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  1. thesaint

    Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) — General Discussion

    So totally pleased with what I am reading here today!!! Danny, you have been an inspiration to many of us. I sincerely hope that the demon T never, ever, returns and that you will stay with us on TT. And to Nills....I personally have read every post that you have written. Your compassion...
  2. thesaint

    Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) — General Discussion

    @amandine see my pm
  3. thesaint

    Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) — General Discussion

    @papu I don't think it's possible to get Trobalt anywhere in Canada. Ask Dan, he's the expert on Canadian pharmacies
  4. thesaint

    Deafness Cure in 5 Years

    Seen this on Facebook......thought I'd share http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/hearing-restored-mice-genetic-deafness-using-gene-therapy
  5. thesaint

    Fast Drumming in My Ear

    now what the f==k is happening to me, I'm getting a fast drumming in my left ear. I can stop it by plugging my nose and trying to blow through it like you would do after an airline flight, also can stop it by plugging my ear. Please someone tell me it can be stopped as I don't think I can...
  6. thesaint

    Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) — General Discussion

    Ok folks: Finally received my RTG, took about a month to receive it. So....need advice on taking it or not. I'm a 66yr. old man that had a heart attack back in August of 2014. I had 80% blockage in one artery and had an angioplasty and a stent placement done. I feel healthy now and stay fit...
  7. thesaint

    Five Possibilities to Relieve Your Tinnitus

    Introduction Tinnitus is a term used to describe a persistent ringing in the ears. It can have a variety of causes and there is currently no single treatment that will cure all forms of tinnitus. There are, however, several things you can do to significantly reduce the sound of your tinnitus...
  8. thesaint

    Head Drumming

    @attheedgeofscience I'm directing this question to you ateos. I came across this video on youtube that actually stopped the ringing for a short period of time. It was called head drumming for tinnitus, you can google it. My question is shouldn't our researchers and scientists investigate this...
  9. thesaint

    Acupuncture for Tinnitus

    that's 31 out of 34 participants that benefited from the trial or study....impressive for sure!! Substantial, who knows.
  10. thesaint

    Acupuncture for Tinnitus

    The last paragraph of the article has a very positive statement, it reads as follows: "In a related study, researchers conclude that acupuncture combined with ginger moxibustion benefits patients with tinnitus. Researchers applied acupuncture and ginger moxibustion to 34 patients with...
  11. thesaint

    Try This Medication for Tinnitus — Lamotrigine (Epitec)

    @Codaz Good question. I have noticed in the RTG thread that RTG has been relatively successful regardless of the reasoning. eg. noise trauma, otoxic drugs, stress, ear syringing, etc.
  12. thesaint

    Acupuncture for Tinnitus

    this was posted earlier....I think it could use some fresh discussion...http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1277-acupuncture-ginger-moxibustion-effective-for-tinnitus-new-study
  13. thesaint

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

    @Carloflogical Hi Carl....How's the trial going?
  14. thesaint

    "If Stupidity got us into this mess, then why can’t it get us out?" - Will Rogers

    "If Stupidity got us into this mess, then why can’t it get us out?" - Will Rogers
  15. thesaint

    Brivaracetam — KV3.1 Modulator

    that's 650,000 people, about the same as the population of Toledo, Ohio
  16. thesaint

    An Update... What Do You Think?

    @NiNyu My answer to your question is ........unequivocal and resounding YES!!! There will be many good days that will outshine the bad. Heads up, keep your stick on the ice, never quit as we would say in Canada.
  17. thesaint

    Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) — General Discussion

    @Danny Boy I know you're not Danny. Other than you, JC, and locoyeti is what I said.
  18. thesaint

    Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) — General Discussion

    @locoyeti this is good news as I am hoping to start a round of RTG very soon. I agree, other than yourself, Juan Carlos and Danny Boy the other trialers have been quite silent and this I believe is the reason that more people have not tried this drug
  19. thesaint

    Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) — General Discussion

    hello locoyeti I've not seen any posts from you lately. How is your tinnitus now after your run of RTG?
  20. thesaint

    Participant Experience: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Paired With Tones for Tinnitus

    @labrat10687 , @guineapig Have you had any reduction in Tinnitus?
  21. thesaint

    Try This Medication for Tinnitus — Lamotrigine (Epitec)

    Another drug produced by GlaxoSmithKline. Someone with some clout should contact these people and make them aware of how close they appear to be to solving or at least relieving the symptoms of this dreaded tinnitus. Retigabine is another one of their products.
  22. thesaint

    Post a Picture of Your Pet!

    This is Rex....his last name is Things.....Rex Things.....he's 12 years old and we love him
  23. thesaint

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

    "AUT00063 has completed an initial “Phase I” safety trial and was well tolerated in young and older healthy volunteers with no serious adverse effects being noted." This is all well and good, although, from Phase 1 and Phase 2 we have heard absolutely no one quoting any success. I find this...
  24. thesaint

    Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) — General Discussion

    thanks kindly @Juan Carlos I will take your suggestions to heart. Thanks for the quick response.
  25. thesaint

    Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) — General Discussion

    @Juan Carlos I am seriously thinking about taking Retigabine for a short period of time and also a low dosage. I am a 66 yr. old man with one stent placed in an artery due to a 80% blockage. Physically, I feel good now. My question is after the course of Retigabine that you took, is your T...
  26. thesaint

    Favorite Movie Quotes -> Go!

    "Greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right. Greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures, the essence of the evolutionary spirit. Greed, in all of its forms; greed for life, for money, for love, knowledge, has marked the upward surge of mankind and greed, you mark my...
  27. thesaint

    Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) — User Experiences

    New User Information Gender: Male Age: 66 How Long Have You Suffered From Tinnitus? (Date of Onset): Jun 15, 2011 How Did You Get Tinnitus?: Acoustic Trauma Explain How You Got Tinnitus: exposed to high pitched whining fans used to dry drywall plaster on a job site Is Your Tinnitus in...
  28. thesaint

    AM-101 Clinical Trial — Participants Updates and Discussion

    @Matt h No issues? What exactly does this mean?
  29. thesaint

    Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) — General Discussion

    @locoyeti What awesome news!!!! So happy for you. Thanks for the update.
  30. thesaint

    Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) — General Discussion

    Hey all you retigabine trialers how about an update. Some info on who's off the drug and how they're feeling now would be good to know and also those that have just started, how is it going for them. Thanks!!!
  31. thesaint

    Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) — General Discussion

    seems like standard dosage is 300 mg/tid, although some have had success with smaller doses. Go to early posts of this thread and you'll find options. Good luck with it and hope all goes well!!! Keep us posted
  32. thesaint

    Non-Invasive Do-It-Yourself Vagus Nerve Stimulation

    This is kinda interesting, think I'll give it a go
  33. thesaint

    Anybody Else Have Morse Code Type Sound?

    this could be what is known as "typewriter tinnitus". Google it.
  34. thesaint

    Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) — General Discussion

    http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/10/business/ear-disorders-long-neglected-attract-drug-makers-attention-.html?smid=nytcore-ipad-share&smprod=nytcore-ipad&_r=2
  35. thesaint

    MuteButton

    I just got an email from mutebutton saying that purchases are now available in Ireland. This seems to be the same as it was in late 2014. And.....who can afford one of these devices. I certainly cannot!!! If this device is having the success it claims, than I think every hospital throughout...
  36. thesaint

    The Efficacy of Combined Treatment with Sulodexide and Melatonin in Patients with Tinnitus

    @OptimusPrimed Hi b'ye I'm also a nflder. living in Golden bc from bonavista and suffering from T. Find this interesting and will try the sulodexide and melatonin.
  37. thesaint

    Hi Folks:

    Thanks Hudson I will definitely get the hearing aids
  38. thesaint

    Hi Folks:

    Thanks for the good wishes Billie, I will read up on the success stories and hopefully adjust to the ringing.
  39. thesaint

    Hi Folks:

    Yes I have had an audiogram performed and I am hard of hearing in both ears. I was told that I need hearing aids, but opted not to get them because of expense. I am booked for another audiogram on Feb. 11 and this time I will get hearing aids regardless of cost. As like most, I've had good...
  40. thesaint

    Hi Folks:

    A few years back on a construction job site I had to turn off a couple of high pitched fans used to dry drywall mud. The noise seemed to cave my head in(can't explain it any different). Anyway, after a few hours I noticed a ringing in my ears that would not go away. So that was the beginning...
  41. thesaint

    hi steve: Just joined and having a problem navigating. When I try to introduce myself, I can't...

    hi steve: Just joined and having a problem navigating. When I try to introduce myself, I can't see any place to add text or make comments. Please advise tx thesaint