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  1. tshapiro

    "Missed Opportunities" — A Message of Awareness by attheedgeofscience

    Shared... thanks for the continued good work!
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    Success Story: Tinnitus Leaves After 6 Months

    It's been 1 year 1 month. My tinnitus stays at about a 4. It seems to fluctuate which area it seems to be in. I'm beginning to tune it out quite a bit more, habituate perhaps. It's a daily nuisance but certainly manageable with mild background noise. I no longer browse the Internet looking...
  3. tshapiro

    Sulpiride Plus Hydroxyzine Decrease Tinnitus Perception

    Hey DB... thanks for posting. Appreciate your research.
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    Autifony Therapeutics Phase II Study for AUT00063, for the Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

    Hey bro, I have read the thread daily since it started. I enjoy it. There is interesting new info on occasion. And, if you think I can't 'hang' with your posts than you obviously have no idea who I am. Anyway, I'll give you the last word and then I'll go back to enjoying the thread.
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    Autifony Therapeutics Phase II Study for AUT00063, for the Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

    I really don't understand why you would close the thread with the most activity by far. If you're not enjoying the thread than goto another thread.
  6. tshapiro

    The Positivity Thread

    Realistically, you've probably got permanent ringing, but, this early there is a slight chance that steroids could help. I would try and get on them right away just to see if it helps - although you are a bit late to start from what I've gathered. Nevertheless I would try it. The lack of true...
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    Autifony Therapeutics Phase II Study for AUT00063, for the Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

    Mmmmeehh.... See, there is very little to no new news on aut00063. So, this thread has become the chat line for current things in general as well as any news regarding au00063. The members have self-organized this way which generally means it makes the most sense. It has the most activity by...
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    Success Story: Tinnitus Leaves After 6 Months

    After about 1.5 months of it being completely gone in my ears and a 3-4 in my head it came back to where it's about 1-2 in my ears and stays at about a 4 in my head. It's still much much better than when my left ear was an 8. Most of the time, everyday sounds keep it covered up. In quiet...
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    I Was a Guinea Pig in the Autifony QUIET-1 Study, Great Results

    @Mrs D Congratulations! As best as I can tell you are the very first person on the planet to report that a potentially legitimate treatment actually worked. This will be monumental if the good news continues.
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    A Message to Frightened 'Anxious Newbies'.

    I for one had T related to noise trauma. 6 months to the day I had a significant drop in T volume. Then, Habituation seemed to begin coming on. I like to point out that I did not have a gradual T volume reduction. For 6 months was quite steady and loud. I learned to cope pretty well. Then...
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    A Message to Frightened 'Anxious Newbies'.

    Just a bit more than 7 months in and I think you nailed it.
  12. tshapiro

    Autifony Therapeutics Phase II Study for AUT00063, for the Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

    What's concerning is: - there has yet to be even 1 peep that it has worked for anyone yet - The trial execution seems less than legitimate for a company that thinks it has a cash cow on it's hands - Autofony's future cash income related to research etc. stops once it is known that it doesn't...
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    How Long Before Habituation of Perception Kicks In?

    @Lisa123 I had very little improvementss for 7 months of terrible painful T. Then, my ears went virtually quiet and I have head T at about a 4. At 8 months I am beginning to go the better part of the day without noticing T unless I'm in a quiet place. My approach was to mask 24 hours a day with...
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    Success Story: Tinnitus Leaves After 6 Months

    I did have a pre-intrusive tinnitus 'baseline' which was basically an in the head sound of about 2. I had never really measured because it was not that big of an issue. After the sound induced tinnitus, my left ear went from 0 to 8, right ear from 0 to 5, head from 2 to 5. It was a serious...
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    Success Story: Tinnitus Leaves After 6 Months

    @LadyDi 50 Mg Trazodone, 2 Mg of Lunesta. I was directed to take the 1/2 the Lunesta at bedtime and 1/2 if I woke in the middle of the night. To me, it felt like a pretty strong concoction but I needed it to sleep. Typically felt hungover the next day. Should also note that my doctor and I...
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    Success Story: Tinnitus Leaves After 6 Months

    Short story: Tinnutis went away after 6 months. Long story: [I am in no way whatsoever connecting Tinnitus reaction to my medication changes below or recommending my medication routine to anyone. I think there are coincidences. I do not think medication had anything to do with changes in...
  17. tshapiro

    Example Setup for Musician In Ear System

    I definitely want to get the custom molded ear sleeves. It's just a matter of time to focus on that part of it. Thanks for the reminder!
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    Mild Tinnitus... Still Deeply Disturbed

    Just a few words. I'm 5 months into t and have a 'quiet' corporate job. The first 3 months were very difficult and i questioned my ability to continue. Now, the t is still an annoyance but im actually starting to ween off of masking sounds and i know for certain ill be doing fine. This past 2...
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    Example Setup for Musician In Ear System

    Being a pro or recreational musician with t can be a big challenge... but it is doable. While it not cheap, I'm going to share my setup for those looking for some solutions. The in ear earbuds are the easiest part... I use Shure 425's but any of their models will do as long as you use the black...
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    Intrusive Tinnitus at 28. Where Do I Go From Here?

    - Things get better. I've been exactly where you are - Sleep is key to a clear head and lower t - Get with your PCP and figure out what meds will help you sleep in the short run - Learn ways to mask - you'll get better at this - Learn to ween off of masking as your coping skills get better and...
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    Autifony Therapeutics Phase II Study for AUT00063, for the Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

    This is pretty encouraging - I think it increases our perceived odds that the drug could still be a winner. In other words, if it doesn't work for someone than there is the potential that they were on too low of a does.
  22. tshapiro

    Autifony Therapeutics Phase II Study for AUT00063, for the Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

    @Remington Welcome! And thanks for sharing with the group.
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    Autifony Therapeutics Phase II Study for AUT00063, for the Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

    @Hotspur thanks for taking the time to share back with the group. It is much appreciated. All - if this drug has actually helped Hotspur - even a small amount - without detrimental side effects than this would be a huge milestone. Once the pharmaceutical industry learns of a potential...
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    Autifony Therapeutics Phase II Study for AUT00063, for the Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

    Looks like the eligibility age range is between ages 60-89 years old. Too bad for me as the Florida testing location is close by.
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    Autifony Therapeutics Phase II Study for AUT00063, for the Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

    Thank you to the trial participants who are taking the time to update the tt community
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    Autifony Therapeutics Phase II Study for AUT00063, for the Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

    - Well, I suppose these drug testing phases have a normal course of running if things go well. I'm just looking to understand what would be typical. - I'm supposing if there is a theory for why it could work than the mechanisms behind that theory could also be used at deriving the suspected...
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    Autifony Therapeutics Phase II Study for AUT00063, for the Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

    Should AUT00063 work as hoped... - Will you need to take it for a short term while it addresses T (i.e. 2 weeks) or will it be a lifetime of taking the drug? - When would it realistically be available for us to use?
  28. tshapiro

    Tinnitus Masking: In-Ear Maskers

    I find that only very specific recordings are helpful for masking and most others are simply annoying. I am happy to share this very specific cricket recording that I basically live with and don't know what I'd do without. Hopefully it can help others seeking masking relief. If the link...
  29. tshapiro

    New LOUD Tinnitus

    There is absolutely a chance that your tinnitus will resolve (get quieter, go away, or not bother you). However, it may take a while (months or a year+), so it's probably best to learn to cope with it in the short run while you wait for your nervous system to adjust. The 2 keys are: - Masking...
  30. tshapiro

    AM-101 Clinical Trial — Participants Updates and Discussion

    Thanks for your perspective Doc. For me, personally, seems like a round of steroids and focusing on getting my head right (positive attitude) would be better than a potential 90 day placebo run followed by a potential real drug run. A factor in my thinking is that it seems acute cases (like...
  31. tshapiro

    AM-101 Clinical Trial — Participants Updates and Discussion

    Dr. Nagler... I'm not motivated to contribute the scientific body of knowledge nor do I think AM-101 is the Second Coming. If results to this point show there is a 50% chance of helping me 50% I would do the trial. Given that standard, what does your interpretation of the the results mean for...
  32. tshapiro

    AM-101 Clinical Trial — Participants Updates and Discussion

    @Mikey Cliff Thanks for taking the time to post, much appreciated.
  33. tshapiro

    AM-101 Clinical Trial — Participants Updates and Discussion

    Hello, first post here. I came down with T on 10/8 after a series of loud music events. I have a screening with the AM-101 study coordinator on 11/4 in Jax Florida. I have 2 questions that hopefully some of you can help with: 1 - Is there any legitamate evidence other than Auris press...