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meneseteung··on Navigating the world when your senses conjure up phenomena others can’t perceive
I also have bad tinnitus in one ear, as well as hearing loss and occasional balance issues (Meniere's disease).

In my case, managing my blood sugar levels has probably been the most helpful thing. Specifically, I've started using sugar substitutes that don't spike my blood sugar, such as stevia, xylitol, and allulose, whenever feasible. I've also found that keeping a regular meal schedule (i.e. limiting snacks) and not overeating does a lot to keep my tinnitus in check.

Reducing your alcohol usage could help as well, as alcohol is known to be ototoxic. For me, red wine is probably the worst, as it dependably exacerbates my tinnitus.

If you're experiencing hearing loss as well, you might also consider reducing your sodium intake if it's above the suggested daily limit.

None of these solutions completely get rid of my tinnitus, but they do help keep it to manageable levels.

meneseteung··on The AI Art Apocalypse
I don't understand what you're saying here. Music has been in a dialogue with recording technology more or less since the beginning of recording technology.