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Michael Leigh replied to the thread Struggling with Tinnitus Spike from Headset Use at Work: Any Advice?.If you have noise-induced tinnitus, with or without hyperacusis, and you use any type of headphones, including bone-conduction headphones, even at... -
Michael Leigh reacted to Lins12's post in the thread Tinnitus Spike While Grieving (Trigger Warning: Sudden Loss of a Loved One) with.
Hello! I developed tinnitus in July 2021. There was no definitive diagnosis, but they found bilateral hearing loss and chronic severe muscle... -
Michael Leigh replied to the thread Struggling with Tinnitus Spike from Headset Use at Work: Any Advice?.No. I haven't experienced any form of hyperacusis in 27 years. I haven't had any desire to go to concerts or loud outdoor events. I have been to...
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Michael Leigh reacted to shasta0863's post in the thread Struggling with Tinnitus Spike from Headset Use at Work: Any Advice? with.Hello all, As my tinnitus has been relatively stable for the last year or so (though I’ve had ups and downs over the past 10 years), I’m having a...
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Michael Leigh replied to the thread Struggling with Tinnitus Spike from Headset Use at Work: Any Advice?.I am sorry to hear about the difficulties you are having with your tinnitus at the moment. My advice is not to use bone-conduction headphones, as...
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Michael Leigh replied to the thread Tinnitus Masking: Bone Conduction Headphones (e.g., Aftershokz) — Share Your Experience.You have noise-induced tinnitus. Therefore, you are playing with fire, as you risk making your tinnitus worse if you listen to audio through any...
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@Michael Leigh, I have found Clonazepam to be vital. However, it sometimes takes up to 24 hours to reduce the intensity, and I find the effect...
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Michael Leigh replied to the thread Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril).@Nick47, as you know, we are all different, which also means no two people will experience tinnitus the same. Clonazepam affects people...
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Michael Leigh replied to the thread Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril).I live in the UK. My ENT doctor prescribed me Clonazepam in 2011. I still take it when my tinnitus is severe. If your tinnitus is severe and you...
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Michael Leigh reacted to SBlue's post in the thread Quality of Life Gone: Depressed and Suicidal with.Tinnitus started for me in October 2024, just a few months ago. Out of nowhere, I began hearing a high-pitched noise in both ears. The frequency...
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Michael Leigh replied to the thread Quality of Life Gone: Depressed and Suicidal.Hi @SBlue, I am sorry to know of the difficulties that you are going through with tinnitus at the moment. This condition can be very distressing...
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I'm not sure if "water irrigation" is the correct term, but I once had a procedure where a canister of water was pushed into my ear under...
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Michael Leigh replied to the thread The Dangers of Microsuction.It's not a good idea. Proving malpractice against anyone in the medical profession can be extremely difficult and costly. The only people who will...
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Michael Leigh replied to the thread Can Diazepam Cause Intermittent "Zaps"?.Since 2010. I only take it when the tinnitus is severe. If Clonazepam is taken too often, one can build up a resilience to it. Fortunately, this...
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Michael Leigh replied to the thread The Resurgence of the Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder.I said in my opening post to this thread that I am not a connoisseur of reel-to-reel technology, but I am someone who takes listening to music...
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Michael Leigh replied to the thread The Resurgence of the Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder.On the contrary, @Stuart-T, I think you are serious about listening to music. The fact that you have a history in audio equipment and recently...
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Michael Leigh reacted to Stuart-T's post in the thread The Resurgence of the Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder with.Fair enough. All things considered, I think I will stick with what I have and upgrade the cartridge at some point. It is good enough, and I enjoy...
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Michael Leigh replied to the thread The Resurgence of the Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder.Just type reel-to-reel tape recorders on YouTube, @stuart. You can watch and listen to audiophiles talk about the benefits of reel-to-reel tape...
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Michael Leigh replied to the thread The Resurgence of the Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder.If you are happy with LPs, then continue using them. You can use the forward or rewind switch on a reel-to-reel to find tracks. Most have a...
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Michael Leigh replied to the thread Will My Tinnitus Get Worse?.I have had tinnitus for 28 years. I have counselled and corresponded with many people that have contacted me for help with their tinnitus and...
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Michael Leigh replied to the thread Tinnitus & MRI Noise: Effective Hearing Protection?.My advice is to have the MRI scan, @SugarMagnolia. I recently had to have one because my tinnitus has changed considerably. I was also concerned...