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True, a lot can happen in 5 to 10 years. If a drug is available to the public in that time frame then good. There is still so much that is not understood about the ear and the brain. I think the biggest challenge for any pharmaceutical companies will be side effects. Mental health Issuses and...

My honest opinion is, don't hold your breath for a "cure". There are many management tools out there now to help people cope with t until they habituate. I don't believe we will see a "cure" for t in my lifetime(I'm in my mid 40's). There is hope though. Read the success stories.

I have tried Sound Therapy International. Paid the money. My Tinnitus went through the roof. It might work for the other benefits it's touted for, but for me, no. Waste of money.

Do you use masking devices? I didn't really mask my t. Only when I felt like I was going over the edge. Sometimes in the early days I would sit in the shower for about an hour just to get some peace. Doing things that you enjoy, like when you are with your horse is a good way to help...

I know if someone is new to tinnitus it is hard to believe that things will get better, but they do eventually. For some it takes longer.

Umm, well, it is hard to mask. Normal white noise like a fan or air conditioner doesn't even come close to masking it. When I'm in the shower it is masked. When the cicadas are in full song at our place it is masked. Because I'm habituated I'm not always trying to anylize it or monitor it. I...

Good question. I'm just past my 12 month mark, and can say my tinnitus is actualy louder(or that is my perception). Does it worry me? No. I habituated after 3 months. Do I wish to hear silence again? Ummm, I have forgotten what that is like. I think if my t disappeared completely overnight, that...

Tinnitus is very complex as we all know. I don't want to burst anyone's bubble, but there is no cure. The brain is heavily involved, and in the scheme of things little is known about our brain. My personal opinion is we are decades away from getting close to a "cure". Do not despair though...

In my case the volume is probably a bit louder than in the beginning. Habituation is the key. Once that is achieved the volume has less relevance.

The reason why the "Authorities" focus on lung cancer is because of the high morlality rate involved. Aside from the odd suicide tinnitus doesn't get the attention it should, simply because it is not killing people. Yes a lot more needs to be done in making people aware of this dreaded...

Hi noybigoly Welcome to TT. I haven't been here for quite a while. Firstly I would like to say do NOT despair. The best thing you have done for your T so far is coming to this forum. My T is LOUD, and I'm sure you have read many experiences of people here who have the same as me. Now, you WILL...

Hi Nick the Swede. Sorry to hear about your affliction. There is some really good advice here. I personally could not listen to white noise as I found it almost as worse as t itself. The first 6 weeks of t I could not even watch TV. It was too irritating on my ears and nerves. I believe you will...

I have intrusive and constant t and I believe I have habituated. I don't feel it has inhibited the way I hear, I do however have some hearing lose in my left ear, I do believe that has made hearing some sounds harder to hear. Just my personal experience.

Willie, What Isabella says is right. Your reaction is the problem, as soon as you realize that the quicker you will get better. I don't know about meds that will be for your dr to prescribe. Stay positive, don't give up hope you will get better! Your ears and nervous system are trying to heal...

Hi A.R.T Yes you have found a good place here. There are many people in the same situation as you. They understand what you are going through. You have already recieved some good advice. At the moment your reaction to t is what is making your life miserable. The running water thing is good. Eat...

Lol. Nice one Willie, an "on and off" switch. If I had that I would turn it off and throw away the key! Keep your chin up you will get better, your brain already knows how to do it. Just give it some time.

Hey Neenie. I just want you to know I'm thinking of you and your struggle. If it helps, I want you to know I have all but habituated in about 3months. However I did NOT mask my t. I have nature sounds and running water sounds at night and that's it. I truly feel not masking has aided in the...

I don't know if this has been covered here before, but today I came to a realization. T is the new silence. Before T silence was, well, silence! After T we now have a new silence. We have a massive negative reaction to T when we first get it. We have lost our silence! Now we have to adjust...

I had the opportunity to visit Barcelona last year and absolutely loved it! I know it's not in Portugal but I'm assuming they have a similar feel not that far between cities. Please correct me if I'm way out in that assumption.

Thanks for you detailed answer Mark. I can relate to a lot of what you are saying especially when I lie down. A very angry t awakens which is annoying because that's when I want to sleep! Sigh. But like you I am getting used to it(habituating)after a few harrowing months. Exercise is bad also...

I agree with Amelia and carol. I was the same about 3 weeks ago, I would get really anxious and panicky when I was alone. Try to have someone around you just so you can sence some normality with life.

Mark What makes you think that your t is caused by upper cervical issues? It's just that I have had an MRI on my cervical spine recently and I have herniated discs at c5/c6. I have always thought my t was sound induced but now I am beginning to think my cervical issues might be a contributing...

Hey kevin b, I'm not as far into loud intrusive t as many here, but I have had it now for around 3 moths. I remember the first night. I was in such a panic I thought I might have to go the hospital to have an injection to calm me down! My wife had never seen me like this before and she was...

I who love music. Do you still get a chance to play? I played electric guitar for the first time in 3 months on the weekend, but at a very very low volume. I have a Fender De Ville and if you are familiar with this amp you know you cannot play it anywhere near where you are standing at a volume...

Sounds like you have a great attitude about your situation. I hope you have a full recovery, if not you will handle it well. Looking forward to hearing your progress.

Nice one Karen. I live in Australia, do you know where I can get one?

Another thing I would like to add sgal. Your "Eden complex" is understandable. We were never meant to get old have sickness including t or even to die! Adam and Eve were both perfect in the garden of Eden. It wasn't until influence from the devil and their subsequent sinning that they lost out...

sgal. I really feel for you. Your question is very understandable and an appropriate one to ask. Why indeed would the almighty creator of the universe want or even allow any of us to suffer? I am a Bible student and if I may I would like to shed a little bit of light on this sobering...

Thanks for your thoughts Dr. Nagler, much appreciated.

Dr. Nagler, what do you think was the single most valuable thing you learned from Dr Jastreboff?

Hey Neenie did you get my msg yesterday?

Yes Breaking Bad is defiantly worth watching!

I agree magnesium definitely helps me relax. It took a couple weeks to kick in so if you are thinking about taking it allow about two weeks before you notice anything. Just my observation.

Sameer. My t gets worse when I exercise, especially when I do my neck stretches. Watch how loud you have your headphones. I think your spike should come down.

Whether or Not t is remembered by the brain doesn't really matter. What matters is how we react to it. If you continually act negatively to it it will cause you distress and anxiety. This is what reinforces it. I have a friend who recently told me he has had severe t for 14 years, now he said if...

Yeah when I clench my teeth move my neck press near my ear move my eyes. Thanks Steve. I will try it. Do you have tonal t but still make it change like I can?

Thanks Steve. Im not sure how my T is being generated that's why I asked about somatic T. I have a hearing loss in my left ear so Im assuming it is tonal. My t is very hard to match. It isn't a pure tone more of a fuzz. My right ear has a different tone so I might have to wait until General Fuzz...

If they discovered birds could do this in 1987 why are we only hearing about it now? Maybe hearing aid companies stopped research.;)

Does anyone know if the General fuzz ACRN tinnitus protocol will work with somatic t?

I have recently been to CST and i must admit i was a little sceptical to begin with but the last time i went something strange happened. She had her hands under my head and she told me to imagine projecting the whole left hand side of my body out from where i was laying, out as far i could...

Are you in the am-101 trial Aaron?

I am trying the General fuzz ACRN tinnitus protocol. I think my t frequency is around 8khz. When i play the audio file i can only hear the lower register frequencies. The 10khz freq and above i cannot hear. Should i keep listening even though i cannot hear this freq or should i keep lowering...

Hey katriina. Please do one thing. Stay positive! I know how hard this can be and I am always telling myself to do the same. Know that there are people here who know exactly what you are going through. My wife is very supportive. I have water fall sounds on at night to help get to sleep. My wife...

Hi RedThinker. well done for your positive attitude. I hope what you have outlined will work. I wish you all the best and yes I will be following you.

Thanks Markku. I was reading another thread today about finding my t frequency. I am having trouble finding mine because I have hearing loss in my left ear but not my right. I can hear the tone clearly in my left ear at a low volume but have to turn it up to hear it in my right. Should I set the...

Hi I have just started using the General fuzz ACRN tinnitus protocol. Am I hearing it right? I thought it was supposed to be music, all I am hearing is beeping sounds. Is that right? Any help would be appreciated.

My T sucks do you know if it causes permanent t or will it subside?

That info would have been handy 6 weeks ago. Thanks anyway

I have just been reading on another thread that Zolpidem could cause or increase t! I have been taking Zolpidem when needed over the last 12 months and my t has been the worst it have been over the last couple of months. Now I cant sleep without it because of t! If anyone knows about this drug...

Hmm. Interesting conversation. My left ear is the loudest and I notice that when I put it on the pillow t is quieter. I still need meds for sleep though. Quieter does not mean gone, it is still loud.

Hi everyone. Just so I'm sure. Is habituation hearing your t but not letting it worry you, or does the sound diminish?

Thanks Markku. According to this audionotch I can hear up till 11khz in both ears and 12khz in right nothing after that. Does that mean I have hearing damage at those frequencies and or that is my T sound frequency? Thanks for your reply. Im going to an ENT in Feb will they do this hearing test?

How did you find your T frequency Neenie?

Just curious, as other people have different ones to themselves. I think it is nice to put a face to the posts people make, it has a far greater positive impact to their posts in my opinion. However I'm not judging others for not doing so. Btw I thought your haircut was pretty cool.

Hey Neenie. What's the weather like in WA at the mo? It's a beautiful 23• here in Brissy. Sitting on the back deck willing the cicadas to start up again. They are soothing for the T. Hang in there.

Hi, I'm new here so I would like to chime in as well. My job is pretty dull compared to most of you professional folks. I live in Queensland Australia, and I am a postman. We deliver on motorcycles here. I have been doing it for about 22 years now. That is me with my wife in the avatar. By the...

Zeo, my T hasnt been almost 100% quiet EVER. The only time I cannot hear it is when I am asleep.

Yeah, mine is KILLING today! The missus was having a snack on some nice salty chips(salt is one of my vices)yesterday as we were lazing on the back deck, and my T was unusual quiet I though I might indulge in a few, well I ate nearly half the pack! Well it was a mistake, it has been a...

Hey James, Thanks for your input. Very interesting indeed.

hi carlover, Yeah thanks I have been this morning and I saw your post on STI. Its a shame you didn't get the benefits to help your T. I have been reading about it, they tout many benefits to it. Did you find you had any other benefit to it eg.. better concentration?