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BAfter a few therapy sessions and a lot of back and forth, I decided the worst was over and to hold off for now—at least until my tinnitus had...
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BYes, I realize it is still very early. I was having a truly distressing day—my father had just passed, and on top of that, I was coming to terms...
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BMy tinnitus worsens with new tones in my brain every single day, even while protecting my ears all day. I never should have taken Valium. I should...
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BYou have to be careful with doctors and do your own research on drug interactions. I recently told my doctor, “Do not prescribe me anything that...
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BHow did they respond? I’m at month four, and while my tinnitus is fairly manageable, I believe I’m developing the early stages of noxacusis. I’m...
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BI am so incredibly depressed. My previously stable tinnitus worsened six weeks ago after a flu or COVID, and I cannot cope with it. It is now so...
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BThanks! The spike is still here. It’s been about seven weeks now, but in the last two weeks, I’ve had five or six baseline days and even one day...
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BDid your spike go away? I hope it did. When it was at its worst, did you do anything specific to help improve it? For example, did you follow a...
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BI just want to share my experience for anyone who is suffering. I am only here because my tinnitus spiked for the first time since 2022. I had...
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B1. "Most tinnitus caused by acoustic trauma fades over time, typically within 6 to 18 months. In many cases, it fades completely." 2. "No matter...
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BMy family is my temple, helping me through this. I’ve had very dark thoughts, but their presence and support give me strength. I know they’re...
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BI was taking 1200mg of gabapentin a day, I thought the maximum dosage of lyrica was 150mg a day, I was expected to reach 2800mg of gabapentin a...
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BI was taking Lyrica for "burning mouth syndrome". For some reason, after I had some dental work done, about a month later, my mouth would ache...
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B1200 mg...?? But, is he crazy ? I took 25 mg for two months and I felt some slowly decrease of the volume of T. Then I stopped according my ENT...
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B,,,not for me mind just not into drugs however bad my t is EDITED ,well thats not true I would have taken it in 2010 when i was walking the...
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BHi , Currently taking above fro neuropathic pain. Have read it can cause/ aggravate tinnitus. Has anyone experience of this ? Regards Nick
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BWell I initially wanted it to take the place of Clonazepam which I intend to taper off. If the Pregabalin works I'll start to taper off the...
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BI will check out that site, thanks.
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BThe Pregabalin will potentiate the effects of the benzo's so becareful. Also I've seen this med mentioned a few times on a drug harm...
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BA lot of the SSRIs have that effect too. I read its because its affecting the vestibular system? Well, we will soon know when I give it a shot...
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BI noticed the "dizzy" side effect and I see that it affected Markku like that. I had that head spin thing and when I see a side effect of dizzy...
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BYes, I had read that Wikipedia write up Markku, it was the one I took to my NHS doctor and I'd highlighted the section on it being an anxiolytic...
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BI have. I couldn't stand it more than for a few days since it made my head spin really bad. Had trouble with balance. I do remember from...
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BThanks. Its a souped up version of Gabapentin. I've got a study or anecdotals somewhere on its use for T. I have it and will probably start it...
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BNever heard of this medication. Looked it up and posted here to help. I don't find that it is used for tinnitus though. Interesting. Lyrica...
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BHi guys. This is my first time posting here, but I was inspired by this thread and got some YKS myself — this one. I haven't noticed any...
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B@HighleyTall, I’m not sure how much licorice is in this Chinese medicine, but I’m currently experiencing a significant spike after taking a GI...
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BThe licorice component in YKS (Glycyrrhiza) can cause pseudoaldosteronism, leading to low potassium and high blood pressure. Since I take...
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Bbob k reacted to BrOKeN_1's post in the thread Finally Had My Long Overdue Breakdown — Regret, Loss, and the Unbearable Weight of Tinnitus with.
One of favorite quotes. Living with chronic unilateral tinnitus is not easy or fun. It can be very difficult to steer your thoughts from... -
Bbob k reacted to Scruffiey's post in the thread Finally Had My Long Overdue Breakdown — Regret, Loss, and the Unbearable Weight of Tinnitus with.I just cried like a baby for the first time in I don’t know how long. In the span of four months, I’ve lost my dad, my chance at any kind of...
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Bbob k reacted to Nocca's post in the thread Bilateral Tinnitus After a Single Band Rehearsal without Hearing Protection with.I have different sounds in both of my ears—similar to you, I believe. I hear a kind of static, like a broken TV signal, in both ears. In my left...
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Bbob k reacted to painted_mirrors's post in the thread Bilateral Tinnitus After a Single Band Rehearsal without Hearing Protection with.I drummed growing up, and by the time anyone told me to be careful of my hearing, I had some tinnitus. I really play bass more since college, and...
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Bbob k reacted to painted_mirrors's post in the thread Bilateral Tinnitus After a Single Band Rehearsal without Hearing Protection with.Hey @DamagedJoe, I am a musician with tinnitus. I wish I had an easy solution for you, but I have had tinnitus for more than 20 years, and it has...
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Bbob k reacted to Mark F.'s post in the thread Bilateral Tinnitus After a Single Band Rehearsal without Hearing Protection with.@DamagedJoe, what you shared is a good sign, in my humble opinion. If your “archenemy” tone comes and goes, it might be a sign of healing!
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Bbob k reacted to DamagedJoe's post in the thread Bilateral Tinnitus After a Single Band Rehearsal without Hearing Protection with.First of all, thank you very much for your answer. I really feel as if I have crossed over into a parallel world—a world of tinnitus sufferers...
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Bbob k reacted to DamagedJoe's post in the thread Bilateral Tinnitus After a Single Band Rehearsal without Hearing Protection with.Hello everyone, After the success stories on this forum kept me from becoming completely suicidal for a few months, I have finally managed to...
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BI will update you. I took the first dose today. Starting tomorrow, I will take one at breakfast and one at dinner. It looks like magnesium is...
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Bbob k reacted to RunningMan's post in the thread New Low "Rumble" Tinnitus Stops When I Plug Ear with Finger with.It sounds like low-frequency tinnitus. I have that in my left ear. It tends to fade when there's a low-frequency sound from the environment, which...
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Bbob k reacted to Hendrick's post in the thread New Low "Rumble" Tinnitus Stops When I Plug Ear with Finger with.Good day, everyone. I have had bilateral tinnitus, cause unknown, for about 13 years. It has mostly been a high-pitched, CRT-like squeal. Like...
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B@AnnaW, any updates? I know it’s 10 years later.
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Bbob k reacted to Sanca's post in the thread Stop Scrolling and Start Living — My Tinnitus Success Story with.My tinnitus started many years ago, and I also experienced severe vertigo with it. Just as you described, one day the tinnitus became more of a...
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Bbob k reacted to Katleft's post in the thread Stop Scrolling and Start Living — My Tinnitus Success Story with.Hello, and thank you for sharing your story! I’m just now opening up to everyone about my tinnitus. I’ve had these symptoms since birth, and I’m...
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Bbob k reacted to MarcB's post in the thread Stop Scrolling and Start Living — My Tinnitus Success Story with.You’re welcome, and thank you for your kind message. Our stories are remarkably similar. Like you, my tinnitus may have been caused by stress and...
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Bbob k reacted to adrian rojas's post in the thread Stop Scrolling and Start Living — My Tinnitus Success Story with.Thank you so much for this. I have had tinnitus since April of last year, and for a while, I was doing great. Then, out of nowhere, it started...
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Bbob k reacted to MarcB's post in the thread Stop Scrolling and Start Living — My Tinnitus Success Story with.“Stop scrolling and start living.” I know, easier said than done, especially when you first experience tinnitus. I’m posting this because I once...
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Bbob k reacted to FellowSufferer's post in the thread I May Be Counting My Chickens — Hopeful Progress in My Tinnitus Journey with.February Quick Update My tinnitus progress seems to have plateaued a bit. I’ve continued using the MP3 player with earphones, but I admit I...
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Bbob k reacted to Nick47's post in the thread Can NeuroQuiet Improve Tinnitus? Or Is It Just Another Scam? Experiences or Reviews? with.It will reduce your bank balance.
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Bbob k reacted to moclips's post in the thread Can NeuroQuiet Improve Tinnitus? Or Is It Just Another Scam? Experiences or Reviews? with.NeuroQuiet did nothing for me. I took it for 6 months.
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Bbob k reacted to HighleyTall's post in the thread Can NeuroQuiet Improve Tinnitus? Or Is It Just Another Scam? Experiences or Reviews? with.NeuroQuiet Reviews on Amazon Most reviewers give it a one-star rating, and the only one who gives it five stars writes, “I have not seen any...
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Bbob k reacted to Isabella 123's post in the thread Can NeuroQuiet Improve Tinnitus? Or Is It Just Another Scam? Experiences or Reviews? with.Has anyone tried NeuroQuiet, the ear drops that are being advertised frequently? It looks like a scam to me, but like all of you, I’m willing to...