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    Electric Toothbrush — Can It Cause or Worsen Tinnitus?

    Hello Thongjy! I do not think it´s a stupid question, I´ve been thinking about this exact same thing myself. I too, like to use an electric toothbrush, I feel they clean a lot better. But, sometimes I´ve noticed it affecting my tinnitus for a short while after brushing, giving it a more deep...
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    Do You Consider Your Tinnitus a Disability?

    I see I chose a bad word. I totally agree with you. The correct word is "loud", not "bad". The connotation of words sometimes stick in a bad way. Though me myself also think of my tinnitus as loud, I often find myself thinking the word "bad", though what I actually mean is "loud" *phew* :) To...
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    Do You Consider Your Tinnitus a Disability?

    Thank you for your answer, Dr. Nagler :) I´m sorry to hear your tinnitus is so bad, but I think it´s really good to hear that you´ve found ways to live with it :)
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    Do You Consider Your Tinnitus a Disability?

    Can I ask how you yourself feel about this?
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    Do You Consider Your Tinnitus a Disability?

    OK, I checked ibuprophen, and they only listed "hearing problems". Lorazepam listed hyperacusis. But I do know I´ve seen it on other medications.
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    Do You Consider Your Tinnitus a Disability?

    But which medications are you thinking about? Maybe tinnitus just isn´t a side effect?
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    Do You Consider Your Tinnitus a Disability?

    Done a lot of thinking since yesterday, and Done a lot of thinking since yesterday, and I would have to say "yes". There are tons of factors that comes into play in each and everyones life that determine how you react to your tinnitus, and to other health related issues you experience as a...
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    Do You Consider Your Tinnitus a Disability?

    But it is. At least here in Norway it is :)
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    Tinnitus Pitch and Loudness Matching

    I see a lot of you know what db your tinnitus is at. How do you measure this? Do you feel it helps to know? Edit; after my question was merged, I got the how-question answered, but still; do you feel that it helps to know your frequency/bd?
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    Do You Consider Your Tinnitus a Disability?

    Tough question.... I´m not sure. I´ll think about it, and get back to you :)
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    Do You Consider Your Tinnitus a Disability?

    Not if you find coping strategies that work for you.
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    Do You Consider Your Tinnitus a Disability?

    If I understand your question correctly, then; no. What makes tinnitus disabling for me, are the consequences; the sleeping problems, the hearing problems (my tinnitus fluctuates between different frequencies, and that combo aren´t always the easiest), concentration-issues, the depression and...
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    Do You Consider Your Tinnitus a Disability?

    My tinnitus is disabling, yes. Had to end my studies (were going for a bachelor and later master in arts/architecture), and can´t hold a job. To say that my life stopped in it´s tracks when my tinnitus became bad is not an understatement. Luckily I have two things a lot of other sufferers don´t...
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    Has Anyone Had Difficulties With "Specialists" (Such as Ignorance, Denying Further Work-Up)

    So true... but at least it was the best hypochondriac specialist in the country ... :dunno: But I read the report he made after seeing me, and it basically stated that I should´t let my tinnitus prevent me from studying or working. He used himself as an example, because he´d hurt his leg and was...
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    Has Anyone Had Difficulties With "Specialists" (Such as Ignorance, Denying Further Work-Up)

    I live in Norway, but my experience is: my first primary doctor sent me to specialists at the hospital in same city, she saw I needed help, but realized she could´t help, so she called the hospital while I were there, they said "Come tomorrow at 10:00". I went, and sat there the whole day before...
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    So Much Noise During Family Visits

    I do not know why I posted :o) I meant; :)
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    So Much Noise During Family Visits

    Thank you both for your answers :o) One thing is completely clear - I will never have children. I just can not deal with all the noise they generate. I think what is the most frustrating, is that the parent of before mentioned kids, don´t say anything to them. Of course I understand that...
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    So Much Noise During Family Visits

    Hello After having family visiting during the easter-holiday, a question has come to mind; Why is the childrens need to scream and holler more important than the health of a family member? The family visiting has two small children, aged 4 and 7. The soundlevel inside the house the 10 days...
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    Has Your Tinnitus Improved or Worsened Over the Years?

    Hello there :) My tinnitus has become worse over the last four years.
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    Whooshing Sounds

    I have this swooshing as well. It comes in periodes, and occurs when I turn my head quickly from side to side. I do not think it´s caused by blood pressure-issues, considering how it comes and goes. dan: what do you mean when you say it´s blood turbulence in the ears?
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    Traveling with Tinnitus

    How do you feel about traveling with a friend? Then you won´t have to worry about missing out or misunderstanding anything.
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    Tinnitus and Sweat — a Connection?

    Thank you both :)
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    MDMA (a Component of Ecstacy) Potential for the Treatment of Tinnitus

    Hello, I don´t have the energy to read all that´s been posted on this subject, so hope someone can answer a few questions regarding this. Yesterday I read an article saying they hopefully could start up some trials on tinnitus afflicted and MDMA. This because there were a lot of tinnitus...
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    Tinnitus and Sweat — a Connection?

    Hello! First tread I´m starting, if it´s in the wrong place, or have already been discussed, I´m sorry. After the holidays my tinnitus has spiked, and reached a higher level than it´s ever been. Worst christmas ever :( When going to bed last night, I had to concentrate on my breathing, to...
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    To Those With Severe Tinnitus

    Thank you :)
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    To Those With Severe Tinnitus

    I need the tv on, for distractions. Normally not, I do need subtitles. On bad days, even if I hear other sounds, they do not make sense at all. This being said, I also have a moderate hearing loss, and other "ear"-problems. Even with hearing aids on, some days I cannot make out what people are...