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    Lidocaine diagnostic nerve block today (neck).T disappeared for 5 minutes! gradually returned as...

    Lidocaine diagnostic nerve block today (neck).T disappeared for 5 minutes! gradually returned as the block wore off. Now spiked. <sigh>
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    Is Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine) Safe for Someone with Tinnitus?

    Hi @Nick47 - Unfortunately, I had to come off it for other reasons. It was good while it lasted.
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    @yeezysqueezy Thank you - yes I will avoid NASIDs. I hope the H improves for you.

    @yeezysqueezy Thank you - yes I will avoid NASIDs. I hope the H improves for you.
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    @brixenbrixen T originally from noise and age-related hearing loss. Been steadily worsening and...

    @brixenbrixen T originally from noise and age-related hearing loss. Been steadily worsening and wonder if neuralgias and cervical spine issues could be contributing. Took the naproxen for occipital neuralgia headache. Ugh. I should have powered through the headache.
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    Long story - MRI cancelled. Meanwhile, took ONE 375mg naproxen (I know, but pain…) and tinnitus...

    Long story - MRI cancelled. Meanwhile, took ONE 375mg naproxen (I know, but pain…) and tinnitus is at suicide level. Please make this stop!
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    Thank you all for your support. I am going to see if the MRA is necessary - or if the MRI (with...

    Thank you all for your support. I am going to see if the MRA is necessary - or if the MRI (with the proper protocol, CISS) is enough. Or if they could be done separately.
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    @Damocles - Unfortunately I need a 3T and those are only "tubes". I've got foam plugs and...

    @Damocles - Unfortunately I need a 3T and those are only "tubes". I've got foam plugs and silicone putty over that. We can't bring our own ear defenders so am stuck with what they provide. And they put sand bags up against those. LOL
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    @DeanD - yes, it's for the neuralgia. We need a 3T FIESTA or CISS MRI to better see...

    @DeanD - yes, it's for the neuralgia. We need a 3T FIESTA or CISS MRI to better see compressions. All the "MVD" neurosurgeons will want that. I'm sorry you're going through this too. I do now question if the MRA portion is needed. That's 15 minutes of scan. Ugh. I'm sorry you are going...
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    My 3T, 50 min. MRI in 5 days. Petrified. It must be done, I want it done, but can't, even with...

    My 3T, 50 min. MRI in 5 days. Petrified. It must be done, I want it done, but can't, even with plugs. Worsening T rules my life. I'm angry.
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    Is Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine) Safe for Someone with Tinnitus?

    My starting dosage was 300 mg 2x daily for seven days, then increase to 600 mg 2x daily. When I started the 300 mg 2x dose, I had mild drowsiness that resolved after a couple of days. When I increased to 600 mg 2x, I had a constant throbbing headache, lack of appetite, extreme drowsiness...
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    Is Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine) Safe for Someone with Tinnitus?

    Yes, I take it for nerve pain. The reduced tinnitus was an unexpected bonus. Currently I'm on 300 mg twice a day. I need to increase it, and will do it slowly. Too much too soon, and the side effects are rough on me.
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    Is Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine) Safe for Someone with Tinnitus?

    Hi @Nick47. Yes, my tinnitus suddenly ramped up a couple years back. After that, I tried hard to protect my ears with earplugs, etc., even moving to a quieter part of town, but it continues to worsen, and so does my hearing. My tinnitus is a screaming hiss in both ears. I don't consider it...
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    Is Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine) Safe for Someone with Tinnitus?

    An old post, but I wanted to say that I've been on Oxcarbazepine for only two days for neuralgia, and it drops my tinnitus significantly. It's almost scary, because I'm so used to the noise. I do worry about worsening tinnitus if I ever come off it, but I have no choice. The neuralgia is horrible.
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    @Strawberryblonde I may not be able to provide my own ear muffs -any they provide will be...

    @Strawberryblonde I may not be able to provide my own ear muffs -any they provide will be useless- and I may not be able to wear muffs anyway due to space/face cage. I’m calling MRI facilities this week. Fingers crossed. Thanks!
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    Dx'd with Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia. Need "FIESTA or CISS" MRI of brain to find nerve...

    Dx'd with Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia. Need "FIESTA or CISS" MRI of brain to find nerve compression. Longer and louder scans? I'm screwed.
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