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What the heck is going on with tinnitus?

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I’ve been afflicted with tinnitus after a mild covid case in January and now that I’m looking it seems like this is a growing problem. So many comments here about tinnitus.

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My guess is Covid, earbuds, and in general a much louder society than in decades past

Had the same for some time after (first round of) mild covid.

Not the usual steady tone tinnitus either.. almost like a loose wire sending a very specific frequency in one ear.

Spontaneously resolved after 4 months or so, no recurrence with a second round of covid.

I am in the same boat. In my case, I think Covid affected the microcirculation in my ear. I've been having success in addressing it through therapies to promote blood flow and endothelial repair.

* Trigger warning *

Texas Roadhouse CEO developed severe tinnitus after having COVID and took his own life because of it [0]

[0] https://amp.courier-journal.com/amp/4759047001

I read this shortly after I got tinnitus and it did not help my mental health. I immediately wished I never saw it. I would probably delete this, it’s not out of line but it might save somebody a lot of negative thoughts and fear.

Airpods maybe?

Big if true, right? I know iPhone will warn you if you’ve had too much loud music on AirPods but people might not take that seriously enough.

+1.

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