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    Went to the gym. Of course someone is crashing every cable-based machine imaginable. Can only...

    Went to the gym. Of course someone is crashing every cable-based machine imaginable. Can only dream of a home gym. :banghead: Feeling super anxious.
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    Loud cars with extremely noisy engines are making me agoraphobic. Can't step a foot out of my...

    Loud cars with extremely noisy engines are making me agoraphobic. Can't step a foot out of my house before someone drives their awful loud car down the road.
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    Ugh. Nursing a spike. LOUD motorcycle drove close to me. I am so mad at myself for being nearby...

    Ugh. Nursing a spike. LOUD motorcycle drove close to me. I am so mad at myself for being nearby. I am feeling very frustrated.
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    Going to the Gym with Tinnitus: Worth It?

    I wouldn't say so. I've developed new tones, but I can't confidently say I gained these new tones because of the gym. I appreciate you bringing up the occlusion effect. Perhaps in my pursuit of protecting my ears, I've been exposing myself to more damage. I'll avoid using earplugs at the gym...
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    Going to the Gym with Tinnitus: Worth It?

    Hi everyone, I wanted to ask about your habits for protecting your hearing at the gym. As much as I enjoy weightlifting, the inconsiderate behavior of others ruins my experience and sends my tinnitus-related anxiety into overdrive. I always wear both earplugs and over-ear headphones (not...
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    Does Anyone Experience Squeezing in the Ear Canal?

    I am about a year past the experience. Similarly, I felt intense regret and suffering after the ear irrigation. I wanted to share that my hyperacusis improved about five months after the procedure. I hope you experience the same recovery. The improvement was very gradual. While dealing with...
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    Experiencing Ear Pressure, Hearing Changes, and Persistent Ringing — Anyone Else?

    Hey there, I have had the exact same symptoms as you since my tinnitus worsened. The episodes are so strange! I also occasionally experience a sudden high-pitched ringing that overwhelms my hearing, ear rumbling that lasts for over five minutes, and muffling. Unfortunately, I have seen an ENT...
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    Does Anyone Experience Squeezing in the Ear Canal?

    I made an account just to say that I also had ear irrigation performed in both ears using a spray bottle with a pointed nozzle, and I am experiencing similar effects to yours with similar timing. I feel tension in my ears, like a squeezing sensation. It happens occasionally—about every few...