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[nels13]

Yesterday my T was quiet and I went to bed feeling good and relaxed. However today it is pulsing like mad. Is this the nature of the beast. And I am having some funny feeling in my ear like it is trying to tune in.

[doglover1973]

Hi nels. I often go to bed with quieter T and wake up with louder T. Just the way it is .

[nels13 in reply to doglover1973]

Thank you for your reply doglover. I know I am early days but seem to have 1 good day and then a few bad. X

[doglover1973 in reply to nels13]

Hi nels. It sounds as if your T might resolve - from what you've said so far. Let's hope so. If it does continue you'll probably have good & bad days for a little while. Then it will probably settle with spikes from time to time. I'm in a spike at the moment . Staying calm is the key.

[nels13 in reply to doglover1973]

Thank you Doglover. Just had another funny feeling in my ear like it's clearing or refocusing of that makes sense.

[doglover1973 in reply to nels13]

That sounds like good news .. As if your ear is settling down again. I really hope you go free. Either way take good care of your ears.

[nels13 in reply to doglover1973]

Thanks. I will after all this. X

[Eleanor1989 in reply to doglover1973]

And how long have you had your spike x

[doglover1973 in reply to Eleanor1989]

Hi Eleanor. T has been spiking for about 10 days. Same sound but louder than usual. I've had T at this level before so I'm not unduly upset. It's just unpleasant. How are you?

[Eleanor1989 in reply to doglover1973]

Hello ,I’ve had tinnitus for 26 years but habituated to it slowly…..

8 weeks ago I had major surgery a total hysterectomy that turned out complicated and I was in surgery over 4 hours….

Fortunately everything was benign snd I got the results yesterday….

My tinnitus woke me up four weeks post op in my right ear and very loud….

It is four weeks since it started so I am trying to get used to it… I have had a horrendous year before my op with pain every day, visits to A and E and I am so glad it’s over,,,, so now I have to deal with the tinnitus,….

I’ve always worn plugs to parties etc…

Although an alarm ( with plugs in ) caught me out last week at tk max and I ended up panicking about it,,,..

My hormones are all over the place and I am on hrt patches.,.. I was put on them three weeks ago x

[doglover1973 in reply to Eleanor1989]

Aww. Sorry you've had such a tough time. I guess just as the body takes time to heal after an operation the T will take time to settle . I think if you've habituated before you'll be able to do it again. Even if the T is loud. Take good care of yourself.

[Eleanor1989 in reply to doglover1973]

My daughters little dog has just barked near my ear a couple of feet away I am so worried now x

Please help x

[doglover1973 in reply to Eleanor1989]

Don't worry my love. A dog bark wouldn't be enough to damage your ear. My dog often barks but it's not affected my T at all. I know everything makes you jump when T is loud. It's natural to feel worried. Try to relax if you can. Not easy of course.

[Eleanor1989 in reply to doglover1973]

Thankyou I had just taken my plugs out and he’s got out from under my chair and barked x along side of me

X

I am so paranoid, I am seeing the doctor tomorrow for anxiety x

[doglover1973 in reply to Eleanor1989]

That's a good idea. T can make you so anxious. It makes me anxious. I do alot of deep breathing and relaxation exercises . Soft music. Old TV shows that make me laugh. Anything to calm the nerves.

[Eleanor1989 in reply to doglover1973]

How long do your spikes last x

[doglover1973 in reply to Eleanor1989]

My last spike lasted about three weeks. This one has been ten days so far. I expect it's different for everyone. You 've been thru alot and need to give yourself time to recover on all levels.

[Eleanor1989 in reply to doglover1973]

Hello,What’s your spike like x

[Happyrosie]

Hello nels. It seems that everyone senses the T in a different way. In your position I would be grateful that I had had a period of quiet - I’ve had T for sixty years.

[nels13 in reply to Happyrosie]

Thank you Rosie

[Beesmac]

I am the same - trouble is I can have a good day and think "this is it - it's going to get better" only to wake up next morning to rolling drums, marching music ( I suffer from musical ear syndrome) mine started after hearing loss with Labyrinthitis last December. I hardly hear a thing in my right ear but I do get strange sounds and morse code type noises. I have different garbled music 24/7 although there is a one piece of music that I find beautiful. I can't pick and choose though!! I am beginning to think that "acceptance" is the keyword. So frustrating. Hope your ears improve x

[getchegary]

Hello Nels. Yes, unfortunately, that is the nature of the beast, I believe. For me, there is no discernable behavioural pattern to the condition. It picks the time to make your life difficult. :)) No harm, though! I know that it will get better.