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  1. oliver

    Crossroads...

    Hey all, For anyone who doesn't know I have been a Tinnitus sufferer for about 2 years now. I occasionally drop in to the forum when I am going through a particularly bad spike as I find it supportive talking to others who might understand. Through the months/years I have learn't what to...
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    Hearing Protection and Tinnitus: Keep The Tiny Hair Cells Safe — Discuss!

    Hello deep, I also have these exact same ear plugs and I couldn't agree more with you. They allow me to go to gig's (unfortunately night clubs are still generally a "no" for me), play on the decks at home and go to my teams football stadium without the worry of spikes. The filters really are...
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    Acoustic CR® Neuromodulation: a New Treatment for Tinnitus

    Wow! I'm sorry to hear this didn't work for you carlover, £4,500 is a huge chunk of money. I have been thinking of going to the Tinnitus Clinic in London for some time now and have been putting some thought into Acoustic Neuromodulation. I think I would probably struggle to keep the ear pieces...
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    Acoustic CR® Neuromodulation: a New Treatment for Tinnitus

    a short and very informative clip that should interest most readers on the forum. has anyone here experienced this treatment, has it helped?
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    Tinnitus - The Positive Outlook

    thanks polar bear, i found this very helpful ... The more attention you give to your tinnitus, the louder it gets.(What happens is, you are telling your brain “This sound is important, I want to hear it more clearly”.) The louder your tinnitus is, the more it attracts your attention, which...
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    Tinnitus Is 90% Emotions, 10% Real Sound

    This is a very interesting stance. I often wonder if my T is worse because I obsess, spending most of my waking hours questioning, thinking about and evaluating it. I should begin realigning my conscious mind, in a kind of meditational method, I guess. Its not as easy as that sounds, though...
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    Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Tinnitus — Experiences (Dr. Wilden, etc.)

    I know this is bait of an old thread now but I have been looking at this device: http://www.tinnitool.com/en/therapie_moeglichkeiten/index.php It sounds like a similar device. Does the company have any merits? Have there been any independent studies on low level laser therapy? I long to...
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    Hearing Protection and Tinnitus: Keep The Tiny Hair Cells Safe — Discuss!

    Hi Markku, Thanks for the link. I have looked at Elacin plugs but unfortunately I was unable to find a retailer in my location. I guess by your post have found moulded earplugs to be highly useful. It looks like a good decision. I think the price is small compared to increasing my T with doing...
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    Fluctuating Tinnitus question

    I think fluctuating T is very common. My can increase from day to day, week to week. Its always there, just on some occasions it doesn't bother me and on other occasions it causes high levels of anxiety and I can struggle to cope. One day at a time! Today has mostly been a good day. At some...
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    Hearing Protection and Tinnitus: Keep The Tiny Hair Cells Safe — Discuss!

    Hi, Im thinking of getting some ACS moulded ear plugs made to protect my hearing and to use as a preventative measure against aggravating my T whilst at work as I work in the Construction Industry. Ive been wondering if anyone hear has had any experience of these and if the moulding process had...
  11. oliver

    hey - my story

    Thanks for the supportive reply's. I can't express how much of a life line I have found this forum in the past week. I am currently looking at some good quality, subtle ear plugs for football matches and gigs. I don't want to aggravate the condition any further by doing the things I enjoy in...
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    hey - my story

    I've had tinnitus since last year. At the time I was working in a job that involved using loud machinery all day. The employers did not provide ear protection and one day when I returned from work I noticed a very faint ringing in my ears. This has now slowly increased over the months and is now...