Recent content by Dan RVA

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    Really Struggling — I Could Do with Some Support

    Glynis, I joined this group about a year ago. It was a very dark and painful time of my life. My goal in joining was to get a cure, but we know how that ends. One thing that gave me hope in those dark days was reading your cheery reply's to other posters, always signed 'love, Glynis'. That...
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    Never Give Up Hope!

    Seeing this made my evening! I am happy for you. Dan
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    Can Nytol Actually Worsen Tinnitus?

    I would try to find a different product. Perhaps one that does not have acetaminophen. Have you tried melatonin? Threefirefour is right that it seems like most everything has the possibility of aggravating/inducing T. Best wishes, Dan
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    Lisinopril Induced Tinnitus

    You should do what you can to get your stress under control. Lord knows that is easier said than done, but that stress makes a terrible feedback loop for the T (at least it does for me). I find that exercise helps too. It gets my mind off the buzz in my head. You are not alone, we are...
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    After 7 Months I Can Honestly Tell You...

    I agree with you Bill. I have learned a lot here, like I will not have my ears EVER syringed, nor suctioned again. The earbuds are in the trash. I also wished I had known about the ototoxic OTC drugs I have used so cavalierly in the past. I have warned my children to not do like I have...
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    Evil Ears

    Good luck to you Curly!
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    After 7 Months I Can Honestly Tell You...

    I could not agree more. I love these forums, and they have truly helped me. But, some of the stories curl my hair, and it puts "could my T turn to THAT??" in my mind which is not healthy. I try to focus on the positive, love the success stories, and hopefully help someone if I can. Take...
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    Poll: Does Habituation + Distraction Make Your Tinnitus Volume Go Down (Or at Least Seem to)?

    Same here Chris. Some days I feel almost normal when I am caught up doing something. Silence is my enemy, and I dread waking up in the middle of the night. I did buy a white noise machine for sleeping, and when I do wake up in the night I force myself to focus on the machine instead of the...
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    Poll: Where Does Everyone Live?

    Orlando Florida here too. Spend a lot of time in Richmond VA also, hence the Dan RVA.
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    Just Need Support and Some Positive Replies

    How are you doing now? Well I hope. We all take a trip to the bottom of the t valley on occasion, and it seems like we can never get out. Hopefully you are back in the sunshine. Stay positive, Dan
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    Got Snow? Post Pics, Please!

    It snowed in Richmond Virginia while I was there. I loved it! Had my wife take a picture of me shoveling snow, something I had not done since leaving Ohio for Orlando.
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    Tinnitus from Topical Antibiotics?

    Hello all, Around November last year I fell and severely scrapped my knuckles. I had a large open wound that I dutifully put antibiotic ointment on for the best part of two weeks. The area was about the size of an American nickel coin. At the end of November, I realized that my tinnitus was...
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    Noise-Induced Tinnitus — No Hope Left for Me

    I recommend reading Curly's thoughts on t: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/who-honestly-thinks-theyre-going-to-go-crazy-from-the-ringing.24697/#post-300909 This is not the end of your life. I think stress is overwhelming you now. Do not be afraid to reach out for medical help to get...
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    Who Honestly Thinks They're Going to Go Crazy from the Ringing

    Thank you Curly for what you wrote. The fear of "going crazy" likes to lurk out there, but we can push it aside. I am glad you spoke up! Dan
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    Can You Help a Lost Soul

    Sorry you are having a rough time . When I feel really, really bad, I get outside and walk or run, anything to get the heart rate up and burn off some of my anxiety. Best wishes to you. Dan