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  1. Gill Hayes

    A Message to Frightened 'Anxious Newbies'.

    Hi all, So here I am 6 months in. When I first developed tinnitus I was so frightened and anxious I thought my life as I knew it was over. HOW WRONG I WAS. And I did the worst thing I could have done, I Googled tinnitus = BIG mistake ! Before I could say 'OMFG' I was having very dark thoughts...
  2. Gill Hayes

    Tinnitus Stopped Suddenly for 1.5 Hours

    Hi Dr Nagler, I hope you are well and your recent 'spike' has settled down. Dr Nagler I would appreciate your opinion on something. I'm 4 months in with tinnitus and it is improving week on week, which is great ! I have the occasional 'spike' but overall it seems to be settling down very well...
  3. Gill Hayes

    Cosmetic Botox and Tinnitus

    Hi Dr Nagler, Quick question - Do you know if cosmetic Botox injections have a negative effect on tinnitus ? I'm considering having some but I'm worried it could make my tinnitus worse. I have had mixed information on this so I'm not sure what to think ! Gill.
  4. Gill Hayes

    Implications of Spikes in the Habituation Process?

    Hi (again!) Dr Nagler, Can you please give me your thoughts on the implications of spikes in the habituation process and the implications of spikes on the potential for tinnitus going away on it's own. I am 3 months in with tinnitus and, overall, I think I am doing pretty well. I have no...
  5. Gill Hayes

    Fluctuating Tinnitus and Habituation

    Hi Dr Nagler, Just popped on to the site to ask a question. Dr Nagler, my T is fairly quiet most of the time but does spike now and again - sometimes for as little as an hour, sometimes for a few hours. It always settles down again. My question is, can this fluctuation interfere with...
  6. Gill Hayes

    Thank You and Some Thoughts about "Reactive" Tinnitus

    Hi Dr Nagler, I just wanted to say a big ' thankyou' for answering my questions over the last few weeks. I can't express enough how helpful and re-assuring your advice and information has been to me. You are a blessing to people on this site especially newbies like me. It's great to know that...
  7. Gill Hayes

    Advice Needed Please

    Hi again Dr Nagler, I'm sorry to bother you again with questions but I'm still waiting for my first audiologist appointment and need a couple of queries answering if possible. My issue is that my 'sound' is a gentle hiss at the back of my head, it does increase to an angry hiss if I get...
  8. Gill Hayes

    Benzos and beta blockers do they affect the ability to successfully habituate

    Hi Dr Nagler, I have been on both diazepam and beta blockers for the anxiety related to my tinnitus for 6 weeks now. However, I have heard that being on these medications could impair successful habituation, is this correct ? Or should I continue on these drugs for now and they will not...
  9. Gill Hayes

    TRT

    Hi Dr Nagler, I developed Tinnitus just 3 weeks ago and am still in the 'scared witless' stage. I have read about TRT and seen your comments about it. It seems excellent therapy, my question is - I live in the North West of England and am not sure whether this therapy is available on our NHS or...