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    An Interesting Visit to the Dentist

    I was not looking forward going to the dentist today. I needed to go for only a cleaning, but remembered my first visit with T. I tried to explain to the dental hygienist at the time that I only wanted a manual cleaning. She seemed confused by what I told her—that I had to be careful with sound...
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    This is so crazy... Now I know it runs in the family...

    I just had an unbelievable conversation with my sister who is ten years older than me. I haven't spoke to her in months, and we were just catching up. I told her about how back in November I started with T & H and not being able to sleep at all. She informs me that when she was my age she had...
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    Holy Basil Extract (Tulsi) for Anxiety and Better Sleep

    I just read about Holy Basil and went out and purchased it. It is supposed to lower cortisol levels which would help with sleeping. Sometimes due to poor sleeping, I feel like I have extra cortisol running through my body, especially when I wake up in the middle of the night. Anyone try Holy...
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    Hyperacusis Everyday Do's and Dont's

    Hi all. I was wondering how to approach H in my everyday life. I know to expose my ears to everyday sounds, but should I completely avoid certain situations. I have had it since the onset of T 5 months ago. My LDL number is 65, but it feels like it has improved since the beginning. Today I was...
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    Could This Be From Ambien?

    Hi there. I'm currently taking 5 m Ambien for 1 month along with 2 Melatonin and 2 Valerian Root capsules. My doctor and pharmacist told me it's okay to take together. This combo works pretty well since I added an additional capsule of Valerian Root one week ago. But I noticed in the last week...
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    Trying to Get Back to Normal

    Well, back to normal as much as I can. Along with my T I have sound sensitivity. At the onset (3 months ago), sounds were very, very irritating like my dog barking, loud conversations, etc. It then mellowed where loud sounds bothered me much, much less. Now I noticed that sounds bother me a...
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    3 Months In. What Should I Do Now?

    Hello everyone. You all have been a great support and I appreciate all the suggestions I have received in the past. Have had T for 3 months now and still haven't found the right combo for sleeping. I was prescribed 10 mg Ambien and was getting 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours sleep nightly. Even though...
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    New to this, need help with sleeping

    Hello all. I was just recently diagnosed with T on Dec 5, 2013. I first noticed something amiss right before Halloween. I got this buzzing in my left ear that left me unable to get any real sleep. I went to my doctor and he looked into my ear and said I have fluid and a concave eardrum. He gave...