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I would have to agree with you, @JackJ. I have learned that most NSAIDs can be highly ototoxic to susceptible individuals. And I do not want to risk it as well at least at this point.

Hello Fellow Warriors, One of my greatest worries has finally come. That is, taking NSAIDs and other meds that could potentially exacerbate my existing tinnitus and hyperacusis. I have been prescribed Pregabalin (Lyrica) 75 mg x 1 for two months and Meloxicam (Mobic) 15 mg for one week. In...

Thanks, @Ken77. Yes, my health anxiety is driving me nuts. My neuro has asked me to meditate and choose what I put in my mind. Warm regards, Albert

Thank you very much for your insight at sharing you story, @linearb. The MS thing came to mind after reading articles and watching tons of videos about it. I must admit that T has made me quite a hypochondriac. My neuro advised me yesterday to do more meditation to avoid thinking about health...

Thank you for your comment, @IAmCalifornia. I guess I have been reading too much on the Internet - and further feeding my health anxiety. Do you still experience myoclonic jerks? How did you manage them? Warm regards, Albert

Hello, I have been away from this forum and am now back and could use some encouragement. Last first week of March, after three consecutive nights of less than three hours of sleep, I was not able to sleep at all in the next three nights. I developed myoclonic jerks when I was attempting to...

Hello, I am wondering if anyone on Tinnitus Talk has taken Phosphatidylserine to help curb tinnitus symptoms? My ENT doctor has mentioned that it may help. I am wary of taking supplements actually ever since tinnitus started. Thanks in advance. Truly, Albert

Hello @Christopher805, Thank you very much for your empathy. We really need it in a world full of uncertainties. I am in a bad place right now because I have been experiencing myoclonus (severe muscle jerks and twitching) when I am about to sleep - and I could not underscore enough how it is...

God bless you and your daughter @Tre92. It's amazing how God answer our prayers. Gentamicin is a type of aminoglycoside, which is known be ototoxic. I hope and pray that your tinnitus would gradually get better in time, in Jesus' name. Warm regards, Albert

Dear @Autumnwillows, The first few months into tinnitus can be quite scary and debilitating but many, as in many cases get better overtime. Hang in there as you will get better. Here is a virtual hug from a fellow T warrior. Albert

Hi Dr. Nagler, I am now 15 months into tinnitus and have been noticing that I sometimes develop other auditory dysfunctions alongside - dysacusis last December and paracusis (auditory hallucination) when stressed out and sleepless. The past several nights, I have been hearing some loud sound...

I am now 15 months into tinnitus and have been noticing that I sometimes develop other auditory dysfunctions alongside - dysacusis last December and paracusis (auditory hallucination) when stressed out and sleepless. The past several nights, I hear some loud sound when trying to drift off/get...

Hi @MBH! It happens when I am trying to get back to sleep. I also hear some crackling sound but I am not sure if it is my eustachian tube or my throat. I can mimic the sound when I inhale deeply with my throat. I also have some cold and cough. It happens very quickly when I am half...

Hello @LukeYoung! Initially I thought about patulous ET but I think ETs tend to be closed when one is lying down. I do not have the classic symptoms but I am not totally eliminating that possibility. Sleep apnea is a good guess, too. I sometimes snort when sleeping. I am hoping that this...

Thanks @Mister Muso! I've been having it for a number of nights now usually when I am trying to fall asleep. Best regards, Albert

Hello All, For about a number of nights now, while trying to go back to sleep, I have been hearing a sudden raise of loudness of my breathing that lasts for about two seconds. I am not sure if this is a symptom of sleep apnea but it is now making me anxious. It is involuntary - I hear it when I...

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Thanks a lot, @fishbone!

I think colds can really affect tinnitus in one way or another. Last Saturday, I took a cold bath and got a ringing after. Hopefully our T will find a new lower baseline. Best regards, Albert

Thanks @fishbone. It is like I am back to the first few months into T and it really sucks. I hope this will resolve soon. Best regards, Albert

Hello @Clare Johnson, What were you on when T started? Best regards, Albert

Hello Fellow Warriors, I am 14 months into tinnitus that has been settling between 1 and 3 out of 10, in terms of severity for the past several months. Lately, I contacted a cold, congestion, and minor cough. I also think I have some rhinitis. For about a week now, my tinnitus has ramped up to...

Hello @RichardGuy. I am sorry for my late reply. How are you doing now? I think that the inflammation in your ears has largely contributed to the increase in your tinnitus loudness. What did the doctor say about your eustachian tubes?

I suspect this is a non-specific symptom of a patulous eustachian tube. I say non-specific because even the best neuro-otologists would not be able to resolve this conundrum. You taking decongestant (for too long?) might have "dried up" the affected tube. Try bending over for about a minute...

I am sorry to hear about your present experience, @RichardGuy. The solution might have irritated your external and middle ear thus affecting your inner year (and tinnitus). Try to remain calm as your symptoms should subside. Just let your hearing system heal. Please also be vigilant in what...

Thank you @JohnAdams. Warm regards, Albert

Thanks a lot @Michael Leigh. I really appreciate it. I have read through your article on hyperacusis and the story of Marcus. Very informative and practical and it really means a lot to a new sufferer like me. I am now seeing a neuro-otologist (after a third ENT doctor) for my dysacusis. As...

Thank you @JohnAdams. I will try it out. Few months ago, I bought a small jar of turmeric tea (very popular now here in the Philippines) but has not touched it yet. I'll look for curcumin supplements at GNC or some health shops. Warm regards, Albert

Thank you so much @Michael Leigh. Reassurance is all what I need. Warm regards, Albert

I currently have tinnitus + hyperacusis and recently, dysacusis that came out of nowhere. My symptoms can be relatively called "mild to moderate" (1-3/10) but I experience spikes (5-8/10) every now and then - mainly brought about by stress and lack of sleep. So I am managing my stress as best...

Thank you @Michael Leigh. I appreciate it. Warm regards, Albert

Hi @JohnAdams. I am 12 months into tinnitus so I am relatively new into this as compared to others. Maybe habituation is a form a good nueroplasticity that the brain is able to at least diminish tinnitus perception, if not tune tinnitus out at all? Warm regards, Albert

Hello @Pendar. I am sorry to learn that you are currently experiencing tinnitus and a bunch of other symptoms. It looks like you are currently experiencing a spike. Tinnitus is still a conundrum to the medical field and can be brought about by a single or multiple causes - from commulative...

Hang in there @Carol27. Anxiety exacerbates tinnitus. White noise and/or nature sounds can help mask your tinnitus. Try to relax as much as possible. Avoid loud environments, refrain from using headphones, manage your stress, and sleep well. Most tinnitus cases tend to fade over time. I...

Hi @Alexander_M. Most tinnitus cases get better overtime. As the limbic system is involved in our condition, anxiety plays a big role in tinnitus perception. So staying calm and positive are key to recovery. Do some things that will help you relax. A warm bath, a camomile tea, meditation or...

Ear fullness might be indicative of eustachian tube dysfunction. Have you had colds or allergy recently? Pressure in the middle ear can affect the inner ear. Hence, it can affect tinnitus too. Steam inhalation can be of help, if you opt for a conservative treatment. But consult your ENT doctor...

Spikes are almost always temporary so it would be better to do somethings to relax your mind. Try using nature sounds and or white noise so as to help you not focus on your tinnitus. Get some plenty of rest and avoid alcohol and caffeine. Anxiety feeds tinnitus so try to be calm as much as...

I just prayed for you, buddy. I asked God to help you right now and that you shall be healed from all of your symptoms. And sorry if I come across as condescending.

Dear @PeteJ, Hang in there, buddy. Let us do it small step at a time. Would it be possible for you to take a cold shower to relax you a bit? Taking a bath often helps me relax. Warm regards, Albert

My hearing distortion is sort of whistling/broken speaker/high-pitched tone mostly on reverberating sounds from running water, television, AC, car engines. I have no autophony - but some four weeks ago, which "coincided" with my hearing distortion, I intermittently experienced ear fullness and...

Dear fellow T warriors, Here is to wishing and praying for our immediate recovery from our symptoms. Let us persevere one moment at a time - for the sake of ourselves and our loved ones. I may not know how loud T and H can be for some of us but my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I could...

Dear @Madi, I have been hearing distortions, too, for the past four weeks now. My T reared its ugly head to me exactly a year ago during an ear infection. The first few months were hell as I could barely sleep with a siren-like sound in my ears. I have had H as well that faded significantly...

Thank you for your reply, @Gman. The ENT doctor prescribed me Myonal to hopefully help my ear muscles relax a bit. I think he suspects that I have tonic tensor tympani syndrome (TTTS). It's been three weeks since my hearing is at times distorted. Also, I have read a couple of times here in...

Hello, I am wondering if someone from this forum has taken Myonal (a muscle relaxant) and experienced any effects on his/her tinnitus? Thank you. Warm regards, Albert

@Bigboi1221 Do not let your tinnitus limit you. There are plenty of people in this forum that have/had loud tinnitus but moved on and have been productive in life. Do not let tinnitus control you. I would recommend you seeing an ENT doctor to properly assess your hearing. Most tinnitus cases...

Hi @Bigboi1221. What happened to you is called "acoustic trauma" and that your auditory system has been compromised by it. Blasts from fireworks can reach up to 110 dB, which is really high. There is a good chance that your tinnitus will eventually fade. One month into it is relatively early...

Hello @Watasha. I would think so, too. Many, many people wear in-ear plugs that play white noise to suppress tinnitus.

Hello, @Digital Doc! I might need to start using nature sounds or at least alternate them with white noise. My tinnitus has been manageable lately that I would like to wean off from using white noise as much as possible. Warm regards, Albert

Hello Guys, I am almost a year now into tinnitus and have been using white noise to help me sleep. I am wondering if white noise will be harmful for long-term use. I have read an article that white noise can expedite ageing of the brain and might worsen the existing tinnitus. Anyone here who...

Hi, @Blodorn! About two weeks ago, I noticed this some sort of distortion over some environmental sounds: Running water - low tone Fan - low siren-like tone AC - low siren-like tone Car Engine - whistling Some music/TV - distorted tone at times Computers - low tone and some rumbling noise Loud...

Here's to hoping that our symptoms would eventually subside or resolve. The world of ENT has really lots of conundrums.

Hello @Hammers. I now mostly hear the whistling from distant and/or loud vibrating sounds. When I am inside the car and hear the traffic, what I hear is a siren played on post-apocalyptic films. :-) Some low vibrating sounds "sound" like water running from pipes. Crazy indeed.

Hello @GoatSheep! Thank you for sharing the article. My first ENT doctor told me that I have a eustachian tube dysfunction and that the "tick" I hear randomly when my foot strikes the ground is because of the pressure. Few months after, I still have the symptom and he said that I should just...

Thank you for your reply @Elmer B Fuddled. I do not have the classic symptoms - autophony, aural fullness, or ear pain. But I randomly hear a slight tick on my ear when my foot strikes the ground. Even the doctors could not explain it to me.

Hello, I am wondering if someone from this forum has patulous eustachian tube on top of your regular tinnitus? What are your main symptoms and how are you managing them? Thanks in advance. Warm regards, Albert

I guess this has something to do with the eardrum. I consulted my ENT doctor a few days ago. He found that my left eardrum is a bit inflammed and retracted. Possibly because of eustachian tube dysfunction brought about by an allergy or a cold. I am hoping that this would subside.

Running water = Has a slight low tone Fan = Has a low siren-like sound White noise = Whistle Car AC = Whistle Traffic = Siren-like Machines = Whistle It is also strange that I mostly hear the distortion if I am at a distance from the sound source.

Hello Everyone, I started experiencing the same about more than a week now. At first, I heard a different sound on top of running water and I thought it was the exhaust fan. Then the night after, I noticed that my ceiling fan in my room was producing this whistling siren-like sound. Then I...

Thank you so much @Michael Leigh. Your pieces of advice are well noted. It may take a while for me to bring back my old way of living to be honest. I am sort of in between accepting this as the new normal and hoping to be physically healed completely. Hahaha. But I will dwell more on positivity...

Hello @Kiralm. Do you have hearing problems? The symptoms of otosclerosis are conductive hearing loss (usually at lower frequencies), dizziness, and tinnitus. Any one in your family has it as well? Warmest regards, Albert