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Got my first year anniversary trophy today. I would like to take this moment to thank noise for making this lifelong dream possible.

This place is a bit like the music charts. Some legends, some consistent artists with regular releases, whilst many are one hit wonders.

Big sense of Titanic today. This thread seemed unsinkable at one point. Tbh I am personally interested in the tinnitus side of things here and am wondering if there is any chance this drug had a beneficial effect in this area despite the other areas appearing negligible in benefit? Do you...

Given that you donate to this site and you always leave kind comments, we already know you have a perfect heart ❤️

I understand the delivery method of this is injection through the tympanic membrane. Has anybody had this procedure done (perhaps steroids) and can they elaborate on the experience? To me it makes me wince, anyone else? What is it like having a small hole poked in the eardrum and could this...

I would keep your current job and accept this new job and also tell them briefly your difficulties currently. The firm knowing this, in the next 6 months, they may even be able to find you a quieter temporary position as a back up and at least your be within the firm. Worst case you have to...

One thing you can do that helps me when this happens is rip up two bits of kitchen towel paper and scrunch them into two medium size balls. Then soak these in clean, ice cold water. Then squeeze them to let out most of the excess water (but not all the water) and place them against each ear...

I can’t say this happens to me so sadly I can’t add anything to this one. Just a thought, have you tried taking a short nap, say 3-4pm, and seeing if this restarts your level again? I find this happens to adjust my tinnitus, so I’m fairly certain my brain activity/sleep affects how mine is. Even...

I caught the webinar and thought one of the more positive aspects is that with acoustic trauma, the middle ear can have all sorts of weird inflammation involved with it that takes a long time to slowly calm down. Meaning one should not think the worst possible scenario. It also showed that this...

1) Getting a moderate understanding of what retirement might be like. 2) Managing to appreciate my local park and more importantly getting up to 20 pigeons to eat from my hand - they were a sceptical bunch at first. 3) Realising that the inside of my empty wardrobe needs painting as I have...

So earlier this week I was slightly down and lethargic due to this whole problem and so I started to feel very tired around 3pm. My first instinct was to take a nap and then I realised what this can do to me and I started remembering all the horrible loud sounds I used to awake too. Then I...

Yes I’ve been noticing the same thing a few times. I call them false dawns as originally I thought my tinnitus was gone when it first happened. It usually happens between 4-6am if I wake up. For me personally, I find it a mystery overall. However if I had to guess, I think it’s due to the brain...

I’m in a similar position. I’m on Flonase too but from what I read it doesn’t affect Eustachian Tubes and is more for colds/sinus issues. It’s a way the ENT can give something I guess that may work. Another ENT is going to check my Eustachian Tubes with some camera thing and the other didn’t...

Yes, the pain reduction has been of the most benefit so far. I was in a lot of pain during the day and night and this has practically been eliminated. I have found it has not increased my tinnitus.

I do not have visual snow.

So 20 days into this drug, starting for 1 week at 20 mg, and then 2 weeks at 30 mg; each day x 1 dose: Ear Pain/Burning Sensation during day and night - was 9/10 - is now 2/10 - this has been the biggest success. Ear fullness has also gone. Pain in Relation to Sharp Sounding Objects...

I have been experiencing a click too when I speak in my left ear. It tends to not be there first thing in the morning but during the day it comes about is there 80% of the time. The click sound always happens after a spoken word and is infuriating. I also think it’s the muscle you pointed out...

I think it was a Phillips one but don't quote me on that.

I was lucky with my MRI. It was a super modern machine that took 3 mins and was very quiet. A CT scan I believe is quiet too.

Yes, same for me. I’m hearing all sorts of new sound in my flat like dimmer switches buzzing and drips from the bathroom sink. I’m hoping it drops as that would be a very large percentage of my problems resolved.

My neurologist said no in response to this question. He said that the pain you feel is just a signal from the nerves. He used the analogy of touching something like a cold radiator; it causes a sensation of cold but it’s not doing actual damage to your hand. The nerves are sending a pain...

I don't know if this is normal or not but it is slowly getting worse and driving me mad. I have hyperacusis whereby plates, typing on keyboard, cutlery, tin foil, or paper being rustled all catch my ear and cause a sharp discomfort. I also seem to get a burning pain late in the evening if I...

Same crap for me. Mine not just reacts to the sounds and makes a tone on top but also fires up in line with my blood flow like a ringing turbine and cools down when doing nothing. Even walking creates a sparkle ring sound. My auditory system seems like it’s on 10x amplification. How can I get...

I’m 4 days into Nortriptyline as this is meant to have a painkiller in and is helpful for nerves. Will keep you posted.

Hi, Can I ask about the burning pains. How did you combat these whilst using white noise? We’re you taking painkillers regularly? Also did you have problems with sharp sounding objects like cutlery etc or was it just louder sounds? Thanks

Thanks for all the advice everyone. So basically my left ear is my bad ear and it literally is like an amplifier on max. If I lightly touch the outer part of the ear it will make little ping sounds. I tried last night sleeping on my right ear to avoid any rustling sounds from the pillow, and...

Yes I have the same. I used to find it with tv at first (thankfully not now) but it happens over fuzzy sounds; rain, boilers, water, etc. From what I’ve read it’s a distortion of sound based on high frequency lost, however quite a few people report it goes after some months (within a year) I...

Help anybody. I seem to have tinnitus and pain hyperacusis that has gotten worse over the last few weeks and developed into the following symptoms: •Short and sharp discomfort feeling in the ears from sharp sounding objects like plastic, paper and cutlery. •No ear pain from everyday sounds...

Stand up politely for yourself mate and explain logically to them why it’s not sensible at this time. If they don’t take it seriously then that’s not your fault but they can’t force you in a literal sense.

Why are your parents forcing you? I’m twice your age but can appreciate what it’s like being 17, however believe me, parents don’t always know best, usually they do, but not always.

Don’t go. You can always go another day, but you can’t go back in time if you regret it.

It’s a complete and utter joke. I am severely depressed at how I will cope in so many situations should I ever get myself in them; air travel - seated and locked in on a plane then I fall asleep as I usually do Holiday relaxation - beach, hotels etc Post food and drink naps like xmas At this...

Yes exactly the same for me. Mine is like a steam kettle in the centre of the head and lasts for around 45 mins. The only way I can cope is to mask it with some frequency noise and try to fall back to sleep as quick as possible, or not nap anymore. Tbh this is one of the most cruelest parts of...

@GBB if its any consolation I was in absolute hell last night. I have developed severe hyperacusis, meaning that sounds I accumulate in the day come back later in the evening in form of searing ear pain. Last night it was raining outside my window which set of my reactive tinnitus - my entire...

Yep I have the same sound. Its an up and down screech (a semitone apart) that is high pitched. Like it cant make its mind up which pitch to cling onto.

I am hoping people that those who have recovered or significantly improved from hyperacusis can help here. I am trying to understand what to expect if I am to see recovery from this condition. Does sound tolerance fluctuate up and down day to day over months or is this more a lineal thing...

I have read a lot of posts where people say ears take a long time to heal. 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months etc. I’ve not really found anything scientific that backs this up, explains why and to what extent what heals and what doesn’t. Does anyone know where these time frames come from...

I agree, wind noise caught me out on a motorbike trip and I came back with ringing ears in June. Didn't even think it would be something to consider but I paid the price. I now use high grade foam earplugs. You will know if what you buy works as you should hear no reverberations and it should...

Completely hear you - I too wonder if it will ever be the same however I come out of this mess (if I get out of it). Silence for me was everything. I have had a very good and fun life so far - I was so active and up for anything. I would pack 48 hours into a 24 hour day so to speak. Now I am...

Hi, can I ask you if that clicking sound you said you had when talking ever went away? I have the same and its driving me mad

Hi Gerard, I’m 3 months in myself and have similar symptoms and stress. Where you based?

Thank you for your swift reply Michael. You always seems generous with your time and advice to others on here so I must applaud and thank you for this. Re protecting ears. This is something I was not doing so much when this first came on ie in (streets, parks, sport) but I soon found I was...

So I am 3 months into my tinnitus but my hyperacusis developed a little later (2 months ago) due to microsuction I believe. The tinnitus and hyperacusis was in the left ear for the majority of this time and was survivable but in the last 2 weeks, it pretty much crossed over to my other ear and...

I have hyperacusis (reactive tinnitus) which I am now finding is getting worse with everyday sounds. It used to be just sharp things like plates but now it is more general reverberations regardless of their frequency, e.g. shouting or books being closed quickly. One questions is should I sleep...

Who here lives alone and is single? Normally I would be fine with this situation without tinnitus, but now I have it I am finding it is playing havoc with my mind, particularly in the morning and evenings - not being able to offload some stress simply by being cuddled up to someone on the couch...