn't really too healthy, but when my T started I switched to decaf, as I'm sure many of you...

I've had the exact same thing - at onset 2 months ago a pure high pitched noise in both ears, now I've got a less intrusive high pitched noise in my left ear and almost not noticible in my right ear. I do have a constant 'buzz' in both ears though, which I definitely did not have at the...

I have them too, although I barely ever notice them. Mainly when I do it's outside with a bright blue sky or when I'm looking at a computer screen.

I may have found somewhere where I would be able to get HBOT. There is a downside that I would only be able to get 4 consecutive days a week, everyone recommends as many days a week as possible and I have no idea if at 4 days a week it is worth doing? I have a slight fullness feeling in one of...

I was/am 23, same as quite a few of the people here!

I've just tried the generalfuzz page and trying to match my T frequency was a nightmare! I'll have to try again later, listening to the high pitched single tones actually seems to have made my T hugely decrease, to the point even with my ears plugged with my fingers I can't hear the tone...

My work's Christmas do was one of the main factors in my decision to get custom fitted earplugs, I can't bear the thought of not going! I'm going to go and enjoy the meal, and see where it goes from there. If the music gets turned up too loud then I'll leave, although hopefully 25db plugs will...

Although my T remains constant (I think) I notice it much more inthe evening when all my jobs are done for the day. I think partof this is physcological, ie the build up to the worst time when I'm in bed and it is basically all I can hear. I think the other part is likely that at home and at...

For people with custom plugs: How do the plugs feel? How well do they stay in your ears? I'm looking at the 25db Elacins and need the final push to click buy!

That's reassuring to hear daedalus! I can't yet imagine studying in silence, but noise also makes my concentration go! I'm in the same boat Ben so I understand how you feel!

I bought a pillow speaker too (not an actual special pillow, just a flat speaker to go between my pillows). It seems like a lifesafer for me, I really wasn't coping with trying to sleep on my back and whenever my ear went near the pillow my T went crazy. The speaker is very quiet, but it's...

I've watched the first two series and definitely agree with the second one being a bit dull. I'll watch the third when I see the blu-ray cheap. Contrary to you guys, I've read the comics, and I'd definitely suggest doing so If you haven't. The stories being so similar yet so different really...

I've been looking at custome earplugs (I know my temptation to go somewhere loud will get the better of me) and I'm looking for a high level of attenuation. I'm in the UK and have found both these brands which I should be able to get fitted easily. Does anyone have any thoughts on which is...

It might be a push to call myself a 'professional' but I'm in a role that's requiring exam certification and the like, and I'm also pretty young at 23. At the moment I don't feel like my work is suffering although my T did only start 1 month ago. At work I seem to have natural masking with...

I've been looking at custom fit ear plugs andthe best site I've found seems to be http://www.acscustom.com/uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=139&Itemid=44 . I'm abit confused at the differences between the ACS and ER series to be honest? I'd quite like the cord between them (I...

I have been to my GP twice and seen 2 different doctors, but neither would prescribe the prednisone even after I mentioned it. The first time was after 2 days and I was told 'it's likely if it hasn't gone by now you're stuck with this' and the second time over 3 weeks later was told 'the noise...

Thanks guys, it's really good to know there's a place where any venting isn't treated as 'over-reacting' - everyone's in the same boat and can at least comprehend any problems even if they haven't encountered them personally. I'm waiting on a refferal to an audiologist (NHS so may take a...

Hi I'm Sarah and I've had tinnitus almost a month, but I've only recently passed from the denial stage. My T started after I ran a half marathon and has so many possible causes, with the main ones probably being running with music through earbuds (either due to the music itself or due the...