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Solsaem Clinic (Dr. Minbo Shim) Experience
No need to be rude. At least they are providing an honest assessment of how they feel. It's an experimental treatment--kind of like how all research is experimental. There is science behind what should/might/or what one would like to happen (cure the tinnitus, of course) regarding...- Kai Love
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Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
I think NN's Omega Curcumin supplement has helped a bit with inflammation (from TMD and neck pain), along with eating and making teas/smoothies from turmeric and ginger. I have only been taking 2 pills a day for the past 2 weeks and might increase the to 3-4 pills/"2 servings" (2 pills in...- Kai Love
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- Forum: Treatments
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Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
Thank you for the response, and I follow many of your posts. I have been consuming lots of turmeric (and eat black pepper for increased bioavailability) and I take the Nordic Naturals Omega Curcumin (which is supposed increase bioavailability over many hours based on some UCLA study -- hey, the...- Kai Love
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- Forum: Treatments
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Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
Hi @JohnAdams , Did you ever try TRT? If so, did it help you manage your tinnitus to any degree? I agree it is way expensive for something that is not a cure. I was quoted $4500 for the program. I am just not sure what else to do in the meantime.- Kai Love
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- Forum: Treatments
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Agrajag364, the mouthguard/splint has alleviated some jaw tension in the morning. I am having...
Agrajag364, the mouthguard/splint has alleviated some jaw tension in the morning. I am having it readjusted next week at the TMD clinic to give better alignment. My dentist made my original splint. The TMD clinic said, the more teeth in contact with the splint, the better. It makes sense...- Kai Love
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For me, if I watch something before bed that really gets my mind going before bed, I tend to...
For me, if I watch something before bed that really gets my mind going before bed, I tend to grind more. I try to avoid electronics an hour before bed. If I read a relaxing/enjoyable book before bed, it helps ease me to sleep. Also, a warm shower helps me, and I have heard that similar warm...- Kai Love
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I have been weaning off caffeine to reduce jaw tension. Also, cutting alcohol (mostly, it is...
I have been weaning off caffeine to reduce jaw tension. Also, cutting alcohol (mostly, it is hard, I like wine), to prevent grinding (even with mouthguard/splint) during the night. The guard/splint does help distribute the force, however I would like to minimize all by eliminating what causes...- Kai Love
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@Agrajag364 - Does your PT have you doing that exercise with your shoulders down and back, while...
@Agrajag364 - Does your PT have you doing that exercise with your shoulders down and back, while in good posture/alignment?- Kai Love
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Besides the splint, the "tongue-up / natural resting position of the tongue" is supposed to be...
Besides the splint, the "tongue-up / natural resting position of the tongue" is supposed to be the best for improving TMJ symptoms (according to U of Minnesota TMJ dept). Possibly you naturally do this with your tongue. The position is found by making a "CLUCK" sound with your tongue. The...- Kai Love
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As I have a disc issue (bulging C5 to spinal cord), I am not as aggressive with the McKenzie...
As I have a disc issue (bulging C5 to spinal cord), I am not as aggressive with the McKenzie neck extension (looking up). I am planning to get an updated MRI to see what has changed since 5 years ago. If you do not have a disc issue, the exercises should be fine without adjustments. Also, you...- Kai Love
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I try to walk at least an hour each day. Going to be harder with the colder weather. If you...
I try to walk at least an hour each day. Going to be harder with the colder weather. If you need exercises for TMJ, I can share what I have been doing. If either of you (or anyone else) ever wants to skype or call, that is an option as well to discuss strategies in more detail.- Kai Love
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Have you received exercises for your TMJ? Are you doing the tongue-up position when your mouth...
Have you received exercises for your TMJ? Are you doing the tongue-up position when your mouth is "at rest"/not talking,etc.? Also, walking upright (ears over shoulders, shoulders over hips) with arms swinging straight, is very beneficial to your neck and back. The arm swing is very important...- Kai Love
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Since my TMJ is due to a previous neck injury, the McKenzie neck exercises have helped me quite...
Since my TMJ is due to a previous neck injury, the McKenzie neck exercises have helped me quite a bit so far (even if no neck injury, typically people are out of alignment, which can influence TMJ). I feel less tension getting to my jaw, as the exercises constantly remind you to get your...- Kai Love
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ENT Said If Tinnitus Doesn't Get Better in 3 Months, the Brain Memorizes It, and Never Gets Better
Yeah, I have to back Michael here. His words are definitely being taken out of context. I don't want to anger people here. I think most US/UK/AUS/NZ "English" predominant countries would understand the gist of what he meant. I realize this is overly generalized and somewhat... -
Typically speaker phone. Occasionally with Sennheiser over the ear headphones--my tinnitus is...
Typically speaker phone. Occasionally with Sennheiser over the ear headphones--my tinnitus is not from hearing loss, though. If direct from the phone, it is too "sharp" for me, and I avoided using a phone like this for many years, even prior to T.- Kai Love
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