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    Acoustic Trauma-Induced Tinnitus from Shooting AK-47 at a Gun Range

    A small update: I’m just under four weeks today. The tinnitus got extremely loud for about four seconds not long ago, but it has since dropped to a lower level. I’m hoping this is progress, but we’ll see. Interestingly, this happened on the same day my tinnitus CBT book arrived! 😆 I’m very...
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    Tinnitus Since Shooting My .308 Rifle Four Years Ago: The Ringing Has Gotten Worse Over the Years

    Hey man, I'm sorry to hear about your trouble with tinnitus. I'm still early in my experience, so I can't give you specific advice about Escitalopram. However, I'm on Citalopram, which is a similar drug, and I've recently increased to 40 mg without noticing much difference. That said, it's not...
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    Acoustic Trauma-Induced Tinnitus from Shooting AK-47 at a Gun Range

    I appreciate the support. I hope your situation continues to improve. How much has your tinnitus quieted down? Mine used to sound like a hiss from a CRT, but now it’s more like a tone. The volume seems to vary quite a bit throughout the day. Interestingly, after a hot bath, it seems to back off...
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    Acoustic Trauma-Induced Tinnitus from Shooting AK-47 at a Gun Range

    I’m managing to sleep, although I’m currently taking Nytol (Diphenhydramine), so I’m not sure what it will be like without it. I plan to try going without it soon. Right now, I’m getting about 5-6 hours of sleep each night. I’ve been using rain and fan sounds to help me fall asleep. However, I...
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    Acoustic Trauma-Induced Tinnitus from Shooting AK-47 at a Gun Range

    Hi All, I’m really struggling with a new case of tinnitus. The tinnitus started after a loud noise exposure during my first visit to an indoor gun range. Unfortunately, near the end of the session, my hearing protection slipped a bit on my right ear, and after two shots from an AK-47, I noticed...