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  1. lauracolle

    Gastroscopy with Local Lidocaine Spray — Can This Make Tinnitus Worse?

    I know there's been a lot written about Lidocaine. From what I've read it's officially ototoxic but there are also many positive outcomes from people who have tried it. Next Monday I have a gastroscopy coming up which involves a local Lidocaine spray to numb my throat for the procedure. I feel...
  2. lauracolle

    Newest Dentist Visit Recommendations for a Person with Pre-Existing Tinnitus / Hyperacusis?

    Hi @Diesel, How did your appointment at the dentist go (if you already had it)? Same situation here, due to a cavity I have an appointment coming Tuesday and I'm very nervous. Trying my best to stay calm though. It is my first cavity since having hyperacusis, so I found a laser dentist who was...
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    We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.

    We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.
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    Omicron Infection — Did It Make Your Tinnitus Worse? Post Your Experience

    I tested positive for COVID-19 (Omicron I suspect) on 12 February. Horrible flu like symptoms and on the fourth day noticed an increase in my tinnitus. I wasn’t too concerned because after 5 years with tinnitus you know it fluctuates a lot and mine has always gone down again. It hasn’t yet. I...
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    Possible Pain Hyperacusis Setback Caused by Dentist — Can Anyone Reassure Me?

    So sorry for only replying now, having some really rough days as well with this setback :cry:. My symptoms are actually all facial/head related. I don't experience any ear pain, which has always seemed peculiar to me. So when it's really bad like right now, my whole face is like tense and I...
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    Possible Pain Hyperacusis Setback Caused by Dentist — Can Anyone Reassure Me?

    I'm so sorry. I want to move to a quieter place as well so totally understand your struggle. I understand your concern about it getting worse perfectly as I've been in this position many times. I'm going through a massive setback in which I've lost basically all progress I've made in the last...
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    Possible Pain Hyperacusis Setback Caused by Dentist — Can Anyone Reassure Me?

    Hi @aot I’ve personally experienced a dentist setback (well done on the ear muffs) and incidents that happened after that. Please do not panic and have faith it will get better. I really think you will be fine. I know the fear of something happening right after a first incident which is why I...
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    Severe Hyperacusis (Can't Even Tolerate Voices), But No Ear Pain

    Hi @xyz and sorry for only replying now. I've been battling an outer ear infection the past weeks and the stress about it has put me in sort of a setback concerning my tinnitus and hyperacusis. I've had some really good improvements of my hyperacusis. There was a moment in August/September...
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    Severe Hyperacusis (Can't Even Tolerate Voices), But No Ear Pain

    Thank you @Juan @xyz @NewLionel @LauraK4 for your insights and suggestions. Going to try to take it slow and one day at a time, trying to calm myself first. Will be sure to wear earplugs when I need them. I send you all hugs and hope in dealing with this awful condition.
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    Severe Hyperacusis (Can't Even Tolerate Voices), But No Ear Pain

    Hi @Emgee, thanks for your reply. Fair point and I’ve had a night guard for 1,5 years now but not an actual splint/orthotic. I’m looking into seeing a TMJ specialist in Germany as we only have conservative therapy here in the Netherlands and I’ve tried this, but unfortunately doesn’t eliminate...
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    Severe Hyperacusis (Can't Even Tolerate Voices), But No Ear Pain

    Hi all, I'm getting really worried. My mild hyperacusis has gone to severe over the last 10 months. It was very much improving in the first 4 months but due to some unfortunate events got worse, but still tolerable. However it got worse again after a dental cleaning 1,5 month ago and it's...
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    Noise-Induced Hyperacusis and "Reactive" / Sound-Sensitive Tinnitus 80% Gone

    @Tara Lyons I know. A nightmare is absolutely what it is but it will get better. There will be many ups and downs, don’t get me wrong. What I do remember is that in my early months, I had decided one day to not focus on the T. I stopped trying to listen if it was still there. This gave me some...
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    Noise-Induced Hyperacusis and "Reactive" / Sound-Sensitive Tinnitus 80% Gone

    Hi @Tara Lyons, I came across your posts and they reminded me of how I felt when my T started. I thought my life was over and the thought of never ever having silence again was killing me. What helped me a lot is that from day one, I used nature sounds on the Calm app 24/7. This helped me get...
  14. lauracolle

    Worst Setback Ever After Being Exposed to Ultrasonic Power Scaler at the Dentist — Please Help Me

    Hi @Alex99, how are you doing now? I’ve had a similar experience and my H is worse than ever now :(
  15. lauracolle

    Is it possible to improve H wise after a really bad setback? H has never been this bad.

    Is it possible to improve H wise after a really bad setback? H has never been this bad.
  16. lauracolle

    Hi Myles, I think the distortions improved over time although sometimes I notice them more than...

    Hi Myles, I think the distortions improved over time although sometimes I notice them more than other times. My hyperacusis has worsened unfortunately so also too caught up in that to give attention to the distortions.
  17. lauracolle

    Trigeminal Neuralgia?

    I’m afraid so. Do you have any idea on why I feel it in my face and not my ears? I do have TMJ issues. Is there any hope for recovery from this nightmare?
  18. lauracolle

    Trigeminal Neuralgia?

    Hi Juan, I think mostly delayed as the pain and pressure in my face increased hours and days after the dentist cleaning. However I’m not sure as I also can’t handle too many sounds now right at this moment. It’s a total mess.
  19. lauracolle

    Trigeminal Neuralgia?

    I'm experiencing kind of similar symptoms. My H started like loudness H. It was very mild and I could feel I was improving as the months progressed. It was almost completely gone until I went to have drinks and there was fairly loud music (didn't bother me at the time though). A few days after...
  20. lauracolle

    Permanent Setback in My Hyperacusis Following a Funeral and Fireworks?

    Hello all, After having tinnitus and TMJ problems since May 2017 and dealing with those (some days better than other), I started experiencing - at least, that's what I think - mild hyperacusis in September 2019. I don't know what started it; all I know is that even mild hyperacusis was...
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    Botox for Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Caused by Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD)?

    Hi @Laure Chauvin, did you go through with the botox? Very interested how it went.
  22. lauracolle

    Dysacusis (Hearing Distortion) etc.

    I'm experiencing exactly the same since about a month. How's yours now?
  23. lauracolle

    Hearing Tones with "White Noise"

    @parsky I'm experiencing the exact same thing right now since a few weeks. How's it now for you?