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    Pycnogenol May Relieve Some Types of Tinnitus

    Personally I think Pycnogenol works best if your tinnitus is Meniere's related, and for me, it took away my dizziness and my tinnitus is super low while I'm taking it.
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    Pycnogenol May Relieve Some Types of Tinnitus

    For me Pycnogenol worked wonders! Just be careful if you have an autoimmune disease...
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    wow! its been more than a year that i havent visit this forum, and its been more than 4 years...

    wow! its been more than a year that i havent visit this forum, and its been more than 4 years since i dont know what silence is, LOL
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    Shimmering/Flickering Vision?

    Hey Seev, that sounds like visual snow to me. I have had it since 2016, got it a few months after I develop my tinnitus.
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    Ask Questions from Marcelo Rivolta, PhD, on Hearing Regeneration and Related Topics

    Wow, very exciting!!! I have exchanged emails with Marcelo in the past. Such a great dude. Really looking forward to this podcast. Good luck @Steve!
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    When to Run for the Hills in Noisy Environments?

    This is super important. For a year I believed the dryer/dropping things/or babies crying would make my tinnitus worse. This led to a very miserable life, I was under a lot of anxiety all the time. And in the end sounds didn't make my tinnitus worse. I'm glad my therapist pushed me.
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    When to Run for the Hills in Noisy Environments?

    I guess that sometimes the anxiety and paranoia found in some forums can make things so much worse... I've been having tinnitus since 2016. For the first year I was trying to avoid loud sounds at all costs which led to a very complicated life... In 2017 I decided not to avoid certain sounds...
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    Happy new year! hope my t friends are doing better, my best wishes this year

    Happy new year! hope my t friends are doing better, my best wishes this year
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    Mike's Meniere Story

    Thanks for sharing Mike's story.
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    Today I Was Diagnosed with Meniere's

    Hey David! Just checking out on you. How are you doing these days? I have the same problem like you (hearing loss in the lower frequencies, tinnitus) mild dizziness but no vertigo thank god. Get in touch if you wanna talk.
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    Photography Gallery

    wow Vivian Maier's work is impressive, and her story too. thanks for posting!
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    Vision Problems / Floaters?

    Hey Layla, I'm still dealing with floters, flashes at night, black spots, etc... It sometimes goes away (everything but the visual snow and floaters) but eventually comes back. you know i have read a lot on this subject. but i dont have like a real answer. there is a connection between...
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    Is Your Tinnitus Pitch Equal to the Hearing Frequency You Lost?

    Ohh well at least that's a good sign, that it hasn't changed a lot, right?
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    [Danny Boy Memorial Fund] In Loving Memory of Danny Boy

    Omg Danny Boy! I just found out about this big big loss. If anyone needs to talk please don't think twice and message me, I don't give the best advice but I'm a good listener (reader). I have a profound love for this forum. Here I have found friends & support and I'm going to support back my...
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    Do I Have Lyme's Disease?

    Hey Deb! to be honest i never found the right place to get tested here in mexico All doctors believe i have fibromyalgia. so... so far thats my diagnostic
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    My Eyes Have Been Opened

    Ed!! Thanks for all your posts, your contributions are a treasure for all the new comers and people like me, Right now im struggling with work, my music career and health My therapist is helping see that i can get trough this. Despite of the tinnitus, visual snow, joint pain.... there are...
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    Why Shouldn’t You Go to Concerts and Loud Places Anymore with Protection?

    Last year I went to see SZA at big noisy venue, poppy at a small super noisy venue, and Azealia Banks (was almost front row), used my ear foam plugs and took a few breaks... and nothing happened... its been almost a year. Like I said, it depends... every tinnitus is different.
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    Endolymphatic Hydrops vs. Meniere's Disease?

    well to be honest i was "suspected" to have Endolymphatic Hydrops because i have a very very minimal loss in the low frequencies, very minimal according to my ENT
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    Endolymphatic Hydrops vs. Meniere's Disease?

    Thanks for your answers guys, I've been having tinnitus for 2 years. These past weeks I changed my diet, and I eat more protein and sodium my tinnitus has stayed the same but for some reason i feel a kinda dizzy when I make head movements... went to the doctor and he told me it was BPPV OR...
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    Endolymphatic Hydrops vs. Meniere's Disease?

    Hey guys, I want to know if these two are the same, or are different. In my case, I have had tinnitus for two years, and have had super mild episodes where I feel like I'm in an elevator and this year I have had 2 episodes where I feel dizzy in the morning (right after I get off from bed) or...
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    My Posting Place

    i love that song! catchy AF
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    Devastating News

    Ed! so sorry about your uncle, he's in a better place now. hope everything gets back to normal soon. you are one of the most admirable members in here, sending lots of postive vibes to you and your family
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    My Posting Place

    HAHAHAAHHA
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    First Appointment for LEVO

    good luck dayma, keep us posted
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    Why Do People Here Go to Drastic Measures to Protect Themselves?

    I think we have the same kind of tinnitus. Personally... I think it depends... every tinnitus is different, not all cases are and behave the same. for example... My tinnitus doesn't seem to spike to sound. I have had a lot of terrible incidents in the past two years, and because of certain...
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    New to the Forum: Meniere's Back Again

    Hey dawn! im sorry to hear you are going through this, but just as it went away in 2003, it will surely go away again it shall pass. try to find the right medication, keep your fluids up & try not to add salt to your food. keep busy, take the attention away from tinnitus. treat yourself like...
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    Fibromyalgia and Tinnitus

    Hey guys, I want to know how many people in here have fibromyalgia? Also, how many people count tinnitus as a fibromyalgia symptom? And for how many tinnitus was their first symptom of fibromyalgia? Thanks!
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    Miss my tinnitus pals! :P hows everyone doing, i hope everyone is in a better place.

    Miss my tinnitus pals! :P hows everyone doing, i hope everyone is in a better place.
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    Lost My Mom Last Night

    You have this community to support you!!! im so sorry to hear about your loss, you are in my prayers tonight just know that it will get better, and now you need to continue with your mothers legacy
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    Sleep Apnea / Fibromyalgia at the Same Time...

    Thank you Paula!! im gonna check the forum
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    Hey Guys, missed you all, Tinnitus still under control :)

    Hey Guys, missed you all, Tinnitus still under control :)
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    Sleep Apnea / Fibromyalgia at the Same Time...

    Hey guys! Well basically I'm posting here, because in previous situations I have had a lot of help from you guys! Not so long ago I posted a success story... and thank god my tinnitus remains the same. I think my main health problem comes from my sleep apnea... And then I guess the sleep apnea...
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    Any Art Lovers?

    beautiful!
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    So This Is My Success Story :)

    have had all of these... http://visualsnowsyndrome.com/symptoms/ and it got better...
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    So This Is My Success Story :)

    Vermillion, its been a strugle, maybe im focusing ont he positive side of things... i understand you, because i make music and im or i was a social butterfly, and used to love going out every night to loud parties. i remember one time, there was a party nextdoor my house it was very loud, and...
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    So This Is My Success Story :)

    I'm not sure, but i think theresm's a huge huge relation, i noticed the visual snow 4 months after tinnitus. i experienced a few more visual issues, like... i cant even elaborate.. and still do. but i already got all kinds of test. i even went to a neuro ophthalmologist and she did not find...
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    So This Is My Success Story :)

    Hey guys, it's been a while since I last posted here. But today I was at a place that reminded me of those days when I first got tinnitus. First of all please excuse my "bad English" as I haven't been able to practice it in a few months, and second ... please know that I deal with "brain fog"...
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    I'm New, Any Suggestions How to Get Used to Tinnitus?

    Hey Mache, feel free to message me (i speak spanish as well) trust me I've been there, back in 2016 (when my tinnitus appeared out of the blue) i was very very depressed. right now my tinnitus is no big deal, and i can tell you with 100% honesty that it will get better. 2017 was a great year...
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    Who Else Has Sleep Apnea and Tinnitus?

    I hope the surgery improves your health!!! keep us updated, yes sleep apnea is more serious, than people think. for me... i think its the root of all my problems, im starting this month my therapy with cpap lets hope it works!! :D
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    My Tinnitus Doesn't Spike Anymore?

    Thank you fishbone, my theory is that my "fibro" or whatever that is, messed up with my nerves. that's why i have issues with my ears, eyes, and sometimes body pain. but the damage is done and it doesn't get better or worse? and maybe people who was tinnitus because of acoustic trauma, can get...
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    My Tinnitus Doesn't Spike Anymore?

    So I don't know where to post this. I've noticed that thank god, for more than 8 months my tinnitus doesn't spike at all. I mean don't get me wrong, I have better and worse days. I do no longer notice them since I've habituated so tinnitus is not a problem to me. In the past, sugar, salt and...
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    Finding Courage to Travel: Plane Noise (Boeing 737-700?)

    I have flown many times since last year, i only use regular foam ear plugs, with no problem! :)
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    I'm Doing Good!

    Ricardo, i dont know if you remember me!! but we used to chat for a while back in 2016, we got T during the same time. just wanted to say im very happy for you!!! right now, i feel like iam at the same point, traveling, concerts, im having the time of my life. im gonna post a sucess story soon...
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    The Day I've Been Dreading

    Thank you Ed!!! i'm glad you are okay
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    Im back! and working on my success story :) lots of love and good vibes for everyone here.

    Im back! and working on my success story :) lots of love and good vibes for everyone here.
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    what hobby? :)

    what hobby? :)
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    Do I Have Lyme's Disease?

    Well haven got tested for LYMES but i think my problem comes from fibriomyalgia.
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    Wedding Next Week

    First of all congratulations!!! Second try not to worry a lot, its your big day and you are going to enjoy it :D i used to get scared about volume too, but know that you have control over this. talk to the dj, keep things below 85 db (or just try too), keep away from the speakers! and enjoy your...
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    Send pic or it didnt happen :P

    Send pic or it didnt happen :P
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    Ringing in Ears Keeps Brain More at Attention, Less at Rest, Study Finds

    No shit, hahah just kidding, the good thing, is that you can become aware of this and start to relax more
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    I Think Frank Ocean Has Tinnitus...

    Wow thats cool, i remember seeing him back in 2013, it was a great experience where did you see him? how did you protect your ears??
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    Noisy weekend, went to the bar, danced the night away, and went to the movies twice... no spike...

    Noisy weekend, went to the bar, danced the night away, and went to the movies twice... no spike so far :)
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    The Day I've Been Dreading

    Hey Eddie, Just wondering how are you doing!
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    So Tired. Multiple Problems. Please Help.

    Hey Melike, first of all... YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! i am one of those cases where i wish tinnitus was my only problem. my symptoms: -Bi lateral tinnitus that spikes to certaint sustances -Constant Visual Snow ( yes i have the dots, the poor vision in the dark, Blue Field Entoptic Phenomenon, dry...
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    I Think Frank Ocean Has Tinnitus...

    Used to perform like this... And now performs like this... I really love his music, I hope he doesn't have tinnitus. But at the same time if he really has it, I'm glad he's taking care of his hearing... And he makes Peltor muffs look cool!! plus I'm also a singer and now I won't feel...
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    Hey, Exposure at Loud Night Club

    Last night i went to bar, they had a dj, and loud music, but i really wanted to go there and dance, wore my earplugs and stayed away from the speakers, i had not spike (y)
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    Hey, Exposure at Loud Night Club

    Dont worry Santiago, hypercusis usually gets better!, sometimes i cant stand loud voices, but eventually it gets better
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    Still Go Clubbing or to Bars or Go Rave at Music Festivals?

    Btw I think it's pretty interesting this statement: "I find it an interesting debate on whether people with noise induced tinnitus especially should take the risk and expose themselves to further loud sound." So what about us...the people who got tinnitus because of Fibromyalgia, Lyme...
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    Stupid Alarm Went Off Throughout the Building at Work :(

    better be safe than sorry!