Recent content by su bernadette

Hi Dr Nagler, I read somewhere on Tinnitus Talk that it was possible to ask for the noise level of an MRI scanning machine to be turned down to a child's level. Can you tell me if this is correct? Thank you, Susanne

Hi Dr. Nagler, Please can you tell me if there are any potential detrimental effects to my tinnitus and hyperacusis from the magnetism generated from an MRI? I understand that the level of noise can reach 120 dB. I need this procedure to assess my neurological symptoms. I don't really relish...

Been prescribed Trimethoprim... I know it’s considered ototoxic but was wondering if anyone used it with no issues? Thank you.

Thanks Fauzy, i will check them out. Susanne

Hi there, Need advice re noise cancelling headphones. I am concerned that they emit a sound frequency to cancel external sound. Is there any harm to an already compromised limbic system in the brain. Thank you Susi

Thank you Bill.....good advice Susanne

Hi Marco, I'm petrified as I need a filling. The old amalgam needs removed and new filling inserted. The dentist will use two drills. One high speed and the other normal speed. I have severe tinnitus and hyperacusis. Did you find any info on the decibel level emitted from the drills. I tried to...

HI all, I need a filling which means removing an amalgam filling and replacing with and a new filling. I'm petrified of the drill noise. He will use two drills one of which is a high speed drill and the other is the ordinary drill. Can anyone give me any advice as I have noisy and intrusive...

Thank you all kind people for taking the time to reply. Xx

Thank you so much MBH. Bring on “the cure” please and soon.

Im sorry yours is horrid too.....only hope is that a cure is not too far away. We must hang on in there as they say......sigh.

Thank you both for replying and for your support. Hoping that the angry beast quietens for us all when a cure is found one day soon i hope. Xx

Been to my retiral dinner and my tinnitus has responded accordingly by going crazy... what's the point of wearing ear plugs, they don't make a difference... the noise just sent my tinnitus crazy... It's like when you have been at a noisy nightclub... You know that buzzing in your ears when you...

Thank you all... I now understand... suppose I will just have to get used to it... :meh:

Hi all, What on earth makes tinnitus worse when you waken up? Mine is always roaring when I wake up... It has done that now for over 2 years. I wish I understood it t. I'm so disappointed every morning to waken to the hissing dragon. Any tips? And no, I can't stay awake for ever. Susi