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Used q-tips in ear and accidentally impacted some wax in my tinnitus ear. I've had success with the kit sold at CVS - can't think of the name. But that was before tinnitus... Does anyone have advice for what I should do to help this issue? Unfortunately, it's my first day of vacation so...

Everything you said falls at the feet of elected officials and unelected bureaucrats. Big business can't buy anything if it's not for sale... The DC swamp needs a nuke dropped on it.

How has the ownership class passed law and policy to destroy the poor? Our lawmakers have done this. Sadly, it's been calculated and purposely done.

It's completely out of control. 98% of the gun crimes come from the type of areas you just described. Those areas are 3rd world and I wonder if the European countries deal with the same level of hood that we do in the US. Our government has purposely and systematically destroyed the family...

@Ed209, there is no question that something needs to be done. One idea would be for the gun dealer to require that another person essentially vouch for certain individuals purchasing and/or certain guns being purchased. Basically, requiring a co-signer. So, if the dealer has a seemingly...

@Ed209, I admire your passion on wanting to end this type of tragedy. I really do. All decent people share that same passion. I disagree on how to stop it. You mention how well other countries have done at stopping this type of crime. If what you're saying is accurate and as simple as just...

Mass shootings have very little, if anything, to do with who the president happens to be at the time. Liberals think that passing laws will make criminals stop committing the crime of murder. Conservatives know that you can't legislate people to stop being evil. I wish guns would have never...

These "mass shootings" you continually refer to are not what you or the media like to portray them as. I viewed the list. I am familiar with many of the areas where they are occurring. It's in areas that are extremely rough 3rd world type areas and are riddled with gangs and violence. The people...

It's about solving a problem, not what you are able to run from. Again, apply common sense.

None of what you said is accurate. To get a gun, you have to produce an ID, get a background check and then buy the gun. I've purchased several guns recently. It's the same routine every time. And no, there haven't been 215 massacres this year. People die from alcohol impaired drivers every...

The amount of guns in the population is irrelevant. There are literally hundreds of millions of guns in the USA. Out of that hundreds of millions of guns, 3 of them caused the last 3 tragedies. The logic limiting of production and sales of guns is akin to saying that if we had less cigarettes...

My theory on this is that it depends on why your mind is tuning into the tinnitus to begin with. Running from something that you are afraid of ALWAYS makes it worse. To me, that's what sound enrichment is to a degree. But, I also put a lot of stock in the professionals say, which is to use white...

@Paul1980, from your point of view, why have large American cities run by Democrats turned into hellholes full of crime, homelessness, drugs, and poverty that people are fleeing from (Detroit, Chicago, San Francisco, etc.)? And please don't blame it on Trump.

It is very interesting to hear different points of view on this stuff. As long as it stays respectful, I think we can all learn a little from each other.

I've been wondering about that, too. I don't think a 0.5 mg has ever lasted 96 hours for me but I do get 18-24 hours of benefit from Klonopin. I try to take no more than 1 mg per week. I don't think that amount can make me dependent but I do worry about the positive effects wearing off over...

California is a liberal wet dream. This is what happens when leftists have their way. If the average voter thought rationally, then the only thing a Republican politician should have to do to win an election is to highlight California as exhibit A... It is mind blowing, really, that people keep...

Land investment/dealer.

They're all con artists, Paul... Pelosi, both Clintons, Schumer, Bernie, Obama, Mitch McConnell, the Bush family, Ted Cruz, Schiff for brains, Cuomo, etc, etc... The question is: what flavor of con artist do you want? I prefer the one that gets his kicks and giggles from blowing the corrupt...

I agree with you, Luman. What drew people to Trump was him calling out everyone who has been lying to the American people for 50+ years. He exposed the spineless Republicans, the insane Democrats, the fake news media, and many other institutions built on propaganda. If the democrats ran someone...

The guys that run the Lincoln Project are NOT conservatives. They are moderates who claim to be staunch conservatives. They hate Trump because he doesn't play by "their" rules. His goal was to blow up the entire system and that scares the political hacks to death.

I was wondering if there are many on Tinnitus Talk who have both of these conditions. I had been suffering from hyper-awareness/somatic OCD for a few months when out of nowhere my mind latched onto tinnitus. The tinnitus has always been there. I just hadn't been aware of it. I believe my OCD is...

Seroquel has helped me get sleep. I take a low dose - 50 mg - and it has worked well for 3 months.

Is there certain brand of Ginkgo Biloba that you recommend over another? I'm considering giving it a try. Thank you very much.

I would hope that those that are the most debilitated could go right away but the most practical thing would be if the South Korean doctors would share their method with doctors around the world. The procedure doesn't sound too complicated from a medical standpoint so maybe it could be taught...

@Athens, can you describe the counseling aspect in more detail and what disappointed you? I've been considering Treble Health but haven't pulled the trigger yet. There's also a group out in Colorado that does the same thing and, quite honestly, they seem to be a little more patient focused and...

Are there any updates on this? Hoping for the best for everyone involved.

It's hard to say. It's different for every person. Some of the ADs I've tried have made things worse so I immediately stopped taking (like Prozac). As far as helping the tinnitus, the goal is to take something that calms the associated anxiety and depression... I can say that Klonopin really...

Hey Bruce, Curious as to how the gabapentin is working for you? I think I read where you were prescribed it. My understanding is that it's less addictive than benzos so seems like a good alternative. Thanks. Ben

I've been taking 50 mg for about 3 months. That's a small dose. It does help with sleep and I haven't noticed any side effects... My psychiatrist says she has really good results with it.

I take Seroquel and Melatonin and sleep fairly well.

@Bruce NH USA, I think I'd find a new physician. Klonopin is the only thing that is keeping me vertical these last few days. There are horror stories for sure but there's also stories like my mother who was at death's doorstep and she was prescribed 4 mg per day and that was 20 years ago. She...

Update and request for comments: I'm right at 3 months of tinnitus and I can't say that it's gotten any better but I can say that I I'm more used to it. The biggest issue I'm having now is major depression. The tinnitus has kind of taken a back seat to it. My psychiatrist prescribed...

Hi Samy, I'm also two months in with tinnitus. In some ways, I feel a slight improvement and in other ways it's really starting to wear on me. The hardest part is just not being able to daydream and relax. What are you struggling with and/or finding some success with? Wishing you all the best. Ben

It's pretty consistent but I occasionally get a loud ring that lasts for a few seconds. One of the biggest things I'm fighting now is the anxiety/depression side of this. I feel like my former "happy" life is over with. I know that in time things will normalize but that part is really tough...

Hey @Bruce NH USA. I've had Widex Moments for a out 2 weeks. They do help take the edge off. I'm having a little issue with getting used to having something stuck in my ear. From what I gather it's important to use the maskers in conjunction with CBT and other behavior modifications to start...

@Michael Leigh, could you define noise-induced tinnitus in a very basic way? I've had tinnitus for years but it has never bothered me. It only became intrusive when I had been in a poor mental state for 6 months. I had just started Zoloft and just recovered from COVID-19. So, I can't pinpoint...

@IntotheBlue03, to what do you attribute the reduction in your tinnitus?

Just ordered that book. The more I wrestle with tinnitus, the more I realize how closely it walks with anxiety. Can you recommend any books or resources in breaking the anxiety/fear loop?

Hi @GeorgeLG, would you recommend reading Sarno's book specifically for tinnitus? Looks like it primarily deals with physical pain. I was about to order it but didn't know how applicable it may be for strictly tinnitus. Thanks.

Thank you very much for your response. You're invaluable to this board.

@Michael Leigh, I'm sure you have written extensively regarding hearing aids/WNGs. Could you link me to a post or two regarding how often, how long, etc. to wear them? I just got a set of Widex Zen and they seem to be helping just on hearing aid mode with no white noise. I'm inclined to wear...

@IntotheBlue03, I'm happy to hear the tinnitus has lowered for you. Sounds like you got some other stuff going on that is causing you grief. Unfortunately, I know the feeling all to well. Do you know what helped lower the tinnitus for you? Mine hasn't changed much at all. I get the occasional...

I'm assuming there is an Asian/South Korean message board similar to Tinnitus Talk... It would be very beneficial for someone who is bilingual or have a translator filter through the Korean version of Tinnitus Talk and see what the "locals" are saying about this treatment. Surely, word has...

I have learned that stress/anxiety is a huge contributing factor. As things calm down for you, you will hopefully start to do better. Try to be good to yourself and do whatever it takes to calm yourself down and relax. Easier said than done but it does help. Light exercise is good. Meditation...

Sorry to hear about your friend and the suffering you're going through. I'm about 6 weeks into tinnitus and it's no fun. This board is a WONDERFUL resource that I recommend taking advantage of. There are also some really good videos on YouTube. My advice would be to focus on the positive and...

I've got the same question. I've seen some pros and cons for Tylenol. I used heat and lavender oil for headache earlier today. I guess it helped. The headache eventually subsided. Hopefully someone helpful will chime in soon. Hope you feel better.

@Sentinel, I have always loved shooting but am scared to death to do it now that tinnitus started 6 weeks ago. Can you give some advice to make it bearable? I shoot pistols, shotguns, and rifles. Thank you.

Where were the needles placed on your acupuncture? I've been having electro dry needling in my trap area where there are a lot of knots. I haven't noticed an increase in my tinnitus.

Got a new symptom to go with the tinnitus today. Yay for me... I started noticing everytime that I swallow, I hear it loudly in my inner ear. It doesn't hurt or cause discomfort. It's just loud and noticeable. Can anyone speak to this? It's really annoying and makes me wonder when and...

With all due respect to Dr. Shore, it wouldn't be in her best interest for a procedure to come out that has very positive results. Assuming her device is successful, this South Korean procedure could potentially knock a huge dent in what she is working on. While I'm sure she has the best of...

Are there people on Tinnitus Talk who can push this study to the front and center of the medical community? The study sounds very hopeful and I would hate to see red tape and regulations drag it to a snail's pace.

If this is accurate, why isn't it being widely circulated and duplicated all over the planet? Frustrating. Thanks for sharing.

Since my tinnitus started, I have taken Klonopin on 3 occasions. I took .5 mg once and .25 mg twice. It has worked well for me and one of the benefits is that the following day my tinnitus was much lower. The problem is that I know it's a band aid. But in this early period of tinnitus, I'm...

Thank you for the well measured response. I've noticed that a handful of people here get up in arms over folks who are genuinely trying to help others. It's like they are looking to be offended. And I actually understand their misplaced anger but wish they would refrain. It's a terrible...

I've had tinnitus for one month and I'm searching for help/answers/relief. I've been watching some Julian Cowan Hill videos on YouTube and his approach makes sense to me. I've picked up a general vibe on this website that he's not very well liked by the tinnitus community here. Could someone...

Hey @Bruce NH USA, I'm getting fitted for sound masking hearing aids next week. I'm curious as to how you are doing with yours? I'm about a month into tinnitus and my audiogram showed loss of hearing at 4000 Hz only. I've talked to people that do really well with maskers but everyone is...

@Greg Sacramento, thank you for the info you provided to me regarding cervical issues. I went to a physical therapist today and he said my right trap is very inflamed and loaded with knots/trigger points. I'm hoping that reducing the inflammation will help with the tinnitus. One thing I...

@IntotheBlue03, so happy to hear you are finding little moments of peace in the storm. I have also found some of these recently. Mornings are usually rough for me but I got a call from a long-winded friend this AM and it really took my mind off everything, then I just had a few small (and very...

The OP was very respectful in his 'success story' and I would like to think him for posting it. I think it's safe to say that every member of this forum truly has empathy for what any and all tinnitus sufferers go through - even if they don't have nearly as severe of a case. Offering these...

So glad to hear your mental state has improved @Vicki3116. I read your initial story a few days ago and wondered where and how you were. You've come a long way and I am happy for your improvement. Thank you for sharing the detailed wisdom that you do on this board. God bless.