Recent content by SoundB0und

Hard to say because it has been so many years. At the time, I had six or so different tones going full blast. It felt like every moment was a spike — a spike like a sharp object going through my brain. I was on a relatively strong sleep medication and attributed my difficulty sleeping or not...

Yes. At the start of this summer, it will be seven years of very consistent lasering. Perhaps there should be a disclaimer or a warning with the lasers, saying that if you think you are not willing or capable of enduring the initial spike, then maybe it is not even worth the purchase. It seems...

I’m sorry; I misinterpreted your comment about the Vegas trip. You mentioned how you were nine months ago, and for some reason, that stuck in my mind. My mistake. Regardless of what you decide about the laser, it definitely seems like your ear(s) need some rest to allow things to settle.

I read your introduction thread and saw that you're nine months in. From what I understand, laser treatment is most effective during the acute phase, ideally as soon as possible but definitely within the first three months. While it might still offer some help, the remarkable results often come...

The Short Answer: It's impossible to say whether only the 660 nm probes or the laser itself will be "effective." The Long Answer: What does "effective" mean to you? Effectiveness varies greatly from person to person. While I empathize with the distress of having severe tinnitus, neither I nor...

Sorry to hear about the brain fog. The only 5 mW laser I can recall as reputable was the old Tinnitool (not the updated newer version). However, finding a secondhand one that is 5 mW is probably nearly impossible. I have never experienced brain fog from using lasers. I did a quick search on...

I’ve never tried Gabapentin or Lyrica. After my experience with ototoxicity, I’ve been very cautious about using any medications or substances that aren’t vitamins or minerals. Since my injury, I’ve rarely tried anything that isn’t natural. For example, I haven’t taken a paracetamol pill in six...

Yes. Looking back, it’s hard to say exactly how much it spiked. I think I partially attributed my poor sleep to the hot summer nights around the time I started the laser therapy. When I first experienced a major tinnitus spike, I couldn’t sleep at all and was up for three nights straight...

I have the emLas-520BCB. Actually, I own two of the same model. The first one began to break down after many years of use, so I purchased a replacement. The last “B” in the model name indicates it has a black controller, which, along with the mostly black wires and adapter, gives it a more...

Sorry for the late reply. I am in Europe, so I'm not sure how relevant it is. I checked my emails, and it took a bit less than a week to get it delivered the second time I bought my laser set in 2022. I have had two sets since the first broke down after daily use for several years.

If you look at this page on Konftec's website, you can see that there are options to combine the versions/wavelengths any way you want: http://www.konftec.com/order/HTML/order-ht-tinnitus.htm It's important to consider the cost-effectiveness of your purchase. Buying all the versions separately...

No, I don't think I would revert back to pre-treatment levels or that my tinnitus would significantly spike from stopping the treatment. I can't say for sure, but that's how it feels. It's such a minor task for me to do it for an average of less than 20 minutes a day while I meditate. I do feel...

I never had something exactly like this, but it could be a sign of healing, but who knows? With how little you're doing the laser, like less than 1/10th a day of what I've been doing for years, and you've been sporadic as well, it's hard to imagine it'd have such a strong effect in terms of...

Yes, that's good. I spoke more to everybody about how I see things, not only you specifically, but that's alright :) From what I read, it doesn't sound like you're putting yourself in unnecessary danger. Yes, I see it like that. That's unfortunate. I'm trying to think back six years ago to...

Hey there. Cool that you're trying out the laser. I've not posted on this forum for a while, but I've continued lasering all these years. In early June, it'll be six years. I've been consistent; when I accidentally forget a day(because tinnitus is really not on my mind at all anymore), I always...