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I’d like to know if, since the clinical trial includes participants with normal hearing, the implant is expected to affect any residual hearing. I wouldn’t want to participate if it might destroy residual hearing, and it’s unclear whether this is a cochlear implant or another type that isn’t...

Tomorrow marks two weeks of radiation, with three weeks left to go. So far, it’s going well – only one day of diarrhea and some issues with urination. The urination trouble was my own fault; I’m not supposed to drink coffee, as it doesn’t mix well with the chemo pills. Lesson learned – the...

I've not seen a diagram referencing the Cochlear device, and on a technical level, the information they've supplied to date lacks the relevant detail, so there's some presumption on my part. My belief is that a sound processor sits over the ear (in the same position as a hearing aid) and that...

Trump wasn't my choice, but the eternal optimist in me – always looking on the bright side – finds relief in the decisiveness of the vote. America made its choice. No hanging chads, no bulging tabs, or whatever you call them; no disputes over voter authentication or stuffed ballot boxes. Sure...

That could be true. It is a historical fact that the suicide rate of slaves was so low as to be virtually non-existent. We voted in our best interests. Due to the inflation caused by the Biden and Harris administrations, a significant number of Americans are going hungry because they cannot...

I know I might come across as ignorant, but could someone kindly explain what “residual inhibition” is? It seems like there’s a real need for a dictionary or glossary on tinnitus-related terms.

I'm desperately trying to find a way out of here. I can't lose health insurance. I went many years without any insurance back before the Affordable Care Act because I was always denied due to pre-existing conditions. I can't go back to that with even more health problems now. If Dems win the...

A good question. I wonder if the results are due to the length of time participants are exposed to the sound. In the first month, they’re exposed to it for six hours a day, which is quite a lot. I’m not sure if other studies use this same duration. I’m also curious about how long the effects...

@DebInAustralia, have there been any further updates on this?

I'm really struggling the fight desire to kill myself. The world is so fucked up. I won't want to endure it any longer. I'm just so tired, and it's only going to get more difficult from here.

I feel pretty good considering I live in a country where I can get the health care and education I need without going into crippling amounts of debt or worry about getting shot. Maybe you would too, if you didn't keep voting against your best interests.

The uneducated and clueless failed the IQ test by voting for this loser, and the rest of us have to suffer because of that. Most of the voters must have an IQ as low as Trump's to be suckered into voting for that loser and voting against their own best interests. This is terrible news for the...

We have a saying in England; same shit, different colour.

Get ready for round two of repealing the Affordable Care Act. They tried last time but couldn't come to an in-party agreement. I'm sure they have a plan now. Good luck with your health insurance while having severe tinnitus and hyperacusis. You'll be denied insurance left and right. Enjoy...

4 years later, my old scam-busting merit pays off! I miss those days.

My left ear is screaming again. I see another ENT today. I think there is inflammation in my left Eustachian tube.

Thank God the American people voted out the left-wing progressive woke ideologies, including open borders. I think Trump will have a great cabinet with common-sense policies. I can't believe all the ridiculous lawfare the Democrats made Trump go through.

@UKBloke, would you take part in this trial if it were in the UK?

Joe and Jill must be laughing their butts off.

Do you also have nox,dysacusis and h ? alongside with T, i have loudness h (mild thank god), dysacusis and moderate t left ear severe t right ear. Most bothersome issue is always with my right ear

Yes, I am absolutely certain that Methylprednisolone caused and worsened my dysacusis and tinnitus. I promise everyone I care about that I never had tinnitus in my left ear before, and my right ear only had borderline symptoms. Now, I experience dysacusis and constant Morse code beeps in my...

I'm afraid these might be the least of the problems for the US. For starters, the Wall Street Journal posted a good explainer about what Trump's tariffs will do. Note that the Wall Street Journal is anything but a Democrat-friendly publication.

Thanks for your thoughts and insight! I didn’t expect a reply before my appointment tomorrow. I’ll try to explain my situation a bit more clearly. I’m not looking for “peace of mind” and don’t expect any real benefit from this appointment. Maybe I’ll get an update on my hearing, right? The...

A loss for civility and decency. You will not hear anything about the election being rigged or stolen now. That's all we need to know really! I guess the first order of agenda will be to pardon Derek Chauvin on Valentine's Day?

Whelp... I was way off the mark with my prediction, like really badly. I am not sure how that Seltzer poll had Harris up 3 points in Iowa, but Trump ended up winning IA by 17 points. Like WTF? Huge blow to their credibility. Anyways, I can't wrap my head around this at all. None of it mattered...

What a fucking shame! My condolences to America... and to the rest of us, quite frankly.

How does @Anomalous feel now? Go eat crow.

Congratulations to Donald J. Trump and his extraordinary team for achieving the greatest comeback in political history.

And Americans won't even get a mess of pottage out of this. Only a mess.

I finally got clonazepam prescribed instead of clorazepate! I really hope it will help spikes

Hello, mate. Sorry I didn’t reply earlier—I’m still not receiving alerts when tagged. I was also a bit confused when researching these latest updates because I’ve seen references to both “on the promontory” and “in the promontory,” which suggest two very clinically different setups. However, I...

Of course. Personally, I don’t think this is a silver bullet for typical, stable tinnitus. With new research emerging over the past year, it seems more likely to benefit reactive tinnitus, hyperacusis, and visual snow syndrome (VSS). This treatment appears to target the inferior colliculus (IC)...

@delta784, I wouldn’t take @Nick47’s advice. I developed a new tinnitus tone from a single dose of prednisone. Eleven months later, that tone is much quieter, but it’s still there. I’m 100% sure it’s from the steroid, as I was in noise isolation, dealing with a trauma that, like in your case...

Oh god, my last update was in early September, and now it’s November, and I’m probably worse. My tinnitus is spiked right now—unstable, reactive, or something, maybe both. Each setback just keeps hitting me hard. Do you guys think 30 to 40 dB would be too loud? I can handle it without...

It's obvious Trump won.

I have a similar question as @Francesco. My tinnitus is constant, and the only thing that masks it is the sound of the shower. So, I’m pretty much always hearing it. My attention shifts from what I’m doing (watching TV, talking to someone, typing this response) back to my tinnitus about every 10...

You’re only four months into this round. Remember TPP - Time, Patience, Protection. With time, things will improve. Be patient. Hold onto faith and hope. You will feel better, friend.

Hello, My sister and I have both had tinnitus for years, and we have learned to live with it. Recently, though, my sister has started experiencing irregular crinkling, crackling, and pinging sounds. These sounds are unpredictable and get louder with background noise. Because they’re so...

Always these meetings.... Everyone is polite and behaves until some random person 1 meter away from me starts to clapping hes hands like a maniac while someone talks for 5-8 seconds. I couldnt plug my ears since i was trying to listen to the other person 3 meters away that was talking. It was a...

I listen to music on in-ear monitors with an EQ app, where I reduce most of the treble. It works great for me.

I did 10 HBOT sessions after each of my two COVID-19 infections. In both cases, I experienced hearing loss and developed tinnitus the first time, which worsened after the second infection. The HBOT did help a little with my hearing, which I was grateful for, but unfortunately, it didn’t help my...

Thanks for the comprehensive reply, Bill. You’ve shared some great ideas. I’ve actually had some success using foam tips on my IEMs that don’t fit perfectly, and then adding earmuffs on top to improve isolation while relieving pressure. You’re right, though; industrial earmuffs can sometimes...

My noiseless pc setup using a steam deck is up and ready ! This console has been the best thing i bought in 2024

If you listen to only one side, stereo recordings will be incomplete and missing music. You could try combining the left and right channel outputs from your device or component into one mono signal, which is better than just a left or right channel alone but not as it was intended to be...

Yes, I have the orange 3M foam earplugs. I’ll check out the Max ones as well and might try using them more often when I’m walking. Best wishes, Chief.

You may find peace of mind by seeing an ENT specialist, but be cautious about the types of tests they perform. This is based on my personal experience. A standard audiogram has always been fine for me. Tympanometry has also been okay when it only tested middle ear pressure, but be aware that...

I had floaters a year before my tinnitus started, but my tinnitus was caused by headphones.

Harris got zero primary votes when she ran for President in 2020. She could never do a 3-hour interview with Joe Rogan as Trump did. I cannot envision Harris becoming President unless the Democrats cheat somehow.

I agree about taking breaks. Careful listening is possible for some people, but over the long term, even if it seems like a non-issue, it’s essential to keep your volume dialed to the lowest comfortable level and avoid exceeding it. Many people aren’t as mindful and end up listening louder than...

I’m an audio enthusiast and have invested quite a bit in the hope of being able to enjoy music despite my tinnitus and hyperacusis. One thing I’ve noticed is how different audio sources and driver types affect my tinnitus, seemingly independent of frequency response. Although I’d call myself an...

I actually watched Trump on TV at a campaign event rattling on with no substance, no policy, no detail about how he can accomplish anything with his vague promises. He says he only has "concepts" of a plan after all these years. A lot of it was just random comments and incomplete sentences. He...