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Hi @twa, I use the Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones. No earplugs underneath. I just carry the musician's earplugs just in case, but very rarely use them.

Hi there. I fly every month interstate and it looks to be working for me, no major issues on the tinnitus front. The front of the plane will generally be quieter. I carry some musicians earplugs and top of the line noise cancelling headphones with me. I thought I’d have more trouble with...

@Malcolm_, lean on some sleeping meds in the short term if sleep is an issue. I know it’s hard, but it’s also very important to keep busy - throw yourself into work, your studies, a hobby, computer games... something (anything) that keeps your mind occupied. It’s also very likely that the volume...

@Monkee Man, I hope you start to feel better soon. It is likely that both the tinnitus and hyperacusis should fade over time. However, it will likely take a good deal of time. We all make mistakes - I also didn’t use ear protection while gigging for years, but the final straw was some home DIY...

Hi @Joseph K. Congrats on the newborn. If you are currently experiencing ear pain then I'd suggest treading carefully for the next month or so and try not to expose your ears to unnecessary loud noise. That pain is your body's way of telling you that it didn't like the noise and to avoid it. It...

Why not go for music? Not all instruments are created equal in the noise department. I’ve been playing much more ukulele these days. It’s a bright, happy instrument and quite a bit softer than the guitar or banjo (which I’ll pop earplugs in for). Another suggestion is the beach if you have one...

That is a good question and something I have been thinking about. Tinnitus was a slap in the face that bad things can and will happen if I don’t take proper care of myself. Previously I’d never wear ear protection, hardly ever put on sun screen when outdoors and generally avoided going for...

Some people like to take the mufflers off their bikes to create noise. Bike gangs generally do it for intimidation. The desire may be to disturb people, get attention... There will be different rules per country, but I’d say it should be illegal. Confiscate their vehicles and fine them heavily...

@Ryan The Sad, I’m sorry you’ve had this recent spike. The good news is that you are very early into this and it is likely to subside. Do what you need to do in order to get through day to day. I know that things are difficult now, but suicide is not the answer. Many people only make their...

My vote.

Unfortunately I’ve read a number of stories relating to failed suicides. The young candidates for face transplants are quite heartbreaking. It’s not like the movies and many people still survive facial gun shot wounds. I imagine that their ears likely ring too if not from the gunshot then from...

I found an article where a newly graduated doctor describes her symptoms after getting long COVID-19. It’s quite a heartbreaking read and she does call out tinnitus and hyperacusis specifically. When the right temporal portion flared, I had ear pain and worsened tinnitus. With the tinnitus...

There are a few ways of thinking about this. On the one hand stress in a job can make the tinnitus louder. On the other hand if you’re doing something you enjoy you’re more likely to be engaged with it and that’s a good tinnitus distraction. Also, it’s not just the work task that can make things...

Well it's been a whole year now so an update is likely in order. The hyperacusis is still gone thankfully, tinnitus is currently around the 2/10 mark and the hearing distortions, while much improved, are sticking around for a bit. I did have an unusually very quiet month last month, so I hope...

Thanks @GeorgeLG. Just purchased that on Kindle and will give it a read.

@weab00, a big congrats. That’s great news.

Hi @Clerkp. Have you tried to set it on a timer so that the sound stops after say 30 minutes? Not sure how long it takes for you to fall asleep, but this way you get a sleep assist without the sound playing continuously. Sounds like the speaker is sitting too close to your ears. Better to move...

I have read other stories of people being prescribed blood pressure meds for anxiety (Propranolol) and getting tinnitus as a result. I believe it’s listed as potentially ototoxic. I’m not aware of your health history and whether you ‘need’ to be on this med. It’s something I’d suggest talking...

Sorry to hear you’re having a tough time and many here can relate. The first ENT I saw in public basically told me to get used to it. I had to find a private ENT willing to test me for everything under the sun. They didn’t find anything wrong in my case, but they may have better luck with you...

@whatdidyousay, it’s most likely that you’ll be fine, so try not to worry about it too much. It’s a good reminder to fix this up and replace the earplugs on your keychain. I haven’t worn mine in quite a while, but I still carry them with me.

Sorry to hear that. That’s a good question and difficult to answer. A common theme for people who get severe tinnitus after a concert, for example, is that their friends were fine the next day. They were the unlucky ones. I’m guessing, but it’s likely from cumulative exposure, having other...

Great news. Things should continue to improve.

Hi @Freddy74. I’ve seen a few similar questions pop up recently and I think it’s very much a personal decision. I’d listen to your body too - if such environments cause ear pain currently then I’d avoid them in the short term. You’ll likely get a few responses landing in each camp. If you’ve...

The time frame for Prednisone is generally considered as effective within the first 48 hours. Unfortunately few people, including GPs, know or care to mention this. I also missed the 48 hour window. There are many tests your ENT perform and it’s up to you how you’d like to approach that. For...

If it’s something you have reason to be worried about then I’d get tested as a first step. If that comes back without issue then you’re in the clear and don’t have to worry. As for what happens if you do have something. A quick google suggests that you may get testicular pain, pain during...

Great news. Glad it’s gotten quieter for you. I’d expect to see additional gains in another 3 months.

@Sointu, sounds like you're having a hell of a time with this at the moment. From your introductory post it looks like you're only in the first few months of this. The first few months are just so hard, I really struggle for words with it. Screaming tinnitus, every damn sound hurts, the sleep...

28 July will put you at a little under 3 months in. The first few months are generally considered the most difficult. Ears unfortunately do take a very long time to settle, sometimes up to a couple of years. Many people will see their volume reduce with time even if it doesn't completely go...

Hopefully your situation will get easier if this resolves. I’m not sure what others would recommend as far as ototoxicity goes, but sometimes you don’t have an option. It sounds like a case of dysacusis. I’ve got the morse code, rubbing the top of a whine glass wooooo reaction in response to...

Glad to hear you’ve had such a material reduction in volume. I’m sure others will be able to expand on this, but there are several things that can cause spikes / temporary volume increases for me. One is exposure to loud noise - what is considered loud and able to cause spikes will vary...

Hey mate. Sorry to hear you’re struggling. Are there any sounds you can tolerate while studying? I would recommend trying to play some music in the background or leaving the TV on. I also use the ReSound app. I think for most people the tinnitus grows progressively in quiet rooms. Are there any...

@Jdwg, I hope you find some relief soon. Careful with the dose there as Propranolol is ototoxic. That being said, people seem to have a range of tolerances for ototoxic meds. Just something to think about. I hope these become more frequent. Progress can be glacially slow when it comes to ears...

Reach out. You never know. @Ollie, sounds like you’re going through a hell of a spike. I’m sorry this is happening. We all make mistakes which is just part of being human. Obviously avoid loud events for now while your ears settle. 2 weeks in is still very early and it’s likely to be much lower...

That’s a great sign. I hope you find some answers there. There are unfortunately many, many causes of tinnitus, so narrowing it down can be difficult for some. It may also completely resolve on its own. The fact you are experiencing periods of silence is encouraging.

There is a long thread regarding COVID-19 vaccination on the forum. I’m personally in the double vax’d camp and would encourage others to do the same. Ultimately it’s your call to make.

Don't be too concerned about this. For me the pain hyperacusis turned up a bit after the tinnitus was in full swing. It'll likely take months for it to diminish. I no longer experience sharp stabbing pain from everyday sounds. If I overdo practicing music then sometimes I may get a delayed light...

Hey @aul884, the fact that you are experiencing quieter periods is a good sign. The global trend in volume should be downwards, but it takes a long time and there will be fluctuations on the way. I think a common theme with tinnitus is that the first few months are an absolute punish. People do...

@sjtinguy, sounds like you’ve had a hell of a ride. I’m sorry these things have happened and I hope you catch a break soon. Many people here understand what you’re going through. Unfortunately this is not uncommon. Hell, I am going through a divorce at the moment. Cars without mufflers...

I’m sure I’ll gobble them like tic-tacs when I’m older. My ears did shudder reading the article though.

Is it possible to work on material remotely? That might be a better way to go for now. I know it may feel hopeless at the moment, but you’re young and there are many years still ahead of you. In time your symptoms may diminish. I can obviously see you’re having a tough period. It’s likely that...

I was completely unaware until reading some stories on Tinnitus Talk of the risks associated with Viagra and Cialis. I guess ignorance is bliss. I also came across an article on Hugh Hefner’s Viagra associated hearing loss. I guess if you’re dating woman less than half your age you need some...

Hi @Fleur. Could your symptoms be a form of Dysacusis? Quite a few people hear tones and distortion over voices and music. I get a woooo sound over voices and music almost as though someone is blowing on a bottle top.

Sleeping pills aren’t for the long term, but I don't see an issue taking them for a few days. Alternatively, are you active during the day? Hitting the gym, going for a cycle or lifting weights should wear you out and help with better sleep. The same goes for eating well. Having a consistent...

Standard audiograms are very blunt instruments. It’s not all in your head. You need to listen to your body, give it time and protect your ears. Ears take ages to settle, so symptoms in many cases will last for an extended period. Even the professionals don’t give the best advice. Listen to your...

Hang in there mate, you’re certainly not alone with the distortions. It’s been 10 months for me and accepting that this might be here to stay is very hard. Try to focus on activities you enjoy outside of music for the short term. There are many things that make life worth living so try to lean...

If you are having trouble sleeping, then perhaps using some sleeping pills in the short term might help. Sleep deprivation makes everything appear worse. I understand that starting University is also a stress in itself. It is very likely that your tinnitus will go away, particularly if it has...

Glad to see you guys supporting each other. 8 and 9 weeks respectively is still very early days. You should see improvement in the coming months. As I’m sure you’ve read on other threads, the first 3 months approx are considered the hardest. Ears unfortunately settle very slowly.

@Brian Newman, thanks for your reply. I hope you find some relief. I’ll be sure to post if I see improvements. I thought I’d ask the question and for the moment I’m playing the waiting game.

Hi all. I get a woooo tone, almost as though someone is blowing on the top of a bottle or like amp feedback, lightly over voices and more heavily over music. In the beginning it was so bad that music was an absolute mess. It has gotten considerably better, but I’m still struggling with it and...

If you are experiencing a sudden loss in hearing I’d suggest going to the emergency ENT, there should be one at your local hospital, and taking a course of Prednisone. Do not delay on this as under 48 hours is supposed to be the sweet spot. Best of luck.

@TheHonoredOne, sorry to hear you’re having a tough time finding understanding from your family. When I first went to the ENT he mentioned that ‘everyday noise should be fine and noise under X dB shouldn’t harm you’. Unfortunately my family took this as gospel from the professional - even the...

Thanks. I should have been more specific there. The tablet I’m taking looks to be mostly Magnesium oxide, but there are a few different forms of Magnesium in this tablet. I’m sure there are similar / generic products, but to avoid ambiguity I’m taking...

I’m taking a pill supplement at the moment. I’d also chat to your doctor about supplements if you’re breast feeding. You are the whole world to your baby. While developing it is your body rhythms they’ve become accustomed to. They are in tune with and derive comfort from you alone. In short...

I’ve found Magnesium supplements useful. It’s not uncommon for there to be a delay based on my own experience and other stories I’ve read. Many people don’t know their cause and can only make best guesses. For most people the tinnitus will either go away or reduce to a much lower volume. You...

Hi @Jodiharing. 2.5 months is still early and your ears will likely need more time to settle. I was still walking around the house with industrial earmuffs at 3 months, but my hyperacusis was gone by the 6 month mark and for most people will disappear in under a year. I’m sorry this happened to...

Hi @VICKI HERRMANN. Sorry to hear you’re having trouble sleeping. Know that it does get better. I had to lean on sleeping pills to get blocks of sleep in the beginning. I hope you find some relief soon.