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  1. Joshua12345

    Can Airplane Pressure from Taking Off/Landing Cause Issues?

    My tinnitus is from a toxicity issue, so it comes and goes depending on my situation. Not noise induced. One ear. But that ear also feels full at times, and clicks a lot. Can the pressure from taking off/departing cause issues? Will wearing EarPlanes be enough? Or anything else I need to do...
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    No Tinnitus in the Morning — Why Is That?

    So my left ear was full and started ringing a few weeks ago. Thankfully it went away. Then a few days ago, it came back. Recently, in the morning it's not there. I plug my ears, don't hear any ringing. Than a few hours later it would come back and last until the night when I fall asleep. Hoping...
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    How to Accurately Check How Loud Your Tinnitus Is?

    Thankfully the ringing I had wasn't too bad, but now that it's gotten better, I'm having trouble figuring out if it's there or not. Sometimes I hear something, but not sure if it's ringing or some sound in the room. I try plugging my ears and feel like I hear it, but maybe I'm just looking for...
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    Ringing Ear... Is Now Red and Hot... Related?

    So my left ear has been the one that was full and ringing. Thankfully the ringing has MOSTLY gone away in the last couple days. Still feels full. But now today, the earlobe is red and very warm to the touch. Is this normal? Is this the oncoming of an ear infection? Any advice would be appreciated.
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    Best Treatment for Eustachian Tube Inflammation/Clogging?

    Was prescribed Flonase and Mucinex D, but not sure how those would help. ENT said my hearing is perfect, no fluid, no infection, but it could be ET inflammation. Left ear clicks/pops a lot this past week and feels a bit swollen. Is the Flonase/Mucinex D a good idea, or do you guys know a...
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    I Hear a Thumping Heartbeat When I Put My Ear Against the Pillow — Do I Have Pulsatile Tinnitus?

    When I put either ear to the pillow, I hear a thumping heartbeat in the ear. When I push my LEFT ear lobe to my ear, I feel my pulse. Same with under the ear. Also if I push on my left eyebrow. Is this pulsating tinnitus? I have a ringing in my left ear, which is what brought me to these...
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    How Do You Play Video Games without Hurting Ears?

    I like to play with headphones, but not with my left ear ringing, and loud sounds making it worse. I'm concerned playing with headphones might be bad. Maybe headphones AND earplugs? Any advice would be great. Want to play video games to distract me from the tinnitus, but also without...
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    If You Could Go Back to Week 1 of Your Tinnitus, What Would You Do Differently?

    I see a lot of people talk about the "golden period" of weeks 1-2 where you can do certain things to help. My ringing started 1 week ago. I feel like I'm in a rush to learn as much as possible. What would you have done differently on week 1 that you think could have helped your tinnitus? P.S...
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    Exercise or No Exercise for Sinus/ETD Related Tinnitus?

    Some people say exercise puts more pressure/stress on you, making the tinnitus worse. Some people say exercise can help the eustachian tubes open up more. What do you guys think?
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    Best Anti-Inflammatory / Alternative Treatment for EARLY Tinnitus?

    It seems most tinnitus is sound induced, but I think my ringing is infection or inflammation. It's only been about 1 week of the ringing, only in my left ear. It's a bit quieter than it was the 1st day. I think I've had a sinus infection for a few months now too. I'm already on Turmeric, Oil of...
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    Going to ENT — Mild Ringing/Sinus Infection — What Should I Ask the Doctor? Any Precautions to Take?

    Going to the ENT for mild ear ringing in my left ear, and I have a sinus infection. Ringing has only been about 1 week so far, sinus infection for months. I see some people get issues when they remove wax, etc so I want to be careful. Anything I shouldn't let the ENT do? Or something I should...
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    Tinnitus from Sinus Infection (Only Few Days)... How Can I Fix It?

    Hey guys! So I've had a sinus infection for a while which I didn't really treat, and occasionally my left ear would be full over the last few months. I moved into a new house two weeks ago. Randomly the other day, as I went to bed I realized my left ear was ringing. It was a high pitch sound...