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  1. Jay M

    CIMETIDINE Rx for My Toddler?

    My toddler has been prescribed CIMETIDINE for something and Im finding conflicting info about OTOTOXCITY. Any one have an opinion on this med? Thx!
  2. Jay M

    Rush Limbaugh and Tinnitus

    For those who know or don't know, Rush Limbaugh is a controversial political radio personality (like him or not), has Tinnitus and cochlear implants. I don't know if his admitted previous addiction to OxyContin has anything to do with his T or not but he claims he lost his hearing due to...
  3. Jay M

    Clapping

    I just discovered a normal single clap will cause my left ear to produce a higher pitch "eee" that lasts about 15-20secs. Is this reactive T? Is this normal and I have a weaker left ear? Does this ever improve?
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    Has Tinnitus Ever Been Linked to Chemical or Hormonal Imbalances?

    Has T ever been linked to chemical or hormonal imbalances? I understand its linked to depression but Im sure it causes other problems but Ive never read anywhere about it. It makes sense when you consider ppl claiming certain foods and meds causes a change in their T, good or bad. L
  5. Jay M

    Jet Whine Tinnitus?

    I keep reading about people with Jet Whine sounding T. Does anyone with that sound know of an audio file link?
  6. Jay M

    Broad Spectrum Antibiotics = Tinnitus Years Later?

    Is there any substantial evidence that supports that certain types of antibiotics can cause Tinnitus years later or is it only in theory?
  7. Jay M

    Question About Hearing Protection

    Do some or many people with T over protect their ears with ear plugs? I get this feeling from reading around this site and others that people tend to go a little over board when it comes to hearing protection. It seems like they could make your ears worse bc your brain is trying to hear...
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    Sodium

    Ive been monitoring to lower my sodium intake this past week and I can definitely tell a difference. On one occasion after eating a few slices of pizza from papajohns I noticed an increase in pulsating noise after about an hour or so. The other was after eating just a McDonalds burger (which I...
  9. Jay M

    Imagine...

    One day soon, we will be able to visit a Doctor, tell them our ears ring and they prescribe a med that stops the noise. Always Believe.
  10. Jay M

    Quiet Room Causes Spikes

    Any time I sit in a quiet room I get a temporary spike thats lasts about 10-15 minutes. This is not my perception, its louder. The same problem occurs when I wear foam plugs. Any one else experience this kind of spike?
  11. Jay M

    Home Appliances with LESS Noise?

    Any recommendations on less noisy home appliances such as vacuum cleaners and anything else?
  12. Jay M

    Questions About Reactive Tinnitus

    If your T, pulsating T or one of your other sounds goes up from blood pressure caused by anger, exercise, etc., is that Reactive T? If you yell or raise your own voice and your T goes up, is that Reactive T? Is Reactive T a good sign versus non? Thx!
  13. Jay M

    Sound Level Meter App Reviews

    http://www.safetyawakenings.com/safety-app-of-the-week-42/
  14. Jay M

    Supplements to combat ototoxic drugs?

    Whats everyones opinion on taking vitamins such as magnesium and other suggested supplements a week or two prior to needing to take something that is considered low to moderately ototoxic to minimize or neutralize the negative effects?
  15. Jay M

    Really high & then really low

    For the first time since this started 13 weeks ago, I've had 4 decent days but today in my right ear my T got really high pitched and then after about 20-30 minutes it got really low. It's still there but it's the "in a quiet room" kind of low. My T has only changed during sleep so this is new...
  16. Jay M

    Medrol Oral (Methylprednisolone)?

    My GP reluctantly prescribed me a Medrol Pack, a corticosteroid hormone. He was not to confident it would do anything for me but said give it a try. I took Prednisone about 8 weeks ago. Any one experienced using this oral steroid or have an opinion about it?
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    Ear plugs causes spike

    Is it just me or do ear plugs and other hearing protection make your T spike? It takes only a few minutes and then the spike happens. After i take them out it takes about 5-10minutes to calm down. The Noise reduction rating is about -30 so am i using to much?
  18. Jay M

    Careers, Home, and Family Life With Tinnitus

    How has T effected every ones careers, home and family life? T has raised a lot of questions and I'm constantly thinking about my future with my family and what impact it's going to have. This aspect was the most devastating to me in the very beginning. I'm wondering how those of you who've...
  19. Jay M

    Braces and Tinnitus?

    I've read how problems with TMJ and other dental work can potentially cause some one to have T and aggravate it and make it worse.
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    Tinnitus Analogy & Habituation

    I've come to a realization that T is an annoying party guest you can't help but pay attention to or through out. You know when you've been some where in a group or crowd of people in conversation and for some reason your attention is distracted by something else that's outside of your group...
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    Oral Thrush, Candida and Tinnitus

    I've been looking into this symptom that might be contributing to my (and maybe others) T. I've had T since early 2012 but have often forgot about it until it went off in April this year (2014) to an alarming level in both ears. I had an upper respiratory issue and I'm very allergic to certain...
  22. Jay M

    Hello, My Name's Jay and I Have Tinnitus... From Allergies?

    Hello, my name's Jay and I have bilateral Tinnitus. LOCATION: Charleston, SC AGE: 40 WGHT: 185lbs BP: Always good, no problems. BLOOD: (Recent) Good overall except Cholesterol was a little high. (GP not concerned) DENTAL: 3 upper silver fillings, MEDS (Past 6-8 weeks): Ventolin (lifetime mild...