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    Underrated Tinnitus Offenders?

    For the last four months since I have tinnitus it fluctuates a lot without no apparent reason. What did you discover with time that makes your tinnitus worse besides the usual suspects: loud noise, headphones, alcohol, antibiotics, coffee, lack of sleep, stress, sports, etc? From this list I...
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    Is It Normal to Feel This Way When Wearing Earplugs? Uncomfortable Pressure on Eardrum

    I have tinnitus since two months and even if I don't feel like it is reactive to noises I want to be cautious and bought a pair of (quite expensive) earplugs. Model here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Senner-protection-festivals-aluminium-transparent/dp/B01N21FPDI/ Now the thing is I never ever in...
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    Tinnitus a Bit Better, Depression & Anxiety a Lot Worse

    My tinnitus started approximately 7 weeks ago after being one month on a therapeutic dose of Lexapro (Escitalopram). I was prescribed this anti-depressant after a long history of anxiety, panic attacks and mild depression. It was so bad, at some point I could not take the train to work because...
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    Which Ear-Related Tests Can Make Tinnitus Worse?

    I see that sometimes people report their tinnitus aggravating after having some tests done by their ENT or audiologist. I am quite new to tinnitus and I have been to one ENT and only had a tympanometry (even though I am not sure if that's what it was as he never told me). Since I would like to...
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    One Month Update — Ear Fullness. Would Appreciate Advice.

    Hello, I got tinnitus one month ago from what I believe was Lexapro (an SSRI antidepressant) side effects. The first two weeks where pretty bad, I could hardly sleep, also anxiety was creeping in because I quit the medication on a very short taper. Third and fourth week were a bit better, same...
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    Newcomer Questions (Steroid Shots, Headphone Use, etc.)

    Hello all, I am new to tinnitus and also this forum. Long story short: took 5mg Lexapro for aprox 6 weeks -> 10 mg for about 4 weeks -> tinnitus starts (panic like hell) -> go to ENT (confirms it is most likely from the medication and says let's hope it goes away) -> taper Lexapro for 5 days...
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    Hello All

    Hello everyone, I am a 33 years old guy currently living in Berlin, Germany. I have developed tinnitus as a side effect of Escitalopram (Lexapro). I have been prescribed this drug for mild depression and health anxiety. Been on 5mg for approximately 6 weeks, then on 10 mg for 4 weeks. While on...