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  1. J-rod

    Tinnitus Gets Worse with NO2 Supplements

    I find this interesting. I've had tinnitus for 25+ years. I've tried every herb, vitamin, and drug you can get to improve my tinnitus. Almost 90% of all that stuff I tried did nothing or made it worse. The cause of one's tinnitus can have different mechanisms for sure. For me, my tinnitus is...
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    Gluten-Free and Feeling Better

    Yes, Fructose might be a trouble maker for sure. High Fructose Corn Syrup is top inflammatory ingredient for me. In small amounts I can deal with it fine, but I suffer later with, Joint Swelling, Edema, Migraines, High Blood Pressure and T volume spikes. I ate a large bowl of ice cream last...
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    Candida, Sugar and Tinnitus

    Hi, it's been a while since I've been in these forums, I guess not thinking about Tinnitus is another way of coping with the problem. A little background, I do have some hearing loss from years of working inside of data centers. My T got much worse after I started taking medication for high...
  4. J-rod

    Vitamin Supplement (Nicotinamide Riboside) Successfully Prevents Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

    Nicotinamide Riboside occurs naturally in beer and milk. Has anyone tried taking Nicotinamide Riboside supplements?
  5. J-rod

    Finger Drumming Technique / Reddit Cure

    Is the Finger drumming technique just another style of performing the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)?
  6. J-rod

    How to Stop Obsessing

    Obsessing... Obsessing... Obsessing... :wacky: But when he stops checking the forum we will all find a cure... :whistle: All jokes aside, try not to think if it as an obsess but rather a dedicated interest in the control over your health. ;)
  7. J-rod

    Slowly Given Up with Doctors

    Ear infections often clear up on their own. A little fluid should be nothing to worry about unless you have pain and serious inflammation. As for myself, I get plenty of rest, take hot showers, eat hot soups and drink warm teas and take in extra vitamin C in pill form and from fruits and...
  8. J-rod

    Northern Lights ...

    I think it's great to have hobbies that distract us from our daily troubles. It would be nice to see the Northern Lights, I'll add that to my adventure list. Yesterday I mowed the backyard grass (no snow here) and bought some stones to build a large fire-pit. As the darkness set in most of us...
  9. J-rod

    Green Tea Caused Massive Anxiety for Me!

    Regular sweetened black tea can make me feel jittery. I've yet to factor in any noticeably effect Tea might have on my T unless there is a lack of sleep involved. Unsweetened green tea doesn't make my T worse and I drink the costly loose leaf kind with Matcha and Sencha a least once a day. Like...
  10. J-rod

    Relief After Meals

    I was going to post a large reply with everything on the internet that explains why eating a large meal might lower tinnitus. Unfortunately I ate a large meal, got very sleepy, @jazz beat me too it and now I'm feeling too lethargic. :whistle: -15 nap- :sleep: Okay, I'm sure we can all agree...
  11. J-rod

    Low Vitamin D

    A lot of the women in my family come back from the doctor saying they have low Vitamin D. I know it's not so much a thing about going out in the sun because these are sun loving girls. So my guess is that low Vitamin D is just a natural age related problem. If you need Vitamin D, then get...
  12. J-rod

    Tooth Extraction on Friday!

    Just had my teeth cleaned two days ago. Mouth feels great and my T remains the same.
  13. J-rod

    Melatonin Might Be Beneficial, Especially in Preventing Hearing Loss?

    I think you already know the answer to your problem. Any drug or nutrient you take now is only going to mask the real issues. Anxiety and Stress can affect sleep in a host of different ways. The reality is your Tinnitus might not go away. I've had my Tinnitus for years and not a single one of...
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    Melatonin Might Be Beneficial, Especially in Preventing Hearing Loss?

    http://www.nutritional-supplement-educational-centre.com/melatonin-side-effects.html "Occasionally, one of melatonin side effects is that it causes a paradoxical reaction, such as agitation and insomnia. So, again, it's always best to start at the smallest dosage and observe how your body responds."
  15. J-rod

    Tibetan Medicine Works for Tinnitus — Test This Supplement!

    http://www.himalayanremedies.com/agar-35/ AGAR 35 Dosage: 1-2 Pills per day. Ingredients: 100 % natural. No additional coloring, fillers or stabilizers.Aquilaria agollocha, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia belerica, Emblica officinalis, Myristica fragrans, Bambusa textiles, Adhatoda vasica...
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    There's a Link Between Serotonin and Tinnitus

    I don't consider myself a depressed person. I do have relatives that deal with depression and take medications for it. Years ago I tried taking antidepressants for dealing with my antisocial shyness. A few weeks into taking it I recall this odd feeling of peace as if wind was blowing in the...
  17. J-rod

    Melatonin Might Be Beneficial, Especially in Preventing Hearing Loss?

    Now she will have no idea what to take because I said 3 and you said 5.. duh! :facepalm:
  18. J-rod

    Melatonin Might Be Beneficial, Especially in Preventing Hearing Loss?

    If all you can buy is 1mg tabs then get those. 1mg, 3mg, 5mg are in the normal ranges, it just depends on you. 1mg is not enough for me and 5mg is too much. All you will run into with too much is feeling groggy, but a few minutes in the sun and a hot cup of coffee can counter that nighttime...
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    Melatonin Might Be Beneficial, Especially in Preventing Hearing Loss?

    I keep some Benadryl around, makes you feel really good. Twice over these many years I woke in a panic paralyzed after sleeping on this stuff. Not to scare anyone from using it though. But if you want to try it then the generic name is diphenhydramine hydrochloride. I would try the Melatonin at...
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    Melatonin Might Be Beneficial, Especially in Preventing Hearing Loss?

    Because you are having sleep issues, take 3mg about 1 hour before the time you wish to sleep. The doctor I see for my cpap told me 1 or 2 hours before, even though I said the bottle listed 30 minutes. Everyone has a different tolerance, but if you are a small women then 5mg might be too much...
  21. J-rod

    The Mozart Effect in Patients Suffering from Tinnitus

    Is this the same one right here? http://www.publicpriorart.org/xml/20/1/1/2317/40170/20.1.1.2317.40170.xml
  22. J-rod

    The Mozart Effect in Patients Suffering from Tinnitus

    Ate a sandwich, then I feel asleep meditated while at work listening to k448..:sleep:
  23. J-rod

    Here Is How I Solved My Tinnitus — New Protocols and Supplements To Try

    Picked up the NeilMed Sinugator Pulsating Nasal Wash device this morning. It works a little better than the regular neti pots, it has a little force behind it. The advanced method is going to take some time. I used the normal method on both sides and then tried the advanced. It was working fine...
  24. J-rod

    Here Is How I Solved My Tinnitus — New Protocols and Supplements To Try

    I'll ask my doctor about Dymista. Perhaps I'll buy some Herba-Plus and get the NeilMed Sinugator Pulsating Nasal Wash to try #7 again. I can't take Allegra, chest tightness. Do you have a link to the Herba-Plus?
  25. J-rod

    What can we do about it? Most people will think we are crazy.

    What can we do about it? Most people will think we are crazy.
  26. J-rod

    yes, I do agree that while under the shower there is less noise. I thought perhaps that was...

    yes, I do agree that while under the shower there is less noise. I thought perhaps that was because of the masking sounds though.. now I'm not sure.
  27. J-rod

    Here Is How I Solved My Tinnitus — New Protocols and Supplements To Try

    I should look into this more because I suffer from allergy and inflammatory issues. I have a bad ankle that locks up if I overuse it, and it has been that way for 20 years. Typically adding omega 3's to my diet kind of help with the joint inflammation. I use the Nasal Spray Fluticasone mostly...
  28. J-rod

    Suggestions for Magnesium Dosage?

    All you need to eat is more Dark Leafy Greens, Nuts & Seeds and Fish for Magnesium. 200mg is normally %50 your daily value. Consumption of carbonated beverages and coffee drinks may actually reduce the available magnesium through their high phosphate and sugar content. Some people like to take...
  29. J-rod

    Xanax Withdrawal. What Has Been Your Experience?

    I was reading and found someone that has Meniere’s and was given Prednisone and their Tinnitus went away. This sounds a lot like the Prednisolone that was given to @amandine. So now I understand what the doctor was thinking. Tinnitus is one of the worst symptoms of Meniere's disease...
  30. J-rod

    How Many Times a Week Do You Shower?

    I take a shower once every 2 days, but I don't sweat much and I have dry skin, so lotion is a must have for me. I have noticed while taking wheatgrass body odor from feet is not there after a workout. I will wash as many times as needed depending if I've been physically active. I also like Epsom...
  31. J-rod

    Xanax Withdrawal. What Has Been Your Experience?

    Just to be straight forward, you might not agree with what I have to say. First, I don't trust your French doctors, they seem to be pill pushing and not understanding. A doctor should never scream and be very rude to a patient ever, it's very unprofessional. I can clearly see you are under a lot...
  32. J-rod

    MSG — Monosodium Glutamate

    Scary just how far down the rabbit hole goes sometimes Lisa88. I guess it depends if the citrate is from citrus or corn. Might be worth trying another type of Magnesium just to be on the safe side. I can't imagine trace amounts of free glutamic acids to be enough to trigger Tinnitus, then again...
  33. J-rod

    MSG — Monosodium Glutamate

    The page says, "suspected of containing or creating sufficient processed free glutamic acid". I'm not so sure about that, but regular balsamic vinegar contains Sulfites. If you react to MSG, then try organic balsamic vinegar and make sure it doesn't contain sulfites. As for Milk, some would...
  34. J-rod

    MSG — Monosodium Glutamate

    Rather than make a new thread on MSG I'll just post this here. I was reading about MSG, once again, and looking for a counter agent. Ran into this website here. http://letsgohealthy.blogspot.com/2012/12/msg-allergy-symptoms-and-how-to-treat-it.html "Cream of Tartar. Keep a small container of...
  35. J-rod

    N-Acetylcysteine (NAC)

    I've been thinking of trying NAC N-Acetylcysteine. The body converts NAC to cysteine, and cysteine to glutathione. Natural foods that boost glutathione are asparagus, broccoli, avocado and spinach, raw eggs, garlic and fresh unprocessed meats. As for my diet, I already eat a lot of broccoli...
  36. J-rod

    Tinnitus and Antibiotics (Could an Infection Have Caused My Tinnitus?)

    So you say the antibiotics reduced your Tinnitus? If there was an infection, my first suspect would be Candida. In this case probiotics and anti-fungals targeted towards the colon can be effective. Just to be clear, Tinnitus is a Neurological Disorder. You don't have candida growing in your...
  37. J-rod

    Tinnitus Is Getting Worse!?

    Yeah, drink some Fiji water and fasting is a good idea. Maybe a nice long walk could help, but you live in New York, so maybe a fast short walk is safer. ;) You might also want to read this article. Food Sources of Alpha-lipoic Acid...
  38. J-rod

    Tinnitus Is Getting Worse!?

    http://www.easy-immune-health.com/ringing-in-the-ears-after-taking-vitamin-d2.html Ringing in the Ears After Taking Vitamin D "Vitamin D requires magnesium as a 'cofactor' in order to be converted from 'Vitamin D' into it's active form in the bloodstream. This conversion process requires and...
  39. J-rod

    Experts Challenge Caffeine-Tinnitus Link

    I agree, withholding caffeine is the key to this study in regards to Tinnitus. If only it was so simple to make a cure knowing this information. The complicated part is that caffeine is a psychoactive drug, that has a profound effect on the body acting on the central nervous system, by blocking...
  40. J-rod

    Experts Challenge Caffeine-Tinnitus Link

    I drink black coffee and I also love the cream & sugar, but I try to avoid them for health reasons. Decaffeinated coffee is just never going to happen in my house because I'm paranoid about the solvents, methylene chloride and ethyl acetate. Ethyl acetate is found in nail polish remover. Ethyl...
  41. J-rod

    Is Garlic Ototoxic?

    Hopefully no one gets upset with me resurrecting an older thread. I've finally had a day of reduced T and was trying to figure out if I made any changes to my diet. I did some reading here. http://www.naturalnews.com/031021_tinnitus_inflammation.html "These pro-inflammatory mediators cause an...
  42. J-rod

    Anemia

    I have Beta Thalassemia (Minor), it's an inherited blood condition seen primarily among people of Mediterranean and Asian descent. Thalassemia is a form of anemia due to irregularly shaped hemoglobin cells. This means reduced ability to carry oxygen throughout the body. People with thalassemia...
  43. J-rod

    So Sleep Deprived, Are Drugs the Answer for Now?

    I also take Melatonin 3mg, but not every night. Magnesium is good for feeling more relaxed. If nutrition is lacking I'd toss in a good daily complex of B vitamins. Food allergies can cause sleeplessness. A simple fix like cutting down on late night caffeine and sugar can help. :coffee: First...
  44. J-rod

    Sleep "Cleans" the Brain of Toxins

    I have sleep apnea and use a c-pap. Some nights it's a royal pain in my _:asshat:_ to deal with. I've had tinnitus long before using c-pap, so that kind of removes positive pressure issues for the T. In my 20's I don't recall T being a problem for me and my sleep was normally 8 or more hours...
  45. J-rod

    Spike Caused by Potassium Nitrate in the Toothpaste!

    A few years ago I was having some anxiety issues... There I was in my panic state of mind wanting to end it all. Clinging to my crystals, while drinking warm green tea and listening to the sounds of nature mixed with binaural beats for healing. I was sick and tired of life's problems and my...
  46. J-rod

    Light Therapy in Treatment of Tinnitus...

    I did some searching but have not found any updates, I do have questions though. Would this line of treatment be related to the Bioptron? If recall correctly the Bioptron has been said to be quackery and a questionable practice. By chance let us just say this is unrelated and it's just a simple...
  47. J-rod

    High Caffeine May Lower Ear Ringing Sensation in Women

    I guess it would be nice to separate the effects of "T" from different caffeine sources. Should we blame caffeine itself or the other ingredients that come gift wrapped with it? I'm trying to distract myself from Mr.T, so bare with me as I dribble on.... I was reading my Cherry Pepsi bottle...
  48. J-rod

    Magnesium for Relief of Tinnitus Research

    I might be overly thinking things here, and that is one of my stresses that makes T worse for me. So after posting what I have to say I might vanish to forget things. Alright, so I did a google search on "Solaray Magnesium Citrate". And then I read the part about this, "BioCitrate™ Magnesium is...