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After some years since my last post inquiring about Cold laser therapy, I am now convinced that it is a scam. The doctor whom I went to here in Adelaide, had his license suspended for two months and was fined 2 thousand dollars. I was taken for a ride! Please be aware.

I would like to know what foods bug you too? For me it is tomatoes, spices, green and red peppers and any kind of packaged deli meat. It makes for a pretty bland diet. Oh and salty food is a killer - I think I must have a healthy BP and kidneys!!

A good Australian chardonnay from the Adelaide Hills.

I don't want to read this stuff. I know it is bad but if you get to this stage, please see someone for help.

We love Estonians! When I was 9 years old my best friend was Astrid from Estonia!

Markku - it is a legend that Aussies love to promote! The worst thing that will get you are mosquito bites and they don't even carry Malaria! No rabies either. A couple of shark attacks every few years - not bad for a population of 25 million.

I don't know if it is an urban legend but the previous owners of our house, pictured left, said that they found a snake under the bed in the guest room! That was 14 years ago and we haven't seen one yet!

Hi Amelia - I'm not sure how to get PM addresses but mine is jillj1@bigpond.net.au

Amelia - where are you in Oz? I'm in Adelaide SA. Maybe we could talk privately - Girl Talk about upbeat things and encourage ourselves to get on with volunteering?

I know what you mean Amelia - I'm dipping my toe in the water of volunteering too. After retiring from nursing for 25 years, my T has become so much worse. Distraction will help I'm sure! What I am looking at is admin work for the Carly Ryan foundation. (you can see it on Google) also sewing for...

My ENT specialist prescribed musician's hearing protectors to be used at movies or in loud environments. They have to be specially fitted and allow you to hear but take away unpleasant noise.

My trusty old Conair has been going for quite few years now. I never sleep without it working softly. There are about 10 different nature sounds including white noise. The British Tinnitus Association has similar. Here is a site - I think it is way updated from mine...

Hi Deb, that sounds like a great day! So hot here in Adelaide too that I can't sleep until the cool change comes. It was 43 c here today.

Hi Gary, I have not seen it advertised on TV here in Australia. I heard about it via news articles.

Just saw the movie "Philomena" starring Judi Dench. Really worth seeing and she is, as usual, a class act!

I have signed up for Lumosity (Look it up on your browser to explain neuroplasticity of the brain). Using my head phones to get the full effect of the sounds, I have been doing the exercises now for a month. I have improved my brain performance index (BPI) by 63%. The intriguing thing about it...

I agree Tenna - how could we do this to our loved ones? I have been in this situation too and as a family we will never get over it. It is very dangerous talk.

Sorry - I won't in that! Miserable as T is, life is to be lived.

If you get the chance, come to beautiful Australia - you can choose whatever climate you want! Our continent is as big as the US so you can have, snow, desert, oceans or cities

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Here is an interesting site - there is hope yet.

An interesting article to explore Promising Results in Controlling Tinnitus with Brain Training | "On the Brain""On the Brain"

It is inspirational to read these messages - I guess it really is a matter of attitude. thank you.

I agree yonkapin - aspirin and quinine ( including tonic water) are triggers for tinnitus sufferers. Stevek, I guess being a Dr you know to avoid salt. I have learned to read the labels on everything I buy at the supermarket. It is incredible how much salt is in pre-packed food, sauces and...

Neuroplasticity is all the buzz now. How to retrain the brain and there is hope for tinnitus sufferers. I contacted Dr Merzenich and he replied with the following: Promising Results in Controlling Tinnitus with Brain Training | "On the Brain""On the Brain" He currently has a well regarded book...

Ben, have you seen an ENT? It may be something simple - you mentioned ear pain. With final year exams etc you are under stress. Take a big breathe and as Ty said, get on with it as that will take your mind off it. Don't stress about what might happen in the future as it may never happen.

Meeruf I agree - jmcombs82 should be a professional writer! I visited Norway many years ago with my parents when I was 17 and my father was studying post grad surgery in Britain. While I am an Aussie, I have strong connections with Norway as my husband is Canadian of Norwegian origin...

I reckon huge loud speakers should be banned! We go to public parks and outdoor events and we are assailed with these gigantic speakers blasting "music". I look at parents with their little kids and babies being exposed and wonder how much damage is being done. I sound like a misery guts, don't...

Thank you for sending - really worthwhile watching and already I have slightly changed my attitude to my T. I am determined that I will not let it drag me down. I have been isolating myself from my old activities and feeling depressed. Just one step at a time to practise this inspirational...

I agree - I went to a chiro and he jerked my jaw around saying that it was "tight". I was worse than the pain of childbirth - Tinnitus was dreadful for the next week

Regarding the sleep issue - does any one have a big spike with T after a nap? I avoid naps now as the T is unbearable!

Sherri - what foods spike your tinnitus?

Dennis, I too have just joined our group today. I guess with my long years of dealing with this - I can offer you some suggestions. First of all - please try not to fall into fear mode. Anxiety is bad for tinnitus. Tinnitus will not kill you and thinking about it constantly and worrying about...

I have had tinnitus for over 10 years. I sustained Eustachian Tube damage in my right ear while flying while having a cold. It is a long and sorry saga. Surgery was performed to block the tube as I was having what is called autophony - hearing an echo in my ear when I speak. It was major...