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  1. Liam_Cairns

    Do I Have Acoustic Trauma (Microsuction) Induced Cochlear Hydrops or AIED?

    Hey guys, so I've obviously been on these forums for three years now since my tinnitus went from being stable to unstable due to microsuction. I have spent thousands of dollars on doctors' appointments and different drugs and I think I have finally come down to the conclusion that I possibly...
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    Alcohol Relapse Combined with Benzo Abuse Resulting in Really Loud Tinnitus

    Hey guys. I wrote back in November about tapering off Benzos. I went from 15 mg of Valium down to 7.5 mg of Valium. Doing so, I had a bit of loud tinnitus but nothing crazy. However, around the start of March I had several family members die and a vengeful ex causing chaos in my life and so I...
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    Tinnitus at New Heights: Clonazepam Withdrawal Combined with Slap on the Ear

    Hey guys, I was taking Clonazepam 2-4 mg once every three to four days for about six weeks. I stopped taking it and then immediately experienced pretty pronounced withdrawal on the 3rd day, thus I reinstated on 2 mg and tapered over about two weeks with the last four doses being Valium. I...
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    Taking Clonazepam as Opposed to Prednisone for Noise Exposure: I've Had Good Results

    Hi everyone, I just thought I would share my experience with you guys as some of you with a more aggressive form of tinnitus like myself may find it helpful. For some context, my tinnitus tends to worsen quite easily from noises tending to be above 100 dB. As I've learned, I'm just a bit more...
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    Is Hand Clapping Loud Enough to Cause Hearing Damage / Tinnitus?

    Hey all, hope everyone is doing better. I have a question, does anyone know if hand clapping is loud enough to cause hearing damage? I have a friend who I love who after every joke claps his hands super loudly, my ears don't ring, but it doesn't feel comfortable. Recently I was in a small...
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    Is Two Weeks Long Enough to Become Addicted to Valium (Diazepam)?

    So I had an exposure to a balloon pop which caused hearing loss so I took Prednisone and to mitigate the side effects I was prescribed Valium. I took both for two weeks. I was on 5 mg of Valium a day. I have stopped it now and I have a huge headache and my tinnitus has really ramped up...
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    Weightlifting Causing Temporary Hyperacusis?

    I've been going back to the gym to try and lose all the weight I gained from prednisone and I have noticed something quite worrying. Every time I do something strenuous like squatting I find that around two to three days later my ears become incredibly sensitive to sound and my ears just feel...
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    Is There Any Organisation That Provides Euthanasia for Tinnitus?

    This is a serious question. I am done with suffering, I don't want someone telling me how it's "going to get better", please give the dignity of an actual answer. You won't change my mind. Obviously, I don't want to kill myself using DIY means as I am very aware of how wrong this can go, so...
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    New Tinnitus Tone — Should I Try Intratympanic Steroids? Starting to Consider Euthanasia

    Hi everyone, I got a new tone in my left ear about a week after having a ride along on my mate's Side by Side UTV, which can apparently reach 90 dBa when accelerating. I had silicone ear plugs and ear muffs over them and I still felt like it was hurting me, so 20 mins in I put some foam plugs...
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    Trying to Explain Tinnitus to Disability Employment

    Hi, I would just like to share my experience as well as ask for some advice in regards to my experience. Today I went to an appointment with a job agency who help people with disabilities get work, I have been a few times in the past but today I ran into a major problem. This problem arose from...
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    Prednisone for Ototoxic (Valdoxan — Agomelatine) Reaction? Please Give Your Advice

    I took Valdoxan two weeks ago and it has really increased my tinnitus pitch and sound, would Prednisone be worth looking into? My ears feel full and sensitive so I think there might have been damage done. I'm so desperate. I'm on the verge of having a breakdown I think.
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    Valdoxan (Agomelatine) Worsened My Tinnitus

    Hi guys. I just wanted to let you guys know about my experience. I was starting to habituate to my tinnitus again but I was experiencing a massive resurgence in my panic disorder because tinnitus has effectively made this the year from hell and has left me burnt out. So I decided to take...
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    Safest Eye Drops for Bacterial Conjunctivitis?

    Hi everyone :) I went to my doctor today as my eye was very itchy and red. He seems to think it's possibly bacterial conjunctivitis, so I was just wondering what eye drops would be safe for me to use so that I don't further aggravate my tinnitus?