Recent content by Michael Leigh

If you have noise-induced tinnitus, with or without hyperacusis, and you use any type of headphones, including bone-conduction headphones, even at low volume, then you risk making your tinnitus and hyperacusis worse. If the tinnitus and hyperacusis do become worse, they might not reduce to a...

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 many parties over the years and have my noise-reducing earplugs to hand, just in case the music gets too loud. Normally, I wouldn't stay at any event...

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 you risk making your tinnitus worse. I suspect that your tinnitus was originally noise-induced. People with this type of tinnitus risk making it...

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 type of headphone even at low volume. Michael

@Nick47, as you know, we are all different, which also means no two people will experience tinnitus the same. Clonazepam affects people differently. For some people, Clonazepam has no effect, while others find it helpful. Last year, in February, my tinnitus changed dramatically, and I have no...

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 are having difficulty managing it, then talk to your ENT consultant. Clonazepam shouldn't be taken too often as it will lose its effectiveness in...

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 in the early stages which you are in. If you are also experiencing any oversensitivity to sound or hyperacusis, it can make your situation worse. It...

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 benefit financially are lawyers. As soon as you run out of money, they will drop the case. Someone I knew tried to sue his dentist for making his...

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 hasn't happened to me. I wish you well, Michael

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 extremely seriously. To get the best out of your Hi-Fi system, it is vitally important that the whole system produces synergy. This is the reason I have...

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 bought a Rega P2 turntable demonstrates this. I explained my interest in reel-to-reel tape recorders merely to answer your questions on the subject...

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 recorders. Google R2R tape recorders and read about how good they are. Revered tape recorder manufacturer Revox, has recently released their brand new...

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 cueing lever that allows the tape to be heard as it passes over the playback head at high speed. Personally, I just load a spool of tape and let it play...

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 hyperacusis. My area of interest is noise-induced tinnitus, with or without hyperacusis. The positive feedback that I have received from people spurs me...

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 about the noise of the MRI machine, but realized it was necessary to find out whether there was an underlying medical problem within my auditory system...