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I'm trying hard to habituate on my own. Many that have had their T for years say it gets better and easier. I use an ipod and still need to listen to music to ease my high pitch. Everyday I try and not use it for a bit hoping I will get used to my T and have it fall in the background as many...

Maybe it has lowered a bit. I have better days and not so good days. I didn't care for the SoundCare. Didn't like the frequency it produced and didn't feel any relief when using it. It may work for others. I'm trying to habituate on my own. It isn't easy but they do say it gets better and...

Billie, your posting was an eye opener for me. My T is high pitched and most days have to listen to music to cover the sound and even then my pitch climbs to the top. I've been so negative with my T and find it difficult at times. Thank you for taking the time to put your thoughts down for...

Hi Christine, good to hear. I am new to T since December 2013. I have a high frequency/pitch and have trouble on some days . Does it bother you?

I am going to travel as well for the first time next week - 1/2 hour flight. I am a bit concerned as well. I'll but the EarPlanes but not certain I will be able to sit in front of the engines. Assuming the best time to put them in is descending. Shall I take them off once we land?

Hi everyone, my T started in Dec. 2013 and I am also terrified to fly. I'm going to Arizona about an hour 1/2 flight. There are so much suggestions like wear plugs, don't wear plugs, sit in front, etc. Is there any really sound advice. Going in another week. btw I'm the nervous type...

You bet. It's been 3 months and thought I had it controlled until the SoundCure. Hope the people in SF will help since that is all they specialize in is Tinnitus and they are actually doctors.

Hi Deb, I don't because I'm one of the odd people that don't own an iPhone. Is there another way I can find this out? btw I don't own an iPhone since I'm trying to keep my life simple these days. I worked for a super busy law firm in the Silicon Valley (Palo Alto) and was often stressed.

Hi Carlover, I tried the device and am worse now than before. I was told to listen at low volume the tone I felt more comfortable with which was track 4, level 1. It is a white type noise and I felt comfortable with that because I hardly heard it but didn't hear my T either. The other tracks...

Hi Patty, The SleepPhones have been my smartest purchase and very comfy. I purchased them on their site. I plug them into my laptop or iPodNono and listen to my favorite nature sounds: rain drops on a pond or the ocean waves with light thunder. Not sure about the iPhone since I don't own...

Hi everyone and Patty! We're both fairly close in where we acquired T a month apart. Mine is from TMJ who would think that was possible. There have been some really good eye opening comments here. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU. I'm still in the experimenting stage. The reason I came here tonight...

I've just recently found something close to what soothes my T is "Drops of Rain Falling on a Pond" off a Gentle Rain album. I purchased an iPod nano today and am planning to download music and sounds. It's really nice of you Steve to help us out on the sounds when you could be doing something...

Hi there, Thanks so much you're sweet! Because I have a high frequency tone in my left ear the pitch sound is too high for me. My T doesn't like it. I'm still experimenting but it's not an easy find. Right now I sleep with ocean wave sounds listening through sleep phones. I also like...

Hi Steve, funny thing I was going to ask you a similar question. So what is the science behind the following: a sound generator like SoundCure, a masking device like Widex "Zen2Go" uses random soothing harmonic tones to help relax and manage the effects of T or my ipod mini to divert...

Good luck with your Tinnitus Network. I will keep you posted. My T came with TMJ not sure how that happens could be tight muscles around the jaw. Some good days like today (very quiet). Other days hard to handle. Haven't had need to use my device today. I may continue the SoundCure on my...

Appreciate your feedback. Well I'm back on SoundCure on a much softer sound. I'm using track 4 which is taylored to my frequency (white noise). I promised my audiologist that I would try it out for a week or so. Your advice about leveling off by end of two weeks makes sense so that's the...

Thanks Steve, I just heard from my audiologist and the SoundCure rep is seeing her tomorrow. She will be discussing my case with her. They may want to reprogram the device. At this point not sure what I want to do. Thanks for the advice on the Grado's. Did you ever use any type of masking...

Thank you for all that have replied. I stopped using SoundCure two days ago. My sounds have changed and had a terrible time for two days with static and a higher level noise than before I started. I've cried for two days hoping this is just temporary. Can this device actually make you worse...

I've used SoundCure for two days and already dislike it. It doesn't bring instant relief if anything it's annoying to have those buds in the ear and still trying to struggle to get relief. The tones 1-3 are awful and tone 4 is like a fan but have to put it up high to hear. I slept the first...

Hi Michela, I'm new to T since Dec. 2013. I'm not certain how your T happened. There are so many people on this site that are very knowledgable. Hang in there you'll get plenty of help. How is your sleeping?

Thanks Per. That was brave of you to stop your sleep aid and masker. It's a little to early for me. My ears start to hurt at night and it's when the T is louder. It's hard right now to think of giving up my fan and Remeron. If anything I had to up the dose. It's only been a month and 1/2...

Per, thanks you for your post and the time you put in to write it. My T happened Dec 2013 so very recently. I have to admit it was depressing thinking I could have this the rest of my life. I analyze it every day, was it the trip to Starbucks and the noisy environment, the trip in the car...

Hi Anthony, sorry to hear I'm a newbie since Dec. 2013. I'm on sleeping aids Remeron 15mg and was told ok to up my dose to 22.5mg tonight. Haven't been able to sleep the whole night yet. When I wake at 4a is why I need to get a higher dose. A lot of advice on these forums. Keep us posted.

Hi Jeff, Niner Faithful! I hate the Hawks! The decibal level at the stadium will be out of the ball park.

Hello Sue, welcome. My T since Dec 2013. Either from a high pressure ear wash or TMJ. My ENT and psychologist work together to help. Had a hearing test mild loss. I am on Remeron 15mg and will up the dose tonight since I woke at 4a unable to sleep again. I have a fan at night. I'm...

See my note to you below.

Hello Steelbanks, How exciting communicating with you all the way from New Zealand. Thank you so much for your thoughtful message and time spent putting it together. I'm so glad that you found a way to get your sleep. Actually sounds to good to be true. It's been a rough road since Dec...

Anytime Carol evenings are good.

Sorry 1morething. Just learning to manevuer this site.

Sorry Gary. I'm still learning how these replies work.

I've only had a month but evenings I have to take my Remeron for sleep. ENT prescribed. Listen to fan and/or music. Seems like its hard for a lot of those who are on the beginning of this. I have to learn to relax, stress and tension. My ENT told me keep the salt down it aggravates it...

1morething, easy to download it's free there is help on the site. I think it's skype.com. my name is wsgrgal. I've had it awhile so not certain. Give it a shot.

Neenie, actually so many different opinions. I've had T for a month and it's been so hard for me. Especially the nights. I'm on Remeron 7.5mg for sleep right now otherwise I can't. I use a fan and /or music under my pillow. But in answer to your comment my ENT says one thing, the...

Has anyone flown in an airplane since you've gotten T? Was wondering how it went. I want to go to San Diego next month.

Great. It's easy and free download. My gateway laptop has a camera and Skype certified. You can call anyone around the world free and you can see them.

Hi Lynette, mine since Dec 2013. I have pressure too thought it was just me. I went to get my hair colored today and the shampoo bowl along with dryer brought a spike but what do you do? We have to stay positive.

Hi Peter, I'm a newbie myself since Dec. 10, 2013. Thanks for the positive words. I'm trying to live as normal as possible. The most difficult is sleeping even napping. I'm on Remeron 7.5mg for sleep right now going between a fan at night and music under my pillow. At least I'm getting 5-6...

Sure not a problem. Gary how do you handle watching TV when the T is there? People are quick to say "Ignore it"?

Thanks Danny. I just can seem to find that perfect sound. Fan works well and music under my pillow too. The music gets annoying after a while where I turn it down during the night. I mentioned the typing is very slow here was offering Skype to anyone if that is alright wsgrgal.

Hi Gary, Thanks so much for all your help. This typing is so very slow. I'm offering Skype to anyone I hope that is alright. My name is wsgrgal. Maybe we can hold conference calls if anyone knows how.

Thanks Jeff. You're close by I am in San Bruno. Do you Skype? my user name is wsgrgal.

Thanks Deb. I'd love to reply to everyone but find this typing on my laptop very slow. I'm open to Skyping if anyone would like. My skype name is wsgrgal. Thank you for welcoming me to the site.

Hi Carol, No I don't wear them all the time. You really don't need to. Hey I had an idea was wondering if you use Skype. It would be so much easier to talk. I'm having problems typing here it is so slow. My skype name is wsgrgal or Linda Ratti Rockne or Linda Rockne. Let me know what you...

I love to travel. My daughter lives in San Diego and we want to make a trip. Can someone tell me if you've flown with tinnitus and what to be aware of? Thanks!

Hi Denny, thanks for the advice. You are lucky to sleep undisturbed a bit. I can't do that. It's frustrating. I have hissing all day try not think about it but as a newbie I am fragile. Thanks for your reply

I'm new to this site as of yesterday. Thanks so much for all your threads. I was hit with tinnitus Dec. 2013. I believe it was caused by an ear cleaning with a powerful stream of water in both ears. I also have TMJ where one side has a degenerative disk disorder. Managing to get through...

Hey Jeff looks like it worked.

tried that didn't work. want to change San Bruno to California tried that didn't work. Want to say California

Hi Gary, here I am the avartar worked.

Thanks Jeff. I need to let Gary know I figured out the avatar so here I am. Thanks for the advice. Two nights on Remeron take at 9:30p by 10 out like a light but wake once or twice. Just experimental for now. I'm in California do you know how I can change on my profile

Hi Gary, Thanks for the tips. I'll try the avartar right now. Typing replies are super flow. Is this the same for everyone?

Hi Jeff, Thanks so much. The Native American flute is also very soothing. The fan works for now. I seem to figit too much with ear buds and a speaker under the pillow. After my medication wears off around 4-6a I have a difficult time going back to sleep. Just started Remeron two nights...

Hi Gary, do you have good tips for sleeping at night? The fan works but annoying after awhile. Music also helps but can't seem to find the right songs. I'm taking Remeron for sleep puts me in a good deep sleep but seem to be more tired in the morning. The hissing was a bit louder too. I...

Can someone tell me where my post #21 went?

not sure where my posts go?

I've been having a difficult time with this T. After having many difficult nights my ENT put me on Remeron 7.5 mg. An anti-depressent but I use it for sleep. Slept 6 hours last night but woke up groggy and hissing. My ENT wants me to stay on it a week to see how it is working. Have a hard...

First time to this site. I was hit with tinnitus Dec. 2013. Have been having a difficult time with it. Sleeping is very difficult so was put on Remeron for anti-depressent and primarily for sleep. I slept 6 hours last night but woke up in a startled state. I'm thinking it is anxiety...

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Hi there, I was hit with tinnitus a month ago and have been having a bad time of it. Couldn't sleep my ENT put me on a medication called Remeron 7.5 mg. Slept until 6p but was startled when I woke up. I'm wondering if it is anxiety related. The Remeron is an anti-depressent but use it for...