New Tinnitus Sufferer... Help

[Tee]

Hi all,
I've had tinnitus for 2.5 weeks now. Watched a movie way too loud while working out in the basement and the ringing hasn't gone away since (was equal in both ears). Had a rough first week with lots of headaches, but then started reading about CBT and TRT and started to feel more in control b/c of the options, and it became more manageable. Went to my doc 2 days ago and she prescribed Serc...and I actually noticed a decrease in the ringing yesterday and was feeling really good. Then I had a dentist appt late yesterday aft and didn't even think about the effects of the sonic cleaner...and then when I got home a pot slipped in the sink and it sounded like a gunshot. I actually felt it in my right ear. T now seems 10x worse, and is more pronounced in my right ear now. Had a terrible night last night. I'm normally a very good sleeper but couldn't sleep at all. Was even looking up crisis hotlines last night, I felt that desperate (didn't call tho).
Couldn't tell my husband this morning how bad I was feeling last night...he wouldn't understand.
Just looking for some positive thoughts, I know you guys know what it is like.
BTW I am signed up for a cognitive behavioural therapy workshop in a few weeks...so hoping it will help.
Also have an appt in a month for the initial appt for TRT.
Going to try craniosacral therapy too...

 

[Eric N]

I would suggest you go to an ENT and get your hearing tested and rule out any infections or other issues.

 

[Louise]

What about steroid injections and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? From all my research they are the only two things that have success if done immediately after the onset.

 

[Clive]

Where are you may be I can help.

 

[Tee]

Hi all,
Thanks for the replies. A month in now, it's still super hard, but am encouraged by most people saying that the first few months are the worst. Looking forward to a 2 day tinnitus workshop next weekend, focusing on cognitive behavioural therapy.
Clive, I'm in Canada.