Hi, I'd like to introduce myself. I have had tinnitus generally since Sept 2015. I got it because I had PTSD and listened to music too loud. It was franco-canadien hip-hop. Very good music, but I had been going off the rails from stress and went for a hike with my headphones on. I was out for 5-6 hours and had the volume three-quarters up. I thought it would be okay but when I got home my ears were very sore. The next day I felt ringing in my right ear.
It was worse when I laid down on my back. Eventually, it went away but I could tell that I still had hearing sensitivity. Then, however, I had an accident and hit the back of my head. The next day, I drove to a taco place and in the taco place, they were blasting music. My tacos were there so I thought I would just eat quickly and leave... once I arrived at home, my tinnitus was quite loud. Then my brain started swelling from the concussion from hitting my head. There was a screaming in my ears. At night, fluid was coming out of my ears in my sleep. It was a clear fluid from the head injury.
Two months later, my tinnitus has improved. The first two or three weeks after the head injury in January were very dark, though - I had suicidal ideation and wondered if I wanted to live my life. A week ago, my tinnitus went away for a day. However, that night, I ran a blow dryer on my puppy after a bath. I had hearing protection on, but the T returned. Since then, it has gotten a bit worse and is at a 4 or 5 on a scale of 1-10. The wind really bothers my tinnitus. It has been really windy outside.
I'm 39 and halfway finished with my life. The next half of my life doesn't look encouraging. I always seem to choose a challenging path. Praying T will leave, but I have realized I will always need to be cautious. Bars and loud music are out even with hearing protection. I have a cocker spaniel puppy who is terrific and a non-barker - he is noise-sensitive, also. If you are looking for a quiet dog, a cocker spaniel that is well-bred may be your answer, it has worked for me.
Thank God I have my little fellow to keep me company. I have not tried bioflavenoids yet, but have started some other supplements. High potency Omega-3 fish oil, a multivitamin, Lemon Balm Force from New Chapter to manage the stress (highly recommended). I have had a lot of health problems from foot problems to sciatica to PTSD/depression to tinnitus, something always seems to be causing suffering. Taking walks in the woods gives me peace. I have been reading this site Tinnitustalk for a while but have yet to post. Sometimes this site is great and sometimes disturbing, I feel so bad for the people who are suffering tremendously - my heart goes out to you.
I would like to mention a couple things for people with very bad Hyperacusis - there are toilet seats that fall down quietly without making noise. Also, I think a pet is a great help. If you get a dog, you need a non-barker obviously and I think cocker spaniels are a good bet based on my experience with my dog and a former neighbor's dog. Or if you really can't stand an animal like that, maybe a pet snake like a python would be quiet and a good choice. Just a way to help beat the isolation if you've got something around that is living and breathing.
My life is fairly limited and there isn't much I want to do except take care of my pooch, go hiking and do some writing. It is hard to focus on reading books with the ringing in my ears. I will keep trying to make the adjustment, though. I hope that everyone on this group finds peace (and quiet!).
Best,
Rintintin
It was worse when I laid down on my back. Eventually, it went away but I could tell that I still had hearing sensitivity. Then, however, I had an accident and hit the back of my head. The next day, I drove to a taco place and in the taco place, they were blasting music. My tacos were there so I thought I would just eat quickly and leave... once I arrived at home, my tinnitus was quite loud. Then my brain started swelling from the concussion from hitting my head. There was a screaming in my ears. At night, fluid was coming out of my ears in my sleep. It was a clear fluid from the head injury.
Two months later, my tinnitus has improved. The first two or three weeks after the head injury in January were very dark, though - I had suicidal ideation and wondered if I wanted to live my life. A week ago, my tinnitus went away for a day. However, that night, I ran a blow dryer on my puppy after a bath. I had hearing protection on, but the T returned. Since then, it has gotten a bit worse and is at a 4 or 5 on a scale of 1-10. The wind really bothers my tinnitus. It has been really windy outside.
I'm 39 and halfway finished with my life. The next half of my life doesn't look encouraging. I always seem to choose a challenging path. Praying T will leave, but I have realized I will always need to be cautious. Bars and loud music are out even with hearing protection. I have a cocker spaniel puppy who is terrific and a non-barker - he is noise-sensitive, also. If you are looking for a quiet dog, a cocker spaniel that is well-bred may be your answer, it has worked for me.
Thank God I have my little fellow to keep me company. I have not tried bioflavenoids yet, but have started some other supplements. High potency Omega-3 fish oil, a multivitamin, Lemon Balm Force from New Chapter to manage the stress (highly recommended). I have had a lot of health problems from foot problems to sciatica to PTSD/depression to tinnitus, something always seems to be causing suffering. Taking walks in the woods gives me peace. I have been reading this site Tinnitustalk for a while but have yet to post. Sometimes this site is great and sometimes disturbing, I feel so bad for the people who are suffering tremendously - my heart goes out to you.
I would like to mention a couple things for people with very bad Hyperacusis - there are toilet seats that fall down quietly without making noise. Also, I think a pet is a great help. If you get a dog, you need a non-barker obviously and I think cocker spaniels are a good bet based on my experience with my dog and a former neighbor's dog. Or if you really can't stand an animal like that, maybe a pet snake like a python would be quiet and a good choice. Just a way to help beat the isolation if you've got something around that is living and breathing.
My life is fairly limited and there isn't much I want to do except take care of my pooch, go hiking and do some writing. It is hard to focus on reading books with the ringing in my ears. I will keep trying to make the adjustment, though. I hope that everyone on this group finds peace (and quiet!).
Best,
Rintintin
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