Re: reactive tinnitus/hyperacusis
No, they're completely different. Reactive tinnitus is tinnitus that's increased by external noise. Hyperacusis isn't tinnitus at all. If you have hyperacusis, some noises sound louder than they should.
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Reactive T. is such a pain in the @#%$. I find it difficult if not impossible to mask at times. Sometimes I wish it was continuous (At a low volume level that is). At least I could drown it out with...
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Are there any statistics as to how many people with T have the reactive kind? This is awful. I've had it for 6 weeks now and I can hardly listen to my music and have to keep my tv at a very low...
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I have reactive T and Hypercausis as well. It's bit of a pain. However I am looking at treatment at the moment to try and give me some relief.
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I'm assuming TRT can help with reactive tinnitus as well? Would there be any difference in treating this compared to 'normal' tinnitus?I've been experiencing a reactive ringing on my left ear which I...
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Reph, when reactive tinnitus is increased by external noise, is that increase most likely to by temporary or permanent.Eric
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I have reactive tinnitus. In my case the effect is temporary and the tinnitus will revert to its previous level a few minutes after the irritant source is removed.It's worth checking which type of...
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Unfortunately, I am unsure what causes my reactive T at times. Most general sounds seem to bring it up. At small times during the day, it doesn't really phase me, but most of the time I get really...
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Quote:I have reactive tinnitus. In my case the effect is temporary and the tinnitus will revert to its previous level a few minutes after the irritant source is removed.Same with me. It usually takes...
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Quote:It's worth checking which type of sounds your T reacts to. In my case it's typically the 'droning' type of sound like my computer fan. I've now got my computer sealed in a semi-soundproof box.By...
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>>It's *exactly* the same with me. My reactive T is worse when presented with a steady, droning sound like that of fan.Mine too. Fans and road noise.
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I am wondering if any of you with RT are using ear protection a lot? Like ear plugs, etc.Or if you avoid sound in general?MJ
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I never to use ear protection even though I have this reactive T. Mostly it only happens from low or medium sounds.. never a loud sound. My reactive T is like an aftersound of ringing after I hear a...
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Reph, when reactive tinnitus is increased by external noise, is that increase most likely to by temporary or permanent.I can only go by what people who have reactive tinnitus have posted here; mine...
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Was just gonna post something and came across this. My T also seems to reactive after my bad experience with the audiologist and ENT. Mine seems to be worse at work when the car wash across the street...
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I'd recommend people try the 'Detinniser' loop (Not the low pitched one as in a recent posting). It really helps when I am having a bad day. I use it when I sleep also. I would post it but I am unsure...
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