Recent content by ryant

I’m not sure what caused the worsening of the tinnitus after the injection. Several other other people reported the same side effect.

I've posted about my experience before in a different thread about AM-101, and I'm curious how they are interpreting the data to show that it improved tinnitus loudness. After I had the first round of injections my tinnitus actually got worse, it was much louder than where it was initially...

ENT's aren't able to help you with your tinnitus because there are zero effective medical treatments for tinnitus. It has nothing to do with lawsuits. There just aren't any effective medical treatments. There are some medications that can help to decrease the severity of tinnitus, but any...

I thought this was an interesting and uplifting interview with a musician who has successfully treated his tinnitus and has been able to get back to what he loves to do, play and write music. Here's the article: Thanks to research and innovative therapy, Mike Michel is coming back to music...

I use these: https://www.amazon.com/Eargasm-1-High-Fidelity-Earplugs/dp/B019M576XW They work pretty well. I can still understand what people are saying. Also, I keep them on my keychain so I don't have to remember to bring them with me, very convenient. There are several out there like this, I...

A chiropractor probably wouldn't help with tinnitus. They might try to sell you a supplement they say will help or try to manipulate your spine. I would be very cautious about spinal manipulation however. There are many cases where this procedure has been fatal, or caused a stroke. A few months...

I haven't read the other responses here, so I might be repeating what is already said. If you decide to go to the concert just wear a good pair of earplugs and stay in the back, never up close were the speakers are. Buy a pair of earplugs with a carrying case you can attach to your keys or carry...

This is the article Mercola is referring to: http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/85/10/1138 He doesn't do a good job linking to the actual journal article in his reference list. I have not read the article, it is available only by subscription. I personally think Mercola is a quack and not to be taken...

@NancyL - Have you tried this? I downloaded the BrainHQ app on my iPhone and tried some of the free exercises. They were fun and some where challenging toward the end of the exercise. I'm skeptical about many of the "brain games" but this one seems to have some legitimate science behind it. I'm...

Not sure if alcohol actually reduces tinnitus symptoms, it does seem to help distract the mind, or perhaps to dampen the sensory system. I know when I've had a couple of beers I'm not thinking about tinnitus. But i don't think it shouldn't be used as a crutch, especially daily. Not many people...

That sounds about right I guess. My ears are so loud right now. I hope it's anxiety and not worsening. I have mild hyperacusis as well so it wasn't pleasant. Goddamnit I wish there was something to help with this :(

Anyone know how loud (dB) the sound of shattering a large glass jar against a solid floor is? Today a friend accidentally dropped a large jar right next to me in a kitchen. The sound was the loudest thing I've heard since I got tinnitus. I worry an event like this that's out of my control will...

Be careful when supplementing with zinc. Prolonged or excessive use of zinc can lead to a deficiency of copper. Probably best to not take it daily for more than 1 month. Zinc is an important mineral, and deficiencies can be corrected with supplementation, but more is not always better.

Cody, your tinnitus might go away on its own. If it is still there in a few months, there is a good chance it won't go away, but it will likely get better. You'll learn to deal with it better too. Unfortunately the over the counter stuff to treat tinnitus doesn't work, it's placebo effect. There...

I used earplugs (musician type) on a flight last week and had pain in one of my ears on the decent because I didn't take the earplugs out soon enough to equalize the air pressure. I plan on using ear muffs, or foam ear plugs next time, definitely not the regular ear plugs. Also, in my experience...