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  1. Kai Love

    Solsaem Clinic (Dr. Minbo Shim) Experience

    No need to be rude. At least they are providing an honest assessment of how they feel. It's an experimental treatment--kind of like how all research is experimental. There is science behind what should/might/or what one would like to happen (cure the tinnitus, of course) regarding...
  2. Kai Love

    Tinnitus Retraining Therapy

    I think NN's Omega Curcumin supplement has helped a bit with inflammation (from TMD and neck pain), along with eating and making teas/smoothies from turmeric and ginger. I have only been taking 2 pills a day for the past 2 weeks and might increase the to 3-4 pills/"2 servings" (2 pills in...
  3. Kai Love

    Tinnitus Retraining Therapy

    Thank you for the response, and I follow many of your posts. I have been consuming lots of turmeric (and eat black pepper for increased bioavailability) and I take the Nordic Naturals Omega Curcumin (which is supposed increase bioavailability over many hours based on some UCLA study -- hey, the...
  4. Kai Love

    Tinnitus Retraining Therapy

    Hi @JohnAdams , Did you ever try TRT? If so, did it help you manage your tinnitus to any degree? I agree it is way expensive for something that is not a cure. I was quoted $4500 for the program. I am just not sure what else to do in the meantime.
  5. Kai Love

    Agrajag364, the mouthguard/splint has alleviated some jaw tension in the morning. I am having...

    Agrajag364, the mouthguard/splint has alleviated some jaw tension in the morning. I am having it readjusted next week at the TMD clinic to give better alignment. My dentist made my original splint. The TMD clinic said, the more teeth in contact with the splint, the better. It makes sense...
  6. Kai Love

    For me, if I watch something before bed that really gets my mind going before bed, I tend to...

    For me, if I watch something before bed that really gets my mind going before bed, I tend to grind more. I try to avoid electronics an hour before bed. If I read a relaxing/enjoyable book before bed, it helps ease me to sleep. Also, a warm shower helps me, and I have heard that similar warm...
  7. Kai Love

    I have been weaning off caffeine to reduce jaw tension. Also, cutting alcohol (mostly, it is...

    I have been weaning off caffeine to reduce jaw tension. Also, cutting alcohol (mostly, it is hard, I like wine), to prevent grinding (even with mouthguard/splint) during the night. The guard/splint does help distribute the force, however I would like to minimize all by eliminating what causes...
  8. Kai Love

    @Agrajag364 - Does your PT have you doing that exercise with your shoulders down and back, while...

    @Agrajag364 - Does your PT have you doing that exercise with your shoulders down and back, while in good posture/alignment?
  9. Kai Love

    Besides the splint, the "tongue-up / natural resting position of the tongue" is supposed to be...

    Besides the splint, the "tongue-up / natural resting position of the tongue" is supposed to be the best for improving TMJ symptoms (according to U of Minnesota TMJ dept). Possibly you naturally do this with your tongue. The position is found by making a "CLUCK" sound with your tongue. The...
  10. Kai Love

    As I have a disc issue (bulging C5 to spinal cord), I am not as aggressive with the McKenzie...

    As I have a disc issue (bulging C5 to spinal cord), I am not as aggressive with the McKenzie neck extension (looking up). I am planning to get an updated MRI to see what has changed since 5 years ago. If you do not have a disc issue, the exercises should be fine without adjustments. Also, you...
  11. Kai Love

    I try to walk at least an hour each day. Going to be harder with the colder weather. If you...

    I try to walk at least an hour each day. Going to be harder with the colder weather. If you need exercises for TMJ, I can share what I have been doing. If either of you (or anyone else) ever wants to skype or call, that is an option as well to discuss strategies in more detail.
  12. Kai Love

    Have you received exercises for your TMJ? Are you doing the tongue-up position when your mouth...

    Have you received exercises for your TMJ? Are you doing the tongue-up position when your mouth is "at rest"/not talking,etc.? Also, walking upright (ears over shoulders, shoulders over hips) with arms swinging straight, is very beneficial to your neck and back. The arm swing is very important...
  13. Kai Love

    Since my TMJ is due to a previous neck injury, the McKenzie neck exercises have helped me quite...

    Since my TMJ is due to a previous neck injury, the McKenzie neck exercises have helped me quite a bit so far (even if no neck injury, typically people are out of alignment, which can influence TMJ). I feel less tension getting to my jaw, as the exercises constantly remind you to get your...
  14. Kai Love

    ENT Said If Tinnitus Doesn't Get Better in 3 Months, the Brain Memorizes It, and Never Gets Better

    Yeah, I have to back Michael here. His words are definitely being taken out of context. I don't want to anger people here. I think most US/UK/AUS/NZ "English" predominant countries would understand the gist of what he meant. I realize this is overly generalized and somewhat...
  15. Kai Love

    Typically speaker phone. Occasionally with Sennheiser over the ear headphones--my tinnitus is...

    Typically speaker phone. Occasionally with Sennheiser over the ear headphones--my tinnitus is not from hearing loss, though. If direct from the phone, it is too "sharp" for me, and I avoided using a phone like this for many years, even prior to T.
  16. Kai Love

    https://www.amazon.com/Treat-Your-Own-Neck-803-5/dp/0987650416 -A link to the book In the...

    https://www.amazon.com/Treat-Your-Own-Neck-803-5/dp/0987650416 -A link to the book In the meantime, on YouTube, there are two Physical Therapists, Bob & Brad from Winona, Minnesota, USA that show McKenzie method exercises for Neck and Back pain. Here is a link to one of their neck videos...
  17. Kai Love

    I agree with Agrajag364. I have TMJ/D and wear a nighttime guard. Also, some disk issues...

    I agree with Agrajag364. I have TMJ/D and wear a nighttime guard. Also, some disk issues slowly develop over time (or muscular issue, too). Most people have pretty terrible posture, sitting or standing. I have been working on posture and doing neck exercises with "Treat your Own Neck" by...
  18. Kai Love

    Yes, for sure. You might have a bulging disc or something like that.

    Yes, for sure. You might have a bulging disc or something like that.
  19. Kai Love

    Bruxism Could Be Worsening/Causing Your Tinnitus

    The spacing from the mouthguard helps minimize the force of a completely clenched jaw. A clenched jaw puts extreme stress on the TMJ/structure of the jaw. Of course, it would be better if you didn't clench with the guard, but the effects should not be as extreme (force distributed more, and in...
  20. Kai Love

    Success — One Year After Getting Tinnitus — Habituated

    I use this free-mium app (android & apple): https://www.rainrainapp.com/ -I only have the free version and use the Mississippi Nights & Cicadas, mixed together and playing at the same time. I monitor the db's to be below 60db. Also, I have a fan and air purifier on for more masking noise. I...
  21. Kai Love

    Sorry, I believe I misinterpreted your question on sleeping in the same position on the spiked...

    Sorry, I believe I misinterpreted your question on sleeping in the same position on the spiked mat. It might be an issue if you are stressing certain areas in a way that affects your neck/jaw--like incorrect acu-pressure. I have never slept on one, though
  22. Kai Love

    It shouldn't be an issue as your body will move if it needs to. Yes, moving around happens quite...

    It shouldn't be an issue as your body will move if it needs to. Yes, moving around happens quite a bit while sleeping. It is the only reason I am considering that expensive SpineAlign pillow (or I might try to make something similar). If I sleep on my side (with higher pillow) and roll to my...
  23. Kai Love

    Sounds good. Also, taking walks with a good walking posture is very helpful (to correcting...

    Sounds good. Also, taking walks with a good walking posture is very helpful (to correcting posture) as well. I will explain this more another day. Make sure you swing your arms, and don't hold tension in your shoulders or neck. Walk relaxed, but upright in good posture (ears in line with...
  24. Kai Love

    Also, can wake up sore in your back, since it is not used to that sleeping position.

    Also, can wake up sore in your back, since it is not used to that sleeping position.
  25. Kai Love

    Also, when sleeping on your back, your spine rounds a bit since it sinks into the bed (the...

    Also, when sleeping on your back, your spine rounds a bit since it sinks into the bed (the softer, the more it sinks). I occasionally put a towel/small blanket to prevent this and keep my shoulders open. This is hard to adjust though, and it takes time to get used to
  26. Kai Love

    On my side, pillow between legs AND a pillow to hug (to keep shoulders open). Also, I make sure...

    On my side, pillow between legs AND a pillow to hug (to keep shoulders open). Also, I make sure not to compress my body (in fetal position).
  27. Kai Love

    The SpineAlign pillow allows you to take out/adjust the amount of fill and has separate areas...

    The SpineAlign pillow allows you to take out/adjust the amount of fill and has separate areas for back/side sleeping. However, it is ridiculously priced. I do not have it
  28. Kai Love

    The pillow is important, but it must fit your sleeping position, too (side or back sleeping). I...

    The pillow is important, but it must fit your sleeping position, too (side or back sleeping). I have separate pillows for this (more height for side pillow). And when I sleep on my back, I occasionally use a neck role.
  29. Kai Love

    I commented on your pillow/sleep below . I suspect that your sleep position/posture might be...

    I commented on your pillow/sleep below . I suspect that your sleep position/posture might be effecting your T.
  30. Kai Love

    Also, if you have jaw issues, you might just be putting the wrong amount of pressure on your...

    Also, if you have jaw issues, you might just be putting the wrong amount of pressure on your jaw. Feel free to PM me if you want to discuss further.
  31. Kai Love

    Yes, so many sleep positions are not good for posture and alignment. Especially if you have an...

    Yes, so many sleep positions are not good for posture and alignment. Especially if you have an issue with your neck (bulging disk), poor "sleeping posture" can exacerbate effects. Even if your neck is ok, and your jaw/teeth/bruxism issues are the reason for T, that can still be influenced by...
  32. Kai Love

    Correlation Between Tinnitus and Eye Floaters?

    Not sure about that, but who knows. I do like this page on eye floaters from the Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eye-floaters/symptoms-causes/syc-20372346 If you have floaters, you have probably come across that page before, though.
  33. Kai Love

    Correlation Between Tinnitus and Eye Floaters?

    Family Guy and Eye Floaters. I remember when this episode came out. I was like finally I am hearing about this in mainstream entertainment. Family Guy needs a similar Tinnitus episode (or please let me know if they have).
  34. Kai Love

    Correlation Between Tinnitus and Eye Floaters?

    I have had floaters ever since I can remember (at least since age 12, maybe earlier--I am currently 35). Especially in the right eye. In college (and to this day), I write only on green, blue, and some shades of yellow/gold paper. I wear sunglasses most of the time when outside (even a gray...
  35. Kai Love

    Problems with Libido — There's Nothing Sexy About Tinnitus!

    @Lurius - I am sorry to hear you are struggling with this, and I am familiar with it as well. First, I would ask, how is your sleep? Testosterone and growth hormone are released when sleeping (giving more Test and GH in your system). Both testosterone and growth hormone our tied to our...
  36. Kai Love

    Want to be Jeff Bezos rich so I can donate billions to tinnitus research.

    Want to be Jeff Bezos rich so I can donate billions to tinnitus research.
  37. Kai Love

    My Toughest Challenge Ever — Little Sleep, Anxiety, Depression, Difficulties at Work

    Hi Allan1967, I am so sorry to hear about what you are going through and I hope it gets better soon. Regarding the near ear canal manipulation, have you had a CT scan to rule out a nearby vessel issue causing the newer intense tinnitus? My ENT is ordering that for me as a portion of my...