My Tinnitus — Week 2

[Dmitriy]

It's my second week with tinnitus after loud noise exposure. Started with clogged right ear and tone in right ear. Mostly I can hear it at night only.

Few days ago I woke up at night with loud hissing noise in both ears. I put on music and it calmed it a bit. But now every day I hear this hissing even during the day.

At first I thought perhaps something in the house is making that noise but then I realized it's in my ears. The tone is still there in right ear, didn't get better or worse.

However, clogginess in right ear got better. Somedays I don't feel it at all.

I have a complicated and stressful project at work, but I never really feel stress. Doesn't make me pull out my hair or anything.

I feel that I internalize my stress and eventually it does have impact on my health and my T. I started taking long walks daily, do some meditation, drink chamomile at night, and drinking some valerian root extract which supposed to help with stress.

 

[fishbone]

It's my second week with tinnitus after loud noise exposure. Started with clogged right ear and tone in right ear. Mostly I can hear it at night only.

Few days ago I woke up at night with loud hissing noise in both ears. I put on music and it calmed it a bit. But now every day I hear this hissing even during the day.

At first I thought perhaps something in the house is making that noise but then I realized it's in my ears. The tone is still there in right ear, didn't get better or worse.

However, clogginess in right ear got better. Somedays I don't feel it at all.

I have a complicated and stressful project at work, but I never really feel stress. Doesn't make me pull out my hair or anything.

I feel that I internalize my stress and eventually it does have impact on my health and my T. I started taking long walks daily, do some meditation, drink chamomile at night, and drinking some valerian root extract which supposed to help with stress.

Tinnitus is a horrible thing, you are at the beginning stage and your tinnitus might not be super loud. I suggest that you protect your ears and try not to make your tinnitus worst. LOUD music/places can make the ringing much louder and more horrible...

 

[Bill Bauer]

I stay away from noises made by the vacuum cleaner, blender, etc.

A hiss is easier to ignore compared to a high pitch tone. It is also what people might experience after months of healing (as their high pitch tone switches to a hiss). So it sounds like you haven't hurt your ears Too much. Protect your ears and wait, and chances are in a couple of months you will see improvement or even hear silence.

 

[Dmitriy]

I stay away from noises made by the vacuum cleaner, blender, etc.

A hiss is easier to ignore compared to a high pitch tone. It is also what people might experience after months of healing (as their high pitch tone switches to a hiss). So it sounds like you haven't hurt your ears Too much. Protect your ears and wait, and chances are in a couple of months you will see improvement or even hear silence.

Thank u, thats good to hear. Righr ear still has tone which stayed the same so far. I can only hear it when its very quiet. Went to loud restaurant yesterday and had cotton balls in my ears. Glad i did. I do experience occasional very light dizziness. I cannot figure out if its ears, bad sleep, or anxiety

 

[Bill Bauer]

Went to loud restaurant yesterday and had cotton balls in my ears.

This forum is filled with stories of people getting spikes (possibly permanent) after visiting loud places and Wearing Earplugs. I recommend not going to loud restaurants during the next year or two.

 

[jjflyman]

It's my second week with tinnitus after loud noise exposure. Started with clogged right ear and tone in right ear. Mostly I can hear it at night only.

Few days ago I woke up at night with loud hissing noise in both ears. I put on music and it calmed it a bit. But now every day I hear this hissing even during the day.

At first I thought perhaps something in the house is making that noise but then I realized it's in my ears. The tone is still there in right ear, didn't get better or worse.

However, clogginess in right ear got better. Somedays I don't feel it at all.

I have a complicated and stressful project at work, but I never really feel stress. Doesn't make me pull out my hair or anything.

I feel that I internalize my stress and eventually it does have impact on my health and my T. I started taking long walks daily, do some meditation, drink chamomile at night, and drinking some valerian root extract which supposed to help with stress.

Your T sounds like it's quite mild ( I know. it still sucks) and IMO will resolve itself over the next few months. I doubt it's anything that's permanent. I know if you read a lot of posts here you will get the idea that nobody's T ever goes away, when the opposite is true. The vast majority of noise induced T fades away in 6-18 months.
see this page from the authors of this site:
https://www.tinnitustalk.com/panic/

 

[Dmitriy]

Your T sounds like it's quite mild ( I know. it still sucks) and IMO will resolve itself over the next few months. I doubt it's anything that's permanent. I know if you read a lot of posts here you will get the idea that nobody's T ever goes away, when the opposite is true. The vast majority of noise induced T fades away in 6-18 months.
see this page from the authors of this site:
https://www.tinnitustalk.com/panic/

Thanks for that. I am big hypochondriac when it comes to new health issues, but I am trying to stay positive. My wife is a nurse and she says most men are like this.

This forum is filled with stories of people getting spikes (possibly permanent) after visiting loud places and Wearing Earplugs. I recommend not going to loud restaurants during the next year or two.

Thanks, its hard to change lifestyle, especially when u have family. But cotton balls are now regular accessory

 

[Bill Bauer]

its hard to change lifestyle, especially when u have family.

It is hard to change lifestyle, but it is even harder to deal with loud T. If one's T gets unbearable, one's family's life will change for the worse too.

If you absolutely must visit loud places, at least get good quality earplugs
https://www.amazon.com/3M-1100-Foam-Plugs-200-Pair/dp/B008MVYL7C/
that have noise reduction that is head and shoulders above cotton.

 

[jjflyman]

But cotton balls are now regular accessory

Do yourself a favor and buy some High Fidelity ear plugs. They are usually clear and are not noticeable in your ear. You can find the on Amazon for around $15 bucks. Cotton balls are useless. You must take your T serious and protect your ears from loud places for a while or it may get worse and maybe even permanent. That will be a life changer.

 

[Paulmanlike]

Your T sounds like it's quite mild ( I know. it still sucks) and IMO will resolve itself over the next few months. I doubt it's anything that's permanent. I know if you read a lot of posts here you will get the idea that nobody's T ever goes away, when the opposite is true. The vast majority of noise induced T fades away in 6-18 months.
see this page from the authors of this site:
https://www.tinnitustalk.com/panic/

Do you have any evidence to links for this?