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  1. Joe P. Tamborra

    Jesus promises His followers that when we enter His kingdom, there will be no more death, pain...

    Jesus promises His followers that when we enter His kingdom, there will be no more death, pain, sorrow, or crying (Revelation 21:4) With a precious promise like that, it makes tinnitus bearable; knowing that this to will pass!
  2. Joe P. Tamborra

    Hope all is well! Happy New Year! I like the verse you quoted, it gives us a lot of "hope" for a...

    Hope all is well! Happy New Year! I like the verse you quoted, it gives us a lot of "hope" for a bright future!
  3. Joe P. Tamborra

    Sure hope that things will get better for you soon. I have had tinnitus for over 8.5 years now...

    Sure hope that things will get better for you soon. I have had tinnitus for over 8.5 years now. To be honest with you there have been many good days and many bad days during that time. I believe if you will reach deep within yourself, with the help of God; that you will either recover from...
  4. Joe P. Tamborra

    Keep praying, God has this for you! He hears your prayers and sees your tears!

    Keep praying, God has this for you! He hears your prayers and sees your tears!
  5. Joe P. Tamborra

    This light affliction, which is but for a moment produces in us a far more exceeding eternal...

    This light affliction, which is but for a moment produces in us a far more exceeding eternal weight of glory! 2 Cor. 4:17
  6. Joe P. Tamborra

    So glad you are getting some restored hope. I personally try to use plugs when I am around loud...

    So glad you are getting some restored hope. I personally try to use plugs when I am around loud noise; even in Church worship services if the music is to loud.
  7. Joe P. Tamborra

    Actually, in the deaf ear, the only thing I can hear is the tinnitus. So your condition is...

    Actually, in the deaf ear, the only thing I can hear is the tinnitus. So your condition is different than mine; you can mask your tinnitus with sound; which helps some sufferers.
  8. Joe P. Tamborra

    Hey Tara, People seem to progress at different rates. My tinnitus came on from a tumor on my...

    Hey Tara, People seem to progress at different rates. My tinnitus came on from a tumor on my auditory nerve, which I had removed leaving me deaf in that ear. This made the process of "habituation" harder.
  9. Joe P. Tamborra

    The first year is the hardest, once your mind realizes tinnitus is not a threat to your...

    The first year is the hardest, once your mind realizes tinnitus is not a threat to your existence, you will not think about it as much as you do now; so when that happens your anxiety over it will lessen or go away. You have to do what you can to distract your mind away form the tinnitus; this...
  10. Joe P. Tamborra

    My Ear Ringing Is Never a Single Tone...

    Hey Tara, I have had intermittent tinnitus for over eight years now; it fluctuates to soft and louder. Through the years I eventually came to a place during the 2/3 of the time it is soft; it does not bother me at all (habituation). During the other 1/3 of the time I still get annoyed at times...
  11. Joe P. Tamborra

    Yeah, I can understand your feelings! It is a tough thing to deal with; however there are many...

    Yeah, I can understand your feelings! It is a tough thing to deal with; however there are many people that go on to live a fulfilled life that have tinnitus. Look at it this way; it can be compared to living by a busy highway, or in a big city; eventually your mind gets accustomed to the extra...
  12. Joe P. Tamborra

    Hello Tara, hope you are feeling better soon. My best advice after living with this condition is...

    Hello Tara, hope you are feeling better soon. My best advice after living with this condition is to do all you can to take your mind off this. Walks by busy streets, music, movies, good conversation, games, prayer, long showers. Avoid loud noises, to much salt or sugar, no tobacco or alcohol...
  13. Joe P. Tamborra

    There are many different ways someone can come down with tinnitus. Hearing loss is the main...

    There are many different ways someone can come down with tinnitus. Hearing loss is the main culprit; however you can get tinnitus from ototoxic drugs, TMJ, high blood pressure, allergies, ear infections, diabetes, ear wax, acoustic neuroma, cardio vascular disease, head and neck injury, and...
  14. Joe P. Tamborra

    Yes Brenda, I had an acoustic neuroma tumor removed in 2013 from my right ear. Left me deaf in...

    Yes Brenda, I had an acoustic neuroma tumor removed in 2013 from my right ear. Left me deaf in that ear with tinnitus. It was really difficult habituating to the tinnitus with the deaf ear. But about eight years later from my onset of tinntius; I have many great days where tinnitus does not...
  15. Joe P. Tamborra

    Sorry to hear your T has become worse. I also had T start in 2012 as you; and there have been...

    Sorry to hear your T has become worse. I also had T start in 2012 as you; and there have been many good days and many bad during that time frame. Continue to hope and pray; and the Lord grant you grace and mercy for another turnaround.
  16. Joe P. Tamborra

    Hey Mantra, the chances of having an acoustic neuroma tumor are slim; the odds are greater if...

    Hey Mantra, the chances of having an acoustic neuroma tumor are slim; the odds are greater if you have hearing loss in just one ear. My tinnitus is in one ear, and intermittent; I assume in my case the tumor brought on the tinnitus. In most people's case however it is from exposure to loud...
  17. Joe P. Tamborra

    High Blood Pressure Drugs — All of Them Are Ototoxic?

    I have been on losartan for over a year; and it works fine. Does'nt seem to trouble tinnitus. i have had tinnitus since 2012.
  18. Joe P. Tamborra

    What Do You Still Enjoy in Spite of Tinnitus?

    I have found that if I can focus intently on whatever I am involved in that my tinnitus is much less afflictive to me; even during times of flare-up. It may be easier said than done, but if you can zone out to another place in your mind; you will find relief. Many times I have found solace in...
  19. Joe P. Tamborra

    So glad to hear things have improved my friend. May the Lord restore peace and joy to your life...

    So glad to hear things have improved my friend. May the Lord restore peace and joy to your life in abundance!
  20. Joe P. Tamborra

    Don't give up my friend! John 3:16- God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son...

    Don't give up my friend! John 3:16- God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever would believe in him would not perish, but have Everlasting life!
  21. Joe P. Tamborra

    Trusting Jesus to help me finish my life with JOY!

    Trusting Jesus to help me finish my life with JOY!
  22. Joe P. Tamborra

    So glad the Lord is blessing you with another child!

    So glad the Lord is blessing you with another child!
  23. Joe P. Tamborra

    Hey Mantra, I found out I had the tumor through an MRI test. It is a rare benign tumor; I would...

    Hey Mantra, I found out I had the tumor through an MRI test. It is a rare benign tumor; I would be surprised if you were that unlucky. And yes, I have the tinnitus in the affected ear, and it is intermittent. 2/3 of the time it is low, and the other 1/3 quite higher
  24. Joe P. Tamborra

    5 Year Update: Recently More Bad Tinnitus Days Than Good

    Hey Paul, I have had intermittent tinnitus over seven years now. And i have had many good days, and many bad days over that time frame. I have tracked my tinnitus over the last five years or so, and it seems that 2/3 of the time it no longer bothers me much; and 1/3 of the time I am still...
  25. Joe P. Tamborra

    A Disciplined Life May Help with Your Tinnitus!

    John Adams, I agree with you about Jesus! Without the Lord, I don't think I could have handled these last seven years with tinnitus. This is definitely the biggest challenge that life has offered so far. But the Lord continues to give grace and peace; and allow me to experience joy even with...
  26. Joe P. Tamborra

    A Disciplined Life May Help with Your Tinnitus!

    Thanks Foam, keep me posted on what helps you! I recently read about taking a hot shower first thing in the morning can reset your tinnitus at times. I have tried it with some success. It does not work every-time for me, but some of the time it does.
  27. Joe P. Tamborra

    A Disciplined Life May Help with Your Tinnitus!

    I have had intermittent tinnitus for over seven years at this point. It seems to me from studying and through experience that tinnitus is a medical dilemma; based on the facts that there are so many different causes, types, degrees of severity, and lack of medical research into the matter. Even...
  28. Joe P. Tamborra

    Hello Markku, Hope all is well! How goes the battle; I hope you are doing good! I still have...

    Hello Markku, Hope all is well! How goes the battle; I hope you are doing good! I still have good and bad days; however God's "grace" remains sufficient to help me cope!
  29. Joe P. Tamborra

    hey Strife, I am in Connecticut, (USA). I am doing pretty well! With "T" there are good days and...

    hey Strife, I am in Connecticut, (USA). I am doing pretty well! With "T" there are good days and not so good ones. Today was a good one. My tinnitus is intermittent; so it is low at times and louder other times. When it is low, it does not trouble me at all after seven years now!
  30. Joe P. Tamborra

    Hey Markku. Hope all is well! Look forward to chatting again one of these days. Let me know how...

    Hey Markku. Hope all is well! Look forward to chatting again one of these days. Let me know how things are going? TTYL!
  31. Joe P. Tamborra

    You do need to protect your ears from loud noises, and avoid ototoxic drugs as best you can; so...

    You do need to protect your ears from loud noises, and avoid ototoxic drugs as best you can; so your ears do not worsen. Try to live a clean life as best you can with a balanced diet and exercise. Do things that help you relax, to avoid stress and get enough sleep! Limit salt and sugar; avoid...
  32. Joe P. Tamborra

    Hey Striveon, how are you? Is all well? My surgery went well!

    Hey Striveon, how are you? Is all well? My surgery went well!
  33. Joe P. Tamborra

    So glad to hear you are getting better! I am happy for you!

    So glad to hear you are getting better! I am happy for you!
  34. Joe P. Tamborra

    You lasted, PTL!

    You lasted, PTL!
  35. Joe P. Tamborra

    Ready to have my 7 year Anniversary of my onset of tinnitus. It is still present with me...

    Ready to have my 7 year Anniversary of my onset of tinnitus. It is still present with me; however the "Grace" of God is sufficient for me.
  36. Joe P. Tamborra

    Thanks for your prayers! Appreciate the support; I will keep you posted on how things go for me...

    Thanks for your prayers! Appreciate the support; I will keep you posted on how things go for me! TTYL!
  37. Joe P. Tamborra

    I'm Depressed and Thinking About Suicide but...

    Hey Pete, so sorry to hear of your misfortune with tinnitus onset. I first experienced the onset of tinnitus in early 2012. It came on after power washing a house for several hours. I eventually found out I had a benign tumor on my auditory nerve; which I had surgically removed, leaving me deaf...
  38. Joe P. Tamborra

    In a short time, none of these temporal things we go through will matter; all that will matter...

    In a short time, none of these temporal things we go through will matter; all that will matter is Eternal life!
  39. Joe P. Tamborra

    I still pray daily for the Lord to heal me of this; and when I am afflicted prayer is the best...

    I still pray daily for the Lord to heal me of this; and when I am afflicted prayer is the best place to find relief!
  40. Joe P. Tamborra

    2/3 of the time the tinnitus does not bother me anymore because of habituation; and the other...

    2/3 of the time the tinnitus does not bother me anymore because of habituation; and the other third use to bother me some; but at this point I have habituated to the point where I am only afflicted maybe 10% of the time or less. So truly God's grace has been sufficient for me to live a normal...
  41. Joe P. Tamborra

    I keep track by assessing how the day went. I have intermittent tinnitus; another words some...

    I keep track by assessing how the day went. I have intermittent tinnitus; another words some days it is louder than others. And some days it is soft part of the day, and the other part louder. So the days it hardly bothers me, I call good, the days it is loud I call moderate; and the days it is...
  42. Joe P. Tamborra

    I have had tinnitus now for almost seven years. On e thing that has helped me over the last four...

    I have had tinnitus now for almost seven years. On e thing that has helped me over the last four or five years was to track each days results. I have been doing this over four years; and it really helps when you go through a rough patch. You can look back and be encouraged!
  43. Joe P. Tamborra

    To answer your question. I do believe that all God's promises are true and can be claimed by...

    To answer your question. I do believe that all God's promises are true and can be claimed by Christians; however they are all CONDITIONAL on how we are living our lives ( see Deut. 28). I hope this helps you understand!
  44. Joe P. Tamborra

    Hey Striveon, how goes the battle? Keep fighting the good fight of faith; and one day this will...

    Hey Striveon, how goes the battle? Keep fighting the good fight of faith; and one day this will be a distant memory for you to look behind and see God's faithfulness in all things! Remember, God will never allow us to be tested beyond our ability to endure; but will with the test make a way of...
  45. Joe P. Tamborra

    Father God, I pray for you to minister your grace to my friend, in Jesus name! Be merciful and...

    Father God, I pray for you to minister your grace to my friend, in Jesus name! Be merciful and grant her some deliverance from this affliction, to the glory of your great name! Amen!
  46. Joe P. Tamborra

    Phil. 4:13- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Maybe you can't by yourself...

    Phil. 4:13- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Maybe you can't by yourself; but through Christ you can go on and live with joy!
  47. Joe P. Tamborra

    I am not a priest; however I am a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus since 1991.

    I am not a priest; however I am a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus since 1991.
  48. Joe P. Tamborra

    Doing okay, I have a surgery scheduled for 2/28; say a prayer!. The tinnitus is about normal for me.

    Doing okay, I have a surgery scheduled for 2/28; say a prayer!. The tinnitus is about normal for me.
  49. Joe P. Tamborra

    Hello Striveon, how are you? I hope you are feeling better today! Let me know how things are...

    Hello Striveon, how are you? I hope you are feeling better today! Let me know how things are going for you.
  50. Joe P. Tamborra

    So glad you are doing better. That is awesome! PTL!

    So glad you are doing better. That is awesome! PTL!
  51. Joe P. Tamborra

    Whats going on? Why are you so troubled? You have had tinnitus a long time now; and you have...

    Whats going on? Why are you so troubled? You have had tinnitus a long time now; and you have learned to cope. Haven't you habituated some at this point? Don't give up, you have to demonstrate to others you can find JOY and HAPPINESS in the midst of trouble. The bible says, in the Lord's presence...
  52. Joe P. Tamborra

    Haven't Slept in 48 Hours

    Hey Sean, O hope you are feeling better real soon. Lack of sleep in itself is enough to cause anyone anxiety. I do not know if you are a believer in the Word of God; In Philippians 4:6, it says to be anxious for nothing. God would not ask us to do something we were incapable of doing. Also when...
  53. Joe P. Tamborra

    No Hope Left — Warning Negative Post

    Hey Valeri. Never lose HOPE! There is still a God in heaven that can heal you at any given second! Just as easy as tinnitus came in to your life; it can go just as easy. Many times in the Bible the Lord allows his followers to go through very trying times; and there are also illustrations of...
  54. Joe P. Tamborra

    Hey Markku, Hope all is well! Continuing to fight the good fight of Faith! Tinnitus is still...

    Hey Markku, Hope all is well! Continuing to fight the good fight of Faith! Tinnitus is still here; however I think I have habituated quite a bit. About 2/3 of the time it does not bother me; and 1/3 of the time it still is somewhat afflictive. With my tinnitus being intermittent I do not know if...
  55. Joe P. Tamborra

    Hello Harold. How are you? It has been quite awhile since we chatted! I hope life is good for...

    Hello Harold. How are you? It has been quite awhile since we chatted! I hope life is good for you! Drop me a message next time you visit TT!
  56. Joe P. Tamborra

    Good evening Harold. It has been quite awhile since we have talked! I hope you are well! My...

    Good evening Harold. It has been quite awhile since we have talked! I hope you are well! My tinnitus is about the same as it was when we use to talk! I still have good days and not so good ones! Drop me a line and let me know how things are going for you! Lord, please heal my friend Harold, in...
  57. Joe P. Tamborra

    Happy New Year Markku! Hope things are well for you! Things with tinnitus are about the same for...

    Happy New Year Markku! Hope things are well for you! Things with tinnitus are about the same for me. I have my good and bad days with tinnitus. It seems as though I am able to handle the bad days better than I use too! They can still be afflicting though. I do not know if I will ever completely...
  58. Joe P. Tamborra

    Silence Today!

    Maybe your one of the fortunate ones. Glad to hear you got some relief; and I hope it lasts!
  59. Joe P. Tamborra

    New to Tinnitus

    Hello Peter Pan. I also have intermittent tinnitus as a result of an acoustic neuroma tumor that I had; and eventually surgically removed. Tinnitus is certainly a very complex issue with so many factors that can contribute to its intensity. I first experienced ongoing tinnitus in April 2012. For...