Hi, I Need Help and Support

[1975geo]

Wouldn't you say that without those stories you would be more likely to expose your ears to noise, and as a result you would be more likely to write your own horror story, ending up with a deeper depression for a lot longer?!
I suppose you're right, I'm a very big worrier so I panic about everything

Was it a high pitch tone early on? If so, then it is improving. If not, then it means your ears haven't been hurt as much as ears of some people here. Both a hiss and a static white noise are a lot easier to ignore than a high pitch tone. Mine began as the sound of loud crickets then eventually, as my ears healed, became a hiss. When I put on my Peltor muffs, I can hear a high pitch tone. This seems to prove that when a high pitch tone is quiet enough, we perceive it as a hiss.
It's varying from hiss, to high cricket noise, to hiss to white noise, then for a split second-nothing! Then back again ( it's only been a week and I've only just started properly treating it so do you think that it shall go? I'm petrified, being unwell and had no sleep last night also, so today it sounds a bit like a vacuum cleaner (
It is true that the younger you are, the more likely it is that your T will fade. It is also true that T tends to fade for most people. This is assuming that you won't do anything to undermine your healing, like exposing yourself to noise.

I would never ever do anything to hurt my ears again, I've been told it's most likely moments will go but it's the fear I suppose hope you're cool bill x

 

[1975geo]

Also, I seem to have done that rely wrong, the rest is in the yellow part haha

 

[Bill Bauer]

It's varying from hiss, to high cricket noise, to hiss to white noise, then for a split second-nothing! Then back again

If you are able to hear a hiss after only one week, you are in a good shape. The fact that it keeps changing (as opposed to being relentlessly at the same level and pitch) is also very encouraging.

 

[glynis]

@1975geo ,
After a heavy cold or ear infection it can take a few weeks for ear problems to settle down as the ear is the last place to become better.
Steam inhalation can help clear your tubes and the drops should help.
Just be sensible around loud sound and keep ear protection handy .
Wax removal and time for ears settle to down will help and try not get stressed and relax.
Stay positive.
Love glynis

 

[1975geo]

If you are able to hear a hiss after only one week, you are in a good shape. The fact that it keeps changing (as opposed to being relentlessly at the same level and pitch) is also very encouraging.

THAnks bill!! Still trying to use this website and not getting far, I'm usually so god at computers and stuff but it seems using this site on a mobile is harder than I originally thought! How long have you had your T bill?(if you still do)

@1975geo ,
After a heavy cold or ear infection it can take a few weeks for ear problems to settle down as the ear is the last place to become better.
Steam inhalation can help clear your tubes and the drops should help.
Just be sensible around loud sound and keep ear protection handy .
Wax removal and time for ears settle to down will help and try not get stressed and relax.
Stay positive.
Love glynis

Thankyou Glynis! I've seen you floating around this site and keep meaning to message you to ask your opinion and support as you seem so lovely!! Xx

 

[Bill Bauer]

You are most welcome.

How long have you had your T bill?(if you still do)

On December 2, I will be celebrating my 10-month anniversary.

You can learn T onset date for every person on this site, by hovering the mouse pointer over their username (that appears to the left of their message).

 

[1975geo]

You are most welcome.

On December 2, I will be celebrating my 10-month anniversary.

You can learn T onset date for every person on this site, by hovering the mouse pointer over their username (that appears to the left of their message).

Thanks bill!! Also learning I can react to comments lol

 

[1975geo]

@Bill Bauer do you suggest me wearing plugs at uni tomorrow and taking them out for lectures or should I let my ears re adjust to normal sound?

 

[Bill Bauer]

@Bill Bauer do you suggest me wearing plugs at uni tomorrow and taking them out for lectures or should I let my ears re adjust to normal sound?

You might want to listen to your body. If your T spikes (or if you get a "full ear" sensation) after walking down crowded hallways without hearing protection, then that is your body trying to signal to you that it is not ready for this level of noise. If feel fine (and to you, the noise wasn't Too bad), then it is most likely that you ought to be ok. Also, are you in danger of being exposed to noise as a result of things like people slamming doors?

I carry Peltor X5A muffs with me everywhere I go, in case a fire alarm goes off. It would take less than 10 seconds to slip them on... I also have an ear plug in my bad ear when I am at work, as some of my colleagues are in the habit of slamming the doors of their offices.

 

[1975geo]

You might want to listen to your body. If your T spikes (or if you get a "full ear" sensation) after walking down crowded hallways without hearing protection, then that is your body trying to signal to you that it is not ready for this level of noise. If feel fine (and to you, the noise wasn't Too bad), then it is most likely that you ought to be ok. Also, are you in danger of being exposed to noise as a result of things like people slamming doors?

I carry Peltor X5A muffs with me everywhere I go, in case a fire alarm goes off. It would take less than 10 seconds to slip them on... I also have an ear plug in my bad ear when I am at work, as some of my colleagues are in the habit of slamming the doors of their offices.

I don't have fitted earplugs just yet, so are normal ear plugs okay? They're foamy (I think) and they're orange (not that the colour matters, just incase this indicates what kind of plugs they are) my dad works in a factory so they have to wear these ones you see idk if they would be suitable

 

[Bill Bauer]

They're foamy (I think) and they're orange

My "plugs of choice" are 3M plugs:
https://www.amazon.com/3M-1100-Foam-Plugs-Pair/dp/B0067NKCO8/

 

[1975geo]

My "plugs of choice" are 3M plugs:
https://www.amazon.com/3M-1100-Foam-Plugs-Pair/dp/B0067NKCO8/

Just ordered!

 

[Bill Bauer]

Check out instructions on how to insert foam ear plugs.

I tried to paste a YouTube link below, but this site tries to embed a video, and it is not working. Just go to YouTube and search for the following keywords: "how to insert foam ear plugs"

 

[1975geo]

Check out instructions on how to insert foam ear plugs.

I tried to paste a YouTube link below, but this site tries to embed a video, and it is not working. Just go to YouTube and search for the following keywords: "how to insert foam ear plugs"

My T is different in both ears at the moment, do you think that will change soon?

 

[Bill Bauer]

My T is different in both ears at the moment, do you think that will change soon?

In general, I think it is safe to say that even in the worst case scenario (that your T will not go away), the sound that you are hearing now will NOT be the sound that you will be stuck with. T tends to change, usually for the better.

 

[Rick Garner]

Was the ringing gone or mostly unnoticeable after this?

After removing wax, the high pitched tone got quieter and became a hiss, and continued/ stayed like that for another 3~4 months and eventually it completely stopped.

 

[1975geo]

Hi guys, only a small update
It's becoming less annoying as my anxiety calms down, I'm trying to do normal things and stay distracted.
I'm still talking medicine which seems to help (Sudafed) but I'm still sick (coughing, sneezing, headaches) and the lack of food and sleep is not helping (
I'm worried still that it will never go but also hopeful it will somewhat subside and I can live again normally
It's not as loud as what it originally was and it is not screaming at me constantly
I'm hopeful and I hope you're all well
Gee x

 

[w-drak]

I carry Peltor X5A muffs with me everywhere I go, in case a fire alarm goes off. I.

Wow really? These are some crazy sound protection muffs. How loud the fire alarm can be in your work?

 

[Clian]

You might want to listen to your body. If your T spikes (or if you get a "full ear" sensation) after walking down crowded hallways without hearing protection, then that is your body trying to signal to you that it is not ready for this level of noise. If feel fine (and to you, the noise wasn't Too bad), then it is most likely that you ought to be ok. Also, are you in danger of being exposed to noise as a result of things like people slamming doors?

I carry Peltor X5A muffs with me everywhere I go, in case a fire alarm goes off. It would take less than 10 seconds to slip them on... I also have an ear plug in my bad ear when I am at work, as some of my colleagues are in the habit of slamming the doors of their offices.

Is it common that visual overload/stimulation causes tinnitus to spike? I find that driving or grocery shopping intensifies my tinnitus as well as other symptoms of headache, nausea, lightheadedness. Is this also considered a form of Hyperacusis or something else?

 

[Bill Bauer]

Wow really? These are some crazy sound protection muffs.

Actually, I began wearing them in the parking lot of my supermarket. [The metal carts there can be Loud!] It doesn't feel good to be wearing them, but nobody seems to care.

How loud the fire alarm can be in your work?

It is loud. Keep in mind that every loud sound has the capacity to change your life:
https://www.tinnitustalk.com/thread...use-a-problem-—-what-to-do.25133/#post-290352
"Well, the catalyst was something I still can't believe, which was I awoke to a woodsaw being used. It literally woke me out of sleep. We lived in joint condo's, with combined entries with a small wall dividing it. The neighbor's worker put the saw right in the entry, so 10-11 feet from where my head is just inside the window, and fired it up to cut wood. There's no question that it was amplified by the echo chamber the condo makes by it's layout. I was exposed for maybe 10-15 seconds, jumping from bed and putting my hands over my ears waiting for it to end (which was a bad idea, I should of just opened my door and got out). When he stopped, I slammed my window shut, which are old metal brackets made a very, very loud sound too. I sometimes regret not taking legal action against him and/or the property manager. But I never imagined 2 years hitting and being still changed forever.

I didn't notice the increase/change until 2 days later, where I wen't to bed and it felt very loud. From that night onward, the last 2 years have been hell. Bad H, increases in T, tone changes, bad fleeting T (worse than ones prior to injury). Basically been a mess for 2 years."

Is it common that visual overload/stimulation causes tinnitus to spike?

I never heard of that causing a spike. Could the sound of the car's engine be doing this?

 

[Clian]

I never heard of that causing a spike. Could the sound of the car's engine be doing this?

Hmm... I never thought it could be that?? However, I do have vestibular issues that have been ongoing for longer than the tinnitus. I wish I had more answers. My tinnitus definitely does spike.

 

[Bill Bauer]

I never thought it could be that??

Try wearing Peltor muffs and/or earplugs while you drive. I have been wearing Peltor muffs myself, when I drive. You can still hear the traffic, and the police don't seem to be able to see one wearing those muffs. If you don't get a spike after you drive while wearing ear protection, then you will know that it is the sound of the engine that is causing your spikes (and you will have a way of avoiding the spikes).

 

[1975geo]

Update- still there but far easier to deal with, I've had it for 2 years previously but so quiet I barely remembered I'd had it until this spike, I'm confident I'll be okay and I'm confident that a cure or better treatment will be found! I know not everyone agrees that a positive mind equals positive things but I personally do believe it to a degree
Hope you're all well xxxx