I'm in the same boat, I have no idea. I've tried everything I can think of and there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to it. I'm now starting to track barometric pressure to see if there is anything to that. It's so frustrating to have NO control over this no matter how hard you try.

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Mine used to change several times every hour but now it's more constant. I take Ginko Biloba and I've heard thats supposed to help stop the variations. Of course I'm not sure if I believe that.

My tinnitus changes its sound almost every day however the volume remains the same its still bearable as far as my left ear is concerned
My right ear has only mild T & a constant drone in the quiet hours however if I shake my head from side to side the drone will stop for a second or two

It hasn't changed because you are still monitoring it and trying to figure out why, you have to really let it go. Easier said than done, I know, but there it is. I found it extremely hard to let go, since I got my hearing aids it's a lot easier. I think that those of us who find it dificult to live with are probably a bit obsessive, maybe a bit controlling? Learn to relax and letting it go will be easier.

I'm with you, HRiddle. Other than barometric pressure (although I've never tracked it), I cannot determine what causes volume increase or decrease. One thing I DO know - if Mr. T is loud in the morning, I'm in deep doo-doo for the rest of the day. (Like today, but it is raining so I'm blaming it on the pressure change.) Absolutely no foods, including caffeine, salt, etc. ever made a difference. I've tried various herbs and vitamines including Lipo-Flavanoid, but nothing helped. I still take B12 for blood circulation and last week started Pine Bark. By the way, I've had T for at least 30 years - maybe longer. For years I thought everyone had ringing in their ears! LOL Hang in there - it sounds as though you have learned to cope. Pat

Hi Riddle,
You have done well in your attempt to understand the variations that t may actually cause, T is rather unpredictable for some, while for others it can be quite predictable. I fall into the latter category.

As yourself, I have eliminated foods that trigger louder t and have protected ears against excessive noises. Also the exercises and workouts twice a day are good. Distractions is the best technique in controlling t, not letting the t be important.

Apparently the distractions that you adhere to are not quite enough. The variations in your stress level during the day have a direct correlation to your t. Even the anticipation of a stressful event will raise the t. For example, the kids whereupon they are expected to come home from school and certain expectations and responsibilities are required would drive up the anxiety and stress level. Preparation of dinner, meeting someone, need to clean your home etc. It may be anything that is similar to this.

Therefore, I feel that you need to get control of stress and anxieties before control of t can be ascertained. This may consist of relief obtained from things that you enjoy so that you are more relaxed during the day. May consist of watching your favorite show, relaxing exercises like walking, shopping, and why not throw in an occasional massage or relaxing technique like cranio-sacral therapy.

Feel that your getting the message from your body to rediscover relaxation techniques. It's only up to you to pursue them.