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I'll believe it when I see it, but any sign of progress is good!

I must say it is an absolute relief to know I'm far from the only person to fall afoul of binaural beats. More or less same thing happened to me last week when I decided to listen to some... I did so for about 30 minutes and within minutes I heard this multi tone in my tinnitus that wasn't there...

I saw it yesterday, using my 18db reduction musician earplugs. They did the business. I think the film was louder than some of the others I've seen in the cinema, I guess it just depends on the film!

I had an MRI scan done once back in 2015 and was aware it would be loud, they provided ear protection for me then. Later in the year I did experience a spike in my tinnitus, that lasted for the best part of two weeks. Was scary at the time though!

I think you're right. I've read bits about EHS, or "Episodic Cranial Sensational Shocks" as it's also called, and it seems to cover a more broad spectrum than what many sources claim. Certainly isn't that uncommon either - my mum gets it in some way now and then. Last night when I woke up in...

I like listening to a lot of Pink Floyd, which I find quite theraputic at times. I will listen to a lot of things though, depending on where the mood takes me!

Hey guys, I'm not sure if my tinnitus is connected to this or not, but I thought I'd share anyway since it's all about ear issues and was wandering if I could get any thoughts or insight into this. Starting in late October, I was suddenly woken by a loud noise in both my ears at the same time...

In regards to that particular phase I think it's either eased off a bit or I've habituated, maybe a bit of both ^^.

From what I have seen of these kinds of scams over the years, and not just tinnitus related ones, there's a few warning signs that they all tend to have in common, among which are; * The 'cure' for tinnitus is discovered by a single individual, one of whom we can't find any info on any official...

I always felt stem cells were a good place to look when it came to curing some of the nastier things in life. It feels like it's progressing at a snail's pace, but hopefully it gets there.

I can't get NHL hockey coverage in the UK easily, but my favourite team is Pittsburgh Penguins. I also like Ottawa Senators, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets.

I joined this forum so I could find out the latest information on tinnitus treatment and research, not to be scared by stories of people killing themselves because of tinnitus. But as much as I hate reading these stories, they are invaluable towards raising awareness of this dreadful condition...

The show must go on...

Yes, pretty much, touch wood.

My spike subsided about two weeks after it's onset. It was tough while it lasted though. It wasn't my first time either, but there's always that seed of doubt and unknowing that gets to us. Hope you'll get over it too Gosia :)

I get feedback in both ears, especially at times of stress and anxiety so I wonder if my brain is something to do with it. In your case it is in one ear, so I don't know what the cause could be... I hate these symptoms because they're so tricky to understand.

That's right, not every sound triggers it. Just certain types! Yes, I get that sort of higher pitched feedback too - usually when I hear people clapping or something like a crisp bag rustling. It can get really annoying, especially at the times I get stressed out about it. Google searches drew...

Hey guys. Just been getting some more new unwelcome T joining the orchestra in my head, this time a low humming noise in my head that came out of the blue. Since then although the T itself is quiet, I hear it noticeably humming over certain low frequency noises, such as road noise when I'm...

I figure it was a bit over 85 decibels on average. I didn't use earplugs, because from past experience I didn't think it would be that loud. How wrong I was. I was in a leisure pool during half term, so there were lots of noisy kids shouting and screaming - and in spaces leading to the...

My latest T and H spikes took two days to onset after the 90 minutes of exposure to loud noise I had then. Previous spikes in H (not T) were sort of similar.

Sorry I am a bit late to the party Dr Nagler, but if it is of any help to you I was on Prozac for three years (2011-2014) on doses between 20mg and 60mg but I didn't notice it having any effect on my tinnitus whatsoever.

A great post, and comforting to read :) I'm trying to overcome a spike myself from last weekend and even though I know I will eventually come out the other side it is very frustrating stuff indeed!

I have T just like mexigirl here does. Fluctuates in volume, can't easily be masked because it reacts to sound. I normally have no problem sleeping with it, but tonight has been quite bad :( coping alright sometimes though :P just so frustrating.

I doubt it'd be the panadol/paracetamol that increased your T, it hasn't any affect on mine when I take it. But everybody's different. I was in that noisy pool for well over an hour, which is about as long as past events I went to which also came with some unwanted effects days after exposure...

Thanks derpytia, This morning my T feels a bit louder and more intrusive than normal, but not as loud as it was on Sunday. My H has gone up a little bit too, it I've had that experience before with past ear-related anxiety episodes and it settled down after a while, so hopefully this will be the...

Six years ongoing for me and I feel more or less the same as you about this at times. Most times I am alright and habituated, but on occasion something comes up and I get stuck in the anxiety loop again for a while. Fun! I don't have the same love for concerts and loud events as I used to, even...

Hey guys! I have had T in my head for six years and had become largely habituated to it. It is like a high pitched ringing/whistling noise that can't be masked, but I have been able to tune out of it and thus it has normally been in the background while newer T and other ear issues came to...

Had just one visit thus far and it consisted of a visual check, a tympannometry test and removal of wax from one ear. Still not much closer to solving the puzzle. But it's a work in progress I guess. I hate the NHS waiting times.

Medication for T such as Autifony would work as a suitable stopgap while the boffins develop a more long term solution to T and associated symptoms.

I can too. I was 21 and was working on my computer with a pair of headphones I borrowed from my dad - thinking the type they were meant I could get away with listening to music loud with them - unlike my iPod headphones. I was wrong. I finished with a high pitched whistling in my head that I'd...

When my T started (no thanks to being careless with headphones) it was already in my brain, and seemed very loud and couldn't be masked - it would react to any sound and get louder. I was in despair for months after that. One year down the line and I had learned to ignore the noise - for the...

Yes, I know ^^. Focusing on it makes a big difference. Problem is when you get stressed or angsty about it you focus on it more! Hehe. :p

I've been suffering from this problem on and off since October, which I presume is a result of pressure problems that developed in my ears around that time. It sounds like a low pitched whistle. Not sure if it will disappear completely or not; but for the most part I have learned to cope at...

Of course! It is hearing distortion.... I should have realised this. I already had a different kind of hearing distortion in my other ear for nearly six years. It's caused by something entirely different, but the same rules apply to how it affects me.

I don't remember. I think it was peak intensities but don't quote me on that.

Thank you Marquallar, glad you understand where I am coming from :) I guess I just allow myself to get upset about these things because I am not the patient type - though when I am in a good mood I don't let myself get bothered too easily anyway. I don't know what started these middle ear...

She did yes. The left ear and right ear both reacted differently.

Hey guys, long time no speak! Last time I frequented these boards I was going through some new T phases and symptoms. Sometimes this 'new' ringing comes in my right ear, sometimes my left. I had a hunch my middle ear was something to do with it. I finally got to see an ear/nose/throat...

I'm keen to know too since I have a bit of a dodgy jaw alignment I'm wearing a mouth piece for and developed noise in my left ear two months ago. It's a sort of low frequency T that fluctuates in volume and can be alleviated or gone completely if I suck my eardrum in. It returns to what it was...

The NHS gave me noise generators too when I was treated by them a few years ago. I haven't worn those for years, but I think they did help me with my H a little bit :) Dr some people those things work wonders ^^.

When I was 17 I didn't use protection (didn't know better) and my ears once rang for three days straight after a gig. Fortunately that went away, and I started using plugs when I was 18 since I found loud noises a bit painful anyway. I still got T anyway eventually, but at least I didn't get it...

Let's just call it an adventure...

You have good advice I Who Love Music :) I'm busy trying to guage my response to T instead of simply dwelling on the noise and hopelessly trying to find a solution by myself.

It can be a right kick in the teeth when this stuff happens, I've been there before and again. Yes earplugs are a good idea, I'd have used then sooner if I knew about them. I totally can relate with you regarding anxiety, I'm having a stressful resurgence of T symptoms recently. It's like how we...

I think it depends on the severity of the T and the nature of the person who has it. When my T started out in 2009 I kept on going to work regardless because I didn't want to let it interfere with my routine. I didn't think I'd accomplish anything if I took time off. I can't remember too well...

Hey guys! Just an update from what I posted on this forum a month ago. A month ago I discovered a new noise in my left ear, a low droning noise. It's still here, but over the last few weeks it hasn't spiked and I've learnt and understood more about it. After visiting a GP they were able to rule...

Sweet :) I've got three cats but we didn't do any dressing up XD

I only voted on 'Working out' and 'none' because I've not been very adventurous. Exercise does in general improve my mood, though as far as I'm aware with tinnitus, my T would only improve because my mood did. I don't know :P The NHS did have me undergo TRT a few years ago but I think that was...

I saw this yesterday, and it put a big smile on my face. Science is amazing, and at times it's just phenomenal considering that it was only a few years ago this was thought to be impossible! We need more stories like this. I understand they're doing clinical trials next, but given how well it's...

I think neuroscience needs to play a big role in the search for curing T as well. Because it's not just the ear, but a lot to do with the brain too. Mind you, tinnitus and hearing loss are on opposite sides of the same coin, so maybe such as thing does indeed play a part. If the cells in the...

I've been eating a bit more healthily this last week due to loss of appetite, but then before that I thought I was eating too much unhealthy food anyway.

Here's a picture I drew earlier this month :)

Hello everyone, thanks for your kind words! I know the main problem is not my T but my anxiety. Sadly I'm kind of wired that way and am still trying to learn how to overcome it whenever it spikes! I didn't draw the fox in the avatar Karen, but it is a lovely photo I found online :) I tend to...

Thanks for the advice Ilija. Something interesting happened last night. When I went to bed the rinigng in my left ear was present, but then it quietened down... and then the ringing left the left ear disappeared and moved to the right! When I woke up it was in my left ear again, but still quiet...

Thanks for your response :) I do fancy seeing audiology again anyway in the same way I'd go get a dental checkup.

Althought I've never asked my extended family, I know my dad gets it sometimes, but it doesn't bother him at all. I didn't exactly inherit his attitude towards such things XD. I guess it's true as Lisa88 put it, with some people they don't really care - it all depends on the person, how long...

I never really thought of that either. Interesting stuff!

I am a freelance cartoonist, I love cartoons and animated shows ^^. I draw a webcomic called Transmission which can be read here; http://transmission.thecomicseries.com

Hello everyone. I recently had a setback that I'm still trying to habituate from but it's taking it's time. I've had annoying reactive T in my head for five years, and soft tonal T in my right ear for longer. About a week ago I became aware of a new ringing in my left ear, just my left (so it's...

I have been to concerts while wearing earplugs many times after my onset of T. For the most part I have had no major worries overall. I reccommend using the thick foam ones. They worked for me in spite of my worries things could get worse (during rougher patches in my life), but I only rarely go...