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10-03-2013, 06:37 PM
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you are all beautiful let me start off by saying, and god bless ya dealing with this awful ordeal like me,
After researching more stuff that only gets me upset, I read that vestibular damage and tinnitus are in many cases permanent... id rather not admit that this stuff is never gonna go away or at least lessen. So my question is... Has anyone over time, even if its been a while had tinnitus go away or lesson? or vestibular (vision tracking ,balance) issues get better with proper rest and exercises? Its terribly hard to rest with a constant ringing in your ear  i also need to stop researching on the internet!! its so hard!! regardless the bills play tonight, and the sun will rise tomorrow god bless, go Bills! -RJ |
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10-03-2013, 07:35 PM
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I can only speak about the ringing in the ears. Years ago, my mother would mention aloud about the ringing in her ears. Me, being a bit of a smartmouth woud joke....."then answer it". Well; guess whose ears have been ringing for the past few years....ME !!! For the most part, it has become almost a natural thing and am able to ignore it most of the time. It's just when I seem to concentrate on it that it becomes more anoying. Lately, tho, some days, at times, I hear the sound like horse hoofs as like in the Western Movies. This comes and goes. Not sure this is of any help for you except that I have gotten accustom to the ringing/buzzing. The sound of "horse hoofs" will take a little time before I can ignore them. I have pretty good hearing so it's not very often that it interfers with something I may be watching on T.V. or my life in general. Hopefully, in your case, this will eventually go away. Gerry |
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10-03-2013, 11:56 PM
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rj,
You said one very important thing...... "i also need to stop researching on the internet!! its so hard!!" You are reading a bunch of bogus information. There is no sound research that supports what you have said. Every brain injury is different. Until you get access to the professional journals, you will find just about any view presented as fact. Yes, there are some who never recover from their vestibular problems and tinnitus. But, you can not predict either. My mother has lived with tinnitus for over 80 years. Many live with tinnitus without is being a big issue in their lives. I have lived with it for decades. I can listen to my tinnitus and I can ignore it. Learning to ignore it takes effort but it is worth it. Dealing with anxiety issues are the first step to living with prolonged symptoms. My best to you.
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10-04-2013, 01:16 AM
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I agree with Mark, researching on the internet isn't going to do you any good, it is only going to increase your anxiety levels. I used to do it, and the reason? Because nobody could give me any definate answers and my symptoms kept coming, going or changing.
In my case when I had PCS, balance/dizzyness issues resolved in about a month for me. I still have very faint low level tinnitus, once or twice a month. So in my case, yes, within time they got better.
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PCS following head injury November 2012. Experienced dizzyness, light and noise sensitivity, hypercusis, fatigue, insomnia, migraines, facial pain, problems concentrating, irritability, sensory overload, exercise intolerance. Symptoms mostly resolved, working full time and I am now mostly better. I wake 6am daily since my injury. Was experiencing daily Neuralgia which was controlled with Cymbalta 30mg, Lyrica 200mg daily. Now only on 30mg Cymbalta. |
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10-04-2013, 07:29 AM
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I had tinnitus prior to my injury but it has "doubled in volume" for me post injury. Thank god I learned coping skills prior to my injury because it really doesn't bother me unless I am in an extremely quiet place, like my closet.
Run a fan in any room you are in, or purchase a noise generator. I literally have fans (ceiling or otherwise) in every room of my house. Living in Florida, this has helped my electricity bill as well! I don't have to run my a/c as cold as other people do 
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10-04-2013, 05:52 PM
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I am at one year and it hasn't gotten any better, but I don't notice it unless I think about it.
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10-05-2013, 02:15 PM
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Hello!
EArly on and for some time I had tinnitis in my left ear. That ear is still more sensitive to noise or loud sounds. My tinitis is gone -- but it can return when I am very, very tired. I can hear it then. Vestibular therapy helped me greatly with my dizziness and my vestibular problems. I live in a state of recovery now. If you have to research something, then read the thread on PCS and hope on the stickie up there. There are those of us who do heal up nicely. I am lucky and blessed to be one. I come back here from time to time to offer hope and maybe a measure of peace too. I recall being just as scared as you are and trying to find answers. I found the best answers here at this forum. And one of the best answers I found here was -- reduce stress in your life in any way you can. Your poor injured brain can't take the searching and reading that stuff is just upsetting you so please stop. Your brain will thank you. God bless poetrymom
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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013. Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines, Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something. Therapy I had: vestibular 3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling. 9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms. I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery. Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired. |
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10-06-2013, 06:22 AM
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I am going on two and half years and I have improved. I finished my vestibular therapy in 6 month's I had an advantage of balance on my side from snowboarding my whole life.
The tinnitus has got better with time from learning work arounds and staying away from foods that make worse. I also believe community acupuncture had helped me with these issues. A year ago I could not walk or talk now I am able to exercise and talk too much now lol! Every head injury is different so there is no way to say the things that worked for me will work for another. But I do know that TIME & SLEEP is the best medicine to this complex syndrome.  Mia
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ |
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10-14-2013, 12:56 AM
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Hi love! It does get better just maybe not permanently, at least not for me... I have months where some symptoms aren't active and what happens changes. It depends on stress levels and/or life changes as to what comes back when, but it is possible for things to go away temporarily. Based on research, some people heal completely.
I hope you feel ok <3 sending lots of love. I know it can be so so so frustrating. Hang in there!
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