Tinnitus spike

[Hylda2]

I have had tinnitus for at least 16 years and had become used to it. Two days ago it started getting a lot louder. Will this become the new norm or will it become quieter as I get used to this new level.

5am and I’d love to sleep

Di

[TinnitusUKPat Partner]

Hello Hylda2

Tinnitus can fluctuate over time - the tone might change or we may notice at times of the day or in environments which are new to us.

I would generally advise that if you have gotten used to tinnitus once, you've done the really hard work and that habituation to different sounds is absolutely possible, assuming that they continue long enough for you to have to think about them in terms of being a new normal.

Two days isn't yet long enough for a new sound to be settled - it could be temporary and some of the things that you have tried in the past to manage your tinnitus may be worth trying if you're wanting to do something proactive to manage this current situation.

With best wishes

Pat

[Hylda2 in reply to TinnitusUKPat]

Many thanks for your reply