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Re: Apple Hearing Study shares preliminary insights on tinnitus

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Post by xtiansimon »

casenmgreen wrote: post #34

I had tinnitus as an adult, and it was cured. It turned out to be caused by an improperly filled root canal; some root material remained inside the tooth, the flesh above and around the tooth was inflamed and this was applying pressure inside the skull and bringing tissues which would otherwise not have been into contact, or firmer contact. I had the root canal re-made, and the tinnitus ended.

"...improperly filled root canal; some root material remained inside the tooth..."

UGG. I've been experiencing noticeable tinnitus this motorcycle season. It is to the point I'm now actively investigating. Recently I read neck pain or tension can cause tinnitus. I have a terrible mattress. I'm contemplating a move, so I've been holding off on replacing it. Trying exercise and stretching in the mean time.

I also had a root canal in November 2023. The tooth was sensitive and this only abated somewhat after about six months, which is coincidentally when I noticed the tinnitus.

Re: Apple Hearing Study shares preliminary insights on tinnitus

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Post by LtWorf »

extr wrote: post #5

I have mild tinnitus and the best advice I've ever read on the internet for it is: Stop reading. Don't look up information about tinnitus. Don't think about it. If you happen to notice it, try to distract yourself immediately. There maybe legitimate hearing damage but for the psychological aspect, the more you think about it the worse it becomes. I think I saw a quora answer somewhere where the doctor said "Nobody co…

Yeah these posts don't help :D

Re: Apple Hearing Study shares preliminary insights on tinnitus

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Post by PawgerZ »

evilfred wrote: post #26
zzzeek wrote: post #17

OK I'll bite (ha ha), why is Apple doing this? they think airpods cause tinnitus? eh

anecdotally, my ENT said he has had an onslaught of young patients w tinnitus who use them. but kids also tend to blast volume. unrelated: another big cause of tinnitus is Viagra. it drives too much blood to the sensitive ear arteries

> unrelated: another big cause of tinnitus is Viagra. it drives too much blood to the sensitive ear arteries

Could pre-workout have these same effects? They usually contain vasodilators, although at much lower strengths than Viagra.

Re: Apple Hearing Study shares preliminary insights on tinnitus

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Post by Twirrim »

seper8 wrote: post #42
Twirrim wrote: post #30

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"Don't sweat it" is the most important thing, I've found, especially with tinnitus. As with a number of things, I've found I can actually move the needle when I give myself grace to fail, as long as I can genuinely try again and resolve to do better. A recent example being stopping telling myself I'm tired in the morning. Such a bad habit that self perpetuated. I was always feeling tired, in part, because I was telli…

I've heard people apply a foul tasting chemicals to their fingers for a while to help condition yourself to not bite on them.

"Stop'n'grow" is a famous example product. Doesn't work for me, I'm apparently that determined to chew them, and clearly not bothered to the point of actually breaking that habit! I think part of the problem is, by the time I get the taste, I've cut the nail enough that I can't just leave it. Maybe I need to do both that kind of stuff, and ensure I have nail trimmers near to hand :D

Re: Apple Hearing Study shares preliminary insights on tinnitus

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Post by ajkjk »

danielskogly wrote: post #69
ajkjk wrote: post #56

Earlier quoted context omitted.

props for the effort on the footnotes

If you like footnotes and stories about tinnitus, I have this one for you :) https://blog.klungo.no/2023/09/12/the-washing-machine-in-my-...

Wow you're right, that was satisfying.

Re: Apple Hearing Study shares preliminary insights on tinnitus

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Post by casenmgreen »

xtiansimon wrote: post #161
casenmgreen wrote: post #34

I had tinnitus as an adult, and it was cured. It turned out to be caused by an improperly filled root canal; some root material remained inside the tooth, the flesh above and around the tooth was inflamed and this was applying pressure inside the skull and bringing tissues which would otherwise not have been into contact, or firmer contact. I had the root canal re-made, and the tinnitus ended.

"...improperly filled root canal; some root material remained inside the tooth..." UGG. I've been experiencing noticeable tinnitus this motorcycle season. It is to the point I'm now actively investigating. Recently I read neck pain or tension can cause tinnitus. I have a terrible mattress. I'm contemplating a move, so I've been holding off on replacing it. Trying exercise and stretching in the mean time. I also had a…

I would advise an x-ray of that tooth, to see if there is inflammation.

Re: Apple Hearing Study shares preliminary insights on tinnitus

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Post by danielskogly »

ajkjk wrote: post #165
danielskogly wrote: post #69

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If you like footnotes and stories about tinnitus, I have this one for you :) https://blog.klungo.no/2023/09/12/the-washing-machine-in-my-...

Wow you're right, that was satisfying.

Thank you, glad you liked it! :)

Re: Apple Hearing Study shares preliminary insights on tinnitus

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Post by astrange »

ttpphd wrote: post #27
zzzeek wrote: post #17

OK I'll bite (ha ha), why is Apple doing this? they think airpods cause tinnitus? eh

To work on customers who are interested in over-the-counter hearing aids

The actual reason is that AirPods know how loud the audio they're playing is, which means it can be tracked, which means it can be used in a research study.

I mean, how would hearing aids help with tinnitus?

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