Noise-Induced Tinnitus — Positive Success Stories

#481
Thank you @GSC . It's my way of thanking this forum for being there for me. I was so desperate the night I wrote my first post and I needed someone to say it was going to be ok. Thank goodness forum members had the courage to do so.
 
#482
New Guy said:
I'm feeling more optimistic the last couple months. I feel like I have a life to live, I have a future, which I didn't last year. I don't know what that future will look like but I look forward to it.
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I am SO happy to hear this, John.❤️

New Guy said:
I don't want anyone to think I'm out of the water and life is back to normal. It's not. I want people to know that I'm not the mess I was when I first started this thread. I'm prepared to face the future and wait however long I have to to enjoy it. I'm not in the hole I was a year ago.

I'm moving in the right direction slowly and that's all I can ask for.
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Slow and steady in the right direction is the best and only way to continue this journey, I am doing the same.:huganimation:
 
#483
I spoke with a mechanic yesterday who's at least in his 60's. No t. When he was younger he would work in a room with 3 grinders being used to strip the paint off a trailer. The people not using the grinders would open the doors of the building to let the noise out.

He doubled up on hearing protection, and the only reason he did that was because they couldn't hear anything with one layer of hearing protection on. In hindsight I wish I had double hearing protection on the day my event that caused t happened, and many times in my life using power tools.

I don't wish he had t, that's not right. I still can't figure out why I was so lucky.

I believe that just like some of us are born with good hearts, great looks (I got that one), or being good at math, art, music etc. some of us have ears that are more sensitive to noise. The same noise level will not effect two people the same. However, excessive noise has a greater chance of doing damage no matter what your 'damage' threshold.
 
#484
Not sure what's going on. My right, only right, ear drum has been twitching the last couple days. Not constantly, for periods of 1/2 hr to an hr, twitching every 5-10 seconds but not at a regular interval. I'm not really sure what could have caused this. My only thought is I've been wearing ear muffs more the last few days, driving with them on, and perhaps squished a nerve or something. I'm not really concerned at this point but feeling 'That's weird' about it.
 
#485
Today I had a thought that the worst is over. Things will slowly improve though only time will tell how much. While having this thought I had a burst of positive adrenaline, god I've missed that.

It's not over, not sure it ever will be but thank goodness I'm not in the hole I was this time last year.

On a side note I've noticed fleeting t several times a day the last few days. Don't know why, don't really care, there's nothing I can do about it.
 
#486
My situation is unchanged, still a fire alarm in my right ear, but it disappears a few times a day, or I just no longer notice it. I am in complete silence, so there is no masking or noise stuff happening. I watch tv with subtitles and drink a lot. A few times today, I had no ear plugs in and the hyperacusis has improved too. I feel less stressed by my environment too, maybe things move slowly into a better direction.

Knowing that so many of you struggle so much more, I have so much respect for every single one at this forum. I hope you also reach the status where I am now, but I am still so scared the Friday sounds might come back, just got to hang in there further and pray that one day, I can at least watch a tv show again, DJing is not even close, but I don´t care much about this now. Crazy how your perspective can change if you just want silence again.
 
#487
@SashaG

It sounds like things are improving rapidly for you. I hope the progress continues. The fact that you hear silence at times is encouraging. I haven't heard silence since this happened.

The t may get louder again but if it's gotten quieter it can get quieter again.

Please keep in mind that progress isn't always linear with t. You may have a quiet day, week, or month and then the next may be louder. It's a one step forward two steps back type of thing for many.

Finally, just because the t is quieter don't think your ears are done healing. Give them time after. If you read this thread several times I thought things were better, so I pushed the envelope, and set myself back. Give it time.

I wish you continued success.
 
#488
New Guy said:
@SashaG

It sounds like things are improving rapidly for you. I hope the progress continues. The fact that you hear silence at times is encouraging. I haven't heard silence since this happened.

The t may get louder again but if it's gotten quieter it can get quieter again.

Please keep in mind that progress isn't always linear with t. You may have a quiet day, week, or month and then the next may be louder. It's a one step forward two steps back type of thing for many.

Finally, just because the t is quieter don't think your ears are done healing. Give them time after. If you read this thread several times I thought things were better, so I pushed the envelope, and set myself back. Give it time.

I wish you continued success.
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Thank you!

There are moments, when the two sounds are gone. The high pitched one, I only notice when I actually think about it, it´s the sound that was there right from the start, so it´s the longest, but now also most harmful one.

My "horn" sound that I discovered last week on Friday, is still there in the background, but sometimes it just goes away. Having tinnitus is a life changing experience and if I ever get fully rid of it, I will try to explain each single step I took, maybe it can help others too.
 
#489
Drove a long way today, probably about 5-6 hours. The last couple hours I went from the x5a's to ear plugs because my head was tired of being squished. I was driving my diesel truck with the noise level around 70-75 db in the truck. The noise didn't seem that bad with the plugs in. T is definitely louder and sharper tonight, hopefully it will reset overnight.

I'm not amped up on anxiety, though it is increasing as my ears volume goes up.

I'm in awe that 13 months after this started it's still so reactive, and so loud, and disappointed in myself for not letting the ear muffs squish my noggin. I considered the consequences when I put the plugs in and it was one of those moments where I was simply exhausted with the whole situation.

I was near some loud noises with no hearing protection briefly today and it's motorcycle season so a few caught me by surprise.

I'll mask and hope things improve overnight.

I can't say I was doing fantastic with the level of the t, it wasn't really getting quieter, I was getting more used to it.

My sign of a setback is an increase in h. I'll see what happens over the next few days. That will tell me how upset my ears are.

I'm feeling exhausted about the whole situation and trying to figure out when it will be over and realizing it probably never will be. I try not to think about that too long.
 
#490
I hope the spike subsides with some good sleep and rest. Hang in there, moments of exhaustion and being drained are inevitable and I know the feeling as I'm two months in; the feeling can last for days, for hours or even at weeks, but I hope things get easier for you, even if you're already so far along. Each spike can feel like starting over, but you're resilient in ways you don't even know - I'm sending good vibes and energy your way.
 
#491
New Guy said:
Drove a long way today, probably about 5-6 hours. The last couple hours I went from the x5a's to ear plugs because my head was tired of being squished. I was driving my diesel truck with the noise level around 70-75 db in the truck. The noise didn't seem that bad with the plugs in. T is definitely louder and sharper tonight, hopefully it will reset overnight.

I'm not amped up on anxiety, though it is increasing as my ears volume goes up.

I'm in awe that 13 months after this started it's still so reactive, and so loud, and disappointed in myself for not letting the ear muffs squish my noggin. I considered the consequences when I put the plugs in and it was one of those moments where I was simply exhausted with the whole situation.

I was near some loud noises with no hearing protection briefly today and it's motorcycle season so a few caught me by surprise.

I'll mask and hope things improve overnight.

I can't say I was doing fantastic with the level of the t, it wasn't really getting quieter, I was getting more used to it.

My sign of a setback is an increase in h. I'll see what happens over the next few days. That will tell me how upset my ears are.

I'm feeling exhausted about the whole situation and trying to figure out when it will be over and realizing it probably never will be. I try not to think about that too long.
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Not sure if these will help, and there are lots of other types on Amazon. I ride a Harley and am going to give them a try. I'll certainly report back here if they work. In the meantime it might be something to look into. Hang in there. https://www.amazon.ca/Vibes-Acousti...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=THNXQKRDQGWQKM29RPH0
 
#492
#494
@dellwas

Thanks for the link. I'm pretty sure what I had in was more protection that those IF I had them in right.
 
#495
New Guy said:
@dellwas

Thanks for the link. I'm pretty sure what I had in was more protection that those IF I had them in right.
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Hard to get earplugs in sometimes. I also get annoyed when they move.

When mowing the lawn I pass a number of branches that rub up against my head. I have now resorted to both plugs and muffs, and a good side benefit is that the plugs stay in great as the muffs protect them from the branches scraping g by them.
 
#496
Happy to report that the t wasn't extraordinarily loud today and so far I don't notice an increase in h. When I woke this morning the crickets that are often under the t were higher pitched but they seem to be back where they usually now. Hopefully things won't go backwards.

I'm hoping the t was louder last night because wearing protection for that long isolated the noise in my head. That's infinitely better than any other options.

I'm not clear yet but feeling cautiously optimistic.
 
#498
No @Bill Bauer . I don't like the idea of opposite sound waves being generated and played in the headphones. I don't have proof but I don't want to find out the hard way there is an issue. I've never heard of an issue from anyone, including you.

I drove my mom's Buick a couple weeks ago and even at highway speed is was quiet enough not to be a concern.
 
#499
New Guy said:
No @Bill Bauer . I don't like the idea of opposite sound waves being generated and played in the headphones. I don't have proof but I don't want to find out the hard way there is an issue. I've never heard of an issue from anyone, including you.
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I've heard of some people having issues. I wear earplugs underneath my noise cancelling headphones, to protect myself from the headphones...
 
#500
Some positive vibes from me, my situation seems to keep improving, it's been 4 weeks now and over the last 4 days I have made quite some progress. It seems as my "pattern" worked out, but I still hear something when it's very quiet or I wear my noise cancelling headphones.

Sometimes the bell is a bit louder, but the intensity goes down and it lasts less long. Don´t give up hope guys, stay strong and work hard!
 
#501
SashaG said:
Some positive vibes from me, my situation seems to keep improving, it's been 4 weeks now and over the last 4 days I have made quite some progress. It seems as my "pattern" worked out, but I still hear something when it's very quiet or I wear my noise cancelling headphones.

Sometimes the bell is a bit louder, but the intensity goes down and it lasts less long. Don´t give up hope guys, stay strong and work hard!
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I'll chime in as well. Into my second day with no tinnitus or hyperacusis. I had a concussion, and recently diagnosed with BPPV, and ETD. The eustachian tube seems to have been cleared up, I can now breath. I have also been doing the sound therapy by R.David Case which has been a big help.
 
#502
@dellwas You had said this and tinnitus with concussion often does go away. I would credit this to improving issues and your concussion doc. I had also mentioned to you to see a concussion doctor when you first posted.

"Concussion Doc is very confident the T. will completely go away, or at a minimum, will reduce to a very manageable condition. He has Tinnitus and I'm very lucky to have him. I am now diagnosed with ETD, BPPV, and of course the concussion, or post concussion syndrome. He thinks it will resolve once these conditions are addressed."
 
#503
Greg Sacramento said:
@dellwas You had said this and tinnitus with concussion often does go away. I would credit this to improving issues and your concussion doc. I had also mentioned to you to see a concussion doctor when you first posted.

"Concussion Doc is very confident the T. will completely go away, or at a minimum, will reduce to a very manageable condition. He has Tinnitus and I'm very lucky to have him. I am now diagnosed with ETD, BPPV, and of course the concussion, or post concussion syndrome. He thinks it will resolve once these conditions are addressed."
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Yup I did, and I'll go on record to say that changes are very rapid since I started the sound therapy. Makes no difference to me what causes the change. Bottom line is that it's changing. :) I'll also go on record to say that I firmly believe it helped, and nothing will sway me on that. Oh by the way, my doc is a firm believer in sound therapy, stated it is very beneficial actually, and he has tinnitus.
 
#504
BPPV does not cause hearing loss and it recommended with concussion to reduce background noises, so I doubt that a music file helped. So much more to say, but you are entitled to think whatever you want.
 
#505
Greg Sacramento said:
BPPV does not cause hearing loss and it recommended with concussion to reduce background noises, so I doubt that a music file helped. So much more to say, but you are entitled to think whatever you want.
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LOL it's not a music file. It's clear you have a pissing match with David, so be it and I won't get involved in that. Just what kind of medical background do you have that gives you the right to diagnose someone that is a few thousand miles away anyway? I don't have a hearing loss for starters, it's normal for someone my age, according to my audiologist. BPPV may not cause hearing loss, but there are studies out there that do indicate it can cause tinnitus. http://www.tinnitusjournal.com/articles/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-and-tinnitus.pdf
 
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#506
That my point, you may not have much hearing loss. I was kind enough to provide you with a concussion guide recovery link when you started posting with discussion on being more sensitive to sound as normal after concussion. I also mentioned that a concussion clinic will be very helpful and you thanked me. So with that I wish you full recovery and the best. Take care.
 
#507
Greg Sacramento said:
That my point, you may not have much hearing loss. I was kind enough to provide you with a concussion guide recovery link when you started posting with discussion on being more sensitive to sound as normal after concussion. I also mentioned that a concussion clinic will be very helpful and you thanked me. So with that I wish you full recovery and the best. Take care.
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Sorry misunderstood, thought you were slamming me for listening to David's file. My appoligies.
 
#508
I think it got louder, or sharper, or both. It's later in the day when it's usually louder anyway but it's quite piercing tonight. Darn it!
 
#509
John, 5-6 hours is a LONG time, and I notice in my noisy car increased T if I drive 30 minutes. In my case, the increase is back down in a few hours or the next day. Hope yours get back down!
 
#510
@PortalNaut It had an effect but it's not that big. Luckily the h has been slowly fading since last year and my ears aren't as sensitive to noise. In time hopefully things will keep improving at the current pace of molasses in January.
 

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