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Well, like you said earlier, hearing loss can result from different causes. Some people develop it from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), others from sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL), which often seems to be caused by some kind of virus. In most cases, doctors do not know the exact...

It seems to me that the approach depends on which doctor you see and which country you are in.

Mine seems to be more sensitive as well, but it is also tougher than you might think. Do you want to risk it though? I do not know. You cannot avoid random loud noises, but you can be protective when there are obviously bad situations. For example, if you are at a calm café, there is no need...

It is complicated. I got hearing loss and tinnitus eight years ago due to damage. A few weeks later, my ears started to click, crackle, and pop all the time. When I habituated to my tinnitus, about five months in, I somehow started to think less about the crackling. And now, eight years later...

From my own experience, most of it went away within three to five months. But at some point, you also start to let it go. That is the harsh truth. When you first get tinnitus, you panic, and all you want is for it to go away. But then you habituate. Your brain starts to ignore it, and therefore...

Experiencing a tinnitus spike following exposure to loud noise can be frustrating. Many of us have probably encountered situations where unexpected loud sounds, such as sirens, dishes, or other noises, have led to a noticeable increase in tinnitus intensity and often anxiety. Understanding how...

Based on my own experience, I left this website when I habituated last time. I think I stayed here for the first three months, then life got better (I do not think my tinnitus did), and after eleven months I came back to update some people. Now, eight years later, I am back because I got a new...

I think that is possible. It is very normal for tinnitus to increase due to illness, fever, flu, or if you are tired. It makes sense that it could be affected. How long have you had your high-pitched sound?

This has happened to me several times as well. Once I bumped them into a doorframe, once I hit them with my watch, and I have knocked on them several times with my hands or fingers. My tinnitus has not increased yet, I think, but I usually get a spike for about one day. That is probably...

Did doctors in the UK say that? Because it seems like different countries have different approaches.

What is the latest news on oral Prednisone or intratympanic Dexamethasone? Is it still something that is given after acoustic trauma? It seems like there are different approaches.

Sorry to hear that. My situation is exactly like yours. I used to go to the gym in December, work, and hang out with friends. Now I’ve mostly been playing games. It feels easier, and I feel like I can be myself there without the risk of noise exposure. Although, it has really started to take a...

That’s good though, if tinnitus is back to baseline. Has it been roughly two months now? It seems like it usually takes three to five months for things like that to clear up, or maybe it just feels that way because we usually try to shift our focus during that time.

Hi, how are you feeling? I can relate to much of your journey.

Hi @Josh-mh, how is it going for you? I think we are both in similar places. I got tinnitus in my left ear back in the fall of 2017. After that, I habituated well and had seven great years. But during New Year’s Eve, I was exposed to loud sounds and woke up the next day with loud tinnitus in my...

I’m sorry to hear your story. I think many of us go through the same stages in some way. Although you recently had a setback, you can probably tell that it is slowly getting better, even if it really takes time. Setbacks are scary. I am also currently in a period where I am trying to recover...

Hello everyone, Many years ago, in the fall of 2017, I suffered hearing damage from a hit to my left ear. This resulted in a muffled sensation and tinnitus. It took me about three to five months before I could function again, and after eleven months, I finally felt like life was worth living. I...

Hello Steve! I got my tinnitus in my left ear because of a slap/punch aswell, I was unlucky and crossed ways with an drug addict and he though I was someone else and slapped me on my left side. The ringing started directly and my ear felt all clogged up, almost like when you get water in your...

I've been to concerts, movies, restaurants and all of that since my tinnitus. I don't want to isolate my life because of the T. I usually just measure the decibel and the use the right earplugs for the environment. I even played in a band and rehearsed after I had my T one year ago. Altho I did...

It might sound crazy when I say this but the only way to recover is to let it go and accept it. I got a similar damage about 11 months ago and I freaked out and though my life was ruined. I couldn't figure out how I could live with the tinnitus. First 3 months was the worst, I tried to look...

In my optinion I think you should overprotect your ear abit for a while, not always tho.. But thats just my opinon, I'm no doctor :p

@Jiri Ive had too many similar experiences. You get all frustrated and anxiety usually comes back, but 95% of the time those noises won't hurt. Even tho it usually feels like the tinnitus is increased. Ive had tinnitus för 3 years now and I bet there have been a few of these situations each...

Hej Jonas @Instant_exit I'm also from Sweden, and got an acoustic trauma a few weeks ago. I live in Gothenburg so I've visited sahlgrenska university hospital twice and some small special clinics. I've been to a total of.. 6 doctors I believe by now.. 4 ENT doctors, and 2 "normal" doctors. And...

If hearing loss could be cured a lot tinnitus/hearing loss sufferers would get alot milder tinnitus symptoms. @Mortzcent did you never experience any tinnitus after your loud noise exposure that caused your hearing loss?

This is booth a tricky question but at the same time a very simple one. I got my "first" real tinnitus back in november 2014 due to loud music at a Christmas event with my work. I went to the ENT crying for help and they couldn't do anything, well I got a hearing test and it showed "normal...

Hello @Alvise , Did it just happen over night? How long ago?

@dpdx Hi, Did you notice any sympthons on your eustachian tube inflammation yourself? Did you get any medication for this or did he tell you that it would self heal? I hope you feel better soon. /Martin

@Jazzer @Bill Bauer I dont think its that simple. Yes i live in Europe, in fact Sweden to be precise (Sahlgrenska university hospital). I've been to a total of 4 ENT doctors and none have even mentioned to prescribe prednisone. First of i dont think there is much evidence that that prednisone...

@Jazzer Okey, well same as me then, usually a noise induced hearing loss first damages the higher freq due to their placement in the cochlea. Okey, well im glad you still enjoy music then. I guess thats one of the fears am having. /Martin

@Jazzer - Hello, Thanks for posting and telling your story. I'm trying so hard to accept the situation that attacks and incidents can happen, but I guess and have learnt now that it is just a part of the life. Things happen and sometimes you cannot prevent them for happening either. I couldn't...

@Kolisar Thanks for your reply :) Yeah, I'm crossing my fingers that I could come to that point someday where I could say "Tinnitus is still there but its okey and I can live a good life with it) and the same with the one sided hearing loss. Have tinnitus always been an issue for you or did...

Hey @Gustav , Your should read my recent post I just added. It seems like we are in a quite similar situation, the difference is that I'm just a few weeks ahead of you in my process I guess. But our "Symphoms" seems to be quite similar. Just like me it seems like you have a lot of factors that...

Hi or Hej! When I'm reading your post it almost feel like I'm reading exactly what I self might have written, it almost feels weird. The feelings regarding emotions and the muffled feeling in the ears that you are describing are exactly the same as what I am experiencing right now. Im five...

Hello everyone, I felt like I wanted to share my tinnitus story, maybe I could help someone out or maybe someone helps me. I am 25 years old by now. My first encounter with tinnitus was actually februari 2012 after a concert, I did bring earplugs but later on when I was moving out from the...