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    Pain Management and Risk of Ototoxicity in Tinnitus Patients

    Hello Fellow Warriors, One of my greatest worries has finally come. That is, taking NSAIDs and other meds that could potentially exacerbate my existing tinnitus and hyperacusis. I have been prescribed Pregabalin (Lyrica) 75 mg x 1 for two months and Meloxicam (Mobic) 15 mg for one week. In...
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    Clonazepam for Myoclonic Jerks at Night

    Hello, I have been away from this forum and am now back and could use some encouragement. Last first week of March, after three consecutive nights of less than three hours of sleep, I was not able to sleep at all in the next three nights. I developed myoclonic jerks when I was attempting to...
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    Phosphatidylserine for Tinnitus

    Hello, I am wondering if anyone on Tinnitus Talk has taken Phosphatidylserine to help curb tinnitus symptoms? My ENT doctor has mentioned that it may help. I am wary of taking supplements actually ever since tinnitus started. Thanks in advance. Truly, Albert
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    Hearing a Loud Sound When Trying to Drift Off / Get to Sleep — Is This Exploding Head Syndrome?

    Hi Dr. Nagler, I am now 15 months into tinnitus and have been noticing that I sometimes develop other auditory dysfunctions alongside - dysacusis last December and paracusis (auditory hallucination) when stressed out and sleepless. The past several nights, I have been hearing some loud sound...
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    Sudden Loud Breathing While Trying to Sleep

    Hello All, For about a number of nights now, while trying to go back to sleep, I have been hearing a sudden raise of loudness of my breathing that lasts for about two seconds. I am not sure if this is a symptom of sleep apnea but it is now making me anxious. It is involuntary - I hear it when I...
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    Tinnitus Spike Possibly Due to Colds, Rhinitis

    Hello Fellow Warriors, I am 14 months into tinnitus that has been settling between 1 and 3 out of 10, in terms of severity for the past several months. Lately, I contacted a cold, congestion, and minor cough. I also think I have some rhinitis. For about a week now, my tinnitus has ramped up to...
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    Myonal (Eperisone) — Any Side Effects on Tinnitus?

    Hello, I am wondering if someone from this forum has taken Myonal (a muscle relaxant) and experienced any effects on his/her tinnitus? Thank you. Warm regards, Albert
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    Is White Noise Harmful in the Long Term?

    Hello Guys, I am almost a year now into tinnitus and have been using white noise to help me sleep. I am wondering if white noise will be harmful for long-term use. I have read an article that white noise can expedite ageing of the brain and might worsen the existing tinnitus. Anyone here who...
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    Patulous Eustachian Tube — What Are Your Symptoms?

    Hello, I am wondering if someone from this forum has patulous eustachian tube on top of your regular tinnitus? What are your main symptoms and how are you managing them? Thanks in advance. Warm regards, Albert
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    New Tinnitus Warrior from Manila, Philippines

    Dear all, I am Albert from Manila, Philippines. I got tinnitus last December from an assortment of possible cause(s): 1. Cumulative noise exposure from years of using headphones on a loud volume 2. Otitis media with effusion due to eustachian tube dysfunction 3. Too much stress I was put on...