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Back in the mix Apr 7, 2019

1. Jamie14
  Hey Erik, I'm new to this forum and was wondering if I could private message you some questions I had? I'm not sure how to start a conversation on this. Seeing your posts on threads has already been very helpful. Thanks!
  
  Sep 5, 2015
  2. erik
    Hi Jamie. Just go here and add my name in the participants: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/conversations/add
    
    Sep 5, 2015
  3. Jamie14
    It says I don't have permission to perform this action?
    
    Sep 5, 2015
2. erik
  I'm chill and surviving. I am loving summer months!
  
  Aug 31, 2015
  2. Richard zurowski
    Good nice to hear that.
    
    Aug 31, 2015
    
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3. Elad
  Hi Mr Erik! is there any way I could message you privately? :D I have a few questions to ask if you do not mind :)
  
  Aug 12, 2015
  2. erik
    Yes, choose conversation under your "username" at the top right of page and "Start conversation", then you can private chat!
    
    Aug 12, 2015
  3. Elad
    I'm sorry, where?
    
    Aug 13, 2015
4. Dubbyaman
  Hi Erik. I was just wondering if you could tell me how many members there are here? Thank you sir.
  
  Jul 16, 2015
  2. erik
    Good question! You might want to ask Markku. He would know for sure.
    
    Jul 16, 2015
5. Shadgirl
  Any way to deal with unfriendly debates on hear? A friends thread is contently being bashed because he try ed sharing a message of hope.
  
  May 4, 2015
  2. Shadgirl
    It was about how God helped him through the hard times. He wanted to encourage others to not give up and trust the lord. Don't seem fair to turn that message into debate of religions.
    
    May 4, 2015
  3. erik
    I agree and glad he is trying to stay positive. However, religion and politics I stay out of because no matter how strongly you feel one way or the other, you will never make the other side see it your way. We are flawed in that respect and it's not really worth the debate. Our energies are better focused on things we can control and less on things we cannot. Thanks for your contributions to this forum.
    
    May 5, 2015
6. kmohoruk
  Hey Erik. I am about to try TRT for the second time with a more understanding audiologist this time. I heard that you did sound therapy for a bit as well, as you also has issues with Hyperacusis. I was just curious at what your experience with the therapy was and how did it help you? (if it did at all). I currently have mild/moderate T and mild H (my sensitivities are with loud sudden sounds and high frequencies).
  
  Apr 12, 2015
  2. erik
    Hi I did use different types of noise such as white, pink and brown to help me with Hyperacusis. I used simplynoise.com and just played it on my computer. I even recorded it and made mp3 files to loop on my phone. It took a while but slowly the hyperacusis improved. I also was doing CBT therapy which I think help me address my fears and anxieties.
    
    Apr 13, 2015
  3. kmohoruk
    Thanks Erik for the quick reply! It's good to hear that many people do improve. I hope to be in that category as well :)
    
    Apr 13, 2015
7. tyty
  Erik, I am new to Tinnitus talk and I want to learn how to follow others so I can have a news feed? I am going into my month number three of T and for some reason today is the worst episode ever. Loud Loud Loud and I so worried this is never going to stop. My onset was sudden after a bout with a sinus infection. Are there doctors doing some sort of implant into the ear to help relieve the ringing sounds?
  
  May 25, 2014
  2. erik
    Hey TyTy, you are still early in the T stages, it will calm down, just takes a bit of time. Once you get past the 3 month time frame, it usually starts to calm down. It may even go away. Keep the faith and read up on the good info here. To follow someone, click on their profile and select "follow" on the right side.
    
    May 26, 2014
8. erik
  Doin' fine, pretty busy
  
  Mar 28, 2014
9. Rukhaiya
  I am new here, having tinnitus since 2 days.. It really bothers me much. I have my exam in 1 month. am not able to study please please help..
  
  Feb 24, 2014
10. toni
  Is methylprednisolone 4mg for 6 days strong enough to get rid of tinnitus about 8 days from the sound incident? I'm on my first day and the incident was on December 20th. I've had tinnitus since 2005 but it got worse in the last week after going to a bar for 3 hours with a band. I had my earplugs in the entire time but it seems like it is now a higher pitch. feeling panicked...
  
  Dec 29, 2013
  2. erik
    Toni, How are you doing?
    
    Dec 31, 2013
11. nickyt
  hi eric im Nick from rhode island that research about the transponder being planted in a nerve to ease tinnitus sounds awesome ...do you know what the status of that research is ?
  
  Dec 27, 2013
12. matttipekkka
  To you Eric. Thanks a lot for your thoughts and comments about T. They have helped me a lot true my bad phases :) Im sure there are many offline users who think the same of you. Good luck in your life and remember to keep your head up! :)
  
  Dec 3, 2013
13. erik
  No I am not high, I just look this way
  
  Sep 2, 2013
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14. hps
  Did your chiro do ultrasonic diathermy or TENS?I had single session of TENS and only 20 seconds of ultrasound with an increase of my T. I hope it is temporary.
  
  Aug 3, 2013
  2. erik
    Hi, no I did not do Tens with my Chiro however, I have tried it separately. It did not affect my T either way. Your increase is most likely just temporary.
    
    Aug 3, 2013
15. hps
  hi ,has your somatic component of T improved with time.Did you do any exercises ?
  
  Jul 17, 2013
  2. erik
    Hi yes it has. It is not nearly as reactive as it was the first several months. I did do some chiropractic work for several months but not really sure if that made a difference. I suspect that it just took time for my nerves to readjust to the new changes and calm down.
    
    Jul 17, 2013
16. hps
  Hi Erik
  frequently my T is very loud after about one hour of going to sleep[ I am in 9th month of T.Previously I used to have mostly undisturbed nights.daytime T is almost same.Do you get far loud T at night as compared to day?Has the night time T increased in volume as compared to when your T was in initial 6 ,7 months.
  
  Jul 11, 2013
17. Piper
  I think we are all in the same boat, I tried antidepressants but made me sick so stopped them,I haven't worked for 5 months due to the stress of it, lets hope they find a cure for it.
  
  Jun 25, 2013
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18. jennifer anderson
  i can understand how you would be having panic attacks and you ar e so young to be going through this jennifer
  
  Apr 26, 2013
19. jennifer anderson
  thank you erik for taking the time to respond i am in touch with karen as she does have the same problem however she has not found a cure
  
  Apr 26, 2013
20. jennifer anderson
  hi i have pulsatile tinitus for some six weeks will be undergoing tests shortly however dont see much coming out of it.....it is taking over my life and i cant sleep jennifer
  
  Apr 26, 2013
  2. erik
    Hi Jennifer. The first couple of months is the toughest. You have taken the right steps in getting tests done. Sometimes they can find the cause of pulsatile tinnitus and correct it. So keep the faith. There are others on the board who have pulsatile T like Karen and Calin. You might want to contact them for tips too.
    
    Apr 26, 2013
  3. erik
    As for sleep, I know it is tough. Try to do what you can to relax, keep your sleep routine as much as possible. If you are still having issues, ask your Doctor for something to help you out. If you are also suffering from anxiety, sometimes a good anxiety med not only can help with the anxiety but can also help you sleep. I took ativan when I needed help with my panic attacks and that always put me to sleep too.
    
    Apr 26, 2013
  4. erik
    Keep the faith. It seems hopeless right now but know it will get better in time. You will adjust. you are not alone. We are all going thru this.
    
    Apr 26, 2013
21. erik
  Doing ok
  
  Jan 24, 2013
  2. erik
    Good, I am very glad to hear that.
    
    Jul 11, 2013
    
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Male

Location:

Washington State, USA

Tinnitus Since:

04/15/2012 or earlier?

Cause of Tinnitus:

Most likely hearing loss

Aware of my T since April 2012 but I believe I may have had it for many years and not known what it was till it got worse in 2012 and frantically searched the internet for a cause and cure. first 6-8 months were rough, then I began to see light at the end of the tunnel. T will not kill me and what does not kill you does make you stronger. I slowly returned back to my normal life and though I am aware of my T, it does not have power over me. I do what I what, when I want. It takes time to get to this point, but it happens. Your brain is a powerful mechanism that does adapt over time. Godspeed
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