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    Tinnitus Worsening Due to Acupuncture or Clonazepam?

    Acupuncture can have some effect, at least in my experience, especially with relaxation. But going to get treatments repeatedly with not much improvement should eventually tell you that unless you like it for maybe relieving anxiety and thereby a possible reduction in "the noise", it is probably...
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    Mirtazapine — What Kind of Experiences Did You Guys Have?

    Hi, I hope to start a discussion on Mirtazapine (Remeron) use--who has used it, who liked or likes it, whether you've had it backfire on you and cause a spike or anything else that might be a good talking point. I have used it the most of all the sleep aids and despite it usually putting me...
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    Sleep Strategies for Tinnitus Related Sleep Problems

    I have had the tinnitus since late May (it is now late June) and I believe it stemmed from insomnia and stress as well as stopping high blood pressure meds, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide cold turkey plus taking too much Benadryl to try to sleep. My doctor prescribed Trazodone for insomnia...
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    Neti Pot + Valsalva = Huge Spike

    I used a Neti pot to try and provide a relief to dry nostrils and "nose whistling". I immediately got a spike that made me wonder if it would ever go away. Fortunately it did, but I don't think I will use a Neti pot ever again.