Recent content by Rochelle

Hi @jazz . I was taking 50mg in the pm too. I know it's not a "bad"/ "addictive" drug, but our bodies do become dependent upon them. That's why when they are missed or stopped suddenly, there is a rebound effect, such as headaches, stuffy nose, etc... or in my case- insomnia when I tried to stop...

I was wondering how many T sufferers take Benadryl to sleep, and if so, how long, and have you had to increase your doses for the same effect? I took it for a few weeks to "knock me out" while I was adjusting to a new INTRUSIVE normal- just to cope. I think we've all noticed that coping is...

Coping...

OH! I can't believe I forgot one of my other favorites- "Well you gonna do something, or just stand there and bleed?"- Tombstone

Ear infection is healing, praise God.

so the pain keeps my mind off of tinnitus, but when the pain subsides my mind goes back to tinnitus- it's a lose-lose situation

"Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night!"- All About Eve "I should have been a great many things"- Little Women "Although my memory's fading, I remember two things very clearly. I'm a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior." - Amazing Grace "We're going to need a bigger...

Ear infection, pain, inflammation- and of course tinnitus is still there. :/

I believe my tinnitus is getting worse as my hearing loss increases as well.

Painful plugged eustachian tube. :/

full night of sleep, but not a great day. :(

Thankful for a better day today.

I'm new to this forum too, and don't have as much help to offer, but I wanted to at least let you know that you are not alone, and there are people here that will chime in soon, and lead you in the right direction. I've had tinnitus for 5 or 6 years I think- but only this year has it been...

Thank you @jazz for addressing my concerns so thoroughly, I really appreciate it. I did use melatonin last night (3mg) w/ 50mg Benadryl. I didn't fall asleep right away- took a fews hours- but I did sleep longer than I have been. I will try the sustained release melatonin. I might do the...