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  1. mike

    Lunesta (Eszopiclone) 3 mg for Sleep

    Has anyone used Lunesta (eszopiclone) for sleep 3 mg? If so does it make your ringing worse or does it help it. My Hissing sound seems to have gotten worse in the last month. I thought it was getting much better but in the last month it has shot up. Been taking 2 Xanax at night and it still...
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    sheila

    hi sheila, people will help you here. tell us more what happen
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    Bactrim, an Antibiotic — Ototoxic?

    Has anybody took Bactrim? Did it have any effects on your tinnitus. Good or bad. I have to take it for the next 10 days.
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    Hearing Aids

    I have the Zen Widex Hearing Aids with Zen Tones to help with Tinnitus. White noise and soft smoothing Bells and charms noises. I can use them amplified or notamplified. I have five different noises with a remote control. The white noise seemed to help me cope with the tinnitus better but it...
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    Be Honest. Do You Still Enjoy Life?

    No, but I hope someday I can say I can.
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    Describe Your Tinnitus

    1.) What ear(s) is your T in? Both 2.) Would you describe the sound as coming from the ear or do you find it is coming from inside your head (and where in the head- middle, side, back. etc.)? all 3.) Is there only one sound, or multiple sounds? Are there different sounds in each ear...
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    Aspirin

    How many people think aspirin does or does not effect your Tinnitus. I would just like to see what everyone thinks.
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    SoundCure Serenade Tinnitus Treatment System

    About 2 months now. I am still going to give it a try. I got it through the VA. Has not cost anything yet. I dont think it is going to. I think if I had to pay for it ,I would give it back.I have not used it everyday. Maybe i should but on the low days i am alright for the most part.
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    What Gets You Through Your Bad Days?

    Chicken, I could not get the link to work. Might have it Blocked I am at work. I will try and find it tonight when I get home and post it then.
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    SoundCure Serenade Tinnitus Treatment System

    My update on it. It has not done a thing to reduce my Tinnitus. Was really hoping it would. I have not given up on it yet.
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    What Gets You Through Your Bad Days?

    It gets really tough to work and have Tinnitus. There have been days where I did not think I was going to make it. I have walked out of the work area on a Friday and looked around and said I will never come back here again it was that bad. On bad days like today I just say to myself it will be...
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    Worse Again — Central Tinnitus

    Here are some more things that have happen this year that I have had this tinnitus. I have fell asleep sitting on the couch. My chin resting on my right side. That is how this all started. Now when this has happen I woke up 10 mins. or so and my t was raging. Now on the flip side. Since I have...
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    Worse Again — Central Tinnitus

    I have also had high-pitched piercing noises and also it seemed like fast flowing electrical current around my head really bad. All I can say it gets better and than it goes back to high. Mine seems to be when I go to sleep with it high and than I wake up it will be low and it will stay like...
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    Worse Again — Central Tinnitus

    Louise, I have had the happen to me before. It sounds like yours ears your brain the front and back of your head just one big hissing noise and different levels going up and down. It stayed like that for about 10 days. I had really thought that i had done something that it would stay like that...
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    Chiropractor

    Karen, I will keep you posted on the whole outcome. This one seems very interesting.He seems like he knows what he is talking about.He know about my case before I had ever seen him. Dont know what will happen. I will just wait and see.
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    Chiropractor

    I went to a chiropractor yesterday at the VA. They did some x rays. I had to things wrong with my neck. My neck has never hurt. Dont know what they called it. But I will get the terms and post them. We went through what was out of place. He said he has done alot with people that has Tinnitus. I...
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    My Doctor's Own Success Story

    Paul, I am going to be very careful if he does not know anything about tinnitus and has not dealt with it.He is not going to do anything to me. I have the same concerns.I will let you know what is said and done. I really dont think there is much of a chance but I will see. This is also a VA...
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    The Inhibitor

    The inhibitor . I got one from The Va a couple months ago and tried it, did not like it because of the high pitch sound. So I just sit it aside. Yesterday I decided to you it because the noise was really loud. It took it away for a few minutes. But than it came back at a different sound a little...
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    My Doctor's Own Success Story

    I have appointment setup with a chiropractor . I am trying everything. we will see what that does
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    SoundCure Serenade Tinnitus Treatment System

    I have used it for 2 months off and on it really did not make much of a difference. It may have Changed my tone to a more constant noise. Not much. I will be keeping mine. I got it through the VA. At this point I do not think it is worth it. I will keep using it when I can. If it really did...
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    Will Aspirin Make Tinnitus Worse?

    Will one asprin daily 81 mg baby asprin have a affect on making your tinnitus worse. What do you think about this? Does asprin make it worse or does it not affect it at all since it is a low dose.
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    Cephalexin

    To All, Well I had about 13 straight days with little or no ringing or hissing in my Ears. I thought I had it pretty much under control. Well Yesterday I had to go to the Hospital and doctor and they Put me on Cephalexin 500 mg for 10 days 3 times a day it is a Antibiotic and thy put me on...
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    Poll: Did You Get a Flu Shot This Year?

    I got a Flu shot about 1 month ago and it never bother my tinnitus what so ever. I took the chance and it seemed to work out well. I was very concerned about getting one.
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    Scared... Having a BAD Few Nights/Days of Tinnitus, Need Help/Support!

    You hang in there, I also take xanax at night to help me sleep. I have had it it so bad it was hissing in the front and the back of my head. I knew I was not going to make it . I just keep on going and going. It will go down. I know because I have been through Hell. I know you are suffering...
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    Tinnitus Pitch, Masking, and the Effectiveness of Hearing Aids for Tinnitus Therapy

    With the tragic Passing of my son. I am stilling staying on this forum. It may help some and it may not. These are the posts I have put on the Forum about my experience with Hearing aids. Hear they are again. First Post I have the Zen Widex Hearing Aids with Zen Tones to help with...
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    Taken Away — My Son Passed Away

    I am sorry to post this. The Tinnitus has taken it tow on me but I have dealt with it better recently. I thought there was hope in the future but had that taken away from me Saturday. My 34 year old son who I loved deeply and thought the world of died Saturday. I will not say no more but this...
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    SoundCure Serenade Tinnitus Treatment System

    I am going to try it on the 20th of Nov. tuesday. I have tried everything else and I think it is worth a shot. I Dont think it is going to cost me anything. So that is one good thing. My honest thoughts on it is that it is just a Ipod with different sounds and its not going to make a...
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    SoundCure Serenade Tinnitus Treatment System

    To all, The Veterans Administration called me today and said they wanted me to come in and try the Serenade Sound Therapy. This is something they are working with Veterans for Tinnitus. It has trickled down to the VA in Middletown Ohio. So they have someone coming in and I will be the first...
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    I'm Really Struggling, Sorry Everyone

    Karl, Still going through hell.But I will say one thing it is better than it was when it first started. Can deal with it much better. Still have them Good and bad days. I just wished for everybody sake that nobody would ever have to deal with Tinnitus.
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    I'm Really Struggling, Sorry Everyone

    I also had those thoughts of just saying the hell with it. I am done, I can not live with this anymore. I to wanted to lie down and relax just a simple little thing but I could not do it after I got the Tinnutis.The first Months of T was the worst thing that I had in Life. This time last year I...
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    Tinnitus Different

    Yes, if I fell asleep during the day it would be real loud when I woke up. Yours sounds a lot like mine. This is the 6th straight day with it low. That has never happen before. I really don't know what is happening but I will keep you posted. I don't think food or stress caused me to get it.But...
  32. mike

    The Whole Truth About My Tinnitus and How I Treated It

    Tinnitus is torture and anything you do to lower it is worth it.
  33. mike

    Tinnitus Different

    To all, I want to let everyone know what has been happening since last Friday. My tinnitus was really high about a 10 out of a 10 on Friday. But I have also notice in the last Month that there were days when my tinnitus was acting like it was cutting out for a brief second. I did mention to a...
  34. mike

    Acid Reflux and Tinnitus

    I take Nexium (Esomeprazole) but only ever 5 to 6 days. It works well for me . I have had acid reflux bad several times in the past. They say it can make tinnitus worse but it has never made mine louder at all.
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    Feeling Lost

    Do you think taking small dosage of asprin 81 m daily has a impact on Tinnitus?
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    Fluctuating Tinnitus Must Mean More...

    I can't figure it out. I wish I could but I have went through alot of what you said was going on. I think stress plays a role and diet plays a role.But really don't know. If this was the case I should have had it Most of my Life. So who really knows whats going. Had it for 8 months now and when...
  37. mike

    Bad Weekend of Tinnitus — Threatening Suicide

    Yes, please let us know. Mine tinnitus started just like yours did. You hang in there. Mike
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    Hearing Aids

    No, I still wear them at night and they do help to a certain point. But during the day at work I try not to wear them at all. Sometimes I do wear them at work. They did not get rid of the TINNTIUS BUT THEY DID HELP TO A CERTAIN POINT. Would I do it again and get them. Yes I would. They did help...
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    4 Days Without Tinnitus

    I don't think they are worth the price.But they did help somewhat.They also have a white noise sound that helped me through some tough times. It did not take away the Tinnitus but sort of help with it by taking the edge off when I would put them in.But the Tinnitus was still there with them in...
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    Melatonin Might Be Beneficial, Especially in Preventing Hearing Loss?

    Fact Sheet: Melatonin Melatonin is a hormone that helps you fall asleep. It has been taken for years as a supplement to assist with sleep; however, some doctors suggest that we are sabotaging our sleep by overusing it. Melatonin is a natural, non-addicting hormone supplement that assists...
  41. mike

    Markku, how come I can post only 140 letters??

    Markku, how come I can post only 140 letters??
  42. mike

    andy I answered your question,let me know if you got it.For some reason I can not post very...

    andy I answered your question,let me know if you got it.For some reason I can not post very much information. Send me another post
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    Hearing Aids

    I have the Zen Widex Hearing Aids with Zen Tones to help with Tinnitus. White noise and soft smoothing Bells and charms noises. I can use them amplified or notamplified. I have five different noises with a remote control. The white noise seemed to help me cope with the tinnitus better but it...
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    Bad Weekend of Tinnitus — Threatening Suicide

    I came home from work around Feb 14 2012. Sat down and went to sleep with my chin resting on the right side of my chest. Woke up just a little bit later and the loudest hissing sound and sounds like alarms going off. Thought it was my blood pressure and went on to bed and woke up it was all...
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    The Inhibitor

    I know, It really puts out a very high sound for 1 min. It is louder than my Tinnitus. I dont think I like the fact that it is louder than my Tinnitus, Because it is high enough. I have only used it a couple of times and it seemed not to make any different. Still not very sure about it.
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    Shingles Shot

    Has anyone ever had a Shingles Shot and did it affect your tinnitus?
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    The Inhibitor

    Has anyone used the Inhibitor for Tinnitus.Could I Get some feedback on this. I went to the VA Hospital and this is what they are wanting me to use to see if it will make a different.
  48. mike

    Melatonin Might Be Beneficial, Especially in Preventing Hearing Loss?

    Is melatonin good or bad for you .Just trying to see what people think. It helps me sleep?????
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    Taking a Nap

    Before I got Tinnitus I would come home after work and sit down in my recliner and sometimes I would dose off for about 20 minutes my head would be tilted down to the right while I sleep. I have done this for years. Then I was good to go till bedtime. Well I dose off just like that after work...
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    Taking a Nap

    I have had Tinnitus for 7 months now. I have found that during a low day if I rest and fall asleep during the day I will wake up with it Louder than ever. On 3 Occasions I have had tinnitus very loud and fell asleep for 5 Min. and woke and it had got so low I could barely hear it. This is...
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    The Flu, Colds and Tinnitus

    Flu season and colds are coming up. Since so many medications are said to cause tinnitus what do you do to help fight the flu and colds? What do you take and don't take to help with being sick and your tinnitus from getting louder.
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    Cochlear Hair Cells

    If damage is done to the to the cochlear hair cells. Would you not think Tinnitus would be high or stay at the same sound 24/7. The reason I am asking is I will have it high for 5 days and low for 2 days or sometimes high for 4 days and low for 3 day.I know that nobody really knows.I am just...
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    Cause and Triggers Suggestions — Please Add Yours

    Here are some questions. We all here tinnitus is caused by a number of things. What is everyone’s opinion on the best thing we could do to live with this condition? I mean they say asprin, food, medications, stress, can cause tinnitus???? Here I was told by a lady ENT that it was a buildup of...
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    Is Your Tinnitus Quieter First Thing in the Morning?

    The gabapentin does not seem to make a difference at all.Mine has been doing this cycling ever since it started 7 months ago. I hve seen alot of Doctors about this.I was in the service for 8 years and just two weeks ago I started going to the VA. I am going to see what they have to say about...
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    Is Your Tinnitus Quieter First Thing in the Morning?

    Karl, I am still taking gabapentin. Just 1 pill a day now.The T is doing the same thing again. went the last three days of hardly hearing it at all. When I woke up this morning it is a 10 out of a 10 in Loudness.It will stay that way all day. For some reason mine is a sleep issue. It is loud or...
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    Is Your Tinnitus Quieter First Thing in the Morning?

    Karl, When I wake up in the morning I can hear the Tinnitus very loud and it will stay that way all day.This can go on for 6 day. Then I can wake up in the morning and it will be very low and stay that way all day.This can go on for 2 to 3 days of barely hearing it at all. Then it just seems...
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    Buspirone HCI

    I have read that also. I went to the VA. A lady doctor said to try it for a month but I don't think I will. I think it would just compound the problem.
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    Buspirone HCI

    Has anyone ever used Buspirone HCI to treat tinnitus? Any good or bad effects? Trying to get some information on it.
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    Not Too High, Not Too Low

    Gary, I know how you fill the same thing happens to me. I like when it is Low one day and then the next day it is a 10 out of 10. Its been 6 months know and I had thought things would get better. I know it not going away but I thought the edge would be off.Mine seems to go low for 2 days . Then...
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    What Is Tinnitus Habituation Really?

    I am just looking for a some advice. I have had tinnitus for 6 months now.I was told you would start to get better and less focused on it.Well in the last 3 months it seem the edge was reduced a little. but in the last 4 weeks it has been raging more than ever.I guess I was looking for...