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Really Bad Tinnitus Day

HRiddle
HRiddle
The last three days have been unbearable for me. My tinnitus has never been this bad before and I have tried everything to relieve the symptoms. I used to be able to find relief just by going outside, but now I can hear the high pitched hissing/whistling sound outside. Music/Tv doesn't cover the noise. Exercising and taking long walks used to help not anymore. I just don't know what I have done to cause this increase. I am at my whits end and the sad thing about all of this is that I am a stay at home mom and I am not exposed to loud environments unless you count my boys as loud.

I think I am going to have to go back to my ENT or family doctor if the noise doesn't let up pretty soon. I really don't want to be placed on anixety medicine, but if it works I will do it.
McMurdo
McMurdo
H, I am so sorry!! My T was really bad the last two days and some of the things I did before aren't helping me anymore either. :( I haven't been eating well lately from the anxiety, so hubby bought me some Ensure. Both times when I drank some, my T got worse within an hour.earlier There was a discussion on here about "trigger foods." If you can, try to eat just veggies and maybe fruits for a day or so and see if it helps--stay away from any additives, whey, maybe even protein, and see if your T goes down. It may go down just by coincidence, but then go back to eating as you normally would and see if it gets worse again. Try this a few times. Maybe there is some connection to your T and food.

Also, try some of the meds people on here have tried and found some success with. If your GP won't prescribe it, find a good psychiatrist. Personally, I have found them more helpful than ENTs, unless you have a good ENT you really trust.
Ricepaper
Ricepaper
Hi,
Sorry your T's gone up. Mine goes up for no apparent reason too. Stressing will definately make it worse & harder to deal with. I have the "screaming jet" variety. It generally takes me a little time to readjust to the increase in volume, but somehow I manage.
I did find a week ago that after being with noisy grandchildren(1yr triplets) the noise had increased. Next time will be wearing ear plugs.
I use herbal medicine to help with anxiety & stress.
McMurdo
McMurdo
Ricepaper--What kind of herbal meds do you use? (I have had the jet engine noises, too--it's a notch up from my screaming teakettles.) :(