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FYI: There is no textbook definition for "habituation." When you're there, you'll know. And there is a lot of practical wisdom on this thread. Try being open to it. Just saying.

Hey @David G, I have posted several times on this subject. I love movies and really am looking forward to the new Blade Runner. And I also refuse to let tinnitus run my life -- although I draw the line at taking unnecessary risks. Blasting loud concerts where I can feel the bass thumping in my...

My Little Boy Kitty likes the sink, @Phendran! Cats, they be so crazzzyyyy.

Um, you said @threefirefour that this post was to introduce yourself because you are new here. So "hi." I'll save my thoughts on habituation -- and there are a wide range of views here -- for a habituation post.

Hi, @Apocalypse77 Agree with @Zug's post and others. You need to protect your ears in very loud environments. An MRI probably would be one. Your doctor won't be there, wear plugs. But you also need to be cautious about overprotecting. Maybe that's what your doc was worried about. Normal...

I originally was pretty enthused about transcranial magnetic stimulation, or vagus nerve stimulation. But don't see much going on there any more. UT Dallas did a small vagus nerve trial a few years ago and supposedly got some good results, but it wasn't enough to build hopes on. Stem cells for...

@maltese: If your systolic (the upper number) is 170, that's pretty darn high. Normal is below 120. Lower number (diastolic) should be below 80. If this is ongoing, see a doctor. PS: How did you get this reading? If you were using one of those self-serve machines in a drug store, they are...

So sweet. Isn't new life amazing? Many blessings to you all.

What joy! Thanks for sharing, @glynis, and congratulations! Post a photo when you can.

I did see "Dunkirk" (and really liked it, by the way. The cinematography is amazing). I did not think it was any louder than your average Marvel comic flick (I also saw "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2" this summer) or any other action film. I wore my earplugs, as always, and had no problem. But...

I will just chime in quickly, as I don't want to restate what others have said... Benzo use always is a hot topic on this board and rightfully so. They have the potential to be addictive and have caused some people great misery. They also have saved some people's bacon. I am in camp number...

I wouldn't say the noise-cancelling headphones are a necessity, @Roseanna H. I just find them a good way to block the sounds while listening to soft masking noise through my smart phone app. But you could use earmuffs or even your regular ear plugs -- once you reach cruising altitude. The...

Hi, @Roseanna H: I have posted a lot about this topic here, as barotrauma from a plane flight caused my tinnitus. Most of what I've had to say is on this thread, you can just look for my avatar. It includes a very specific protocol, put together with my doctor, that I follow for all my trips...

I would take it as: he is not interested in personally warning other people. Also, it can be hard to get the nuances of what someone means when you are having a written conversation. Seems like you both may have misunderstood the other. I appreciate that you were well-intentioned, @Jomo. But I...

@Twitch, my opinion: I don't think whether the blinding was caused by the stem cells or the injections is the issue. It definitely was caused by a visit to this clinic, as it happened in three different people, all who had their treatments done very close together, immediately after their...