Recent content by Rogi Cetpla

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    Can Mild Tinnitus Remain Mild?

    Hi Kam75, I can confirm that you are not the only one to have had tinnitus worsening while wearing custom made earplugs. I also fully understand the frustration, pain and despair you are experiencing. At this stage my situation has unfortunately not improved but I am still hanging in...
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    Tinnitus for 8 Years Possibly from Long-Term Alcohol Use and Stress — Looking for Support

    Hi Morfsnz, Sorry for the delayed answer... only picked up on it now. This time around I did use medications to get me through this phase. All the details are on my profile. Take good care, Rogi
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    My Precious Sylvia Has Passed Away

    Dear Dave, Sincere condolences to you and your family. Stay strong, Rogi
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    What Do Doctors Need to Understand About Tinnitus?

    I wish they had understood and conveyed that tinnitus can and will get worse if you are not very careful. As much as it is annoying and bothersome when you are initially struck down with tinnitus, it is nothing in comparison to what it can become if you are not very careful... it can actually...
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    Clear Sound 911 by Phytage Labs Is a SCAM!

    Unfortunately can’t say I am surprised... Those who have had tinnitus for a while know that there is no real cure/treatment for this hell... at this stage... Nevertheless thanks for posting this and keeping everyone in the loop... This could help new members of this unfortunate club from...
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    Suicidal

    Hi BrStan@, I actually had time to view it and found it well done... and definitely better than not having it at all. Any type of information and viewpoint on this relentless hell is welcome. Wishing you all the best, Rogi
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    How Do You "Measure" the Volume of Your Tinnitus?

    I just input white and/or pink noise using my iPhone EarPods and notch up the volume until it masks my tinnitus... have always done this since the onset of my tinnitus which has enabled me to precisely measure its evolution over the years.
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    Blood Thinners and Tinnitus and an Embedded Success Story

    My tinnitus definitely spikes when I take Xarelto... this is temporary and fades as the blood thinner half life wears off. Unfortunately as my base line level tinnitus has increased over the years as have my Xarelto induced spikes... making them almost impossible to bear without taking...
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    Longtime Minor Tinnitus, Gotten Worse Lately for No Clear Reason

    Hi LightBrownPillow, Having experienced tinnitus for 10 years now I feel that, unfortunately, there is no escaping the intrusiveness over time... unless you lock yourself up and avoid any sort of noise exposure/life. Have a look at my profile should you wish to understand my journey. At this...
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    Noise-Induced Tinnitus — 5 Gigs Since Spike — Not Getting Worse

    Hi @Dhaych, I found this interesting interview of a musician, producer and music tutor... coping with tinnitus and living his life to the full... https://www.m-magazine.co.uk/creators/learning-to-live-with-tinnitus-an-interview-with-rupert-brown/ Stay strong, Rogi
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    Poll: Do You Mask Your Tinnitus When You Sleep?

    Yes, I use two mobile phones and two iPads to generate sounds all around the bedroom... from water fountains to birds... my bedroom is basically a jungle... it would be impossible for me to sleep in total silence...
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    In Loving Memory of Allan1967

    RIP my dear Allan for peace is what you truly deserve. This news hit me like a sledge hammer... it is extremely sad and painful to see someone go out like this in 2020. Whilst fighting my own battle I had been in and out of Tinnitus Talk over the Christmas period and had noticed that people...
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    It Upsets Me to Read Stories Like This: Hear Loss in Seattle Due to Siren Costs City $495K

    We are not all created equal... physically and mentally.
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    Two Decades of Ringing Ears — World War II Re-Enactment Involving Weapons Made It Worse

    Hi Roger Vincent, I can fully relate to your situation as, after 10 years of suffering from tinnitus with a few spikes here and there, I recently upgraded to a level of insanity... I, like you, was no longer eating and had to resort to medication, including Xanax, this time around. The volume...