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    Let's Talk Netflix / Amazon Prime / etc. Binge Watching

    "The Night of" was pretty great.
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    I Don't Know How Much More I Can Take

    I feel your pain, for me it was bad in the first year. But now after 8 years I hardly even notice it anymore sometimes. I learned that the most important thing is that you cannot change it, either it will go away or it won't. But for sure you will feel better if you manage to take control of...
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    Audio Balance on Android / Google Phones

    Yeah I have the S8 now. But the principle still stands.
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    Audio Balance on Android / Google Phones

    Hi! I am trying to get google to add an audio balance slider, so if you have one bad ear, then you can move the stereo image towards the affected ear, so when you are listening to music through headphones you can have the sound more centered in your head rather than louder on one side.(If you...
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    Can I Use These Earmuffs in MRI?

    The nurse knew I was coming in for a tinnitus related MRI to rule out AN etc.. They offered my foam plugs and the regular MRI earmuffs on top of them. The sound of the machine itself was not too loud. Most of it is low in pitch. (low pitched noise damages the ear much more slowly than high pitched).
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    South Korean Clinic Treatment (Dr. Minbo Shim)

    Apply common sense and you will become sceptic... the before and after treatment audiograms should be performed by different parties with NO affiliation to each other. Otherwise if the same center does it there is a higher risk of conflict of interest
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    What Are the Best Earplugs?

    Etymotic make them and they also make neat in-ear monitors! But they do have their price.
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    Massive Improvement in Tinnitus Using Dr. Wilden's Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)

    Just out of curiosity did Wilden perform BOTH hearing tests? Before and after treatment. If yes then it's worth zero. This charlatan had to leave germany and head to ibiza because he was under pressure from the medical community in germany because of his questionable treatment.
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    After Loud Restaurant My Ear Hurts and Tinnitus Is Louder. Will It Go Back Down?

    Mine usually eventually does settle back down but it can take up to 3 weeks mostly.
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    Hearing Loss

    I just found an old test from 2011 that kind of shows the same problem. http://www.hifi-forum.de/bild/hearing_431075.html but it is now across the board. Yeah but the android ones suck, I asked the devs of the app you mentioned if they will make an android version.
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    Hearing Loss

    That looks neat, unfortunately it does not seem to be available for android.
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    Hearing Loss

    The left side of document always shows the right ear first. The right ear is the bad T ear. You can see that starting from around 5.5khz it drops off and when reaching the highest frequencies is always about 10 to 20db lower than the left ear. The left ear shows a notch at 6khz which I...
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    Hearing Loss

    Hi! So after 7 years of T I figured hearing in the affected ear has diminished. I am in the hospital next week for some tests to rule out any underlying conditions. It is especially annoying that this is only in the T ear. My ENT laughed and commented "anything asysmmetrical pisses off human...
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    The Sound of an Airbag Deploying Is 160 dB. What Can One Do?

    Newer Mercedes Benz cars will play pink noise at 80db through the car stereo if the sensors detect an imminent collision. "When presented with a high-intensity sound stimulus, the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles of the ossicles contract.[1] The stapedius stiffens the ossicular chain by...
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    Any Audiophiles Here?

    Recently got the Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless, great headphones. Nice treble extension and imaging. Doesn't the HD700 have a peak somewhere? Never heard them though.
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    Are Headphones a Bad Idea?

    I guess the most important thing is the volume, but the HD700 seems to have a peak around 6lhz and then all the way at the very top 20khz, would be interesting to know what frequency your T is. (if it is tonal).
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    Let's Talk Netflix / Amazon Prime / etc. Binge Watching

    Just finished watching House of Cards Season 4. Quite good, but somehow not as engaging anymore like it once was. but I like the dynamic of that arrogant candidate and him getting some heat ( I guess at the end of the show, he will face the consequences of the murder).
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    I Need Help with These Thoughts! Does It Get Worse as We Get Older?

    6 years in, I would say, probably about the same as a whole. On a side note some epilepsy medication has been helpful in lowering T disturbance and volume for some. But it is still poorly understood, there are probably many stages in the auditory pathways where it can go wrong to the brain...
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    Cervical Spine Interventions?

    Since I got T after a neck injury I made inquiries but I was told there is nothing to be done. I don't have pain or anything, but I did get "car accident?" from two different x-ray docs. My cervical spine is really streteched out. (forgot the medical term for it). +kyphosis c3-c4 or sth.
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    Floaters

    Floaters often settle eventually, they shouldn't be that noticeable when looking at non-white bright backgrounds. A sudden increase in floaters and flashing lights should always be checked out immediately to rule of retinal detachment!
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    Worried About Getting Into a Relationship/Dating

    I always bring up the beep sooner or later, since either party can be all other kinds of crazy this should be the least of your worries. :P Some people will just change the subject because they dont even know what it is and be like "OK", some people will ask you about it, and some people will...
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    Bluetooth Makes My Tinnitus Worse?

    I don't think there is a connection. No living thing on earth can hear 2.4 GIGAhertz I think some animals can hear 50khz orso, not sure if this is even compare to hearing noise though.
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    Global Perspective — Which Country Has the Best Tinnitus Doctors?

    This is universal, and ultimately true, all around the world. It is however, inappropiate and harsh for those in bad mental shape due to T. Keep in mind that only a select few can be treated where a treatable cause is identified....even by experts.
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    Earplugs for MRI?

    You usually get earmuffs, but you can wear those on top of your earplugs if you feel safer :)
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    Better Call Saul

    the last mike centric ep was great!
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    Favorite Movie Quotes -> Go!

    "I have to return some video tapes" - American Psycho :D
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    I'm Losing My Battle...

    I think it is counter productive if you over analyze and over protect yourself in every situation. I suggest if you can, to go to some T retraining therapy & couple that with an anti depressant for a short while. Klonopin might also be beneficial in your case.
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    Anyone Else Avoid Antibiotics Because of Tinnitus?

    Don't know, I don't really pay much attention to it, even if it is quite loud sometimes. But even if it did I won't let it dictate what I eat & drink :P
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    What Kind of Role Does the Pharmaceutical Industry Have in the Cure of Tinnitus?

    the underlying mechanisms of tinnitus are still poorly understood, and things can probably go wrong at multiple stages in the auditory pathway, which probably makes it difficult to target with a universal method to silence it. there are some good sounding theories around but no real way to...
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    Anyone Else Avoid Antibiotics Because of Tinnitus?

    I have taken antibiotics, ibuprofen, diclofenac, paracetamol etc.. all with 0 effect on T.
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    Good Hearing and TInnitus

    My T wasn't noise induced either but above 13khz on that ear it drops rapidly. After some 5 years now it drops a bit earlier. Most hearing tests max out at 8 or 10khz like Mark said.
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    When Is Tinnitus Considered Permanent?

    I say 3 weeks. Highest chances before, and a reasonable chance within one year, and almost 0 after 1 year.
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    Is There a Chance That Tinnitus Could Also Be Because of Root Canals?

    I doubt it. The root canal removes the nerve of the infected tooth. When root canals fail after treatment or years after treatment and the re-treatment fails aswell a root resection has some potential to upset the trigeminal nerve endings which has been associated with T in some cases. But...
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    Has Anyone Experienced Serious Setbacks and Then Rehabituated?

    I adapt and re-adapt all the time, mine is pretty dynamic. As a whole it hasn't changed much over the years though.
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    Have You Named Your Tinnitus?

    a friend gave my T the name "Alberto". Whenever I bring something up that lacks political correctness I blame it on him.
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    How Long Does a Tinnitus Spike Usually Last? Months? Weeks? Days? Hours?

    1-30 seconds to 2 weeks for me. Anything goes :)
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    How Do I Help Myself Find the Cause?

    Personally for myself I found that finding (fairly easy for me) and then treating the cause doesn't get you anywhere. Even if you find the cause chances are treating it will not cure T. So I will agree with Sound Wave on this one.
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    Audi R8 Too Loud?

    It is not going to be so high pitched anyway. I wouldn't worry too much and floor it :D Perhaps opt for the V10 for extra ear blasting purposes :P I think the V8 is also found in the RS4? that thing makes sort of a growly rumble. Shouldnt be a problem.
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    Flying & Tinnitus

    Personally I only have T but never had any issues flying.
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    Game of Thrones!

    I think the actors does well playing that guy, I only watch it to see Joffrey killed eventually :D
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    Sum Up Tinnitus With One Picture » Go!

    Mr. Lahey: I will unleash a shitnami tidal wave that'll engulf Ricky and extinguish his shit-flames forever. And with any luck, he'll drown in the undershit of that wave. Shit-waves.
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    True Detective

    I'm on episode 4. It's a bit of a dark, grey, depressing style but it is a very good show. Will continue to follow this.
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    House of Cards

    Don't like what happened in ep1 of s2. :(
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    Advice Needed - Problem with a Friend

    Sometimes you need to call people out on their BS, if they acknowledge, apologize, and change their behavior - all is well. If not, don't was your time. Guy advice though.
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    Can Remeron Make Tinnitus Worse

    Remeron made mine quieter in the morning. But it makes you crave all the wrong foods.
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    House of Cards

    It's bad for me that they release all episodes at once, I will most likely end up binge watching it :D
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    Why Won't I Habituate?

    Everyone at his or hers own pace. It will happen fully or to a great extent. Time does its work.
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    My Tinnitus Is Constantly Changing?

    Mine fluctuates too. I use nothing to cover it. This T guy always has new stories but the stories are always about the same thing. Don't pay too much attention to him :P
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    A Thought (Marriage) I've Been Worried About

    Sounds like a quality relationship to me! Then have a large wedding! Then play your favorite tunes! (at reasonable db levels) I think he is being supportive by being uplifting! Good point. There probably won't be. BUT that is no reason to cancel the wedding. You should totally have a...
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    Viruses and Bacteria as a treatment

    I don't think viruses or bacteria would be the route for neurological issues. This sounds intriguing but I think that dead or damaged, lack of sensory input may further upset the auditory pathways and increase T. Maybe targeted stem cell therapy might one day be a thing :) (for those where...
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    Collective Mass Suicide

    Someone who does not have T will never truly understand, I agree. But physicians, researches and others who are active in this field will know that it can be seriously debilitating for some people, either temporarily or over longer periods of time. However they will also know that most...
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    What Was the Last Movie You Watched? What Did You Think about It?

    Best movie I have seen in a long time! Fun from beginning to end, very gripping performances. There will be a part in you that obviously hates this behavior and rightfully so, but it's like they don't know any better and everyone takes his fantasies to places like this at some point I would...
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    I had a Major Setback Tonight.

    I can assure you that you will eventually get better, but maybe you should give your ears some rest before hitting the clubs again. Stay classy. :ROFL:
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    Mayo Clinic in the United States

    Nothing. I generally don't regard it as a problem that needs supressing. But if I did, there would be nothing there to supress it with. On very bad days I take a long shower (i can't hear mine in the shower).
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    Mayo Clinic in the United States

    Since clinical testing rarely goes over 10khz I doubt there is any reliable data on what your hearing should be like. There will be average information around for your age but I'm not sure that tells the whole story. I bet many people that don't have T have dips or earlier limits than others...
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    What Was the Last Movie You Watched? What Did You Think about It?

    It was kind of depressing, but there are subtle glimmers of hope for llewyn also shown with the cat side-plot. Last movie I saw was 12 years a slave, somehow reminded me of Django, (but totally serious ofc). It's a struggle to watch at times, you really feel with him. Aside from movies I...
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    My Trip to Bangkok: Stem Cell Treatment [Comments]

    Going for another of these treatments? How about you take those images from your Journal thread and bring them to any real Doctor in Germany, any GP will do. Tell me if he/she laughed or cried. Since you seem big on investments how about: http://www2.khri.med.umich.edu/giving/index.php some...
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    Share your New Year's Resolution?

    I _really_ need to finish college already :D
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    What Was the Last Movie You Watched? What Did You Think about It?

    Mitty. Pretty good. I enjoyed it.