Recent content by Andrew01

Hi all. It has been a long time since I've come on Tinnitus Talk, but I did want to come back and share a positive update because when I was struggling with the onset of tinnitus and hyperacusis, these success stories were incredibly valuable to me. I especially was on the lookout for success...

Ah yes LPR, I actually got that after stopping Mirtazapine. And histamine intolerance as well, which I am hoping clears up. The LPR has improved a fair amount, so doesn't bother me every day. But I know too well how gastro stuff sucks. I have had IBS-D for two years, and I got worse GI symptoms...

I've been prescribed Rifaximin, and while it seems that tinnitus is a low incidence with this drug, it seems, anecdotally, people with pre-existing tinnitus get a spike? I've taken my first this AM but going to stop if it spikes. Has your spike gone down yet? Elemental diet would be my next...

Wow funny, I just looked up tinnitus and Rifaximin right now as I haven’t been here in a while. So a warm welcome, but sorry you are here of course. Lots of great people and resources here so you’re in the right place. First things first, it’s not your fault and you can’t beat yourself up when...

Just for sleep, which it was effective somewhat, particularly sleep onset. My anxiety was still so high that I would wake early and lay there unable to get out of bed but not fall asleep either. It got more effective after a few weeks when my anxiety went down a bit but then I got visual snow...

I had my longest lasting fleeting tinnitus incident last night, which reminded me to come back and update. I always think my tinnitus is loud (only inaudible in shower / busy diner) but I’m sure you’re all aware how those fleeting spikes can put the fear of god into you haha. It was also a pure...

Dropping by for some other questions, so thought I would update here as well. Almost 5 weeks now, no impact on tinnitus/hyperacusis/visual snow positive or negative to speak of. But my mood and outlook is trending better, over an up an down pattern of course. Only withdrawal symptom I have now...

Cancelled the appointment. My partner was very supportive and understanding which made it easier. May get a bit of flak from my GP, and I should of cancelled a bit sooner but I wanted to see if my hyperacusis improved even more and honesty was putting it off in my mind. Ultimately my condition...

Ya, I’m probably just going to cancel. I can always reschedule if my situation changed in a way that required it, or take time to find a quiet one somehow ect. The one thing is can’t do is go back in time and not get an MRI. I know some people will be annoyed and I’ll have to pay a minor...

I have an MRI tomorrow, but think I am going to cancel it. I've been dealing with my tinnitus really well, and my hyperacusis has improved substantially (but still there, and I have to wear plugs at gym, street, and some other times). It just seems like a big risk for what I know will be an...

Hi all, I’ve taken 8 doses of Ativan the past five weeks at .5 mg, spaced about 4 days apart approx. Last dose was 3 days ago. Don’t think I need anymore and would like to stop (have a few 1 mg pills left but I’ll save them for an emergency). I’m just wondering if tapering would be good to...

Further update, coming up on three weeks in a couple days. No impact on hyperacusis or tinnitus so far, but honestly I NEVER try to measure my tinnitus (I have two loud tones and some number of quieter ones that I can only hear with ear protection), so maybe it has changed but not to a...

Fairly certain, though I think you have to be predisposed, maybe that is why lots have both. I think it was the Mirtazapine as my tinnitus started unilaterally, and included ear pain and fullness with hyperacusis, which is indicative of actual damage. The tinnitus started months before the...

Nitric oxide increases gain in the ventral cochlear nucleus of guinea pigs with tinnitus I’ve found this article but I’m not actually sure of the takeaway, are they saying that increased NO leads to increased tinnitus? That’s what I gather from the body but the conclusion suggests otherwise...

As an update I have not taken Mirtazapine for the last 6 nights (took another week or so to taper down to 1 mg) and it feels much better than last time I tried to come off. No impact on tinnitus so far, just mild itching. I have read that the withdrawal feels worst after it has fully cleared...