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  1. Purple Parrot

    Eustachian Tube Dysfunction — A Possible Cause of Tinnitus

    Hi guys, If you haven't already examined whether you have eustachian tube dysfunction, it might be worth doing. This a common cause and/or exacerbating factor in tinnitus. If you have slightly "clicky" or "poppy" sounds going on with your ears or feelings of fullness, eustachian tube is...
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    Dad Sick — Tinnitus Spiking Big Time

    Hi guys, I just found out yesterday that my Dad needs urgent bypass surgery for severe coronary artery disease. He's one of the fittest people that I know, so it's a real shock. They're keeping in hospital until the surgery takes place (likely to be in the next week or so). He doesn't live in...
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    Can't Sleep? Try These Suggestions :)

    I've noticed quite a few posts about how people are struggling to sleep with tinnitus - especially new sufferers. I thought it might be worthwhile creating a thread where people can make suggestions about what helped them with getting off to sleep at night. It would be best if we could keep...
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    New Tone After Music Festival (with Earplugs)

    Hey folks, So my tinnitus got way better over the last few months...then...I decided to go a music festival with some friends. I (of course) worse earplugs all day...the 32 db reduction ones, properly inserted. There was a lot of bass at some of the events we played, but I assumed all would be...
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    My Tinnitus Is Reducing in Volume!

    I know, I know... I said in my previous posts that I wouldn't be here for a couple of weeks, but I've been so excited about my progress in the last week that I felt compelled to come here and make a post. But.... It's getting better!!! It actually isn't entirely gone but it is so, so much...
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    Taking a Little Break

    Hi friends, Still relatively new to the forum and to tinnitus. I'm so grateful to have found so many wonderful, caring, supportive people on here. You've been hugely helpful for me! I've decided to take a break from browsing and posting on the forum for a time. I think it will be beneficial...
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    Parasite Cleanse

    A friend of mine posted on my Facebook page that she used to have tinnitus and since she did an intestinal "parasite cleanse", it has gotten substantially better. Anyone have experience with this kind of thing? I searched "parasite cleanse" on Google and it came up with some pretty gross...
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    What Can I Do to Stop It Getting Worse?

    The tinnitus has been pretty constant for the last month now. For a while, I thought it was going away, but I think maybe I'm starting to habituate. I guess that's a positive thing. Still, I feel anxious and depressed about this thing that I feel I have no control over. I talked about it in...
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    What Healthy Lifestyle Changes Have You Made?

    From reading about tinnitus, I understand that it can be more noticeable at times when we are tired and stressed. It's important therefore for tinnitus sufferers to try and employ strategies which are good for one's mental health! More and more, I'm coming to realise how important it is to...
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    Hello, My Name Is Sarah — and I Have Tinnitus

    Hello all, I've been lurking on this board for a few weeks. I've read some kooky stuff, some terrifying stuff, some stuff that's been very informative and likely some misinformation to boot. I thought it was time I signed up and introduced myself. My name is Sarah and I'm 27 years old. I've...