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  1. David Vance

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

    Thank you so much for this. My doctor prescribed me 20 mg of Omeprazole a few weeks ago, but I have not taken it yet. Do you take 80 mg of Omeprazole daily? Do you take two pills at once or do you have 40 mg pills of Omeprazole? I think this Pantoprazole has done me in very badly. Even after...
  2. David Vance

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

    Hi all. I have been taking Pantoprazole Sodium for many years with no tinnitus. Now for a few months I have been getting tinnitus from it. Does anyone know if Pantoprazole Magnesium doesn't have tinnitus as such a side effect perhaps? I know salt / sodium in general is not good for us, but am...
  3. David Vance

    Hyperacusis with David Vance — Audacious with Chion Wolf (Connecticut Public Radio)

    Hi all, I hope everyone is not having too much pain today! Below is a recorded link of a radio show I did on hyperacusis on Connecticut Public Radio. The show is called Audacious with Chion Wolf! Hopefully it can reach a good audience, and get some more exposure for us! → Audacious |...
  4. David Vance

    PPI's (Proton-Pump Inhibitors) for Reflux — Experiences? Any Negative Impact on Tinnitus?

    Hi everyone. I've been taking Pantoprazole 40 mg for almost 3 years now, which is starting to have a serious ototoxic effect on me, and I am wondering if anybody knows of the least ototoxic PPI that is out there? Pantoprazole is causing me serious pulsatile tinnitus and autophony that is...
  5. David Vance

    Post Your Celebrity Crush

    Nicki Minaj!!! Yes, please!!! :rockingbanana: :)
  6. David Vance

    Post Your Celebrity Crush

    Love Mariah! She should have stayed with Eminem lol.
  7. David Vance

    Post Your Celebrity Crush

    Don't know if anybody has mentioned Mariah, I'd like to be under the mistletoe with her! Haha. :)
  8. David Vance

    Post Your Celebrity Crush

    Holy heck yes! The movie seemed too real for it to be true for them in reality as well - just like Ashton and Mila had the chemistry from That 70's Show.
  9. David Vance

    Favorite Movie Quotes -> Go!

    "If you build it, they will come". Field of Dreams.
  10. David Vance

    Post Your Celebrity Crush

    Ashton & Mila, Rihanna & A$AP Rocky, JT & Jessica Biel, Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott.
  11. David Vance

    Post Your Celebrity Crush

    Ri-Ri & Stacey Dash. :)
  12. David Vance

    Post Your Celebrity Crush

    Alyssa Milano, Denise Richards, Jennifer Love Hewitt.
  13. David Vance

    Post Your Celebrity Crush

    Buffy anyone? :)
  14. David Vance

    Post Your Celebrity Crush

    No way, I need to watch "Training Day" - I love her in the film with Will Smith - Hitch.
  15. David Vance

    Post Your Celebrity Crush

    .......... :)
  16. David Vance

    All me

    All me
  17. David Vance

    Post Your Celebrity Crush

    This is a hard one, they are both on fire! YES YES YES YES 100! I would like to know how in God's name Mila Kunis has not been mentioned yet... Tisk! Lol. Way too HOT! Also Lina Esco!
  18. David Vance

    Naltrexone as a Tinnitus Treatment

    What caused your tinnitus? I am trying to ask my doctor about Naltrexone for tinnitus. Thanks!
  19. David Vance

    My Hyperacusis Recovery Story

    This is amazing, so happy for you. Thank you so much for sharing your success story, this seems like really good valid information for the next sufferer.
  20. David Vance

    Experiencing “Siren” Tinnitus Sounds

    Hey Deb, I am reading through your posts, and glad the stem cells have worked to a degree for you. I am seeing a doctor soon who does stem cells as one of his treatments for hearing loss, and maybe from reading your story he may do it for hyperacusis and tinnitus for me. Do you have a written...
  21. David Vance

    Tobramycin Eye Drops — Now Tinnitus This Morning. Please Help!

    I have been given Tobradex for an ear infection instead of Ciprodex. Is it ototoxic? I already have tinnitus and hyperacusis, and don't need it ramped up. I was using Locacorten but that hasn't done anything. Should I try this stuff or no? Or go to the doctor tomorrow am for something else...
  22. David Vance

    Sound Pharmaceuticals (SPI-5557 & SPI-1005)

    Oh goodness, it doesn't look promising that they will respond then. Friggin' devils they are! And us all suffering! Thanks for the response. I hope sometimes soon we can manage to give it a try!
  23. David Vance

    Sound Pharmaceuticals (SPI-5557 & SPI-1005)

    I will definitely update. I sent them a personal email a few months ago with no response, so I am hoping that they get back to my physician at least. If they don't, next step is to get my physician to call them. Do you really think it will be available in 2022? And worldwide? Hoping so too...
  24. David Vance

    Sound Pharmaceuticals (SPI-5557 & SPI-1005)

    Hey everyone. I got my doctor to write a letter to Sound Pharmaceuticals asking for compassionate use of Ebselen and seeing if trials will be coming to Canada, as nothing seems to be working for my hyperacusis & tinnitus. The e-mail was sent on Friday and hoping they will get back. Has anyone...
  25. David Vance

    Reaching the End of the Road — Hyperacusis Caused by Cancer Treatment (Immunotherapy)

    I can relate to this, as I did have cancer as well back in 2017. I would rather go through those treatments and that hell and not this hyperacusis that I am left with after chemo and other meds I have been on since. I feel for you! Keep the faith. Hopefully the new treatments coming hopefully...
  26. David Vance

    TRT for Hyperacusis with Head Pain / TMJ, Neuralgia

    Thank you for this heads up. I have advised the secretary that I am suffering from hyperacusis and tinnitus, and it's a very hard case to tackle. She did not mention anything about students, but maybe I'll call again and tell her straight up that I need his full attention, and not his learning...
  27. David Vance

    Trazodone Calms My Hyperacusis and Tinnitus — Why?

    Hi everyone, so I have recently figured something out, but curious as to why. I take Trazodone and Gabapentin, and a week ago, I stopped the Trazodone for two nights, and noticed that my hyperacusis skyrocketed, and every time I took Gabapentin it would get worse. So I gathered the Gabapentin...
  28. David Vance

    Gabapentin and Trazodone — Would It Help My Tinnitus / Hyperacusis If I Stopped Taking These Drugs?

    I'm about to jump off Gabapentin and Trazodone and I know the hyperacusis is going to ramp up to high hell. What can I do to help alleviate some of the sound sensitivity from medicine withdrawal? Any experiences here? Anti-histamines? Natural solutions? Anything else? My psych is suggesting...
  29. David Vance

    TRT for Hyperacusis with Head Pain / TMJ, Neuralgia

    That's good you didn't find a difference with the hyperacusis & tinnitus coming off, with some of these meds the withdrawal symptoms can be brutal especially with the auditory system. I really hope you don't get any spikes or setbacks with the antibiotics, I'm sorry to hear that. The...
  30. David Vance

    TRT for Hyperacusis with Head Pain / TMJ, Neuralgia

    Hi Linda, how did you find tapering off of the Gabapentin, did it increase the hyperacusis or tinnitus at all? It's good you are not on it any longer. In regards to the Trazodone, glad you don't get effects from it like I do, they are not the best, and finding it hard to come off. I have tried...
  31. David Vance

    Suicidal

    Still in Toronto? I'm from there and moving back soon!
  32. David Vance

    Another Dumb Loud Concert Casualty

    Where in Ontario are you?
  33. David Vance

    My Posting Place

    Where in Ontario are you?
  34. David Vance

    Tinnitus from Metallica Concert — Got Worse from Ear Wax Removal

    Oh goodness! If only we knew how delicate our ears actually are.
  35. David Vance

    Diclofenac Is the Devil: DO NOT Take It If You Have Tinnitus or Hyperacusis

    I just took a Diclofenac for general pain this morning, and it spiked my tinnitus and hyperacusis pretty badly, works for pain but seriously destroys the ears. No more!
  36. David Vance

    Poll: Where Does Everyone Live?

    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada!
  37. David Vance

    Poll: Where Does Everyone Live?

    Where in Ontario are you Linda? I'm over in Waterloo!
  38. David Vance

    Hi! My Tinnitus Probably Came from Various Medications and/or Acoustic Trauma

    Hi everyone, I believe I introduced myself about a year or two ago, but I have not used Tinnitus Talk that much, however, I have been using it more and more recently, so figured I would introduce myself properly since last time was pretty vague. I'm from Waterloo, Ontario. Canada. Born in...
  39. David Vance

    TRT for Hyperacusis with Head Pain / TMJ, Neuralgia

    Hey sorry for the later response, just seeing this now. The Gabapentin is working for me for other pains, but not sure if it's working for the hyperacusis. With the Trazodone, it helps for my sleep but gives me really bad headaches, and muscle aches. I tried to taper off of 50 mg, and the lowest...
  40. David Vance

    Significant Bone Loss in Inner Ear...

    Hey Halsy, I just read your story and have some questions for you. I am also in Toronto and have an appt with Dr. Rutka in February 2021. I am seeing him for my ear pain, tinnitus and hyperacusis.
  41. David Vance

    One Sided Hyperacusis and Tinnitus: Am I Alone?

    Yeah hyperacusis definitely makes things worse in those areas, when we stress and tense up. I'm currently living under someone and the noise makes me cringe a lot, in turn I tense right up making my face and jaw etc worse. I'm interested in hearing what your treatment protocol is, I do also...
  42. David Vance

    One Sided Hyperacusis and Tinnitus: Am I Alone?

    Does anyone have hyperacusis and tinnitus mostly in just one ear? Mine is mostly on my left side and when it's really ramped up... my neck, and behind my ear hurts a lot. Could this perhaps be a vestibular problem, or cervical or neck issue? I also have a misaligned bite and 2 missing back...
  43. David Vance

    Are Hyperacusis and Trigeminal Neuralgia Connected?

    I also developed face pain - TMJ - Trigeminal neuralgia a bit after developing hyperacusis. Sounds make my face and whole head hurt, it's insane! Vibration sounds are the worst, from ceilings above. Nothing seems to help it other than Ativan, and sometimes Naratriptan. But don't want to be on...
  44. David Vance

    Soundproofing a Bedroom to Protect from Children's Noises, TVs, People Talking

    Sorry I forgot to add, it's within a disability budget. Thx.
  45. David Vance

    Soundproofing a Bedroom to Protect from Children's Noises, TVs, People Talking

    Hey everyone! How does one soundproof a bedroom - from outdoors and indoors noise? I have one window in the bedroom. I need to live as comfortably as possible. All suggestions and advice welcome, thank you!
  46. David Vance

    Zopiclone Worsened My Hyperacusis

    I think it's from both acoustic trauma and medications. I was in music for many of years, and blasted music in my ears throughout having chemo too, using headphones. My plan is to taper the medications I am on now, and go onto Cannabis for pain. Hopefully the tapering will make a difference. I...
  47. David Vance

    Zopiclone Worsened My Hyperacusis

    I had to take Zopiclone for the last couple of weeks but have stopped now. I feel it has caused my hyperacusis to spike. Anyone else have had this problem? If you did, how did you get back to baseline? I am also taking Gabapentin, Trazodone Controlled. Which helps. Ativan sparingly but...
  48. David Vance

    Soundproofing a Bedroom to Protect from Children's Noises, TVs, People Talking

    Has anyone sound proofed their bedroom at all? I'm looking to do 2 dry walls, a window and a floor. Protection from children, tv's, people talking, etc. Has anyone done this, and if so, how much did it cost? Thx!
  49. David Vance

    Amitriptyline Making Hyperacusis Really Bad

    I have both TMJ and nerve pain in my face. I plan to get off of Gabapentin very, very quickly. It is quite ototoxic. I've heard about the complications of discontinuing the medication. Haven't heard anything great. :( Thanks so much! :)
  50. David Vance

    Amitriptyline Making Hyperacusis Really Bad

    Can the DMSO work for trigeminal neuralgia? Thanks so much for this recommendation.
  51. David Vance

    Amitriptyline Making Hyperacusis Really Bad

    I am so sorry to hear about all of this :( I hope the hyperacusis can get better somehow for you.
  52. David Vance

    Amitriptyline Making Hyperacusis Really Bad

    Pain sets in immediately.
  53. David Vance

    Amitriptyline Making Hyperacusis Really Bad

    I tried Cymbalta once before as well, and after one dose of it I had worse facial pain, was clenching in the day time pretty badly. So I stopped it. At that time I didn't have hyperacusis as bad. I hope something works for your chronic pain. If you don't mind me asking what kind of pain is it...
  54. David Vance

    Amitriptyline Making Hyperacusis Really Bad

    Hey everyone. I have just started on Amitriptyline. Only taken 2 pills so far, and my hyperacusis is getting really bad. I'm using the medication for nerve and muscle pain in the face - possible trigeminal neuralgia. The medication works pretty good for the physical pain, but it sets off my...
  55. David Vance

    TRT for Hyperacusis with Head Pain / TMJ, Neuralgia

    Hi everyone, My insurance is covering my TRT therapy, but I am wondering if it will work with pain hyperacusis? I get burning pains in my head, TMJ pain etc. Has anyone tried / had success with TRT and having these kind of pains? Suggestions, advice and experiences all welcome. This is so...
  56. David Vance

    Hi! My Tinnitus Probably Came from Various Medications and/or Acoustic Trauma

    Hey everyone. So I have given Chiro a go to help with pain I have and maybe to help hyperacusis & tinnitus, but it just caused too much pain to keep going. I'm thinking about giving acupuncture a go, what's everyone's take? Did it help anybody? What about other therapies? Craniosacral...