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@Travis Henry, I had my shots 2.5 months after onset. Oral steroids did nothing for me, so I didn't think injections would either. But after the 3rd one it got much better.

@MaxRabbit, find a different ENT. I go to a chain called "ENT and ALLERGY." They're all over the country. They offer appointments within 48 hours and if you're willing to do injections, they'll do them as soon as you want them. But you have to have a measurable hearing loss on the hearing test.

@Travis Henry, yes, I think it would be 100% worth it to get the injections. Did you wind up getting them?

I'd tell myself not to overuse medication - that's what caused mine. But once it started and I realized it was permanent, I'd just tell myself it really does get better. The sound doesn't, but it won't bother you nearly as much after about 6 months with it. I've only had it 6 months, but the...

@DimLeb, your negativity isn't needed here. I eat normally and am very healthy and this supplement made a difference for me. Take your inability to have hope and go someplace else.

@Renka, where did you have the wick inserted? I would like to try to find an ENT to perform this procedure. Where did you get the Dexamethasone? Thanks.

@Jerad, how did taking the vitamin go? Any improvement?

@John Joseph, for me, it took 3 shots to get the benefit. It's pretty instant once it works though, 24 hours after the shot. The improvement happens all at once by the time you wake up the following morning.

@Travis Henry, I've been to the psych ward too - they're awful places. I don't see how they help anyone. I'm sorry you had to go through that.

@David S, it improved, but it's still difficult to totally mask. I just feel it's slightly less intrusive and bothersome than it was.

Doesn't CFS usually eventually improve, even if after a few years' time? There's still hope for you @danielthor.

@David S, I'm taking this: Source Naturals Coenzymated B-1 25mg Fast Acting Thiamin Cocarboxylase Quick-Dissolve - 60 Lozenges I have unilateral tinnitus in my left ear caused by ototoxic hearing loss. It's stable but highly intrusive. I hear it over the highway, over normal TV, and it's...

I've been taking this supplement about 9 days now and my tinnitus is 100% significantly less intrusive. I have to say this stuff works. I didn't think it did at first because he reported results after just 2 days, but in my case it took over a week. I should add though, that by no means is my...

You're right - I had a serious insomnia problem due to bipolar mania - I was only getting 2 hours of sleep per night. That's why my dose was so high.

I look forward to hearing if Neosensory works for you. If it does, please post a review.

@John Joseph, I only got the injections in my left ear. My right ear has normal hearing and no tinnitus. But my left ear has severe tinnitus so I'll take as many shots as they're willing to give to me.

I shouldn't have said "non-addicting." What I meant is "not a controlled substance" like Ambien. And if Seroquel didn't make you sleepy you may not have been on a high enough dose. I was on 800 mg. It knocked me out. But then again different medications affect everyone differently.

Trazodone is a good alternative to Mirtazapine. I was on both for a while and got off of Mirtazapine because it loses its ability to make you sleepy after a few months, as you are experiencing. 200 mg Trazodone is enough for me to sleep. Seroquel (aka Quetiapine fumarate) is another very...

I've only had it done in one ear, but I imagine they would do one ear and then do the other immediately after. I don't see why they'd make you come back another day for a different appointment.

I've taken it for 3 days. Things seem very slightly better, but I could be imagining it. I wouldn't say this supplement makes a huge difference.

I ordered some last week, took my first lozenge yesterday and I notice today my tinnitus seems ever so slightly better. Not sure if it's a coincidence, but I'll keep taking it and post again on Monday.

That's terrible. I hate having to lie on the audiogram to get injections. It's so stupid because it always helps the tinnitus greatly. But ENTs don't seem to care about tinnitus, they only care about hearing loss. Try another ENT and lie on the hearing test, specifically the bone conduction...

@Travis Henry, how did the injections go?

Find a new ENT. I was only at -35 dB at 6 kHz and they did 3 intratympanic injections. They tried oral steroids first, but it didn't do anything. The first two injections didn't do much either, but after the third my hearing went to 20 dB. It's still not 10 dB like my right ear, but I'll take...

Any updates @Bhop? How are you doing? Any better?

Large doses of Vyvanse make my tinnitus and hearing permanently worse. By large dose I mean 120 to 180 mg in a 24-hour period. My normal dose is 60 mg and it doesn't seem to make things any worse. After taking a large dose my hearing and tinnitus got so bad I had to get intratympanic steroid...

@scotty03874, they'll do it for mild/moderate hearing loss. It increased my audiogram reading quite a bit and greatly helped my tinnitus. They do the audiogram / hearing test in the office first. Then the doctors analyze the results and if they see hearing loss they will do the injections if...

I'm getting them in NJ, USA at a franchise ENT clinic called "ENT and ALLERGY". They have 44 locations in NJ alone. I see Dr. Denny Varugheese and Dr. Sujana S. Chandrasekhar in Wayne, NJ. Note: You have to have hearing loss to accompany the tinnitus. Their goal is to treat the hearing loss...

Take the medicine. I'm surprised 20 mg is all he's giving you. Usually it's 60 mg for 2 weeks. You don't need to taper 20 mg after 5 days.

I'm in the US and have had 7 intratympanic injections. They work wonders when combined with NAC. When I get them while taking NAC, it makes a huge difference. When I get them without NAC I don't see much difference. I had screaming tinnitus at a 8 or 9 and now it's a 3 or 4 because of...

I went to an ENT and got a Dexamethasone IT injection yesterday. It lowered the volume so much. I'm so happy and relieved. I can live again! I feel like I've been cured (even though I still have it in quiet). Only hearing it in quiet is basically the same as not having tinnitus at all, compared...

Glad to see you are still with us @danielthor.

My tinnitus keeps getting worse. I can't take it. I'm constantly filled with suicidal thoughts. It sounds like loud feedback from an amplifier. I can barely mask. I need help.

I'm so sorry Travis. Hoping and praying it gets better for you. My mom would always say "it will get better, don't worry." And I would get so upset because everything seemed to only make it worse and it had only gotten worse. "It only gets worse!" I would yell beck. But in time, it did...

@danielthor, I hate to know you are suffering to this point. Please explain your condition and what brought you to this conclusion.

@Jerad, how do you fall asleep if you're constantly getting zapped? Does it subside when you are trying to go to bed? Or are you just able to fall asleep and not get woken up by the zaps?

How do I get prescribed Klonopin for my tinnitus? Do I ask my ENT? My GP? What should I tell them to get it prescribed?

There is another one taking place in France that will be recruiting soon. The sign up link is below. Give them your name and email. It says "Even though the study is not yet recruiting, we will reach out to the sponsors on your behalf." https://www.clarahealth.com/studies/NCT04296097

Does anybody dream about their tinnitus? On days when it's bad, I have dreams about trying to make the noise stop. It's depressing, as even during sleep I get no relief. Which makes my thought process about tinnitus the next day even worse...

No, I mean as in tinnitus. Hopefully he'll go easier on the judgement because we have tinnitus lol.

God isn't going to save us from tinnitus. I'm pretty sure God invented tinnitus.

I'm waiting to hear back from them about the cost after insurance. Assuming it's reasonable, I'll be going the week of May 16th. If I go, I'll let you all know how it goes. Update: Bad news, my insurance won't cover anything out of state. So if I went through with it, it would cost me something...

What's strange is that corticosteroids are prescribed for tinnitus onset and hearing loss. It's rare that it makes tinnitus worse, although it's clearly possible. Anyone else have any insight?

I had a bad spike starting on Sunday. I decided to give fasting a try. I fasted for 7 days. No food, only water, medication, and vitamins. The spike went down by Friday. It's Sunday again. I'm waiting for dinner time to roll around before I eat again. Fasting is not fun. It made the week...

I hate what tinnitus has done to my thought process too. I spend all my time constantly checking it, thinking about "is it louder, is it softer, is it getting worse, is it getting better". I wonder what my thoughts used to be like before I had tinnitus. I miss what it was like to be so carefree...

I love loud restaurants. It's one of the few places my tinnitus is masked.

If you're already suicidal and have reached the end, trying a treatment couldn't hurt since you're already at your limit. If you haven't reached that point yet, I understand the fear in trying benzos or other medications since a detrimental effect could push you to that limit.

I didn't ask. But since they still do it I'd imagine they have some success with lessening the severity of the tinnitus. I read online average score before and after as 75 and 48, so a significant reduction in volume. I think I am going to fly out there in a few weeks and have the procedure...

@Jerad, do you use masking? What about at night? What procedures have you tried for your tinnitus?

I called Shea Clinic and they still do this procedure. Has anyone had this done recently? Who has had any results from this procedure?

Does anyone know where in the US I can have a Dexamethasone and Lidocaine profusion? Does Shea Clinic still do them?

I'm doing okay @Bhop. I just had a round of 3 intratympanic injections of Dexamethasone for my hearing loss. It lowered the volume of the tinnitus for a day or two, but I'm not sure if the results will remain. How are you doing? Still hoping you find some relief from this awful condition...

I want you to know that I’m thinking about you @Bhop. I’ve thought about you everyday since I read your post. If you’re ever in New Jersey, USA, let me buy you dinner. I pray you find some relief. I’m struggling with my own tinnitus currently. It’s maskable with loud music, but if I couldn’t...

I took a nitric oxide supplement called Berkeley Life Professional Nitric Oxide Support which caused recurrent SNHL. My tinnitus and hearing loss was caused by PDE5 inhibitors so it's not surprising Nitric Oxide made it worse. I wish I didn't take it...

Have you thought about deep brain stimulation? There is a clinical trial you may be able to get into: Deep Brain Stimulation for Tinnitus It has completely diminished the perception of tinnitus in some Parkinson's patients. It is at least worth a shot, considering the other option on the table.

I have also taken Zyprexa. No effect on my tinnitus. I currently take Mirtazapine and Trazodone though. Zyprexa caused me to have sleep apnea so I stopped taking it.