Tinnitus Was Much Better — Now a Setback — Sore Body and Worsening Symptoms — Please Reassure Me

[Hariz Nonis]

The below is the description of my current situation. Please give it a read.

One guy said that I am on the verge of reliving the nightmare that is tinnitus. I really, really, really do not want to believe it. Someone please tell me that I am going to be fine. Please.

This is quite lengthy, but I guess a more accurate description of my situation is better.

I don't hear any ringing (at least almost none). In fact, my tinnitus has generally gone away for a number of months now, maybe even a couple of years. I have also been using earphones for the past few months(volume no more than 65% in general, but that hasn't seemed to give me any issues.

I found that my tinnitus seems to be associated with sore a shoulder/neck from time to time. At least, that's my self-diagnosis. Other than fleeting tinnitus (due to the soreness and maybe my jaw), I haven't really encountered much ringing for the past ~18 months.

The reason I mentioned my wearing of earphones is because last Friday, I was making some calls while wearing it, and I talked through the mic. I noticed that when I was talking through the mic, my right ear, the side where the mic is also located (this is also the side where I had tinnitus in the past) would kind of ring in response. I might also add that I'm wearing Bluetooth earphones, don't know if this is important.

It was also on the same day when I continued wearing the earphones to listen to music that I kind of heard the same ringing on the same side. Thing is, I didn't remember hearing any more of it once I took the earphones off.

On Saturday though, I kind of heard the same ringing sound when I talked or hummed, or when the chair is being dragged across the floor, or any similar sound is made around me. The ringing seems to get louder if my voice or any similar sound is louder too. I only hear it when such sounds are made, and it goes away if I'm silent or anything like that.

My self-diagnosis seems to show that the ringing isn't always there, and it seems to fluctuate in loudness, although the frequency seems to be roughly the same. It actually seems to go away for a while when and even after I lie down, or basically support my back/shoulder/neck. Currently, I'm feeling quite sore in those areas, started on Friday morning, if I recall. In the same morning, I may or may not have heard some fleeting tinnitus.

Is what I'm going through right now purely because of my sore body? My self-diagnosis seems to be pointing towards that. Did the earphones have anything to do with it? Of course, it's a good thing that it's not always there, but the fact that my own voice can cause this isn't really making me feel calm. Like I said, it also seems to fluctuate, and sometimes I don't really hear it when I test talk or hum and then put my hand over my ear. Does anyone have any explanation for this?

 

[Deamon22]

Probably no one can tell you if this is from the headphones or your neck and if this will stay.

In any case i can tell you what i would do, and that is stopping headphones and earbuds for a while completely (!) and giving your ears a good rest and then evaluate how your feel in a few weeks. If your ears feel better you know the cause, if not you can look after your neck and maybe do some gentle stretches. Other users surely are more experienced there. What was the original cause of your tinnitus?

 

[Hariz Nonis]

What was the original cause of your tinnitus?

I don't know, to be honest. I do know that I used earphones at that time too(2015), but it was generally louder, maybe around 80% volume. What I do remember was getting some water stuck in my ears for an entire night after I went swimming, which caused ETD that is still around to this day. About three months after the swimming incident, I watched a movie that had a loud ringing sound play for probably around 10 seconds when the main character almost got struck by lightning.

The day after that movie, this website's title happened to me. It has gotten much better, much much better. Only last Friday did I experience the things I mentioned above. Do you think this is hyperacusis, even if the cause was mentioned above?

 

[Deamon22]

I have no idea if this is hyperacusis, but regardless of the cause, since it got a lot better i would do anything possible to give your ears a rest now. Stop using any kind of earbuds for a while and don't go to loud concerts and clubs. Lets hope everything settles.

 

[Agrajag364]

The below is the description of my current situation. Please give it a read.

One guy said that I am on the verge of reliving the nightmare that is tinnitus. I really, really, really do not want to believe it. Someone please tell me that I am going to be fine. Please.

This is quite lengthy, but I guess a more accurate description of my situation is better.

I don't hear any ringing (at least almost none). In fact, my tinnitus has generally gone away for a number of months now, maybe even a couple of years. I have also been using earphones for the past few months(volume no more than 65% in general, but that hasn't seemed to give me any issues.

I found that my tinnitus seems to be associated with sore a shoulder/neck from time to time. At least, that's my self-diagnosis. Other than fleeting tinnitus (due to the soreness and maybe my jaw), I haven't really encountered much ringing for the past ~18 months.

The reason I mentioned my wearing of earphones is because last Friday, I was making some calls while wearing it, and I talked through the mic. I noticed that when I was talking through the mic, my right ear, the side where the mic is also located (this is also the side where I had tinnitus in the past) would kind of ring in response. I might also add that I'm wearing Bluetooth earphones, don't know if this is important.

It was also on the same day when I continued wearing the earphones to listen to music that I kind of heard the same ringing on the same side. Thing is, I didn't remember hearing any more of it once I took the earphones off.

On Saturday though, I kind of heard the same ringing sound when I talked or hummed, or when the chair is being dragged across the floor, or any similar sound is made around me. The ringing seems to get louder if my voice or any similar sound is louder too. I only hear it when such sounds are made, and it goes away if I'm silent or anything like that.

My self-diagnosis seems to show that the ringing isn't always there, and it seems to fluctuate in loudness, although the frequency seems to be roughly the same. It actually seems to go away for a while when and even after I lie down, or basically support my back/shoulder/neck. Currently, I'm feeling quite sore in those areas, started on Friday morning, if I recall. In the same morning, I may or may not have heard some fleeting tinnitus.

Is what I'm going through right now purely because of my sore body? My self-diagnosis seems to be pointing towards that. Did the earphones have anything to do with it? Of course, it's a good thing that it's not always there, but the fact that my own voice can cause this isn't really making me feel calm. Like I said, it also seems to fluctuate, and sometimes I don't really hear it when I test talk or hum and then put my hand over my ear. Does anyone have any explanation for this?

If your ringing went away before, it's surely likely it will again. I remember one woman on a Facebook group who had it for 4 years and it went, then it came back after she had an acoustic trauma, but soon appeared to fade again.

 

[Hariz Nonis]

If your ringing went away before, it's surely likely it will again. I remember one woman on a Facebook group who had it for 4 years and it went, then it came back after she had an acoustic trauma, but soon appeared to fade again.

This can only give me hope. I guess time will tell. Hopefully it will get better, for a of us.

 

[Starthrower]

@Hariz Nonis it sounds like you just need to be a bit careful or stop using the devices mentioned.

What I do remember was getting some water stuck in my ears for an entire night after I went swimming, which caused ETD that is still around to this day.

You may just have some congestion in your sinuses. This should clear up for you.

 

[coffee_girl]

Whatever the reasons are, tinnitus may quiet down but no one can say if it goes away completely or if it's just so low that you can't hear it anymore. This being the case, it is never a good idea to risk your ears. Once you have T, it already means your ears are compromised, even if it "goes away" you are more likely to have it come back if you do not protect yourself.

If your ears are still doing well, take this opportunity to really protect them... You might not have another chance

 

[Hariz Nonis]

sounds like you just need to be a bit careful or stop using the devices mentioned.

Not using the earphones anymore. I guess it is time to really stop using them altogether.

You may just have some congestion in your sinuses. This should clear up for you.

Maybe. When I was breathing in yesterday, I could actually sometimes hear the air coming through on the right side of my face. Still, can it cause me to hear the ringing, especially when talking?

 

[Hariz Nonis]

If your ears are still doing well, take this opportunity to really protect them... You might not have another chance

Yes. I am going to take much better care now. I guess it's time to live carefully once again.

 

[Agrajag364]

The below is the description of my current situation. Please give it a read.

One guy said that I am on the verge of reliving the nightmare that is tinnitus. I really, really, really do not want to believe it. Someone please tell me that I am going to be fine. Please.

This is quite lengthy, but I guess a more accurate description of my situation is better.

I don't hear any ringing (at least almost none). In fact, my tinnitus has generally gone away for a number of months now, maybe even a couple of years. I have also been using earphones for the past few months(volume no more than 65% in general, but that hasn't seemed to give me any issues.

I found that my tinnitus seems to be associated with sore a shoulder/neck from time to time. At least, that's my self-diagnosis. Other than fleeting tinnitus (due to the soreness and maybe my jaw), I haven't really encountered much ringing for the past ~18 months.

The reason I mentioned my wearing of earphones is because last Friday, I was making some calls while wearing it, and I talked through the mic. I noticed that when I was talking through the mic, my right ear, the side where the mic is also located (this is also the side where I had tinnitus in the past) would kind of ring in response. I might also add that I'm wearing Bluetooth earphones, don't know if this is important.

It was also on the same day when I continued wearing the earphones to listen to music that I kind of heard the same ringing on the same side. Thing is, I didn't remember hearing any more of it once I took the earphones off.

On Saturday though, I kind of heard the same ringing sound when I talked or hummed, or when the chair is being dragged across the floor, or any similar sound is made around me. The ringing seems to get louder if my voice or any similar sound is louder too. I only hear it when such sounds are made, and it goes away if I'm silent or anything like that.

My self-diagnosis seems to show that the ringing isn't always there, and it seems to fluctuate in loudness, although the frequency seems to be roughly the same. It actually seems to go away for a while when and even after I lie down, or basically support my back/shoulder/neck. Currently, I'm feeling quite sore in those areas, started on Friday morning, if I recall. In the same morning, I may or may not have heard some fleeting tinnitus.

Is what I'm going through right now purely because of my sore body? My self-diagnosis seems to be pointing towards that. Did the earphones have anything to do with it? Of course, it's a good thing that it's not always there, but the fact that my own voice can cause this isn't really making me feel calm. Like I said, it also seems to fluctuate, and sometimes I don't really hear it when I test talk or hum and then put my hand over my ear. Does anyone have any explanation for this?

Yes might be an idea to give up headphones?

 

[Hariz Nonis]

Yes might be an idea to give up headphones?

Not wearing them anymore. In fact, from now on, I don't think I'll ever put them on again. I was able to live without them for over a year, I can do it again.

 

[Agrajag364]

Not wearing them anymore. In fact, from now on, I don't think I'll ever put them on again. I was able to live without them for over a year, I can do it again.

I used to listen to podcasts on headphones for hours and hours every week; I've stopped since I got tinnitus.