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Controlling Tinnitus: What works for you?

Hearing Loss | Last Active: Mar 30 2:26pm | Replies (202)
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I recently had a noise exposure that worsened my tinnitus. For another medical issue, my doctor ordered an MRI. Should I avoid MRI's due to the noise? Will it make things even worse?

I have a lot of ear, neck and head pain on the side of the tinnitus. Hope the pain at least settles down.
Funny thing: if I rub that ear in a circular fashion, hard, the tinnitus stops for a moment.

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kvetch | @kvetch | Feb 17, 2023

Never tried that. During my awake hours I also get a banging sound which is difficult to handle. “Whoosh ing” is my constant There are many times I am awakening and and here sounds like machinery until I am fully mobilizing/awake. Makes me wondet if tinnitus truly exists during sleep. Would love some fredback. Carole at sandytoes41@gmail.com

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willows | @willows | Feb 17, 2023

I would say the noise from an MRI is risky for people with tinnitus. I had one at the hospital and they provide regulation ear muffs, as well. Nevertheless I stopped the MRI because I felt it was too loud. If you go ahead make sure they provide you with hearing protection. Best of luck.

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