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I find No. 2 to be the most important and relevant to those of us without significant hearing loss and no suspected identifiable event of probable cause. Besides, as pointed-out in another comment, it is most important in attempting to identify a physiological cause.

It really should be the weapon of first resort. I say that only, because you can read every word on this site and you'll find nobody that has beat "T". If you put your mind to habituating instead of chasing some elusive cure, you'll be far better off much sooner! I beat myself up for years...

You all make very valid points. However, if you examine the reason for the fear, it is simply due to the lack of acceptance. That is the answer to the question posed for this thread. Acceptance: It is the answer to conquering the anxiety associated with trying to fix something that is unfixable...

I would never say anything negative about this site. I think it is a great resource! However, I also think that the best support I could give anyone is to not spend anymore time here thinking and dwelling on their "T". Instead, accept that you have it and move-on with your life. You will need to...

This is an old thread, but it is important to note that I also suspect Tramadol originally caused ringing in my ears about five years ago. One prescription, 30 days. So when someone sez that it isn't a common side effect, because if you google it there aren't many results, that just irritates...

I had Lyme Disease and I had the classic bulls eye rash where the tick was imbedded. It was a perfect red circle with the tick in the center and then a clear area and another perfect red line circle outside of the first. http://www.cdc.gov/lyme/signs_symptoms/

Had Lyme Disease when I was 37 years old and ended-up needing a pacemaker. I didn't get "T" until I was in my 60's

Not sure what ultrasound therapy is? It sounds interesting! Who does it? Physical Therapist?

I certainly agree with getting your mind unstuck. However, I don't think it is wise to be in either your mind or body. Dealing seems to work best when we get completely out of ourselves. I can speak for myself only. I have found that when I am heavily occupied (by work or play) the "T" is not an...

That is an extremely low dose. You seem to be able to minimize the frequency so that there is little risk of becoming too dependent. I personally have taken it for about 15 years and don't feel that it has caused me any harm. It has helped me a great deal! I have recently successfully stopped...

While it is true that loud music was around in the 70's (I was young then), it is nothing like it is today. Not sure when the big bass speakers and sub woofers started showing-up (it wasn't the 70's or 80's). You know, the ones you hear in cars that rattle the windows in my house when they pass...

Yeah. I tapered off of Xanax after 15 years of use. I didn't suffer any ill effects except difficulty sleeping. It had absolutely no effect on my "T" and I didn't suffer any anxiety after quitting. I did taper off of it slowly over a week and a half. I originally took it to help me sleep, so it...

Yes, I certainly agree with you on that. However, don't hold your breath while waiting for a better understanding of the related neurology........ Some day.......................maybe in the year 2215.......

Yes, I was being snarky. I am sorry, but I am just a little bit skeptical. There are a million unfounded theories out there. Theories are a dime a dozen. This one sounds legitimate (if you can really understand it), but until it can be practically applied in developing a viable treatment, it is...

O.K........back to the original point of this thread; Just what is "sensitization of the central nervous system"???? Did someone make it up? Is it a real diagnosis? Is it somebody's way of explaining away "T"? sensitization of the central nervous system....com'on

REALLY??? So what?

I had no idea that they have a "T" Clinic! Do you know if insurance pays for any of the costs involved? If not, it seems like it would be a huge waste of my money! I don't mind wasting insurance company money, but not my own. It really goes back to the fact that if you can't touch it, smell it...

Yeah, been to Cleveland Clinic myself and it was a wasted trip for me also. It was kinda like a cattle call. I had a 10 am appointment. I was still waiting at 1 pm and finally decided to just leave. The doctor called me at home at about 6 pm that evening to apologize. He said they were just...

Jeannie, We obviously aren't too far apart. I asked about the chewing gum, because after I quit smoking several years ago I started chewing gum. Had a piece of gum in my mouth all the time, except when I was eating. Anyway, when I recently stopped chewing gum, some of the soreness in my...

Jeannie, Good to have another fellow Ohioan here! What part of the state are you from? Also, a couple of stupid questions regarding your fibro.... 1.) Do you chew gum often? 2.) Do you have any neck/spine problems? Just curious to see if there is any correlation?

This all sounds very interesting. I can identify with some of the same feelings/symptoms as Jeannie. I would like to learn more, because I have to admit that I am a little skeptical. Identifying and/or naming a disorder is helpful if there is an effective treatment. It seems that in this case it...

It has been almost 48 hours since my last does of Alprazolam (0.0625 mg). I am done down-dosing. I feel really good aside from being tired. Have had trouble sleeping, but I think that is to be expected. Toss and turn throughout the night. I sleep, but then wake about every hour or so. Got up...

I was taking 1.o mg/day (at bedtime). I am not sure how long I took them, but it was at least 12 years. I've heard that you can abuse them, but I never did. They just put me to sleep.

Yes, it was directed toward you. I checked-out the references you mentioned and found the Ashton Manual to be quite impressive. The fact that it is based upon work with real people is what makes it so credible to me. Not just scientific assumptions based upon theory. Unfortunately, so much of...

Jesse, I am sorry. Didn't mean to insinuate you were in it for the money. I know you are here for the same reason as I. I was just being a little sarcastic with regard to the miracle product, because I have seen so many miracle products that 99.999 percent of the time are scams. Just do a search...

That IS the old fashion way. I went from 0.5 mg to 0.25 by breaking the pill in half. Then I used a pill cutter to quarter it to 0.125 mg. I am using a razor blade to cut it into a 1/8th portion (0.0625 mg), but it is so small it isn't even close to a precise dose. I started-out down-dosing...

Oh..........whoever that was who used it should be "the first to write a review" of that product on Amazon!

BINGO.......my point exactly. I think we need a little more evidence. If that stuff really works, somebody just made billions...... Are you sure you don't have a financial stake in that product?

Supplements in the U.S. are scary, because they just aren't regulated very well. The bottom-line is that you just don't know for sure what you are getting. It is unfortunate, but you hear so many folks saying (writing here) things about certain drugs and/or supplements with nothing more than...

It sounds like you are taking an extreme approach to tapering off of Benzos. I guess that I wonder if such an extreme approach is really necessary? It certainly makes sense that it will work to reduce and/or eliminate withdrawal symptoms, so I guess it is a matter of preference. Is it factual to...

I have been on 1/4 of 0.5 mg (0.125 mg) for the past several nights. I have been feeling very good at that dose. Think I'll stay on it for another day or two and then go to half of that (1/8 tab=0.0625 mg) if I can cut it that small? We'll see...........

Well, I tapered throughout the week from 0.5 mg to 0.25 mg and went to zero last night. I think that I was up most of the night and got out of bed this morning feeling terrible. So I quartered a 0.5 mg dose to approx. 0.125 mg and took it in the hope of feeling better. Within 30 minutes I felt...

Very interesting.........In terms of causes, what is the difference between "noise induced" and "acoustic trauma"? They seem very similar. Nice job on the survey......

Congrats to you also! I am in total agreement with your philosophy. After taking this drug for more than 12 years, I am so curious to find-out if it has had any negative impact on me that I am unaware of. I assume that if it negatively impacted my memory or made me tired early in the day, side...

Yeah, I don't know if there is as much to all the negativity surrounding this drug as you read here. Frankly, it has served me very well. I have no reason to think that it had anything to do with my "T", but then nobody knows! I will use it once in a while as necessary. I just don't want to be...

Just an update; Began down-dosing from 0.5 to 0.25 alprazolam for the last two consecutive nights. This is the first time in over ten years I have been on this low of a dose. My goal is to discontinue use next week. So far, so good! I felt a little edgy the first day and didn't sleep quite as...

Probably the best advice I could give is to try to find things to occupy your mind. You need to stay busy and get out of your head. I know that it can be difficult when you are suffering, but it is essential. If I sat around and dwelled on my "T", I'd make myself crazy with anxiety. If I have...

I think that the fact that your "T" didn't start until 13 years after first taking alprazolam combined with my 8 years at least would indicate that it alone did not cause the "T". If you have taken it for 15 years without problems, then I would not worry that much about it. As far as the...

No, I am not worried that my "T" will increase. It might, but it is really loud all of the time now. I do recognize that it will get worse before it gets better! I have never taken a complete break from alprazolam. However, there were times a few years ago when I was taking two 0.5 mg pills at...

I have been taking 0.5 mg/day of Alprazolam (Xanax) for more than twelve (12) years. I can't say that I've experienced any significant negative effects. I took it for at least eight years before my "T" reared it's ugly head! I usually take a single .5 dose at bedtime. There have been occasions...

It isn't helpful to simply say: "don't use benzos" It can be helpful to more fully explain your dosage and circumstances relative to their use. People need to educate themselves and then make a decision with regard to what is best for them. With your experience you can be helpful if you choose...

Now that is very interesting. I too ate Chinese food (MSG) a couple of days ago and my "T" spiked. I don't know of any connection, but you may be on to something? That is really helpful information and I think, a good common sense approach to the use (my use) of Benzos to help me sleep...

I wonder if the withdrawal issue with Benzos is really the classic physical withdrawal symptoms that we always associate with drugs and alcohol. I know that there is also the psychological portion of the withdrawal, but that isn't really dangerous (just difficult). I think that the reason you...

See, that makes no sense to me. I can understand withdrawal as the drug concentration diminishes and leaves my system. If a drug is used multiple times daily there is always some level of that drug present in my system and thus; no withdrawal. Now I can appreciate that there are complex...

I take .5 mg Alprazolam at bedtime to help me sleep. Please forgive me for being stupid, but if the Alprazolam leaves my system in 11.2 hours, then why would I have withdrawal if I stop "cold Turkey"? I guess that if I were taking it multiple times/day, then it would always be in my system. So I...

And I thought it only caused blindness....................

Wow.........what a great attitude! You captured EXACTLY how we should deal with our "T". I have never had mine measured....nor have I ever gone to a professional. As we have all learned here, there is noting they can do, so why bother! Mine is loud........really loud......all the...

Has the Physical Therapy helped?

Olbas.........GREAT stuff!!!!!! It'll cure what ails ya!

Someday there will be answers to all of this. I just hope I live long enough. As I seek treatment for my neck problems I will try to keep everyone here informed. I truly believe that this is how we will eventually learn more about this ("T"). I mean; by sharing information. There is a connection...

Wow, we are actually neighbors! You live in the snow capital of Ohio. A dubious honor.... "ugh". I didn't mean to infer that the neck problem was connected to the "T". I am just curious to know if it may be. My neurologist is Dr. Donnich out of Akron, Ohio. I was referred to him by my GP...

First off.........I don't spend a lot of time here, because it causes me to dwell too much on my "T". However, I am glad I found this thread. I too have wondered if this neck problem could be the cause of my "T"? I was having shortness of breath problems this past year and had every test known...

Lisa, The sounds you describe are not typical tinnitus symptoms. You could be suffering from any number of minor issues that are causing the hearing problem. I can't imagine what would cause your blood pressure to drop, but again there could be any number of reasons. It seems pretty clear that...

We all have our ups and downs. We are all more alike than we are different. My wife has had "T" much longer than I. I remember a time long before I developed it when she spoke about it often. How it drove her crazy. I was not sympathetic........mostly, because I had no clue how difficult it is...

It is not kind of sad, it is very sad. Sounds like classical depression. Believe me, I understand! I hope you will consider some form of treatment for it. At the very least, try to find something that really sparks your interest in an effort to put the "T" in the backseat. That is no way to...

Psssst.................I don't think it is a good idea to suggest that someone should stop taking any medication without first consulting their doctor..........or a doctor....................... If I had a choice between a stroke and "T", I'd take the T any day!!!

He suffers no longer. Although a stranger, may he rest in peace. I am so sorry for his family and friends.

The spikes come often for me. I have found that they can perpetuate my "T" in its severest form if I allow it. Spikes tend to cause me to dwell on the noise EEEEEEEEEEEEE. The more I think about it, the more evident it is. If I don't get off my ass and do something to get out of my head, then it...

Good to know that I am not alone. More importantly, I really think there is a connection between the "T" (high-pitched squeal) and the lack of oxygen/blood flow................to the brain/ears?

To Matt and User ID, In my opinion, your use of drugs falls under the heading of "you do what you must do!" The drugs obviously help and improve the quality of your life. If you use them with the awareness that they may be causing or impacting your "T", then that is your choice and your...