Recent content by David J

I find No. 2 to be the most important and relevant to those of us without significant hearing loss and no suspected identifiable event of probable cause. Besides, as pointed-out in another comment, it is most important in attempting to identify a physiological cause.

It really should be the weapon of first resort. I say that only, because you can read every word on this site and you'll find nobody that has beat "T". If you put your mind to habituating instead of chasing some elusive cure, you'll be far better off much sooner! I beat myself up for years...

You all make very valid points. However, if you examine the reason for the fear, it is simply due to the lack of acceptance. That is the answer to the question posed for this thread. Acceptance: It is the answer to conquering the anxiety associated with trying to fix something that is unfixable...

I would never say anything negative about this site. I think it is a great resource! However, I also think that the best support I could give anyone is to not spend anymore time here thinking and dwelling on their "T". Instead, accept that you have it and move-on with your life. You will need to...

This is an old thread, but it is important to note that I also suspect Tramadol originally caused ringing in my ears about five years ago. One prescription, 30 days. So when someone sez that it isn't a common side effect, because if you google it there aren't many results, that just irritates...

I had Lyme Disease and I had the classic bulls eye rash where the tick was imbedded. It was a perfect red circle with the tick in the center and then a clear area and another perfect red line circle outside of the first. http://www.cdc.gov/lyme/signs_symptoms/

Had Lyme Disease when I was 37 years old and ended-up needing a pacemaker. I didn't get "T" until I was in my 60's

Not sure what ultrasound therapy is? It sounds interesting! Who does it? Physical Therapist?

I certainly agree with getting your mind unstuck. However, I don't think it is wise to be in either your mind or body. Dealing seems to work best when we get completely out of ourselves. I can speak for myself only. I have found that when I am heavily occupied (by work or play) the "T" is not an...

That is an extremely low dose. You seem to be able to minimize the frequency so that there is little risk of becoming too dependent. I personally have taken it for about 15 years and don't feel that it has caused me any harm. It has helped me a great deal! I have recently successfully stopped...

While it is true that loud music was around in the 70's (I was young then), it is nothing like it is today. Not sure when the big bass speakers and sub woofers started showing-up (it wasn't the 70's or 80's). You know, the ones you hear in cars that rattle the windows in my house when they pass...

Yeah. I tapered off of Xanax after 15 years of use. I didn't suffer any ill effects except difficulty sleeping. It had absolutely no effect on my "T" and I didn't suffer any anxiety after quitting. I did taper off of it slowly over a week and a half. I originally took it to help me sleep, so it...

Yes, I certainly agree with you on that. However, don't hold your breath while waiting for a better understanding of the related neurology........ Some day.......................maybe in the year 2215.......

Yes, I was being snarky. I am sorry, but I am just a little bit skeptical. There are a million unfounded theories out there. Theories are a dime a dozen. This one sounds legitimate (if you can really understand it), but until it can be practically applied in developing a viable treatment, it is...

O.K........back to the original point of this thread; Just what is "sensitization of the central nervous system"???? Did someone make it up? Is it a real diagnosis? Is it somebody's way of explaining away "T"? sensitization of the central nervous system....com'on