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    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    Before reading this article, my future was an endless battle with an incurable, unpredictable condition. Now, I have concrete hope that in just a few short years this device hits the market and helps decrease the noise. Read: http://stm.sciencemag.org/content/10/422/eaal3175.full...
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    A Healthy Life, a Healthy Hearing

    Hello everyone! Tinnitus has been part of my life for a long period now that is about 4 years, caused due to loud sound exposure and in these 4 years, I have seen a different face of life with T. It has not been a single T free day or night for me (Hope one day it is), but ya I have accepted...
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    Acute Sinusitis and Its Effect on Tinnitus — Do Antibiotics Help?

    Hello guys, Got sinus infection and my forehead aches a lot, also my tinnitus has been worsened so much. Is this because of the sinus infection or what I don't know but would like to know your thoughts about it. How can I treat it at home initially or should I see a doctor? Does anyone else...
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    Haircuts Clipper Sounds Near Ears! How to Protect Ears During Haircuts?

    Hello Now and then people with T are little bit scared of getting haircuts because of clipper noise blow dryer sounds and other noise that are normally not harmful but with T seem to be hurting ears so please provide some suggestions for using anything or any way to feel protected during...
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    Need Serious Help and Advice! (Heavier Ear, Ear Fullness, Is Prednisolone Ototoxic?)

    Thank you for your replies means a lot and also helps me be positive. Also went to my Ent yesterday he did some tests amd told me not to panic that is actually what makes T worse and more noticable. Further he added not to think about it because my brain will make a habit of perceiving it as a...
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    Need Serious Help and Advice! (Heavier Ear, Ear Fullness, Is Prednisolone Ototoxic?)

    Thank u for ur reply looking forward for more positive replies. Wondering should I take xanax or alprazolam ? How much if anyone can tell , to control my anxiety and help me sleep.
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    Need Serious Help and Advice! (Heavier Ear, Ear Fullness, Is Prednisolone Ototoxic?)

    Hello I seriously need some advice on what i should do because it feels like i am going to kill myself because of this t. I had a long argument with some people 2-3 days ago where I got angry and everyone was talking in a loud pitch for 30 minutes i had my earplugs in but they were not a 100%...
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    "I" without "You" is like a nerd without braces, a shoe without laces, a Sentence Without...

    "I" without "You" is like a nerd without braces, a shoe without laces, a Sentence Without Spaces! -For my friend
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    Acoustic CR® Neuromodulation: a New Treatment for Tinnitus

    Hello guys! I came across a Youtube video under the title Tinnitus Treatment - Causes and treatment of tinnitus by The Tinnitus Clinic link : Its been few years this video has been uploaded by The Tinnitus Clinic and it just makes good sense to me and I just wanted to know if someone has...
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    Daflon Tablets for CVI and Hemorrhoidal Diesease — Ototoxic?

    This pill is a venotonic (it increases venous tone) and a vasculoprotector (it increases resistance in small blood vessels). It is recommended for treating Chronic venous insufficiency and for treating Hemorrhoidal diseases. Daflon is also beneficial in the reduction of symptoms after operation...
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    Is Ofloxacin & Ornidazole Combination Ototoxic?

    :)Thanks a lot !
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    I'm 14, and Have Had Ringing in Ears for 4 Days

    It may go away okay so dont worry. Try to relax and u will soon get more positive responses from tinnitustalk family. If u panic it wont help it but relaxing will.
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    Is Ofloxacin & Ornidazole Combination Ototoxic?

    Thanks for the response! Im gona take it for my stomach flu.
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    Infrequently Used OTC Medications Without Any Ototoxic Effects?

    Thanks for response ! Anyone knowledgeble please give a list corresponding to different health problems .
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    Infrequently Used OTC Medications Without Any Ototoxic Effects?

    Hello! In our day to day life we come across with some HEALTH PROBLEMS like HEADACHES, STOMACH FLU, NAUSEA, FEVER , COMMON COLD, CHEST CONGESTION, TOOTH ACHES, LACK OF SLEEP (hopefully not a sign of more severe health problem) and for these we often opt for OTC meds but we should know if these...
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    Is Ofloxacin & Ornidazole Combination Ototoxic?

    Hello! I have stomach flu and was wondering if anyone could tell me is the ofloxacin & ornidazole combination tabs ototoxic? I will take them x2 for three days. Thanks
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    Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplements with BHT as a Preservative — Effect on Tinnitus?

    Hello. Hope everyone is doing well! I am 22 and recently got a Multivitamin/Multimineral supplement by CENTRUM as to support my immune function and metabolism. Just wanted to know about Multivitamins/Multiminerals supplements and have few questions as follows: • Is it safe to take these...
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    Travelling to UK to Study

    Thanks once again @Barbara777 you are AWESOME! Really felt good reading your reply. God willing u will have a great healthy life ahead.... Stay in touch Afeef
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    Travelling to UK to Study

    Thanks a lot @iamgrmm2 Really appreciate your advice. Afeef
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    Travelling to UK to Study

    Thanks a lot @Barbara777 I will be buying one noise cancelling headphones aswell ... Im very nervous bout this flying thing plus I will be staying there for a year alone away from home that adds up to my nervousness and stress.... Don't know how i will be able to manage my T along with my...
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    Travelling to UK to Study

    Hello! I will be travelling to UK to do my MBA in a month or so which is a post graduation study for a year and i am very nervous as its my first time leaving home ALONE to another country. Its a 7-8 hour flight or may be more . With tinnitus things seem to be difficult but i want to be...
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    Earplugs by Alpine

    I have also noticed that when I wear them in warm /hot weather or do some workout or play soccer while wearing them it gets sweaty inside and a suction is created and I noticed them slip around but not that much . I just give it a little twist to slowly get them out and clean them and use again...
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    Earplugs by Alpine

    Thanks for your answer @Carm Have you used them?
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    Earplugs by Alpine

    Hello! I am using MusicSafePro earplugs by Alpine for protection from loud noise and its been about 3 months now and i think it does help protect ears from loud noise. It has got three filters for different situations. I often use them for long hours like for 2-3 hours sometimes depending upon...
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    Need Some Advice on Sleep

    Just relax and take 5 6 times deep breaths read a book or may be watch tv keep it on sleep mode or use ur phone to listen to some nature sounds at safe volume .... Take melatonin if u have .. Don't think of it as a Devil... Just try to RELAX! Try to be calm always take good care of your health...
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    The Cardio Connection

    @Nick the Swede Your replies do help gather courage! Thanks to everyone
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    The Cardio Connection

    :)Thanks for adding that for me @Steve
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    Best Guess on When Tinnitus Will Be Cured?

    Hello ! I m really desperate for a cure to this Tinnitus problem and i think everyone has experienced that it sometimes gets really hard to cope with T and there are lots of people with their success stories telling they are not bothered by there T which does give hope that we can habituate...
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    The Cardio Connection

    I am experiencing a high pitch tone from past two days and i have played intense level soccer these days and people shout around in a football game may be its because of that plus workout and cardio..... Will rest for a day or two to calm myself and relax .... Will take NAC high dose may b...
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    The Cardio Connection

    Hello @Nick the Swede and @Steve I am a soccer player and i workout 6 days a week and i am used to push myself further and further. I do functional exercises most of the times and also some weight training. I have noticed that my T is raised in both ears because of high intensity workouts and...
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    If you lose hope you lose everything. SO DONT LOSE HOPE!

    If you lose hope you lose everything. SO DONT LOSE HOPE!
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    A Positive Thread: What Calms Your Tinnitus?

    :)Having trust in GOD and his doings helps me to calm down and focusing on things other than T also helps. Drinking fluids also helps to feel relaxed. Wish all a good long healthy life and a Tinnitus free life. Afeef
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    Try This Medication for Tinnitus — Lamotrigine (Epitec)

    Thanks a lot man @just1morething
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    What bout praying to GOD for better day's ? Seems good to me and i will !!!

    What bout praying to GOD for better day's ? Seems good to me and i will !!!
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    Try This Medication for Tinnitus — Lamotrigine (Epitec)

    Good to know it's helping you a bit but had to know if lamictal is an ototoxic drug or not? Please keep us updated with your progress. best of luck with this .
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    Why Do I Hear Tinnitus in Both Ears When I Have Noise-Induced Damage in Right Ear?

    Thanks for info @Sound Wave This T is weird stuff.... Afeef
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    Try This Medication for Tinnitus — Lamotrigine (Epitec)

    @Viking what was your dosage? Do u still take it or have completely given it up? If u don't take it , what was the reason for not continuing taking it? Would like to know.
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    Why Not Give Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) a Try?

    @cqman happy to be of any help! Wish u a healthy life bro! Afeef
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    Why Do I Hear Tinnitus in Both Ears When I Have Noise-Induced Damage in Right Ear?

    I was wondering why I started hearing T in both of my ears when actually PTA (Pure Tone Audiometry) shows noise induced damage in my Right Ear only, can anyone throw some light on this weird phenomenon?
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    Why Not Give Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) a Try?

    A person posted a thread about using Epitic drug (lamotrigine) and says he has had a significant drop in T and the drug has no serious side effects. I was thinking of giving it a try as it is easily available and not that expensive but did not as i was not sure about it. See thread...
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    Levetiracetam (Keppra) Worked for My Hyperacusis

    Nice to know that it has helped you @Danny Boy
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    My Tinnitus Has Gone Through the Roof With a Cold

    It does happen. You will be fine as soon as your cold goes away which will take some time. Don't panic its okay to have a spike in cold. Just do some steam inhalation if your nose is blocked and see a doc to help you out more. You will be fine trust me. Afeef
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    Has Anyone Experienced Ear Drum / Ear Pounds or Palpitates But Don't Have Pulsatile Tinnitus?

    Thanks @Ricky81 Wish you a good health man! Still any idea why it might be pounding? Afeef
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    Has Anyone Experienced Ear Drum / Ear Pounds or Palpitates But Don't Have Pulsatile Tinnitus?

    Hello everyone!!! I wanted to know if anyone has experienced that ear drum or ear beats like heart beats , not strongly but somewhat mild kindof beats while relaxing or anytime and then slows down gradually. In my case i do not have pulsative T and I hear or feel those mild heartbeats in my...
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    Anyone Tried 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan, GABA to Calm and Support Sleep?

    @patty thanks for info
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    N-Acetylcysteine (NAC)

    Hello everyone!! I have question about NAC (N Acetylc cysteine suppliment) because i have read about it being helpful in some cases. What are the basic benifits of NAC and does it help in anyway when exposed to loud noise while having T already? If it helps please can anyone tell the dosage...
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    My Tinnitus Has Changed ...

    Its okay just be fine @Shadgirl Spelling is not a big deal. Be positive.
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    My Tinnitus Has Changed ...

    @Shadgirl i understand what you are going through and i think most of people will understand on this forum because many have experienced the same but ending your life for a wistle in the ear is not worth it or anything else you need to be strong and please try to ,you have to ignore it or just...
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    Anyone Tried 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan, GABA to Calm and Support Sleep?

    If 5htp is there to help calm down then it must be having some effect if not a 100%.
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    Anyone Tried 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan, GABA to Calm and Support Sleep?

    It is not ,man go ahead and give it a try won't hurt
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    Anyone Tried 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan, GABA to Calm and Support Sleep?

    Your case is somewhat similar to me. Don't know why does it spike without any sound exposure or doing any other stuff that can aggravate it but then it is a symptom of something wrong with our ears but we can not let it controll our lives we just need to hang in there for something good to come...
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    Anyone Tried 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan, GABA to Calm and Support Sleep?

    :) @Richard Wallace i just want to try it for my own satisfaction even 1% positive change will help man. I expect the least from it but i will try it may be. And how long have you had T for ?
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    Where there is Hope ,there is life. Keep hoping for hope folks

    Where there is Hope ,there is life. Keep hoping for hope folks
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    Anyone Tried 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan, GABA to Calm and Support Sleep?

    Thanks man for the info. Good to know it helps you @RicoS . I have also read it helps, it has helped some people to calm them and lower anxiety attacks. Won't hurt if i give it a shot i guess. You have not tried l-tryptophan am I right? How much dosage do you take of 5HTP?
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    Anyone Tried 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan, GABA to Calm and Support Sleep?

    :) Thanks a lot for the info @Richard Wallace and yes i like it very much i feel it reflects hope. God bless you too man!
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    Anyone Tried 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan, GABA to Calm and Support Sleep?

    Thanks for the info man!
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    Anyone Tried 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan, GABA to Calm and Support Sleep?

    Any one tried 5 HTP, L-tryptophan, GABA to calm and support better sleep? Any useful info on how to use and are they helpful? Thanks