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  1. Philly Pete

    Reactive Tinnitus (or Whatever You Want to Call It)

    I also have a 'reactive tinnitus' that ramps up in response to certain sounds, but it's inconsistent. The vacuum or a hair dryer make it go nuts. Some other of the hundreds of fans/motors/industrial hums that we encounter constantly do not provoke the spike equally. Maybe there is a...
  2. Philly Pete

    Tinnitus Quiet But Gets Much Louder When Exposed to Every Noise? Anyone Know Why or Can Help?

    Also adding that this 'reactiveness', or whatever it is, can make it frustrating to try to use sound machines or apps for white noise etc, as I find that most of the sounds hurt more than help. Water sounds tend to be soothing, and I ordered a little desk fountain that I hope will be helpful.
  3. Philly Pete

    Tinnitus Quiet But Gets Much Louder When Exposed to Every Noise? Anyone Know Why or Can Help?

    I am also new to Tinnitus and am experiencing something similar. In complete quiet the T can (sometimes) seem pretty mild. I find that once I start watching TV or listening to music it starts ramping up and sort of competing as you say. Certain noises will make it go nuts, like a vacuum or...
  4. Philly Pete

    Hi, Tinnitus for 12 Years, Blood Pressure Medication Makes Tinnitus Worse

    I also take Lisinopril, 20mg. I have been on the BP meds over a year, and T since early July directly after a noise trauma, so I don't think the BP meds caused it, but I never considered if they are making it worse than it would be otherwise. Since high blood pressure is named as something...