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Congrats #Cher69. This is so nice to come back to TT and see success stories from when we were struggling. You gave me some good advice, thank you for that. I've been doing well for a while and will probably write my success story too. Be well, Patty.

Saw them live in Central Park in my teens. It was great! Lost my friends, got dark, walked over to an NYPD officer for help who gave me a ride home in his patrol car. Nice guy.

This is very interesting. I am basically doing the reverse of what you are doing. I'm tapering Trazadone first, and next is Remeron. You tapered Remeron first, now you're tapering Trazadone. I am going very slowly, I'm 9 months into my taper. The reason being, I don't want to hit a wall on...

I'm down to 25 Trazadone from 75. I noticed that once I got to 25 the mood swings stopped. I am still taking 7.5 Remeron. How was that withdrawal? I hear that's harder to taper. Any T changes with tapering?

Hi Michael. I am currently tapering Trazadone very slowly. If you don't mind, can you tell me what your withdrawal symptoms are like?

Just got back from a 7 1/2 hour flight and used Bose noise cancelling headphones. They work great.

Congrats on your success story. After I while I said to myself that I had better stop being anxious and sad about it. I thought maybe if I embraced it, I could deal with it. So, I tried listening to it...every tone, every sound. I did this for a while, I even said "hello T when I listened to...

The taste of the apple cider vinegar was not that great but I mixed it with water to make it drinkable. The black strap molasses was not too bad. I also diluted it with water. Both have a lot of health benefits.

Hi Jonathon. Give it a little more time. I got used to the sound and I don't find it necessary to mask when I nap. At night I still put the TV on the lowest volume because I got used to it, not because I need it. Just a habit now. You mentioned that your T is mild and you sleep well. That's...

I took fish oil, 1 T of black strap molasses, and 1 T of organic apple cider vinegar for about 2 weeks straight. I did it because I had a bit of a health scare (the big C, it turned out to be nothing). I had read online that this combo shrinks tumors. My T went completely away for three days. I...

I recommend noise cancelling headphones. They work wonders to keep everything super quiet. You don't hear the jet engines at all. I used them last year and will be using them again in a couple of weeks. I won't fly without them. Also, chew gum on taking off and landing.

Hi there, I didn't have dental implants but I did have a couple of route canals and a deep cavity filled. The dentist drill seemed very loud due to the bone conduction. I have some mild h so I was concerned. No worries though, I did not have any increase in the t or h. I used headphones with...

I have T in my left ear. When I first got it there was no way I was going to sleep on my left side as the T sounded much louder. It took some time but I was able to then sleep on my left side even with the increased sound . I never did it because I've always slept on my right side. Fast forward...

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I saw Led Zeppelin in concert at Madison Square Garden. We partied so much I fell asleep during the concert and woke up to "Dazed and Confused". Haha the good old days!

Yes, that used to happen to me, I would dose off cause I would be so tired during the day from lack of sleep. I would wake up with the T spiking. It's pretty common with people with T. It doesn't happen to me anymore when I nap, so it gets better.

Wow just got an alert for my old thread. Good news folks, it gets much better. Sleeping very well now. No more Ambien, tapering ADs. I feel good. Going on a cruise next month. I have habituated and have been now for 6 months. Started taking Zythromend an anti-inflammatory herbal and I sleep...

I am tapering ADs. I use magnesium citrate (Natural Calm) mix with water and drink before bedtime. Start with 1/2 tsp. Zyflomend- I started taking this 2 days ago, not for sleep but because it's a herbal anti inflammatory, My husband had a frozen shoulder went thru 6 mos of pt and then surgery...

Hi there Felix. I was in your shoes when I first got T, but things got a LOT better with time. I feel just about normal, and you can too. You need some time and space, and find a way so that you sleep. Sleep is the most important thing at the beginning. I was like you and got nearly no sleep...

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Hi Julie, It sounds like you have some sound sensitivity along with mild T. I think if you just listened to sounds a bit lower, i.e. lower tv, lower music, avoid really loud situations for the time being, you will slowly increase your sound tolerance. It worked for me. Maybe listen to soft...

Any games my son makes. He's a video game designer.

@NiNyu some days I think the sound is lower but what I really think that's happening is it's because I am no longer anxious about it or care that much about it. I am busy doing whatever. I am not trying to purposely ignore T, but subconsciously I am. At the very beginning however it was much...

NiNyu, I see this has started for you 12/14. I was where you are at 12/13. I could not sleep, adrenal/cortisol surges would wake me as soon as I dozed off. This went on all night long. Never slept much at all. I was not stronger than you. I was the same as you. Most have this, and it eventually...

Natural Calm (magnesium citrate) makes me mellow and drowsy. I take it an hour or so before bedtime. Helps with sleep imo.

I was not looking forward going to the dentist today. I needed to go for only a cleaning, but remembered my first visit with T. I tried to explain to the dental hygienist at the time that I only wanted a manual cleaning. She seemed confused by what I told her—that I had to be careful with sound...

Sudafed is a decongestant. Afrin nasal spray is good too. I'm flying Saturday too. I bring gum, earplanes, earplugs, and noise cancelling headphones. If I had a cold I'd use a decongestant. Colds make T spike, and your ears were sensitive when the ambulance went by. I highly recommend the noise...

I had the ear spasms too when I first got T. After a few months, it went away completely. I think the anxiety about T and the greater sound sensitivity at the onset caused it. Just try and distract yourself with fun things now and be extra good to yourself.

Yes, I've noticed a link. Hormones going crazy and all, little more anxious, and yes it spikes some. But not to worry, it will level off.

Yeah me too. I'm starting Atkin's next week.

Mark, What you should do is to start doing the things you've always loved doing including seeing friends, going to the gym, etc. even if you force yourself. That helped me even when I was exhausted. Then you'll be even more tired and you will sleep better. You tend to forget the T while you are...

Haha. I'll remind my amygdala.

Cold turkeying of ADs can cause these physical and mental symptoms you are describing. A slow taper is usually suggested because of this. I had a myriad of symptoms when I didn't take Trazadone for one night (I wanted to drink for New Year's), and I regretted it. I felt like I had the flu for...

Christopher I am glad you found this forum. You will find much needed support and information here. Welcome. I was in your shoes exactly one year ago with T & H. I didn't even know I had H at the time, I was too busy worrying about the T. Billie48 is exactly right, you will get used to the T...

Hi @Karen. Are you still taking the An Shen Bu Xin Wan? I am looking to add to my sleep arsenal. I take melatonin and magnesium and they work nicely. I also take ADs, so I am wondering if it could be taken with it or if you got any side effects with it. I am also very sensitive to meds so I must...

No, not me. One cup of coffee to wake up. Wish I could have more, but I want to have some good sleep. A glass of wine or two in the evening is nice and relaxing. As a matter of fact, this post reminded me to have a glass of chardonnay. Thank you.

I am doing well. Thank you for asking. I have high frequency hearing loss, about 12,000 hz. I never got hearing aids because my only issue was sleeping. I finally got the right med combo and I sleep well most nights--75 trazadone, 7.5 remeron. I was also going to try TRT, but did not as I...

Yes, I had the drilling done w/ no problems with the sound of it. I used only headphones with some music on very low. Root canals just suck anyways, but I know the drill haha.

Good news! Not even a teeny bit of a spike after the root canal. As a matter of fact, I am having quite a low T day.

Hi there Amelia. It's good to take a break from the boards and check back every so often. How was the dentist visit? I have been avoiding the dentist, but felt confident enough to go. I asked for a manual cleaning, but the hygenist started the electric tooth polisher before I could say...

So if TRT improves your reaction to T, I assume TRT will improve your sleep also? That is, your brain will listen to the T while sleeping and view it as a neutral sound. What are your thoughts Dr. Nagler? Thank you.

I hear you on that one. Just had an appointment with a psychiatrist and wanted him to review the sleep meds I was taking since I only had my family doctor working on this with me. I told him I had T and couldn't sleep without meds, how it all started, etc. He said I don't treat sleep...

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Thanks for your response. I have an appointment to start TRT along with the sound generators. I was wondering did the clinician advise you on how to handle flying with H/T?

Thats great @SueR. Mine went away for the most part, but I have noticed lately that it came back some. When I go into noisy restaurants, etc. it seems really loud at times. Seems like it happens when I am more tired and stressed. Never had any pain, but at the beginning I think I had TTS...

Hi @SueR. I was thinking of starting therapy with the sound generators for H. Did you get lot of improvement with them? My H got much better with time, but then it got a little worse again, so I think the sgs will be good for me. Thanks.

Thank you golly. It's hard to find the right meds to sleep. This one seems like a winner.

Thanks golly. you were drowsy the first week or so?

I just started remeron 7.5. It really helps with sleeping at night, but I find it has been making me drowsy during the day also. I have only taken it a few days. I know it takes a while to get used to. I take in in combination with Trazadone 75 m. Anyone know how long it takes to get used to...

Yes, she had hypercusis about 10 years ago. I am not sure of the extent, but what she told me everything seemed super loud like dishes clanging, drawing her blinds, etc. She walked into her dr.'s out of her mind cause she could not sleep at all either. She was funny when she told me the doctor...

Just a follow-up to my post. I guess ignorance is bliss. The doctor was not able to tell her what H was, so she actually saved herself a lot of stress. You know how we like to look up everything on the internet. She also did not realize Restoril was addictive, but only thinks the Lexapro is...

You're a good man billie. Your wife is lucky to have you to support her. I am sure, because of you, she will find it much easier.

Hi neenie, I think you need to get a scale. That might be the best way. What is Picamilon used for? sleep?

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I just had an unbelievable conversation with my sister who is ten years older than me. I haven't spoke to her in months, and we were just catching up. I told her about how back in November I started with T & H and not being able to sleep at all. She informs me that when she was my age she had...

Hi Demi. I use Restful Rain by Purewhitenoise.com. Also Simplynoise.com has the rain app that's nice as you can add a little extra like thunder and adjust different frequencies so it sounds like a rainstorm. I hope you feel better soon.

I wish my doctor would have prescribed me Remeron instead of Trazadone. I think it's because he thought I would gain weight, I don't know. Last night upped my dose to 100 m as prescribed and took a fall using the rest room. Luckily my husband was there to pick me up. I was so out of it I...

I wonder if I should take it at bedtime for sleeping. In your experience with Holy Basil, when is the best time to take it? Thanks.

Outdoor natural sounds are the best for H in my opinion. We have a family of cardinals in my backyard for years. I liked to play with my dog outside and just listen to the birds chirping. Hey it worked.