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  1. Blackbird1016

    I keep praying for a Braveheart moment but I don't think it's ever coming. We're just going to...

    I keep praying for a Braveheart moment but I don't think it's ever coming. We're just going to die like neutered dogs chasing paper in the wind.
  2. Blackbird1016

    Monster was going to drill into my perfectly good teeth to line his pockets. I cancelled all my...

    Monster was going to drill into my perfectly good teeth to line his pockets. I cancelled all my appointments and moved my entire family out of his office. It's unbelievable what "society" is. A giant lie that's what. I'm trapped in the world of "might is right" but might is money and greed here...
  3. Blackbird1016

    Literally had a dentist try to con me into letting him drill into EIGHT completely fine teeth...

    Literally had a dentist try to con me into letting him drill into EIGHT completely fine teeth this year. He wouldn't show me the "decay" on the xrays. I had to threaten his office legally to get the copy of the xrays I'm legally entitled to, reviewed myself and saw no decay, went to another...
  4. Blackbird1016

    585 days of hell. If the medical establishment cares so much about people this should be...

    585 days of hell. If the medical establishment cares so much about people this should be researched better.
  5. Blackbird1016

    I don't trust anyone who isn't my direct friend anymore. Especially not doctors or politicians...

    I don't trust anyone who isn't my direct friend anymore. Especially not doctors or politicians. None of them are out to help people. Just leech off of us until we die for their own benefit. It's a very sad reality to live in.
  6. Blackbird1016

    I don't trust doctors at all anymore. I had a dentist try to drill into 8 of my healthy teeth...

    I don't trust doctors at all anymore. I had a dentist try to drill into 8 of my healthy teeth recently. Thank God I question things and got a second opinion.
  7. Blackbird1016

    To be honest, not good. My sleep is a wreck and I am very depressed. I hate the medical...

    To be honest, not good. My sleep is a wreck and I am very depressed. I hate the medical establishment for doing so little work into solving this and so much work into pushing a fake vaccine on people.
  8. Blackbird1016

    Acoustic Trauma (Fire Alarm) Gave Me Tinnitus — History of Using Headphones for Gaming

    I can't offer much help but I can tell you I struggle with all the same issues. I try to take joy in the fact I'm otherwise healthy. I did go see Dune 2, with earplugs. You'll eventually find your comfort zone for "risking it". No one gets out of this alive so you need to enjoy yourself as...
  9. Blackbird1016

    Unilateral Tinnitus and Pain Around Ear After an EDM Concert

    Get yourself to an ENT that will prescribe you Prednisone or another kind of steroid. Mine initially started after an EDM festival and the steroids helped, although be warned they do not help everyone. I wouldn't go to anymore EDM shows if I were you, they're way too loud and you've received a...
  10. Blackbird1016

    12 kHz Tinnitus After Bumping My Head

    I had a positive experience with Prednisone. Do your own research and take your own gambles. My tinnitus was 50% worse pre-Prednisone. I did two rounds of it. I also had aural fullness and hearing loss, which resolved along with the tinnitus lessening.
  11. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus from Gunshots: Here I'm Joining the Party

    Insane, yes. But the honest answer is yes, people do. I personally wouldn't though. You're asking to make it worse. Perhaps see if you can get a medical note for work explaining you need 6 months to heal from auditory injury and cannot be at a range? It may go away within 6 months. I still...
  12. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 3 Months: Unsure of Cause, Struggling to Accept

    I'm sorry to hear that. :( You're already using all the supplements I would suggest. I've quit alcohol too just to see if it does anything (high inflammatory and neurotoxin) but it's too soon to know if it'll do anything.
  13. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus Calms Down a Week Before Menstruation — Help Me Solve This!

    I don't have much insight to contribute unfortunately, but I'm a woman too and find this a super interesting theory. I hope you discover the cause!
  14. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 3 Months: Unsure of Cause, Struggling to Accept

    Vaccine reactions can be very delayed. Like by years. That's why it is very risky to get EUA vaccines that haven't been thoroughly and properly tested through the normal routes, which take decades. That being said, it sounds like yours might be associated with inflammation. Try tinkering with...
  15. Blackbird1016

    My Teenager Daughter Got Tinnitus After Neomycin Otic Ear Drops

    Hi, My tinnitus is noise induced but personally I wouldn't play with this. Sorry to hear your daughter is so young and suffering from this. I imagine it would be a lot worse at her age. At two weeks, she shouldn't panic. It can take 3-6 months to subside. Sometimes 1-2 years or more, but do...
  16. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    I know I wasn't. I feel like there's definitely a path to sue that would force festivals and concerts to have protection laws but most tinnitus sufferers don't seem to want to investigate it. You're the first one to take it seriously I've met on Tinnitus Talk and I've been here over a year.
  17. Blackbird1016

    Xanax Quiets My Tinnitus — Are There Any Other Similar Drugs Without Psychoactive Effects?

    I had a very weird experience with a Melatonin (0.5mg), L-Theanine (100 mg), chamomile (25 mg) and lemon grass (25 mg) sleep supplement I tried. I basically experienced really extreme depersonalization and slow/stupefied thinking. It went away after a few hours but was terrifying in the...
  18. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    I'm not in California, I'm in New York but the incident happened in New Jersey. Thank you for the information though. I would like to do some kind of class action lawsuit. It's quite awful. I'm up with the ringing right now.
  19. Blackbird1016

    Acoustic Trauma from a One-Day Music Festival → Persisting Symptoms: Constant Tinnitus and Earache

    Thanks. It's quite ridiculous the way people look at it as "just ringing"... This is nice to read as I'm holding onto hope I could still improve some.
  20. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    Sorry to hear your tinnitus is so loud. Yes, that's why I keep researching despite the overwhelming push not to here by so many people, which I frankly find strange. I think Susan Shores device is more targeted than Lenire so there is hope there. I am also exploring what could have...
  21. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    It's really not an accusation. You are dragging someone down. There's a success stories section because it does successfully go away for some people and for some of those people it's even been after years. Since nothing seems to be well documented in any capacity regarding tinnitus I don't...
  22. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    I'm so sorry to see three people agreeing with you. People have had tinnitus spontaneously reverse after years of suffering. I know you're suffering terribly from your posts so I understand the grouchiness but no need to try and drag others down. I personally think tinnitus is curable...
  23. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    Thanks. I was blaming myself for a bit. Please keep your negativity to yourself. :)
  24. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    Slightly freaked out after realizing my kitchen hood vent (which my landlord makes me use constantly) is at 70 dB (using a free meter). I haven't been using earplugs while it is on. I think my tinnitus is perceived by me as 40 dB, which is terrifying, as the table fan that masks it reads as...
  25. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    I don't think I will ever stop researching it. It's just how I am. I have read everything I can get my hands on about it. Lenire actually just got in touch with me. In the US it's $300 for the consultation and $4,000 for the device... Based on what I've researched on it and read on Tinnitus...
  26. Blackbird1016

    Acoustic Trauma from a One-Day Music Festival → Persisting Symptoms: Constant Tinnitus and Earache

    Sorry, I did not see this earlier. Yes, I did. My acoustic trauma was very severe immediately after the incident. I had aural fullness in both ears, pain, my ear canals felt wet all the time (I still do not know why this was), and I could not hear properly (muffled hearing/everything sounded...
  27. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    I appreciate your response, Michael. You have a lot of good information. I am still curious though to see if eliminating alcohol does anything. I only drink socially so it does not bother me to eliminate it again. Since alcohol is a neurotoxin and they seem to think chronic tinnitus lies more...
  28. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    Small update: Going to try eliminating alcohol after new year's as it is a neurotoxin. I'm not a heavy drinker but I do drink about 3-4 drinks a week, and am wondering if this had a cumulative contributing effect. I have drank like this since I was 21. Alcohol is inflammatory and can disrupt...
  29. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus from Shooting a Handgun with No Hearing Protection

    I'm so sorry to hear this. Stay strong.
  30. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    I'm having a rough night but interestingly enough I think I am almost experiencing silence in my left ear. The ringing is a lot fainter in the left than the right... more of a twinkling noise. The right ear is still pretty damn loud though and unfortunately driving me nuts. I also don't hear...
  31. Blackbird1016

    It's truly mind boggling. The guy either thought he was funny or "cool" meanwhile he's a dumbass.

    It's truly mind boggling. The guy either thought he was funny or "cool" meanwhile he's a dumbass.
  32. Blackbird1016

    I'm able to do things in "silence" again. Like read or write but it's still there unfortunately.

    I'm able to do things in "silence" again. Like read or write but it's still there unfortunately.
  33. Blackbird1016

    Not really. Sometimes I think my left ear has improved but overall I believe it's the same. My...

    Not really. Sometimes I think my left ear has improved but overall I believe it's the same. My right ear is certainly the "loud" one. Recently, I've been able to sleep without a fan or a sleeping aid (melatonin). But I still hear the ringing.
  34. Blackbird1016

    Suffering from tinnitus for 1 year and three months after a 2 day music festival. Events should...

    Suffering from tinnitus for 1 year and three months after a 2 day music festival. Events should have decibel warnings. Want to sue.
  35. Blackbird1016

    I Lost Hearing for a Moment and My Tinnitus in One Ear Suddenly Stopped for Hours

    I'd take it as some hope it can one day be gone permanently.
  36. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus After Smoking a Joint — Fears, Doubts and Outlook for the Future

    From your story, I would quit smoking. It's not worth the damage.
  37. Blackbird1016

    Acoustic Trauma from a One-Day Music Festival → Persisting Symptoms: Constant Tinnitus and Earache

    Hi, I'm sorry you're dealing with this. You can check my post history for information on my case. I am also suffering from tinnitus caused by acoustic trauma (music festival). I've had mine over a year now. It has largely improved but I still have ringing. Everything I did to try and mitigate...
  38. Blackbird1016

    My Acoustic Trauma (Jackhammer) Induced Tinnitus Has Got Much Better

    This was really good to read. Thanks for sharing.
  39. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    I know my last replies were pretty dark. Just thought I'd follow up with some kind of positive news - the past week I've been sleeping without any fan or Melatonin and been able to get a full 8 hours sleep. This has been pretty huge for me. I can't really say it's gotten lower but I'm happy...
  40. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    I don't think eating healthy can really heal it but I do notice that alcohol can make it louder. Apparently the alcohol can inhibit parts of the brain that would normally filter the noise down. I read this somewhere awhile back... I still drink but not excessively. I personally no longer really...
  41. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    Hi, I'm sorry to hear you're suffering with this. Don't be afraid to call the national suicide hotline. I did very frequently for the first six months. I can't really say it's gotten any better. I can hear it right now and I absolutely hate it. I lose sleep from it sometimes or feel like I...
  42. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    Hi @Kerza, I still have it. It is a little over a year now. I'm not going to lie, it hasn't improved. I'm less suicidal from it. Some nights I manage to sleep without any masking noise but most I can't. Wish I had something better to report back.
  43. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus from Going to a Music Festival without Hearing Protection

    Yours really faded...? It'll be a year for me in September. I had kind of given up hope.
  44. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus from Going to a Music Festival without Hearing Protection

    I've been suffering the same way for almost a year now from the same cause. You can check my posts out for some things I've tried/looked into.
  45. Blackbird1016

    Acoustic Trauma from Loud Concert... and Hello!

    I'm glad you're habituating. I dislike when people describe that the ringing is gone and that isn't actually the case though. It's important to keep the distinction so we eventually know why it actually resolves for some people and doesn’t for others, especially for people with very intrusive...
  46. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    I am wondering if alcohol without loud noise can cause tinnitus? Sounds ridiculous but wondering if anyone has heard of a case like that...
  47. Blackbird1016

    Acoustic Trauma from Loud Concert... and Hello!

    Glad to hear you're doing better. I'm suffering from a similar acoustic trauma. You no longer experience any ringing at all?
  48. Blackbird1016

    One Rock Festival Changed My Life by Giving Me Tinnitus

    I have been able to fix my sleep. But it requires a fan on and taking 1 mg of Melatonin. I am not sure how I would fare in a situation where I did not have access to these things, which bothers me. I don't like being dependent on things, even if it's just a fan and some Melatonin. The...
  49. Blackbird1016

    One Rock Festival Changed My Life by Giving Me Tinnitus

    Thanks. Yeah, I figured the more anecdotal experience records we have, the better. I'm in my living room right now with the windows closed and I can hear it. If I didn't know better I would think my electronics were making a buzzing sound/light beeping. I really only hear it in quiet places...
  50. Blackbird1016

    One Rock Festival Changed My Life by Giving Me Tinnitus

    I've been going through the same thing following a music festival, seven months now. If you want, check out my thread on my profile about my experience. It is hard and sucks but at the least it becomes manageable.
  51. Blackbird1016

    Can Tinnitus Sufferers Do Noisy-ish Things with Earplugs?

    Sitting at the back of a plane does spike mine. I don't know. It depends on how much you're willing to risk it.
  52. Blackbird1016

    Hearing Loss and Severe Tinnitus — From Loving Life to Suicidal in 2 Months

    I'm sorry you're dealing with this. Two months is not a long time in the tinnitus world. Try not to lose hope. It can still improve. It is not considered chronic until 6 months and even then people have had it resolve after 12 months, 2 years. Just protect your ears and balance that with...
  53. Blackbird1016

    Magnesium Dramatically Reduced My Lamictal / Ibuprofen-Induced Tinnitus

    What type of Magnesium are you taking? Currently I've been taking Glycinate but I'm wondering if another version is better.
  54. Blackbird1016

    Low Steady Tinnitus for 15+ Years from Loud Music, Made Worse by COVID-19 Infection / Booster

    Sounds like they understand more of how vaccines worked* than you do. The US literally changed the definition of a vaccine to let this medical procedure pass as one. It was also an EUA - which if you read up on the EUA laws regarding vaccines and treatments, they are supposed to be offered...
  55. Blackbird1016

    Low Steady Tinnitus for 15+ Years from Loud Music, Made Worse by COVID-19 Infection / Booster

    I would recommend seeing if you could get a medical exemption concerning additional boosters. If one already aggravated it and made it worse, there is no need to take more chances.
  56. Blackbird1016

    Intratympanic Dexamethasone Injections Greatly Helped My Tinnitus

    It's a category for medical procedures/interventions though? I've just never heard a doctor refer to any procedure or treatment as salvage. I get it would imply it's a last ditch effort though. The shots you mention are the ones administered to the inner ear? I've read about them before I think.
  57. Blackbird1016

    Intratympanic Dexamethasone Injections Greatly Helped My Tinnitus

    What does the classification of salvage mean?
  58. Blackbird1016

    Tinnitus for 1.5 Months After Music Festival — The Most Horrible Ailment I've Ever Suffered

    Hi all, Since people seem to find this thread useful, and there isn't a lot of information on tinnitus, I wanted to give my seven month update. For some background: My tinnitus onset was September 19, 2022 following a two day music festival a month after suffering tinnitus for two weeks after...