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Hi Dr Nagler, I read somewhere on Tinnitus Talk that it was possible to ask for the noise level of an MRI scanning machine to be turned down to a child's level. Can you tell me if this is correct? Thank you, Susanne

Hi Dr. Nagler, Please can you tell me if there are any potential detrimental effects to my tinnitus and hyperacusis from the magnetism generated from an MRI? I understand that the level of noise can reach 120 dB. I need this procedure to assess my neurological symptoms. I don't really relish...

Been prescribed Trimethoprim... I know it’s considered ototoxic but was wondering if anyone used it with no issues? Thank you.

Thanks Fauzy, i will check them out. Susanne

Hi there, Need advice re noise cancelling headphones. I am concerned that they emit a sound frequency to cancel external sound. Is there any harm to an already compromised limbic system in the brain. Thank you Susi

Thank you Bill.....good advice Susanne

Hi Marco, I'm petrified as I need a filling. The old amalgam needs removed and new filling inserted. The dentist will use two drills. One high speed and the other normal speed. I have severe tinnitus and hyperacusis. Did you find any info on the decibel level emitted from the drills. I tried to...

HI all, I need a filling which means removing an amalgam filling and replacing with and a new filling. I'm petrified of the drill noise. He will use two drills one of which is a high speed drill and the other is the ordinary drill. Can anyone give me any advice as I have noisy and intrusive...

Thank you all kind people for taking the time to reply. Xx

Thank you so much MBH. Bring on “the cure” please and soon.

Im sorry yours is horrid too.....only hope is that a cure is not too far away. We must hang on in there as they say......sigh.

Thank you both for replying and for your support. Hoping that the angry beast quietens for us all when a cure is found one day soon i hope. Xx

Been to my retiral dinner and my tinnitus has responded accordingly by going crazy... what's the point of wearing ear plugs, they don't make a difference... the noise just sent my tinnitus crazy... It's like when you have been at a noisy nightclub... You know that buzzing in your ears when you...

Thank you all... I now understand... suppose I will just have to get used to it... :meh:

Hi all, What on earth makes tinnitus worse when you waken up? Mine is always roaring when I wake up... It has done that now for over 2 years. I wish I understood it t. I'm so disappointed every morning to waken to the hissing dragon. Any tips? And no, I can't stay awake for ever. Susi

Hi Sophie, I'm sorry that you are having such a horrid time...I know how difficult it can be. I am in Edinburgh and if you would like to chat I would be happy to. I can identify with a lot you are going through.... Susi

Hi there, I'm a bit confused as my pt started after an ear infection in my right ear. It began as a whooshing sound but after several months became a much softer sound and sometimes like a high pitched peep. I also have tinnitus so it's like a carcophany of sounds going on. When I get up and...

Hi again dr nagler, Thank you for your previous advice. I have now been prescribed gentamycin ear drops and again I'm worried re ototoxicity.....I have been prescribed many antibiotics and am completely confused. My tinnitus is intrusive but I have managed to habituate to it on some level. ...

hi there corrine, great news. I was keen to participate in the trial but have other condition that precluded me.......... Im in Scotland and would like to keep in touch. Susi x

Hi there, I had microsuction to remove a significant amount of pus from my ear. I had gone deaf on that ear and the sensation that accompanied that was most uncomfortable. My doctor then prescribed ciprofloxacin drops. Please could you comment on this as I believed that cipro was...

Hi Dr Nagler, I would value your opinion on microsuction. I have an infection at present in my right ear and my tinnitus has worsened and accompanied by pulsatile tinnitus. I went to see ENT doctor today who suggested microsuction as I have some debris in my ear. I am on flucloxacillin which...

Hi Dr Nagler, I have now got an ear infection and again my doctor has prescribed betnesol-n drops but I have horrendous tinnitus in that ear since developing a blocked ear. I did have t before but it is now unmanageable and I am toiling to be honest. I am so scared to use the drops as I know...

hi, THANK YOU for previous reply. I was given ear drops last time with neomycin in them. Prior to that ciprofloxin drops and now the sofradex. Are there any safe drops that can be used as I appear to have constant ear infections with horrid tinnitus now. Are the consequences of the ototoxicity...

Please can you tell me if sofradex is safe to use. I have tinnitus already and know that the components in this medication are considered ototoxic.....I need to get rid of infection quickly....last time I had to have ear suctioning which made my tinnitus louder...thank you....susanne

Hi everyone, I have now had T for over 6 months and have just managed to get an Audiology appointment due to long waiting list and errors from the appointment department. I have been given maskers to wear with persistent white sound. I am trying to get used to wearing them. I had ear infections...