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Click on my Avatar and choose. "start conversation" in the box that appears. I will send you a PM to reply t Jun 27, 2018

1. GabyP
  Hi Michael
  Sorry to bother you. I have been browsing this forum since last week when tinnitus started and I am currently not managing my anxiety at all. Would like to know if I could maybe message ? I can't seem to be able to start conversation on the forum.
  Many thanks
  
  Aug 15, 2018 at 7:07 PM
  2. Michael Leigh
    HI GabyP I will start a conversation with you in PM and hopefully you'll see the message.
    Michael
    
    Aug 15, 2018 at 7:19 PM
  3. GabyP
    I've sent you an email as my inbox doesn't seem to be working. Cheers.
    
    Aug 15, 2018 at 7:43 PM
2. Ligeia
  Hi Michael, can I ask you for a bit of advice about H possibly spiking T? You've seem to be quite an expert!
  Kind regards,
  
  Ligeia
  
  Aug 8, 2018
  2. Michael Leigh
    HI Ligeia
    You are very kind. I am not an expert on tinnitus or hyperacusis but do have a little experience with these conditions. Please click on the following links and read my posts: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/hyperacusis-as-i-see-it.19174/
    https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/are-spikes-from-loud-noise-permanent.18156/
    
    https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/tinnitus-a-personal-view.18668/
    
    Aug 8, 2018
3. Hidde
  I can’t find the start convesation box, i’m sorry. Could you please help me with something? You’re quite experienced from what i see. Kind regards, Hidde
  
  Jul 19, 2018
4. Helgabje
  Hi Michael. I have some questions I want to ask you, but I can’t seem to find the “start conversation” button.
  Best Regards, Helga.
  
  Jul 9, 2018
  2. Michael Leigh
    Please email the Administrators of this forum and tell them the problem you have with starting a "conversation" on PM
    For now I advise you to post a new "thread" in the forum and title it: Questions for Michael leigh
    All the best
    Michael
    
    Jul 9, 2018
    
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  3. Helgabje
    Thank you Michael, I just posted a new thread in the "introduce yourself" section.
    
    Jul 9, 2018
  4. Michael Leigh
    HI Helgabje. I suggest you write a "started thread" and title it: Questions for Michael Leigh . Also, email the Administrators of this forum and tell them your problem with starting a conversation with someone, they should be able to help.
    Michael
    
    Jul 19, 2018
5. Michael Leigh
  Click on my Avatar and choose. "start conversation" in the box that appears. I will send you a PM to reply t
  
  Jun 27, 2018
6. Kristen Aber
  Hello,
  
  I have a few questions I’d love for you to answer if you don’t mind. How do I send a private message?
  
  Thanks!
  
  Jun 27, 2018
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  3. Michael Leigh
    Please email the director of this forum as there may be a problem with your account. Alternatively, please post a separate thread in the main forum and title it to myself: questions for Michael Leigh.
    
    All the best
    ML
    
    Jun 28, 2018
  4. Kristen Aber
    Ok! I’m having trouble all over the board - I’ll just start here.
    
    How long into TRT was it before you started to really habituate to the ringing?
    
    Jun 28, 2018
  5. Michael Leigh
    As I said. Please "post" a new thread in the main forum and title it: Questions for Michael Leigh. You can also email the director of this forum and ask for your account to be looked at as there may be a problem with the way it's set up.
    
    Michael Leigh.
    
    Jun 28, 2018
7. Dave A
  Hi ya, I saw on aprior post that a fan in the room should cover the noise of T during the night. Mine doesn't at all, and considering pillow speakers attached to phone App of nature sounds. Just worried over volume and at other insights please ? Ps your posts are helping me a newbie who is struggling big time
  
  Jun 22, 2018
  2. Michael Leigh
    Tinnitus should never be covered up so that it can't be heard. Always keep sound enrichment slightly below the tinnitus. Please read my article: Tinnitus, A Personal View in the link below. Information is there on sound enrichment at night.
    https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/tinnitus-a-personal-view.18668/
    
    Jun 22, 2018
    
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8. John_foster26
  Hey I want to ask how long does it take to habituate? Thanks
  
  Jun 12, 2018
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  3. threefirefour
    He's still here so...
    
    Jun 12, 2018
    
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  4. Julien87
    It depends..
    
    Jun 12, 2018
  5. Michael Leigh
    Habituation is possible for most people for millions live quite happily with it. It does have its limitations and depends on a person's mindset. Read my post: What does habituation to tinnitus mean?: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/what-does-habituation-to-tinnitus-mean.12409/
    
    Jun 13, 2018
    
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9. IvanRus
  Hey. How do I shorten prednisolone?
  Over the past month, I have had 3 short courses.
  1st - 4 days for 25 mg.
  2nd - 40-40-30-20-10mg.
  
  And after a week, I decided to take higher doses
  55mg-55-50-30- I'm here now ..
  
  Jun 10, 2018
10. h-m-1994
  Hi @micheal Leigh
  
  I'm thinking of getting a sound machine to help with my hyperacusis. You say that the S5000 is the best model, where can I get one exactly? At this point, I can just about deal with the T, but the hyperacusis is really getting to me, so would this particular model be a good investment?
  
  Jun 3, 2018
  2. Contrast
    any white noise machine helps with hyperacusis. It's all about increasing the audiotory brains tolerance level over a course of time.
    
    Jun 3, 2018
  3. Michael Leigh
    Yes and no @Contrast Whilst a person can only buy what they can afford, it's also true we get what we pay for. Some sound machines are cheap and not very effective. It's best to go for an Oasis sound machine. The S-650 is much cheaper than the 5000 and just as effective but doesn't have luxury features.
    
    Jun 3, 2018
  4. Michael Leigh
    @h-m-1994 hyperacusis is complex. Whilst using a sound machine will certainly help, it would be best if I know more background about your tinnitus. Please send me a PM message or write a post in the forum. That way I can advise you on treatment in more detail.
    
    Michael
    
    Jun 3, 2018
11. victoria9273
  I recall you once said you are an audiophile.. May I ask you what kind of music you were and are into? Many thanks.
  
  May 9, 2018
  2. Michael Leigh
    HI @victoria9273
    I like classical, particularly baroque. Opera, especially Soprano and Mezzo Soprano voice. American Jazz and Jazz Fusion music: Bob James, Michael Franks, Diane Schuur, Fourplay, Joe Sample.
    Classical composers: Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven. Baroque: Handel, JS Bach, Vivaldi, Telemann, Corelli
    
    May 9, 2018
  3. victoria9273
    I recognise Fourplay.. And also greatly into Jazz music. But I have heard somewhere that Jazz music deepens the feeling you already have and Classical music like you've mentioned elevates the mood to a positive state. So I thought that trying Classical music is one way to stay calm and positive.
    
    May 9, 2018
  4. Michael Leigh
    Classical music can be very soothing Victoria and I agree will help elevate positivity. I have two box set CDs I particularly like. Featuring works from some of the famous composers. Classic FM - "Relaxing" 4Cds
    Classic FM - "Smooth classics" 4cd box set. Both available from Amazon.
    Michael
    
    May 11, 2018
12. Caro101
  Hi Michael,
  Would you mind if I sent you a message? (although not quite sure how to do this as new to the forum). Thanks.
  
  Mar 18, 2018
  2. Michael Leigh
    Yes you can sen me a message. Click on my Avatar and choose start conversation in the box. @Caro101
    
    Mar 18, 2018
13. TiredOfT
  Hey Michael...Just wanted to say thanks for the Klonopin suggestion that you gave me in another thread, but I’m tapering off Valium, so it’s not an option for me. I think that the Valium tapering is part of the issue I’m having. Thanks again!
  
  Mar 12, 2018
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14. bob bauer
  I'm tapering remeron and also on 2 benzos, my T is screaming and I don't know what to do? Thanks
  
  Mar 6, 2018
  2. Michael Leigh
    Remeron is an antidepressant and should be reduced under the advice of your doctor. Benzos are powerful medications. You need to talk with your doctor and follow his or her advice. Sorry I am unable to help on this as you need professional medical advice.
    I wish you well
    Michael
    
    Mar 6, 2018
15. kevin glaister
  Hi Michael, thank you for your valued support, best wishes, Kevin
  
  Jan 26, 2018
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16. kevin glaister
  Hi Michael, its been 10 months now since I developed Tinnitus, after ear syringing by gp practice nurse (yes,olive oil used prior), do you know of anyone, whos tinnitus settled down after this length of time, or am I stuck with it. P.s GP now suggests an MRI scan. Do you think any point, given the circumstances in which T developed.? Many thanks, Kevin
  
  Jan 25, 2018
  2. Michael Leigh
    Hi Kevin
    Nothing is certain with tinnitus. Yours could settle down and you habituate and it no longer bothers you. I have known people that got tinnitus by syringing and they eventually habituated. Whether it completely went away I don't know. I think you should have an MRI . I advise you not to use headphones even at low volume. Read my article: Tinnitus, A Personal View, on my started theads.
    All the best
    Michael
    
    Jan 25, 2018
    
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17. victoria9273
  Hello, I have a question about the sound machines you used.... I'm buying the Oasis s650 and there's not much information around the internet. so...
  Earlier you mentioned that there are upgraded versions of s650. but is S650 still a fine product to use?
  and is the white noise generated naturally within the machine?
  thank you.
  
  Jan 3, 2018
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  3. Michael Leigh
    I don't know what part of the world you live? The Oasis S-650 is a fine machine and uses sound cards that have many different sounds.
    
    Jan 3, 2018
  4. Michael Leigh
    I have 3 Oasis sound machines including the S-650. The volume can be adjusted on all of them.
    Hope this helps.
    Michael
    
    Jan 3, 2018
  5. victoria9273
    I live in Korea. Thank you for the information.
    
    Jan 3, 2018
    
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18. Markku
  Happy new year to you Michael. You don't get tired of trying to help the newcomers - many appreciate it. Can't believe it's been 4 years soon since you signed up. Feels like it wasn't that long ago.
  
  Dec 30, 2017
  2. Michael Leigh
    Happy New Year to you Markku. 21 years ago when I first got tinnitus I was going through a very difficult time. I got a lot of help and support from a tinnitus forum similar to TT. It is my aim to try and give something back and help others as I was once helped. I can't believe 4 years has elapsed either since joining TT and must say it's been quite an experience on many fronts.
    
    Dec 30, 2017
    
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19. jlewq
  https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/hearing-distortion-recruitment-reactive-tinnitus.19449/ ... Basically, I am experiencing what this user is experiencing in this post. I hear the same "sinewave" over sounds and the sinewave sounds sound like it's external and not being produced in my ear. Have you heard of these symptoms before?
  
  Dec 12, 2017
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  3. Michael Leigh
    Sorry I still don't fully understand you. It doesn't really matter. Try and see the specialists that I have mentioned.
    Good luck.
    Michael
    
    Dec 14, 2017
  4. jlewq
    Haha okay. Last shot, so the sinewave sounds that i hear in reaction to sound, sound like they come from outside of my head, rather than in my ear or inside of my head. If you don't understand now, nevermind. But thanks for your advice
    
    Dec 15, 2017
  5. Michael Leigh
    No two people experience tinnitus the same. The sounds that you hear are coming from your "Brain" not your ear. Many people think the sounds come from their ear and this is not the case. It can feel as it the sound is coming from outside your head, but again this is not the case. If you are new to tinnitus this is a common mistake. Try not to worry. Read my articles on my "started threads" and see specialist.
    
    Dec 15, 2017
20. jlewq
  Hi, I've been experiencing something similar to another member on here. Hi, I've been experiencing something similar to another member on here. At certain frequencies when I hear outside sound, instead of hearing the actual sound, I hear a modulated puretone/sinewave. I hear it as an external sound and not one that's in my head or in my ear
  
  Dec 12, 2017
  2. jlewq
    I'm wondering what you did to get this to go away, because it has been bothering me for quite sometime and I'm losing hope.
    
    Dec 12, 2017
  3. Michael Leigh
    Please send me a PM or post again in the main forum as I don't fully understand what you're asking? Thanks
    Michael
    
    Dec 12, 2017
  4. jlewq
    How do I pm?
    
    Dec 12, 2017
21. Taylorslay
  I've been doing quite well lately. I think the best I've been since I've gotten T and H. I started recollecting, and it occurred to me
  that I never once asked you what caused your first and second acoustic trauma. What happened?
  
  Dec 10, 2017
  2. Michael Leigh
    Headphone use caused the first noise trauma. 2nd time, I believe listening to my HI-FI one evening and turned the volume up. Next day tinnitus got louder and continued to get worse.
    
    Dec 10, 2017
22. calmwaves
  Michael, thank you for your lengthy article. It was incredibly informative. I know you advise against listening to music on headphones but what about podcasts and cell calls? In other words, voice only content thru headphones or ear buds?
  
  My tinnitus was from loud noises.
  
  Dec 6, 2017
  2. Michael Leigh
    Hi Calmwaves. Thank you for your kind comments. My advice is the same. I don't advise anyone to listen to any type of audio through headphones if their tinnitus was caused by loud noise. Even though it is just voice, I believe there is still a risk of making your tinnitus worse.
    Take care
    Michael
    
    Dec 6, 2017
23. lucluc
  Hi, i've seen a few posts of yours about the damage headphones can do to T. My question is would this still apply to tinnitus that's not noise-induced (i.e. theres no hearing loss present)- trying to decide whether it's safe to wear headphones for the hour I am at the gym without worsening my T. Thanks.
  
  Oct 31, 2017
  2. Michael Leigh
    I don't quite follow you. If you mean that your tinnitus was caused by loud noise but you don't have any hearing loss? This is not unusual and I don't advise using headphones even at low volume. If you have tinnitus that wasn't caused by loud noise. Then you are probably okay to use headphones, but I still advise caution.
    
    Michael
    
    Oct 31, 2017
    
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  3. lucluc
    No mine is not noise induced, thanks for the fast response! People like yourself are a great help
    
    Oct 31, 2017
    
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24. victoria9273
  A great contributor of this forum. It is lucky we have you.
  
  Sep 16, 2017
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  2. Kolisar
    I agree completely.
    
    Sep 16, 2017
25. Michael Leigh
  Learning to have a positive attitude to life is one of the best ways to overcoming tinnitus. It takes time but can be achieved.
  
  Sep 3, 2017
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  3. Michael Leigh
    Read members messages on the "positivity thread" in this forum. That way you will know that other people have been through what you're now experiencing. They came through it and you will too.
    
    Nov 5, 2017
    
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  4. dpdx
    i made stupid mistakes in my life exposing my self to loud noise, now i am paying a hefty price for it. I wish i knew about this all earlier. I look at those stories but I know deep inside that I am not that "lucky", we all have different T/H and no one person is the same. I guess some hope still lingers..but for how long will that be.
    
    Nov 5, 2017
    
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  5. Michael Leigh
    So now you can see into the future? You have convinced yourself that you will not improve. That is negative thinking and it's not good. Marcus, a member of this forum thought just like you but he turned his life around: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/from-darkness-into-light.22234/
    
    Nov 5, 2017
    
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26. Nina99
  Thank you for your kind words. I cannot find a way to send you a PM...
  
  Aug 19, 2017
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  3. Michael Leigh
    Please click on my Avatar/picture. Then choose: start conversation. A box will show up and you should be able to reply to me. Alternatively you can type your email here if you wish.
    Michael
    
    Aug 19, 2017
  4. Nina99
    It's strange, I don't have the command you say. I'll write my email here: verdefoglia79@gmail.com. Thank you very much for your support!!!
    
    Aug 19, 2017
  5. Michael Leigh
    Okay. I will send the articles within the next 15mins.
    
    Aug 19, 2017
27. Sound Of Silence
  Hello Michael, my name is Mario and I'm new to the talk forum. I've been reading your posts with great interest and I find them to be extremely informative. You are very knowledgeable and I appreciate your willingness to share your experiences and knowledge. Thank you.
  Mario
  
  Aug 9, 2017
  2. Michael Leigh
    Hi Mario.
    Thank you for your kind comments they are much appreciated.
    Hope you start to feel better soon
    Michael
    
    Aug 9, 2017
28. RonnieCarzatto
  Hey man, I've never written to you personally, but I just wanted to let you know, alot of your information and writings have helped immensely in these past few months. Thank you for all you do.
  
  Jul 30, 2017
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  2. Michael Leigh
    Thank you for your kind words and for taking time out to tell me. It is much appreciated. All the best Michael
    
    Jul 30, 2017
29. Michael Leigh
  Hi TheDanishGirl, As long as you can hear your tinnitus above the sound enrichment that will be fine. I can only type 140 in this message box.
  
  Jul 27, 2017
30. TheDanishGirl
  Hi Michael - I really value your knowledge ad experience and i have a q, you have said that sound enrichment should be set just below tinnitus, but i have to turn up the sounds somewhat loud if i am only to hear my T a little and my H does not like that :/ what do you recommend?
  
  Jul 27, 2017
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