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    Gas Lawn Mowers vs Electric Mowers (Battery Operated) — Better for Hearing/Tinnitus?

    Has anyone purchased a battery or electric lawn mower and found it not spiking their tinnitus? (Less noise dB and less vibration). My gas mower spikes me every time. Apparently it is not only through the ears, I wear ear muffs while mowing, but also the vibration thru the skull.
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    Can Noise-Induced Tinnitus Be More Enhanced by TMJ?

    I’ve had tinnitus for over one year from hearing loss that happened after microsuction ear wax removal. I also think I have some sort of TMJ. The upper right side of my jaw clicks when I chew. My dentist says it’s nothing. Is it possible to have noise induced tinnitus and have it more...
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    Wearing Hearing Aids While Sleeping?

    Has anyone had success wearing their hearing aids while sleeping? I’ve heard that keeps the ears at the same hearing level 24/7. I have been waking up to louder tinnitus every morning. I take my hearing aids out before going to bed. Thank you.
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    The Effects of Lexapro (Escitalopram) on Those Who Already Have Tinnitus?

    There are many threads here of stories where people have “developed” tinnitus after using Lexapro. I’m wondering if anyone can tell me the effects of Lexapro for us who already have tinnitus? My anxiety is very high from high pitch hissing 24/7 and my PC wrote a Lexapro prescription. I’m very...
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    Driving My Car and Taking Showers Spikes My Tinnitus

    I'm in outside sales and I travel quite a bit by car. No matter what kind of tinnitus day I'm having, mild, moderate or high, within a matter of a few minutes while driving my car my tinnitus spikes way up. I've tried everything. Masking CD's in car, windows down, windows up, heat on or off...
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    Attempted No Tinnitus Masking While Sleeping — Woke Up with Major Spike

    Trying to understand what happened. After sound masking with a fan for the three months I’ve had tinnitus and hyperacusis, I tried an experiment and didn’t run anything all night. Woke up with a huge spike. I guess I need to mask every night still. I wonder what happened?
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    Three Months After Microsuction Ear Wax Removal — Hearing Loss, Loud Tinnitus, Painful Hyperacusis

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Pass this to everyone you know. DON'T EVER GET THE MICROSUCTION EAR WAX REMOVAL TREATMENT. I now have over 60% percent high frequency hearing loss in both ears, LOUD TINNITUS in both ears, and painful hyperacusis Been to one of the best Otolaryngologist in New England and...
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    Tinnitus Noise Gets Louder When I Squeeze My Back Teeth Together — Why?

    When I squeeze my back teeth together, like biting on something, my ringing slightly elevates in sound. Could the tinnitus noise be related to the jaw in other ways, like the TMJ?
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    What Is the Meaning of Tinnitus Baseline?

    I’m just learning. One month with tinnitus. What is the meaning of baseline? I see it mentioned here frequently. Right now I have a low hiss, just woke up. Yesterday was loud all day. Thank you.
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    Positive or Negative Stories Regarding the Usage of Benzodiazepines for Tinnitus Relief?

    Hello, I’d like to hear about any positive or negative stories regarding the usage of Benzos. Mostly Atavan (Lorazepam). I heard they will calm you down and give some tinnitus relief. Thank you.
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    Hearing Loss in Addition to Tinnitus After Microsuction to Remove Ear Wax

    About a week ago I had microsuction procedure done to remove earwax at ENT. As soon as he was done I noticed a big amount of hearing loss, almost like pressure being in the airplane. I went to see the ENT next day and he prescribed Prednisone. It’s not working and I still feel my...
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    Prednisone Lowered Tinnitus Temporarily After Microsuction Caused More Hearing Issues

    Hello, I’m new to this so bear with me please. I’ve had tinnitus for about four weeks. Yesterday I took some prednisone for another issue. It seems to have eased the ringing substantially. Unfortunately I woke up to the regular sound. About 6-7 on a scale of 1 to 10. The reason why I was on...
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    Tinnitus After Brain Surgery (Craniotomy to Clip a Ruptured Aneurysm)

    Hi everyone. About a month after I had a brain surgery craniotomy to clip a ruptured aneurysm I have developed tinnitus. My neurosurgeon doesn’t think this is common. Has anybody heard or experienced this? I’m new to this forum. Thank you everyone.