Recent content by Brian32

This research was not based on tinnitus but on multiple sclerosis which is a disease that breaks down the myelin sheath around nerves. To see how it relates to tinnitus take a look at this press release from the University of Leicester: Tinnitus study signals new advance in understanding link...

So one of the theories for the cause of tinnitus is damage to the myelin sheath of the auditory nerve. While looking around on the net I came across this article which covers research being conducted at the Mayo clinic. Apparently they've found an antibody that can repair myelin. Hopefully this...

Because it's in the brain and not the ear.

I was in contact with a doctor in Jacksonville a few days ago about participating in the am-101 trial and unfortunately I was told I did not qualify due to being over 3 months. I am around 4 months at this point. I read on clinicaltrials.gov that they are accepting people who have had tinnitus...

How does one register for this site?

Something I meant to ask before but forgot, How big is the needle they use to inject the drug? Is it a small hypodermic needle or a larger one?

Been a while since I've had Biology but here you go: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Na%2B/K%2B-ATPase

I'm not surprised potassium plays a roll. I've noticed that my t lowers when taking potassium.

It's anxiety/stress waking you up not t. I had this problem not that long ago but it was before I got t. My best advice would be to get exercise every day, try to eliminate stress and if you have any places near by where you can get a massage I'd do that as well. Also, try and sleep on your back...

That's a pretty good story. You should think about writing for Hollywood, god knows they need some decent writers. As far as living in your own personal little hell, I know how you feel, I had enough problems before tinnitus and know that I have that on top of those problems it can be...

I just opened my door a few minutes ago and there are bugs flying around everywhere. Felt like it was in the low 80's and when I checked my thermometer it agreed. It's been in the 70's for the past two or three days now and it was especially nice yesterday. Hopefully today will be just as nice...

I'm in a similar situation myself. I need a couple of wisdom teeth pulled. I'm worried that the procedure will make my tinnitus worse.

Pfft I got you beat, I had 6 big macs just this morning. Plus two quarter pounders. To be honest though, I considered what would be worse at one point, having to listen to this incessant noise for the rest of my life or only having the use of one side of my face. I almost chose the stroke.

I have been meaning to start a thread for those who have had the am101 treatment for the past couple of weeks now. I regret not having done so. I feel like these posts will become lost in this huge thread. I'm still happy you guys posted though and shared your experiences. I have a few questions...

The brain can adapt after cells die and other cells can perform the function of the cells that died. But what about cells that are damaged but don't die? Could it be malfunctioning cells that cause the sound?