Hi all. Before I go into the details of my changing T, I want to give a brief background of myself for those who have not read my other posts. I developed bilateral T towards the end of April. I was diagnosed with mild bilateral high frequency hearing loss. It eventually settled to a multi-tone, bilateral monster. The best I can describe it is as follows: left ear - constant high pitched tone with a lower pitched beeping tone riding on top.... right ear - higher pitched tone than in left that radiated to the middle of my head. There is also an intermittent tone on the right that varies in intensity. When I say intermittent, I mean it is never a constant tone... on for a second and off for a second... like it is fighting really hard to be a pain in my a$$! Sometimes it can completely disappear. The T in my right ear was more intrusive but I felt my hearing was more diminished on the left (that's how much T makes sense). Anyways, that was the symphony for about 6 months.
Over time, the T on my right side began to change. At first, I could hear it outdoors. Then it transformed into something the outdoors would mask (as you can imagine, I spend A LOT of time outside!!!!) About a month ago, the radiating tone that went from my right ear to the middle of my head went away!!!! I was happy about that!!!! However, I was knocked on my tail by the new version of the intermittent tone. It sounds way louder!!!! I don't know if it really got louder or if I just perceive it as more prominent because it is no longer accompanied by the other tone. Regardless, this new configuration has turned me into a Jekyll and Hyde. When the intermittent tone is not presenting, I feel pure bliss. My T is so low and symmetric that I feel like it's completely gone. I woke up at 4:00 AM on Monday and laid down in my son's bed next to him. This room is normally a death trap for me because it is small and carpeted. However, I was laying there in peace. It was such a precious moment!!! Now, when the intermittent tone kicks in with full force, I'm not used to it and feel the shock of when I first got T. It takes me to a very dark place. I'm trying to stay positive by hoping that this is the final battle in my head against the intermittent tone. Since it's not always present and cuts out every second or so, I feel it can be defeated!!! I just tapered off of Zoloft but I may have to go back on because of the intermittent bastard. Hopefully, I can make it without meds. I am cautiously optimist as there is just one tone keeping me from being in a much better place.
Over the course of 7 months, I tried everything to treat my T... from multiple regimens of vitamins / supplements to $40,000 worth of HBOT. I feel there is only one thing that has showed results and this is black seed oil. I have been taking it consistently for about 6 weeks. Right now I am virtually in silence. I am also a bit on edge, because that bad tone may be around the corner. I will keep everyone updated on my navigation through these new waters. I'm hoping this is a change for the better. As always, I wish you all the best in your recovery!
Over time, the T on my right side began to change. At first, I could hear it outdoors. Then it transformed into something the outdoors would mask (as you can imagine, I spend A LOT of time outside!!!!) About a month ago, the radiating tone that went from my right ear to the middle of my head went away!!!! I was happy about that!!!! However, I was knocked on my tail by the new version of the intermittent tone. It sounds way louder!!!! I don't know if it really got louder or if I just perceive it as more prominent because it is no longer accompanied by the other tone. Regardless, this new configuration has turned me into a Jekyll and Hyde. When the intermittent tone is not presenting, I feel pure bliss. My T is so low and symmetric that I feel like it's completely gone. I woke up at 4:00 AM on Monday and laid down in my son's bed next to him. This room is normally a death trap for me because it is small and carpeted. However, I was laying there in peace. It was such a precious moment!!! Now, when the intermittent tone kicks in with full force, I'm not used to it and feel the shock of when I first got T. It takes me to a very dark place. I'm trying to stay positive by hoping that this is the final battle in my head against the intermittent tone. Since it's not always present and cuts out every second or so, I feel it can be defeated!!! I just tapered off of Zoloft but I may have to go back on because of the intermittent bastard. Hopefully, I can make it without meds. I am cautiously optimist as there is just one tone keeping me from being in a much better place.
Over the course of 7 months, I tried everything to treat my T... from multiple regimens of vitamins / supplements to $40,000 worth of HBOT. I feel there is only one thing that has showed results and this is black seed oil. I have been taking it consistently for about 6 weeks. Right now I am virtually in silence. I am also a bit on edge, because that bad tone may be around the corner. I will keep everyone updated on my navigation through these new waters. I'm hoping this is a change for the better. As always, I wish you all the best in your recovery!
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