I Invented a Sound That Knocked Out My Tinnitus

[R. David Case]

Not a lot actually no and I don't want to keep listening to sounds with headphones the rest of my life, considering all the uplifting stories about the use of headphones I read on this forum. I want to do the trial as recommended and I want to be able to do it for the full three weeks, that's why I might try it again one day when I am not working. If the tinnitus goes back to baseline after the three weeks I'm not going to continue listening because then it's clearly residual inhibition. I might just wait and try the Neuromod device first.

David explicitly asks to only use it when sleeping for three weeks without a break for the best results.

Yes the best results are when sleeping.

 

[R. David Case]

I don't think it's required that you use it at night - just suggested with sleep.

If this truly helps you, I see no reason why you can't use this, unless of course you just don't sleep at all.

For full benefits you should be in alpha state.

 

[R. David Case]

Not only that... perhaps "months in" isn't enough, as the OP himself has been using it for a couple of decades.

I wonder if he's simply triggering "perpetual residual inhibition".

That's possible but I do know Tinnitus Mix is interfering with a feedback loop or cycle, when this loop is broken it can take weeks or months for the tinnitus to reform. Even the Neuromod people talk about multiple pathologies in the brain / ear feeding into each other (feedback loop).

 

[R. David Case]

I referenced that thread as well.

Many of the letters I get say I saved their lives, etc. Not ohh I feel a little better.

 

[R. David Case]

What you fail to address is...Follow up.
One might think it's doing something at first and then find out it's not.

As far as I can tell most of the success you have posted is early stages and not from anyone that is cured a few months in. Which is in fact the same as a LOT of posts here where people claim success... in the first days. So, in essence, a false positive.

You have to consider this seeing that a for a lot of people their life depends on this working so the incentive for placebo is enormous. It's not only an issue of it being a "scam" or not.

I did this myself when I tried Saffron, I got my first silent day EVER after trying Saffron, of course I assumed it was the Saffron. After taking it for a while it did nothing. So there is that.

I keep in contact with many and follow up. Brian Douglas does too and here is his friend's follow up months later.

 

[just1morething]

I wish you were right but in this world we live in many very brilliant people working for the government are trying to weaponize everything. No one builds a weapon and does not test it. I think many around the world are being used as guinea pigs to perfect military weapons.

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The last ENT I had seen said my HF hearing loss is causing my noise. He is 86 years old and said he doesn't have tinnitus. Mine is especially bad upon awakening, A nasty static hiss atm. At least it doesn't physically hurt, but a terrible way to start out the day. I will try your tinnitus mix properly and see if it breaks the loop. It's probably noise and barotrauma induced.

 

[GregCA]

That's possible but I do know Tinnitus Mix is interfering with a feedback loop or cycle, when this loop is broken it can take weeks or months for the tinnitus to reform.

That's a plausible theory, but you said you used it every night for a couple of decades, which doesn't leave any room to experience this week/month-long reforming period.

*confused*

I have used this at 50% volume for 18 years every night 7 hours per

 

[R. David Case]

That's a plausible theory, but you said you used it every night for a couple of decades, which doesn't leave any room to experience this week/month-long reforming period.

*confused*

Yes you are confused, I don't have to use Tinnitus Mix every night but I CHOOSE to because of the good side effects, better deeper sleep, clarity of mind, etc. If I don't use it I will be tinnitus free for 12 to 18 days. Many letters and emails state same benefits. Some do report their tinnitus does not come back.

 

[R. David Case]

I will try David's Tinnitus Mix again. I did not give it a good trial yet. I tried a headband from Walgreen's, but my headphones still came off. I usually sleep on my side. I didn't try changing out speakers from the SleepPhones yet.

If a few of us here on this forum could try the soundmix for a few weeks we could evaluate it better. I'm willing to try anything for awhile. @RaZaH is right about placebo effect on noise. It seems gabapentin plus a Seagram's Escapes beverage made my noise go away recently for a day or two. Whatever works for some temporary relief.

I think the end result of this should be a small device (bluetooth hearing aid?) that can be hidden and is comfortable to wear in sleep and any other time. It's strange how some perceive Tinnitus Mix as pleasant and some say it's the worst sound they have ever heard, but after a few days they say the sounds change into soothing sounds. I believe that is evidence of major changes taking place in the ear/ brain/ perception.

 

[GregCA]

Yes you are confused, I don't have to use Tinnitus Mix every night but I CHOOSE to because of the good side effects, better deeper sleep, clarity of mind, etc. If I don't use it I will be tinnitus free for 12 to 18 days.

How can you know that since you've never tried? That's the confusing part. What am I missing?

 

[Cape crusader]

David
I have a pair of WIDEX hearing aids. I also have the Tinnitus Mix on continuous loop downloaded on my phone where I can play it on the hearing aids.

Can this be as effective as the Koss headphones, at least to some degree? Certainly much more comfortable while sleeping.

Thank you.

 

[R. David Case]

How can you know that since you've never tried? That's the confusing part. What am I missing?

I have traveled and forgot to bring my device I play Tinnitus Mix on and my tinnitus will come back slowly over a week or two. I should have said I hardly ever miss a night. If there were any issues with the sounds or headphones I would have seen those manifest in the 18 years I have used it, it does not harm but helps many aspects of my life.

 

[Alex Matyjasek]

Have you started Tinnitus Mix yet?

Not yet...

 

[R. David Case]

Not yet...

We have a big problem in this group and the test group, people just sit back and watch to see if others will try Tinnitus Mix and they wait and wait to see others results. This backfires and when very few results are posted then they say oohh it must not work.

 

[R. David Case]

David
I have a pair of WIDEX hearing aids. I also have the Tinnitus Mix on continuous loop downloaded on my phone where I can play it on the hearing aids.

Can this be as effective as the Koss headphones, at least to some degree? Certainly much more comfortable while sleeping.

Thank you.

It's worth a try, I do know the higher the frequency they go the better. If you could research the upper range they produce I could say more.

 

[Ervin64]

Hello R. David Case,

may I ask if you have hearing loss?

 

[R. David Case]

Hello R. David Case,

may I ask if you have hearing loss?

I had upper range loss from the tinnitus, did not have it before. Now after Tinnitus Mix I now have very sensitive hearing and can hear a pin drop. Unfortunately I have a new girlfriend who is a Vikings fan and is a very loud person and I have to put my fingers in my ears when she starts getting excited because I have all of my hearing back from the many years of using Tinnitus Mix.

 

[Bndsmheowqhe]

We have a big problem in this group and the test group, people just sit back and watch to see if others will try Tinnitus Mix and they wait and wait to see others results. This backfires and when very few results are posted then they say oohh it must not work.

This forum also has a big problem with hive mentality. Any criticism of their sacred cows is met with swift retaliation but someone like you with an effective treatment gets regularly abused and no one does anything about it. I was using this for a week or two and definitely saw improvement. I had to take a break because I experienced a spike from an unrelated event and I'm trying to let that heal before I restart this program. It does seem to work. I guess the fact that it doesn't cost $3000 like some other questionable devices makes people less willing to accept it.

 

[R. David Case]

This forum also has a big problem with hive mentality. Any criticism of their sacred cows is met with swift retaliation but someone like you with an effective treatment gets regularly abused and no one does anything about it. I was using this for a week or two and definitely saw improvement. I had to take a break because I experienced a spike from an unrelated event and I'm trying to let that heal before I restart this program. It does seem to work. I guess the fact that it doesn't cost $3000 like some other questionable devices makes people less willing to accept it.

You are exactly right! I have heard many say since it's free it must not work. In the test group we now have 600 members and I think 90% are sitting back waiting for others to try it before they will. If anyone has any ideas how to get people to participate I would love to hear about it. I am at a loss as why this is, when I was tortured with tinnitus I would have ran a marathon for a remedy.

 

[Ervin64]

I had upper range loss from the tinnitus, did not have it before. Now after Tinnitus Mix I now have very sensitive hearing and can hear a pin drop. Unfortunately I have a new girlfriend who is a Vikings fan and is a very loud person and I have to put my fingers in my ears when she starts getting excited because I have all of my hearing back from the many years of using Tinnitus Mix.

Can you share your audiogram showing hearing loss before treatment and audiogram showing improvement of hearing loss after your treatment?

 

[R. David Case]

Can you share your audiogram showing hearing loss before treatment and audiogram showing improvement of hearing loss after your treatment?

I have never been to an E.N.T. I study and research and am my own doctor, I have solved all problems I have ever had with natural herbs and wild plants that grow around my property. Of course the tinnitus was different, I had to use my engineering degree to make Tinnitus Mix, it has given my life back and many others have their lives back from it. I grow many herbs in a soil - less garden that uses aquaponics (fish tank water). I pick wild ginger and wild mushrooms, eat deer meat and stay away from chemicals in store bought food. I feel 17 again. I am just over 50.

 

[R. David Case]

Not yet...

Why not?

 

[Alex Matyjasek]

We have a big problem in this group and the test group, people just sit back and watch to see if others will try Tinnitus Mix and they wait and wait to see others results. This backfires and when very few results are posted then they say oohh it must not work.

Well because I haven't seen anyone reporting life changing improvements. 5 out of 6 is very good, but very mild changes and if it was that good I guess the people that were trying it, would have continued till the end.

 

[R. David Case]

Well because I haven't seen anyone reporting life changing improvements. 5 out of 6 is very good, but very mild changes and if it was that good I guess the people that were trying it, would have continued till the end.

Well many people have life changing experiences if you read the letters I post. This thread has only got a few people to even try it.

 

[Alex Matyjasek]

Well many people have life changing experiences if you read the letters I post. This thread has only got a few people to even try it.

I find it odd you´re having a harder time convincing people on Tinnitus Talk than on Facebook...

 

[gorzakus]

I find it odd you´re having a harder time convincing people on Tinnitus Talk than on Facebook...

It's not odd at all since there are so many posts on this forum advising against the use of headphones even at low volume...

 

[Alex Matyjasek]

It's not odd at all since there are so many posts on this forum advising against the use of headphones even at low volume...

And the results weren't that promising.

 

[R. David Case]

I find it odd you´re having a harder time convincing people on Tinnitus Talk than on Facebook...

The letters are not from Facebook, I spent $3000 sending out free CDs to prove this works. People just sit back and watch waiting for others to post results, you are doing the exact same thing. You could be getting good results but you never will if you don't try it.

 

[gorzakus]

And the results weren't that promising.

Really? When you read the whole thread the results are actually quite amazing in my eyes. If you have another treatment on this board with better results please let me know. I remember that 4 out of 5 or 6 who used it longer than two weeks had good results including me. For me it went back to baseline after two weeks but the others didn't report or come back so we will see. I guess a lot of members are waiting for the Neuromod device.

 

[Alex Matyjasek]

Really? When you read the whole thread the results are actually quite amazing in my eyes. If you have another treatment on this board with better results please let me know. I remember that 4 out of 5 or 6 who used it longer than two weeks had good results including me. For me it went back to baseline after two weeks but the others didn't report or come back so we will see. I guess a lot of members are waiting for the Neuromod device.

Didn't come back? Believe me if this cured or even made a big difference we would have already had "thank you for changing my life" posts. David got plenty of thank you letters.