Recent content by ColinUK

I wouldn’t lose all hope. Research is focusing on hearing loss and targeting older age groups since all of us experience some degree of hearing loss as we age. If they find an effective treatment for hearing loss, and if hearing loss is indeed the main cause behind tinnitus, I believe age won’t...

This thread started 12 years ago, and we still don’t know if it even works. We might be looking at another 5 to 10 years before there’s a product. There was likely at least a decade of work before this thread even began. That’s basically a lifetime of effort that so far hasn’t produced any...

With the timeline presented, I’m really hoping we’ll have some more positive news from potential drugs that can actually repair the damage. I mean, there are clinical trials already underway or starting soon. We should know something from these before this device is released, right?

If you could go to the pharmacy and get a pill to save your hearing after being exposed to loud noise, or if such a pill could be used by patients or professionals who are at risk, it would be a massive breakthrough. As far as I’m concerned, anything that treats ear-related conditions is a win...

All you can do is try not to worry. Over the years, with good days and bad days, I have worn earmuffs around the house just to put butter on toast. I have avoided showering, tried to protect my ears, measured sounds, and limited my life. In all honesty, I have come to the conclusion that you can...

So there were multiple researchers looking into this, and they discovered that the risk of tinnitus increases with noise exposure? o_O A prime example of the kind of research I hope Tinnitus Quest stays far away from.

I am sorry, but with this one, I do not see how the FDA can be blamed. After more than a quarter of a century of research, the company that is supposed to be bringing the device to the public, and that has been around since 2019, does not even have a website. No matter how much bureaucracy...

Since Frequency Therapeutics’ failure, I’ve stopped getting excited about things like this, but I truly wish them the best and hope they find the magic. To achieve that, they’ll need to generate interest and secure investment, so I’m all for it. That said, I just hope it doesn’t involve news...

@Nick47, I didn’t ask, to be honest. For me, it depends on when the trial starts. I was informed it could be December, or it could be January. I’m not sure how feasible December will be, but if I manage to get in, I don’t think I’ll be able to tolerate 85 dBA. If that’s an issue, I’ll just see...

I contacted the study organizer, and there is an optional MRI component. Some of the hearing tests reach 85 dB, which might be an issue for me, but I’ve applied to be part of the trial.

I suppose there's no point in worrying about this, as it seems years away from becoming a consumer product. If it ever does come out, we'll quickly be able to determine who it works for and how. Until then... 🤷‍♂️

Try not to blame yourself too much. I had a setback recently, which resulted in me taking seven weeks off work. My "crime"? Going to a pub with friends, even though I had my earplugs in. This condition is so hard to live with and manage. You do things that everyone else around you does, but for...

I believe that establishing trust and visibility in actually taking action is key. A lot of people suffer from tinnitus. I regularly donate small amounts to charities each month that don't directly affect me, so I've started giving a small amount each month to Tinnitus Quest as well. If a decent...

I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone involved with Tinnitus Quest. I really hope you succeed with this initiative. It's clear that tinnitus receives little funding, and patients are often dismissed by doctors who lack knowledge or are taken advantage of by people promising cures...