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Hi all. It has been a long time since I've come on Tinnitus Talk, but I did want to come back and share a positive update because when I was struggling with the onset of tinnitus and hyperacusis, these success stories were incredibly valuable to me. I especially was on the lookout for success...

Ah yes LPR, I actually got that after stopping Mirtazapine. And histamine intolerance as well, which I am hoping clears up. The LPR has improved a fair amount, so doesn't bother me every day. But I know too well how gastro stuff sucks. I have had IBS-D for two years, and I got worse GI symptoms...

I've been prescribed Rifaximin, and while it seems that tinnitus is a low incidence with this drug, it seems, anecdotally, people with pre-existing tinnitus get a spike? I've taken my first this AM but going to stop if it spikes. Has your spike gone down yet? Elemental diet would be my next...

Wow funny, I just looked up tinnitus and Rifaximin right now as I haven’t been here in a while. So a warm welcome, but sorry you are here of course. Lots of great people and resources here so you’re in the right place. First things first, it’s not your fault and you can’t beat yourself up when...

Just for sleep, which it was effective somewhat, particularly sleep onset. My anxiety was still so high that I would wake early and lay there unable to get out of bed but not fall asleep either. It got more effective after a few weeks when my anxiety went down a bit but then I got visual snow...

I had my longest lasting fleeting tinnitus incident last night, which reminded me to come back and update. I always think my tinnitus is loud (only inaudible in shower / busy diner) but I’m sure you’re all aware how those fleeting spikes can put the fear of god into you haha. It was also a pure...

Dropping by for some other questions, so thought I would update here as well. Almost 5 weeks now, no impact on tinnitus/hyperacusis/visual snow positive or negative to speak of. But my mood and outlook is trending better, over an up an down pattern of course. Only withdrawal symptom I have now...

Cancelled the appointment. My partner was very supportive and understanding which made it easier. May get a bit of flak from my GP, and I should of cancelled a bit sooner but I wanted to see if my hyperacusis improved even more and honesty was putting it off in my mind. Ultimately my condition...

Ya, I’m probably just going to cancel. I can always reschedule if my situation changed in a way that required it, or take time to find a quiet one somehow ect. The one thing is can’t do is go back in time and not get an MRI. I know some people will be annoyed and I’ll have to pay a minor...

I have an MRI tomorrow, but think I am going to cancel it. I've been dealing with my tinnitus really well, and my hyperacusis has improved substantially (but still there, and I have to wear plugs at gym, street, and some other times). It just seems like a big risk for what I know will be an...

Hi all, I’ve taken 8 doses of Ativan the past five weeks at .5 mg, spaced about 4 days apart approx. Last dose was 3 days ago. Don’t think I need anymore and would like to stop (have a few 1 mg pills left but I’ll save them for an emergency). I’m just wondering if tapering would be good to...

Further update, coming up on three weeks in a couple days. No impact on hyperacusis or tinnitus so far, but honestly I NEVER try to measure my tinnitus (I have two loud tones and some number of quieter ones that I can only hear with ear protection), so maybe it has changed but not to a...

Fairly certain, though I think you have to be predisposed, maybe that is why lots have both. I think it was the Mirtazapine as my tinnitus started unilaterally, and included ear pain and fullness with hyperacusis, which is indicative of actual damage. The tinnitus started months before the...

Nitric oxide increases gain in the ventral cochlear nucleus of guinea pigs with tinnitus I’ve found this article but I’m not actually sure of the takeaway, are they saying that increased NO leads to increased tinnitus? That’s what I gather from the body but the conclusion suggests otherwise...

As an update I have not taken Mirtazapine for the last 6 nights (took another week or so to taper down to 1 mg) and it feels much better than last time I tried to come off. No impact on tinnitus so far, just mild itching. I have read that the withdrawal feels worst after it has fully cleared...

Does anyone know if L-Citrulline can help tinnitus or make it worse? I am worried it might not help, and in fact make things worse, as it is kinda similar to the MoA of the PDE-5 inhibitor class (increase NO and through that vasodilation) which are implicated in a number of ear problems. I...

@TheDanishGirl, did you look at a 10% every 4 week taper? Heck you could even double the length and do every 8 weeks. Only issue is precise dosing but a compounding pharmacy could help. If it's any consolation I don't think visual snow progresses much once it stabilizes, I think Mirtazapine...

@ALS, my heart goes out to you, my vs sounds similar (well I see it over most everything, but the static I can see getting used to ok) and I know dealing with all of it is a big burden. I hope things turn around for you. I’ve been on for just under 2 months total, and down to 2 mg now, so I’m...

@danielthor, it's a good point, and one I'm seriously considering. I get really bright flashing lights in my closed eyes for a few hours after the Mirtazapine has kicked in, so I know the connection is there. Overall the visual snow doesn't fuss me too much right now, apart from some dark...

Good to know. Did you get your tinnitus from a COVID-19 vaccine as well? In Canada it takes forever to get one sometimes, so at least I don't have to decide what to do yet, but I may honestly just pass on it. I know an MRI is not going to make me better, and I know it won't show anything.

Thanks Ken, I don't have an issue with medication or those that use it, only that it's a minefield trying to figure out what can help and what can hurt. I do wish I explored mindfulness based approaches first before reaching for the RX as my situation is objectively worse now but I was in a...

I don't know what to do. The Mirtazapine I took just because I wanted sleep quite possibly gave me visual snow, so now I am trying to quit it and hoping my tinnitus doesn't get worse (Mirtazapine seems to help with the tinnitus a bit). Going through withdrawal, dealing with visual snow...

Hi all, I am coming off Mirtazapine in hopes that it alleviates some of the visual snow I developed while on it. Also long term I don't want to have it wear off for sleep and any benefits, and just make withdrawal worse or having to updose. I've been on 15 mg for 3 weeks, 7.5 mg for two...

I’ve been protecting a lot lately and my hyperacusis has improved substantially. I don’t think it made my ears more sensitive as I actually biked home today and when I got home realized I forgot to put my earplugs in! Of course I really would have noticed sooner if a motorbike or ambulance went...

Hi all. Just an update to my story. The visual snow I am fairly certain was caused by the Mirtazapine I took to help me sleep. I get bright strobing in my closed eyes an hour or so after taking it. I began to taper beginning of September, down to 7.5 mg for a couple weeks then 3.5 mg for a...

@linearb, yeah cube is for sure the best limited experience, and I have a legacy cube but usually we end up playing a friend's vintage cube (pretty close to the MTGO list). I cashed out some of my constructed cards, but kept staples like lands, and a one of everything in case it finds it's...

@Tau, I hope yours is just vaccine related sensitivity and it improves, I’ve heard the timeline can be up to a year. When did it start? At any rate the vaccine seems to have shifted the threshold for acoustic trauma way down, the noise you describe and the ones that cause me problems have...

Unrelated, but @linearb I love the profile pic, damnation indeed! Arena has been one of the best distractions for me, helps that limited is so much better these days (not sure if I can say the same for standard but this rotation should help).

I agree with what Kam said here, tinnitus and hyperacusis can be disabilities and it’s about acceptance of the reality of the situation and defining success based around that. It is an invisible disability so I can see how it makes it difficult to accept when no one else can recognize it. I’m...

L-Citrulline is a pretty effective supplement for increasing NO, you can get it as citrulline malate powder or eat a lot of watermelon!

I realized my symptoms started 5 days after my second Moderna COVID-19 shot. I can't help but think there is a connection due to no obvious acoustic trauma / headphone use. I didn't make the connection until today for some reason. Also...

The past few days I have had strange facial pain, perhaps started by a very loud exotic car revving in a tunnel while I was biking the previous day when it started (going to be more careful about that in the future!), however I had visual snow start last week so maybe it is a progression that...

Hi there, What sort of earmuffs are you wearing? I find that I have some TTTS or facial pain problems in addition to the hyperacusis and find the clamping from typical earmuffs hurt. I do like the ease of taking them off and on however compared to foam earplugs, and decibel wise I don’t need...

I'm sorry to hear about that, yes that sounds like VSS. It's hard to say as there is a big relationship between the two (visual snow & tinnitus) and seems like many with VSS also have tinnitus but don't take Remeron. As it's not helping with sleep or mood at this point I am getting off it...

Hi there, not actually my first time posting, but I even forgot I had an account as my last run in with tinnitus was 6 years ago. At that time it was scary but in retrospect very mild, and I either habituated or it went away almost fully (would go 2 year periods without hearing it). I've been...

Thanks for all the input and support from you guys. Truly sorry we're gathered here. Yeah I think that as long as I stop trying to measure it and almost listen for it and get used to the fact it's not a threat I should be okay. Air freshener has been a lifesaver for work. Just taking it easy...

Thanks Phil, it's so hard to cope though. I have some chronic pain and this is way way way worse. Trying not to be catastrophic, but it's much harder to enjoy my life right now.

Hi all, sorry to be joining you and sorry you're all here! I've had my tinnitus for 10 days now, a constant super high pitch whine. I got mine from cloxacillin, I have no idea what happened but I'm afraid to be living the rest of my life with this. Especially as I don't even know what is causing...