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Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Oct 29, 2023 | Replies (60)

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Thank you for sharing that information. I never could figure out why exercise made it worse. I think it might be the increased heart rate sending blood faster through the body including ears and brain. Like you NSAIDs make mine worse along with a cold or flu. I also have asthma but it is under control. Flying was a problem but using the Bose noise cancellation head phones are a must, otherwise I would not be able to fly. Ear plugs seem to make noise perception louder.

What is very important for me is a good night’s sleep. I use ear buds playing rain or wind and that helps me to sleep quite well all night. Also rushing and being in a hurry is really something I have to avoid.

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Thanks for the suggestion of earbuds playing rain or wind... or maybe even ocean waves... at night! Sounds lovely! What seems to help me, at least for a little while, is massaging, just inside the ear, rather firmly with my pointer finger, making sure I press against the bone down, up, and to the sides, holding it in each direction for a few seconds. It feels like it opens up the ear canal a little bit to relieve the constant high pitch. I'd like to know if that helps others.