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    PPI: Pantoprazole Magnesium vs. Pantoprazole Sodium — Tinnitus as a Side Effect?

    → Pharmacological drugs inducing ototoxicity, vestibular symptoms and tinnitus: a reasoned and updated guide A decent good medical journal that answers your questions.
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    “Tinnitus Truths”

    @OnceUponaTime, are you OK Mary? It’s been a while since I’ve seen you in here. Love and respect, Stu
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    Yes! hearing aids have helped me immensely. I have severe T and the "uninvited symphony of...

    Yes! hearing aids have helped me immensely. I have severe T and the "uninvited symphony of chaos" is reduced by a minimum of 50% daily. This along with some meds have helped me survive this beast.
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    Was It COVID-19 or Benzo (Xanax) Withdrawal That Made My Tinnitus Worse?

    Thank you for the update, I had no idea. So tragic. I'm so sorry to those who knew him.
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    Was It COVID-19 or Benzo (Xanax) Withdrawal That Made My Tinnitus Worse?

    Hello. I hope you're well. Regarding your Klonopin, would you be kind enough to share your dosage, taper method and if you used benzos in the past? Love and respect, Stu
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    Be Honest. Do You Still Enjoy Life?

    Hi @acute, we haven’t heard from you in a while. How are you feeling these days?
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    Poll: How Long Do Your Tinnitus Spikes Usually Last?

    Hi Mary! @OnceUponaTime I'm so sorry as I didn't see this post. How are things?
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    Poll: How Long Do Your Tinnitus Spikes Usually Last?

    Sorry for the late response as I’m not really in here much anymore. I’m doing well under the circumstances. How about yourself? Stu
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    Will You Get Vaccinated for Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Can It Make Tinnitus or Hyperacusis Worse?

    Hello Sen. I hope you’re well. I always wondered what happened to you and am happy to see you post again. How is your health now? Love and respect, Stu
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    Poll: How Long Do Your Tinnitus Spikes Usually Last?

    @OnceUponaTime, hi Mary :)
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    Effexor XR — Tinnitus Doubled in Loudness — Are the Ototoxic Effects Permanent?

    Hi @PeanutButter, I’m sorry that this has happened to you. I have severe intrusive tinnitus that is unmaskable and it has gotten worse not better since two years ago. I have moderate to severe hearing loss also. Please remember that this is a anecdotal report so take it with a grain of salt...
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    Share Your Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine Experience: Any Impact on Your Tinnitus or Hyperacusis?

    Hello and I hope you're all well! My wife had her second COVID-19 vaccination 1 month ago with no changes to her mild tinnitus and I had my second COVID-19 vaccine 2 weeks ago with zero changes to my severe tinnitus, moderate to severe hearing loss and mild hyperacusis. We both had Pfizer for...
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    Agnostics “R” Us...

    Thanks Tanni. I appreciate it.
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    Agnostics “R” Us...

    Thank you very much gentlemen for answering the questions. Are there any other atheists or agnostics that would be willing to weigh in on this question?
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    Agnostics “R” Us...

    Hi guys. I hope you're all well. I'd like to ask you two questions if you' be kind enough to answer them. 1) What are your reasons for rejecting or being unsure of God's existence in general or more specifically Christian Theism? 2) What bothers you most about Theists or Monotheists? Thanks...
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    Share Your Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine Experience: Any Impact on Your Tinnitus or Hyperacusis?

    I hope everyone is safe and well. I received my first Pfizer shot almost 24 hours ago with no noticeable impact to my moderate to severe hearing loss, mild hyperacusis and severe tinnitus. I had some tiredness, night sweats, feeling weird and a sore arm though. My wife who has mild tinnitus...
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    Is It Safe to Drink While Taking Benzos?

    Thanks @Lane for the info.
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    Share Your Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine Experience: Any Impact on Your Tinnitus or Hyperacusis?

    My wife who has mild tinnitus received her first shot of the Pfizer vaccine on March 13. She experienced a sore arm, fatigue and chills for a few days but no impact on her tinnitus.
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    Does Sleeping at an Angle or Using a Pillow Wedge Help Anyone's Pulsatile Tinnitus (PT)?

    Thanks :) Yes it comes on every night to my knowledge. All I know is when I'm drifting into unconsciousness I hear a beeping or some other noise in partial rhythm with my heartbeat that is separate from my normal severe tinnitus. It's all very strange and it's been 2 years without much change...
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    Is It Safe to Drink While Taking Benzos?

    Thank you Luman for your advice, I appreciate it.
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    Does Sleeping at an Angle or Using a Pillow Wedge Help Anyone's Pulsatile Tinnitus (PT)?

    Hi @JohnEfi, I have no updates, mine never resolved. I had various tests done but I couldn't get an MRI at the time due to severe tinnitus and hyperacusis. My hyperacusis has almost completely healed but my tinnitus is still severe and for some strange reason becomes pulsatile when sleeping...
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    Is It Safe to Drink While Taking Benzos?

    Thank you @Moss, @Lilah and @Chadilac for the feedback. Any words of wisdom from you @linearb as you seem to have a lot of experience and knowledge regarding Benzos.
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    Is It Safe to Drink While Taking Benzos?

    Thanks @Simon85 and @glynis. I appreciate the feedback, and agree with both.
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    Is It Safe to Drink While Taking Benzos?

    Is it safe to drink while taking Benzos? If so, how much/often? If not, why not? I understand everyone's body is different and mileage will vary. But what do you think given your experience? Love and respect, Stu PS. @linearb, hey bro I hope you're well. I was wondering if if you'd be able...
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    Ooops @Ed209, my bad bro. @linearb, that was awesome for you to offer @PeteJ a free book. It makes me happy to seeing people supporting one another. Love and respect, Stu
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    Hi @Ed209, it was very kind of you to offer @PeteJ that book for free. I hope he takes you up on your offer. It makes me happy to seeing people supporting one another. Love and respect, Stu
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    I appreciate your humility bro. I'm glad you're doing well under difficult circumstances and truly strange times. I hear ya staying occupied when anxiety is up is KEY!! Sorry to hear about the injuries, hopefully they heal up quick :) Got some difficulties these days (I guess we all all do...
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    Ahhh I see. I didn't know it was a show.
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    Audiogram and Other Hearing Test Results

    Hi Doug, I've had a lot of hearing loss over the years from clubs, firearms when I was younger from a lack of education on the topic. But something in 2017/18 seemed to take out about 20 dB. I used Advil daily for several months and also spent time in noisy South East Asia which probably caused...
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    Thanks for the kind words bro. Just curious and no disrespect at all, but why Lucifer as a name? :p Love and respect, Stu
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    Hi bro, I hope you and your loved ones are well. I appreciate your voice of reason along with others here among a whirlwind of chaos. I don't believe he has any evidence for this statement either. Sometimes I find it helpful to ask the right questions to get people to think about the reasons...
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    Thank you for the kind words :)
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    @PeteJ, can you provide any evidence for the above statement? C'mon man, we need to follow the evidence where it "actually goes" -- Not where "we want or assume it should go." Please take me up on my offer regarding supplements, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. They’re waiting...
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    Hi @PeteJ, it was just a friendly question, I wasn't trying to be hurtful and I am sorry if I came across that way. Text isn't a good communicator, so much meaning is missed. We all have presuppositions, it's impossible not to. I was just wondering if you've thought them through. Sometimes...
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    Hi @HeavyMantra. I hope you and your wife make a full recovery. I'm happy to hear of the improvements :) Love and Respect, Stu
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    @PeteJ, I’m glad you’re still here with us Pete. But do you think your presuppositions are in play here? I hope you’re well and I have always offered you help with your tinnitus and hyperacusis as we live nearby.
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    I’m so sorry to hear this bro. Are you certain COVID-19 was the cause or were there other factors involved?
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    Audiogram and Other Hearing Test Results

    Here are two audiograms taken a few months apart almost two years ago. I am 37 years old. When I wonder why my tinnitus is severe, I guess this is the explanation. Hearing loss was the main factor and antidepressants triggered it.
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    Out of the Blue: Almost Two Months of High-Pitched Buzz

    @OnceUponaTime How are you doing these days? Love and Respect, Stu
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    Tinnitus Doubled in Volume After 10 Years of Being Habituated

    Thanks for the comforting words. It's been a rough last two years but things have improved. How are you these days? Love and Respect, Stu
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    Taking Clonazepam as Opposed to Prednisone for Noise Exposure: I've Had Good Results

    Hey bro and thanks for the response. I'm sorry as my intentions weren't so clear running on 3 hours of sleep due to work. I am staying on the Lorazepam and Zopiclone as the benefit outweighs the risk at this point in my life for sleep. Regarding the Clonazepam though this is what I'd like to...
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    Taking Clonazepam as Opposed to Prednisone for Noise Exposure: I've Had Good Results

    Hi @linearb. I hope you, the wife and kid are doing well and staying strong during this difficult time. I need some advice and always appreciate your wisdom on the threads. I noticed this post and it concerned me a bit because I've used Klonopin every 2 weeks at 3 mg for the that last 6 months...
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    Suicidal

    Hi Pete, I hope you’re well. Do you have any reasons to support that statement? Generally curious.
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    I understand your pain and i'm sorry you're going through this tough time. You will be happy...

    I understand your pain and i'm sorry you're going through this tough time. You will be happy again. I have very severe unmaskable T with several sounds that I can hear over the shower and everything else. Your T is new and you have great chances of improvement, Time is your friend :) Love and...
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    Crickets/Frogs Tinnitus Sound Just Started

    @CAgirl Hi CAgirl, I'm sorry that this has happened to you. I also have unmaskable tinnitus. Mine changes hourly/daily. I have had improvement slowly. Also as my hyperacusis is healing and with the use of hearing aids I have had more improvement. It's is still very severe but I've gotten use to...
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    Acoustic Trauma from Car Speakers Resulting in Hyperacusis, Tinnitus and Ear Fullness

    I'm sorry to hear that. I very rarely get ear or other pain from hyperacusis. My hyperacusis was basically everything sounded way to loud. My hyperacusis has improved about 80% over the last 18 month's or so since it struck me. There is hope, don't give up. Love and respect Stu.
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    Acoustic Trauma from Car Speakers Resulting in Hyperacusis, Tinnitus and Ear Fullness

    @acute How are you feeling today? I have seen some of your posts and I feel your pain as someone who has unmaskable severe tinnitus and hyperacusis that is now moderate and slowly improving from a severe level. love and respect Stu
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    “Tinnitus Truths”

    @OnceUponaTime Hi Mary I hope you’re well. How have you been? love and respect Stu
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    @Luman Hi bro. Wait till you see my storm trooper helmet :P It's hard to find N95 masks up here (Toronto) but I can find cartridges and filters (N95/100 level) for respirators like the one in my pic. From what I understand they are a lot more effective. When my family needed protection if it...
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    Thanks bro @linearb.
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    @linearb Hi linearb Sorry for the late response as I’m not on here much. I appreciate your response and info in this issue and in general. Because you understand philosophy your answers are well thought out and supported by reasons. I don’t believe this is a Chinese made mask though I think...
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    Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19) and Tinnitus

    @linearb Hey bro I hope you and your loved ones are doing well. Will a P95 cartridge/Filter for a respirator work the same as a N95 cartridge/Filter against COVID-19? Love and respect Stu
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    Suicidal

    Hi @PeteJ, I'm sorry you're going through a tough time. I'm from nearby Toronto. If I was to send you CBD oil and Curcumin free of charge. Would you try it? Love and respect, Stu
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    In Loving Memory of Allan1967

    There are no words that can describe this tragedy properly. I’m so sorry Allan. Condolences to his family during this difficult time.
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    My Posting Place

    How are you feeling today? Any improvements @Contrast Love and respect Stu
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    My Posting Place

    Thanks for the article and I took a look at it twice. It hasn’t really proven anything in an absolute sense or beyond a reasonable doubt either. But it is interesting and I can appreciate your student mentality, it is something many can learn from. I have to kindly disagree with you though in...
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    My Posting Place

    I haven’t made any claims here or stated what I believe. I was just stating that science is limited in this area and that’s no insult to to science. I enjoy science philosophy and studies of religion.
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    My Posting Place

    @Contrast
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    My Posting Place

    What homework have you done? Just curious why do you believe there is nothing else after this physical life?
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    My Posting Place

    @Contrast Science is only capable of measuring things in the physical world. By definition it isn’t capable of ruling out anything supernatural/spiritual. It’s the wrong tool for the job, it’s like trying to measure electricity with a weigh scale. Keep exposing the scammers. Please open up...