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I was prescribed Oxcarbazepine last week. The prescribing doctor was aware of my ear symptoms but focused primarily on my headaches since he’s a neurologist, not an ENT. Officially, this medication is for managing my headache symptoms. I started with 150 mg twice a day for 48 hours, then...

I finally figured out how to find the page that has all the profile posts in one place so that you're seeing more than just five of them. It is at: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/whats-new/profile-posts I found it by clicking the button near the top of the Tinnitus Talk home page that has the...

I see now, after reading all the replies, that some of you may have thought I have claustrophobia in addition to ear problems. My apologies for the confusion. I only mentioned claustrophobia in my first post because that is what all my healthcare providers say. They have suggested they could put...

Thank you! I wasn’t aware of diffusion-weighted imaging. If I proceed with the MRI, I’ll ask if this sequence can be skipped. I also inquired about wearing earmuffs over foam earplugs, but they said it wouldn’t be possible. They explained that my head would need to fit inside a coil, and there...

Can someone please tell me where to find all the profile posts in reverse chronological order? With the new website design, only about five of the most recent profile posts are displayed at the very bottom of the home page, and anything older than that quickly gets pushed off. The other day, I...

My doctors keep encouraging me to have an MRI, but I keep refusing because I am very worried about a catastrophic setback that could lead to a significant increase in noxacusis, tinnitus, and hearing loss. They have told me I could be fully sedated for the MRI if I choose. They explained that I...

Based on my memory of that, I can relate to them, but they can no longer relate to me, now that T and H have fundamentally changed my life.

At this point, I feel like I have nothing in common with healthy people, other than a memory of what it was like to be healthy.

I'm tempted to be honest and say, "I have done nothing in the past 24 months except try to get well." But that would make them sad.

nothing to say. Like, they have no freaking idea how T and H will impact every aspect of your existence: hobbies, jobs, social life.

I tell them about my incurable ear problems, and then when they say, "What else is going on?", I feel even worse because I have

Does anyone else find it triggering to catch up with old friends who have yet to hear about your T or H? I feel like a Debbie Downer when

The only positive thing I have to say is that summer is over, which means there will be no more AC noise for another 8 or 9 months.

The same for my keyboard and sheet music collection. Keep= living in denial. Donate= defeat.

If I donate my hairdryer to Goodwill, it means I'm a pessimist. If I keep my hairdryer, it means I'm delusional about my sound tolerance.

I’m feeling incredibly triggered right now. The middle-aged granddaughter of the woman who caused my ear injury had the audacity to send me a text message. When I clicked on it, it was just a JPG of her grandmother’s funeral announcement. There was no personalized message, just the image, so I...

I'm really sorry to hear that. Many people on Tinnitus Talk experience the type of tinnitus you're describing. While it may not have an official name, most here refer to it as "reactive tinnitus" because it becomes louder or changes pitch in response to real-world sounds. I recommend searching...

Is it possible to hire a lawyer to reopen your French social security accident claim and a private investigator to find out if your former employer is breaking any laws right now? You deserve justice. In the meantime, please keep prioritizing your self-care. I hope your new medication helps...

I am appalled and heartbroken by the way your employer and coworkers treated you. If I could punish them on your behalf, I would. I also have noxacusis and tinnitus caused by a work-related situation that went completely unacknowledged by the people who were aware of it, and it has haunted me...

I don't think we're literally living in a simulation, but it certainly feels that way because of how surreal our lives have become. No matter what I try, I can't get well. It's like I keep failing and failing and failing, and I can't find a way out. If this were a video game, I could go online...

I had the COVID-19 vaccine in April, May, and November of 2021. My ear problems didn't start until September of 2022, so if the vaccine played any role in this, then there was a very long delay. I personally think that the vaccine wasn't a factor for me, so I have continued getting my annual...

I apologize that the loud music at the wedding party affected your ears. The symptoms you developed afterward are uncommon for the general population but, unfortunately, quite familiar to those of us who frequent this message board. Once your ears have experienced trauma, they might become more...