SBUTT (Fleeting Tinnitus) Triggered by Neck / Jaw Position

Nes

Member
Author
Feb 27, 2024
11
Belgium
Tinnitus Since
02/2024
Cause of Tinnitus
Noise induced / fluid in ear / TMJ / Stress
Hello everyone,

Lately, I've noticed that certain positions seem to trigger my SBUTT episodes. For those who might not know, SBUTT stands for Sudden Brief Unilateral Tapering Tinnitus. It's that sensation of sudden deafness accompanied by a very loud ring, which fades away within seconds or minutes.

Whenever I lie down in certain positions—like on my side with my neck bent—I can feel my tinnitus cutting in and out until I experience a fleeting tinnitus episode. These episodes usually involve low or medium frequencies, similar to my baseline tinnitus. After these episodes, I often have lingering low-frequency tones that disappear within a few days. I'm not sure if it's related, but I also feel my breathing resonate in my ears following these episodes.

I started experiencing these episodes about two months ago. They don't stress me anymore, but I'm curious if anyone else has gone through something similar. If you have, do you have any theories as to why it happens? Have you managed to reduce the frequency of these episodes through physical exercises or other methods? Please share if you have!

Thank you,
Nes
 

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