Recent content by patwalsh

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    Just a Quick Introduction...

    Hang in there, it will get better.
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    Just a Quick Introduction...

    Yea I would love to have a proper talk to with him to find in more detail how he copes
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    Help!

    Yea I have tried to block my nose and blow, I get a response from my right ear but nothing from my left
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    Just a Quick Introduction...

    Hi. Check this youtube video out, it's a interview with the singer Ryan Adams. It sounds like he had similar problems to you. Have you tried to get a second opinion from another ENT doctor? Regards Pat
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    Help!

    Hi Chris Your doctor can give you some medication to help you deal with the panic attacks. I don't like taking Meds but it was the only thing that would help me calm down. Once the anxiety is under control your feel a lot better. I have to watch what I eat as certain foods can make it worse...
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    Tinnitus? No More!

    Hi Gaurav, I've had T for 7 weeks now, it's got louder the last couple of weeks. I had my first batch of soaked almonds today so I will see how it goes. I have problems sleeping so take zopiclone at night. When the anxiety hits me I take propranolol to help calm me down
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    Does Your Doctor Listen to Your Ears?

    Short waiting times to see doctors that don't care. Though waiting 5-6 weeks to see a ENT Doctor is still a long time to me. All the consultants in the UK have there private patients that pay them a lot of money. The NHS patients that they have to see by law are, (not sure what % of hours they...
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    Does Your Doctor Listen to Your Ears?

    That's very true Dr nagler. Though it's very difficult here in the UK. I asked the ENT Doctor today if he could refer me to someone who has experience with tinnitus. He didn't like the question and said we are all specialists
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    Survey Results: Rate Your Tinnitus

    I'm not sure Robin. I had a hearing test today and they said my hearing is fine. It started in my right ear and stopped after a couple of days. 3 weeks later it started in my left ear and has been the same for 7 weeks now. I've had sinus problems for years but the ENT Doctor said there's no...
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    Survey Results: Rate Your Tinnitus

    I totally agree, they show no compassion at all. The more questions I asked the more annoyed he got. I'm not expecting a miracle cure but the arrogance shown by some in medical profession is very frustrating. I asked today if he could refer me to someone who specialised in treating tinnitus. He...
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    Tinnitus? No More!

    That interesting. I've just put my first handful of Almonds on soak for a few hours
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    Survey Results: Rate Your Tinnitus

    Yea there reactions are very strange. I know here in the UK GPs (doctors) are very reluctant to refer you to the hospital. I had to make 3 visits to them before they grudgingly gave in. The ENT consultant I saw today was less than helpful, he couldn't wait to get me out of his office, he only...
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    Survey Results: Rate Your Tinnitus

    That's a very good point Robin. I know I have been dismissed by so called professionals. Wonder if that's the case in every country or just in the UK and US
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    Does Your Doctor Listen to Your Ears?

    I'm feeling very down. Went to see the ENT consultant today.they gave me a hearing test and said there's been no hearing loss since my last test 9 yrs ago. He didn't ask me anything about what I've been experiencing the last 7 weeks. He only refererd me to the BTA website to read some articles...
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    I Am Depressed, Can't Sleep, and I Can't Believe I Have This!

    i tried Amitriptyline , it gave me a really dry mouth and a headache. in the paper work supplied it said one of the side affects is ringing in the ears?