Universal Sound Therapy (UST)

[Frances Lynn]

Hi @Karen,
I appreciate your swift reply! I definitely will do one or more updates once I get into it. I am so glad this website exists as it has helped me a lot.

 

[Steve]

I guess this thread has gotten out of date as no one has responded for over two years so I wonder how the UST turned out for those that used it. In spite of the warnings after reading through all the posts twice, I phoned them and asked
Dick a lot of questions. He recommended cheap swivel Sony headphones from Walmart and they needn't be worn on your ears but your neck or cheekbones or where ever. I did order the CD. He seemed quite honest and it is obviously a family run business.
Two and a half months in I tried three steroid shots a week apart in my one impaired ear and that got rid of two of the tones and brought the volume down. I've also tried the Oasis which didn't work.
So, now I'm going to try the UST. Any updates from @Karen and @calin? Thanks!

Hi Frances,

It is an old thread and a treatment that isn't that well thought of on the whole. I will be interested to hear exactly what the CD contains, though I have to caveat that I don't have faith in it. I do have a real interest though in what technique they use for the therapy and a natural curiosity of all things audio.

I am confused about the headphones being a cheap set and being able to wear them around your neck, what was the reasoning to this? I would imagine that theoretically the audio needs to be properly heard to work or if it's based on vibrations then a particular type of headphones were needed that are known to do it properly.

Steve

 

[Frances Lynn]

Hi Steve,
The therapy is based on frequencies that are attuned to a certain particular malady. Thus, because the body is mostly made of water, the frequencies can pass through without one having to do active listening. When I receive it hopefully on Friday or Saturday, I plan to actively listen the first the first time through and then move the headphones to a more convenient place while I do other things. The swivel part comes in handy as you can lay them flat on your torso while napping. Yes, I am skeptical as well, but I read all the facts and questions on the website, all the reviews, and peppered Dick with questions. He does have a ninety day return policy but said he's allowed returns even up to one year.
I didn't think the steroid shots I received after a couple of months would do anything either but they made a big difference, so now I'm trying to get the last bit of relief. I'll let you know after a few days of experience with it.
Frances Lynn

 

[carlover]

I used Tinnitus,hearing and TMJD CDs for 5 months everyday...like everything a waste of time

 

[Nucleo]

... TMJ CDs?

 

[Frances Lynn]

If you go to Universal Sound Therapy.com they have lots of CD's on many different disorders. I am not endorsing their usage. All I know is @calin saw improvement in her tinnitus and so did the owner of the company. I might consider returning them @carlover but I know it is a lot of trouble. I'm down to about a 3/10 from about a 8/10 due to the steroid injections but who knows whether it will last; that's the nature of the beast. Anyway, I'm giving UST a chance and since I live nearby to the post office I will return it after a couple of months if there is no improvement.

 

[carlover]

Its got to be said Calin whose thread I followed and found out about these CDs has tried quite a few things since then so ????

 

[MCK Trader]

Hello @Karen,

Significant spike in bilateral T last night sometime between 2:30 & 4:30 AM. Could you please list the supplements [and amount / frequency] that you believe may have helped you the most? And, any other procedures you've found helpful for you.

Thanks,
MCK Trader

 

[Karen]

Hi, @MCK Trader,

Since my second go-round with tinnitus was caused by a drug (a blood pressure drug), I was adamant that I wasn't going to use prescription anti-anxiety meds. Instead, I got through the worst of it with natural supplements.

Here are some supplements I've used that seem to be helpful:
Holy basil (can't remember how much I took, but I believe I took two capsules per day)
Magnesium chloride - It works for calming, and may also take the edge off the worst of the tinnitus. I take 2 tablets per day, and they are 520 mg. each.
NAC (N-Acetylcistene) - I take 2 capsules per day, 600 mg. each.
Niacin - I take 1 capsule per day - 500 mg.
Emergen-C - I take this in place of a multi vitamin. It contains extra vitamin C. One packet per day.
Vitamin D3 - I take 2 tablets per day, 1000 IU each.

As for other procedures, I've tried a lot, including acupuncture and chiropractic. None of those really helped me with my tinnitus, but the acupuncture is calming.

What works best for me is distraction; staying busy and active, and not letting the tinnitus get in the way of living your life as normally as possible. I exercise regularly and try to keep my mind active with books, puzzles, games, etc.
That's my formula for keeping tinnitus at bay!

Hope this information is helpful to you.

Best wishes,
Karen

 

[MCK Trader]

@Karen,

Thanks so much! I really appreciate your rapid reply.