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Sorry to hear of this. We've all done stupid things and worsened our tinnitus. It's part of the painful journey. If I may ask, what part did the neighbours play?

You say that your tinnitus gets worse from your job compared to not going to work. Right away, you should be asking yourself the following questions: Can I accept and live with continually worsening tinnitus from my current job for the rest of my career? Am I prepared to consider a change of...

Removing earwax with a curette in one session is very difficult, if not impossible. Olive oil does not fully penetrate earwax; it only softens the surface it contacts, creating a shiny appearance that can be seen with an otoscope camera. Using a camera-curette tool (with the image displayed on...

If Biden had bought one million Bitcoin back in December 2022, it would have been worth 650% more today. If the American government leads in 'legitimizing' Bitcoin, it may just lead to other countries doing the same. In which case, Bitcoin could easily increase by another 650% - or even more?

In the UK, after the election, the new Prime Minister takes office immediately and the old is turfed out. Wouldn't it be better if the US did the same?

Use olive oil to soften the wax for about a week. Then, use an otoscope camera with a curette attachment, like this one. Be careful. Small, deliberate movements and a steady hand are essential. The eardrum is only 2 cm from the canal entrance, so avoid touching it or even getting too close...

I'm in the UK, I watch CNN regularly. I can't help but compare this planned 'expulsion' of low-paid workers in the US, who uncomplainingly carry out the jobs that no one wants to do, with Brexit in the UK. We lost a load of our workforce due to Brexit. Most weren't even illegals, just offended...

It amazes me that people with tinnitus still get microsuction! Are you wanting worse tinnitus?

I am honestly amazed you are going for an MRI having read the severity of your tinnitus. Good luck!

What is this?

You don’t need to use electric clippers to get a haircut. Before electricity, people still went to hairdressers.

Wear a hooded garment.

Yeah, this is normal. As you brain isn't hearing external noises, it amplifies/focusses on the internal noise. It's one of the reasons why some argue that ear protection is bad for tinnitus. However, if you don't protect your ears from levels of noise, it can cause further damage and worsen...

I strongly recommend that you avoid doing any of the above, @Nick47. Playing artificial frequencies into your ears will not only exacerbate your reactive tinnitus but could also cause permanent worsening. What purpose would this graph or plot even serve? @trevl, there is no need for him to do...

Answer: the tinnitus.

Reactive tinnitus isn’t very common, even among those seeking help on this forum. In fact, some people refuse to acknowledge it as a real condition. If you mention “reactive tinnitus” to an audiologist or ENT, it’s likely the first time they’ll have heard the term.

If someone had a severe leg fracture, would you really need a doctor to confirm that their leg is more susceptible to damage than someone who hasn’t broken their leg?

I could not disagree with this statement more.

There’s often confusion between hearing damage and tinnitus damage. If your tinnitus is reactive, as it seems to be, you may experience worsened tinnitus from noise exposure, even if it doesn’t damage your hearing. The safest approach is to protect your ears more diligently than someone...

I hope your wife is understanding of you and your condition. Explain things as well as you can. She will need to be patient.

They are two distinct challenges. The first can be addressed with an understanding of rocket science, gravity, and the nature of empty space. The second, however, remains essentially unsolvable (for now) due to the limited knowledge about the lack of a healing mechanism in the inner ear.

Get new earplugs.

Damaged hair cells in shock due to noise exposure from a CAT scan? In a few days, you should have a clearer understanding of the outcome related to your tinnitus.

I broke my leg some time ago, but every time I try to sprint, the pain seems to worsen. How odd, right? Not really—it’s quite obvious, just like the answer to the question in the title of this thread. I’m surprised that experienced tinnitus sufferers are shocked when using 15 dB earplugs in a...

Tinnitus can begin in the ears due to damage. If the ears don’t heal, it eventually becomes a brain issue; a maladaptation.

What if someone has tinnitus that increases in sync with external sounds? If they’re constantly exposed to sound, wouldn’t their tinnitus be constantly elevated as well?

You’ve mentioned in a previous post, @Mohamed2009, the lack of a cure and insufficient research. I did try to explain, but I sense a misunderstanding about the limitations of the inner ear’s functionality. The main issue is that, for reasons still unknown, hair cells in mammals do not...

The ideal situation would be for you to expose yourself to ‘normal’ sounds that don’t aggravate your tinnitus. You’re asking very specific questions where there isn’t a clear right or wrong answer. Some people may suggest exposing yourself to sound and tolerating the reactivity to gradually...

Have you considered NOT using an electric shaver from now on? Do you want to take the risk of this happening again?

Staying in silence can increase sensitivity, which may lead to hyperacusis. If you’re more concerned about tinnitus, you might not need to worry too much about hyperacusis, as it often resolves on its own over time. The new reactive tone seems to respond better to ambient sounds rather than...

Understand that I am not a doctor. I believe that earmuffs are better than earplugs for extended wear since they allow your eardrum and ear canal to "breathe." Perhaps consider using earplugs while sleeping. An ambient noise level of 50 dB is quite loud for a room. Do you know what's causing...

Plugging your ears or using earmuffs often makes tinnitus seem louder, which is completely normal. Try to avoid crying, as it can create moderate-level sounds that may affect your tinnitus. Could the sound frequencies from the rustling of the bedsheets be triggering your tinnitus? It seems...

It sounds like you may be experiencing "reactive" tinnitus (a non-medical term), which refers to mini spikes in response to noise. Your tinnitus seems to be particularly sensitive to noise right now, likely because it's still very new and raw. It's important to avoid noise for several weeks to...

Which SSRI? What dosage?

This statement has been made many times: money is the cure for tinnitus and hearing loss. The problem lies in the fact that hair cells, for reasons still unknown, do not regenerate, repair, or replace themselves in mammals. If a treatment is going to be developed that causes hair cells to...

You reference wearing earphones. Do you mean earmuffs?

MRIs are very LOUD. Are you sure this is a good idea?

@wheatley, please describe exactly what your tinnitus sounds like.

This is an excellent analogy that effectively highlights the profound lack of understanding among health professionals regarding severe tinnitus. Audiologists and ENT specialists should receive training on how to identify suspected severe cases, possibly through the use of a questionnaire. If a...

You have artificial sound sensitivity. When you expose your ears to artificial sound and damage them, your body responds with tinnitus. There’s a strong chance this will worsen if you don’t heed the warnings your body is giving you. My advice: stop all exposure to artificial sound immediately...

What exactly were you hearing in 2003, during your breakdown? Can you describe the exact nature of your tinnitus at that time?

Do you double-protect when out in the city?

If there was a cure for tinnitus, it would be purely classified as a physiological problem and psychiatrists wouldn't be in the picture at all. Because it's not curable and makes the sufferer unhappy/depressed, patients are passed to psychiatry. Psychiatrists, not wanting to accept they are...

Does the sound of the pump in the fountain cause you any issues?

It's just a counselling technique, a method of trying to convince a patient that they cause their own tinnitus to get worse.

@Lipshitz, I knew straight away on reading your post that you are a mild-to-moderate case, most likely nearer to mild. To confirm this, I read many of your postings and came across this, what you posted on 6th April 2024: "my Tinnitus doesn't effect my life at all so I don't ever complain...

The simple answer to the question, "What's the longest habituation can take?" is like asking, "How long is a piece of string?" The answer is: it depends on the nature of your tinnitus. If your tinnitus is mild and monotonal, it likely won’t bother you after six months. Your brain becomes bored...

If your tinnitus is variable and severe, you may never habituate.

Please do the honourable thing and leave the forum, @Mattv. It's clear it serves you no purpose now, and you serve it no purpose either. Thank you.

@IYIiKe, I am happy for you that you are not a severe case; honestly, I am. I also hope you don't end up returning to Tinnitus Talk in the depths of despair, having to deal with pain hyperacusis or severe tinnitus. Be happy you are not in that state. But please do not 'lecture' severe cases...

People with mild tinnitus tend to exit Tinnitus Talk after a few short months swiftly. I think these mild cases' exposure to the horrors of severe tinnitus serves as a good warning to protect their now fragile ears.

Who said he didn't? Is he (Dr. Maison) part of the team that developed NT-3, the apparent "cure"?

I'm sorry to hear about this. When you went out in May, what noise were you exposed to? Did you wear earplugs at any point? Do you wear hearing protection around the house now?

Why does Dr. Maison have tinnitus if he can access a 'cure'? I don't buy this.

Are these two photos AI produced?

I've asked myself this 'fantasy' question each time I check this thread. I'm already in a prison.

The above is a post from this thread made on 6th September 2013.