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  1. Ken219

    "maybe I never will" it is day by day. You will habituate! We will HABITUATE!

    "maybe I never will" it is day by day. You will habituate! We will HABITUATE!
  2. Ken219

    Tested Positive for COVID-19 — Tinnitus Spike

    I suggest seeking medical attention. See a Doctor ASAP.
  3. Ken219

    @zatara92 Hold on! I know the spikes are tiresome. You understand the habituated process. I...

    @zatara92 Hold on! I know the spikes are tiresome. You understand the habituated process. I pray for better treatments or cure. Hang in there.
  4. Ken219

    Noise-Reducing Headphone Recommendations for Air Travel with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis

    Research how to calculate real-life NRR. You may not achieve an NRR of 22 to 23.
  5. Ken219

    Not a believer.

    Not a believer.
  6. Ken219

    Going Insane from Tinnitus?

    I hope you are doing okay. Spikes are terrible. After 35 years, I have had my share. Sometimes they just happen. I pray for better treatments or a cure.
  7. Ken219

    Stroke Victim Cured of Tinnitus

    If you are not joking, why would you expose yourself to loud noise?
  8. Ken219

    UK Locations of Quieter MRI Machines for Tinnitus and Hyperacusis?

    @Elho, do you know if you're going head or feet first?
  9. Ken219

    Sorry you're going through a rough patch. I'm in the same situation. 35 years of tinnitus with...

    Sorry you're going through a rough patch. I'm in the same situation. 35 years of tinnitus with many spikes. As we know time will help us habituate. We did it before and it can be done again! Pray for better treatments or cure! Hang in we're in this together.
  10. Ken219

    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    I do not see the ATA as a viable organization. Thirty-five years ago, I subscribed, and after a few years, I stopped. Last year, I subscribed again. It is virtually the same magazine, filled with hope and advertising. Trump should provide special research funding for hearing and tinnitus. Both...
  11. Ken219

    StemCells21 for Hearing Loss and Tinnitus — What's Your Experience?

    I would prefer they deal with my tinnitus before hearing. Or both!
  12. Ken219

    Rinri Therapeutics

    It appears the Rincell-1 2025 study is for people with cochlear implants. To test the viability of the treatment, participants will be injected with stem cells, and then their cochlear implants will be turned off. Please correct me if I am wrong. I am not concerned about my hearing, as I just...
  13. Ken219

    My Experience with Prednisolone & Betahistine for Tinnitus

    Hint: stop using headphones!
  14. Ken219

    Supplements & Tinnitus — What Do You Take? What Should I Take?

    That is some expensive drug! That must have been quite an attack. I wish you the best, and I'm glad you have health care.
  15. Ken219

    Frustrated with Myself After Acoustic Trauma: My Current Journey

    @Cloudious, don’t live with a false sense of security. Avoid loud events. Wear earmuffs when involved in noisy activities, such as mowing the lawn or using power tools.
  16. Ken219

    Hang in there. Hope you habituate

    Hang in there. Hope you habituate
  17. Ken219

    Hearing Loss and Severe Tinnitus — From Loving Life to Suicidal in 2 Months

    @gameover, do you ever dream of better treatments or a cure?
  18. Ken219

    Unable to Work Because of Hyperacusis/Tinnitus: How to Pay for Things?

    Some countries don't recognize tinnitus as a disability. You should try physiological disability.
  19. Ken219

    Hip replacement surgery medications after have tinnitus as a side effect! Tinnitus spiked! WTF!

    Hip replacement surgery medications after have tinnitus as a side effect! Tinnitus spiked! WTF!
  20. Ken219

    Who Here Owns Cats?

    I'm housing two cats, a brother and sister. The male is gold and the female is a tabby. Smart lovable cuddles. They show me warmth and love.
  21. Ken219

    Episodes of Sudden Hearing Loss Followed by Pulsatile Tinnitus, Intense Pressure and Ringing Ear

    @BeMagnified, you say it has been 20 years. Have you gone to many ENTs?
  22. Ken219

    The more the merrier?

    The more the merrier?
  23. Ken219

    After Getting Tinnitus, My Outlook on Life Has Changed — Does Anyone Else Feel Like "Withdrawing"?

    I only miss silence! I may watch movies at home and control the volume! Why a theater has to crank up the volume for special effects is beyond me.
  24. Ken219

    @Jsm_Joestar I have that in my neighborhood as soon as I hear them coming my index fingers go...

    @Jsm_Joestar I have that in my neighborhood as soon as I hear them coming my index fingers go quickly in my ears! As soon as I hear a loud sound from the distance fingers in the ears! It works!
  25. Ken219

    They'll soon join tinnitus talk.

    They'll soon join tinnitus talk.
  26. Ken219

    My Story — Tinnitus Faded After 2 Months, However I Messed Up Again...

    What was their lifestyle for the last 20 years? If they were exposed to loud noise, it will get worse.
  27. Ken219

    @Strawberryblonde You're an amazing young person!

    @Strawberryblonde You're an amazing young person!
  28. Ken219

    I take 10mg of Ambien .5 Xanax try think pleasant thoughts. 95% of the time I fall asleep in...

    I take 10mg of Ambien .5 Xanax try think pleasant thoughts. 95% of the time I fall asleep in minutes.
  29. Ken219

    Best of luck!

    Best of luck!
  30. Ken219

    Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and paracetamol (Panadol) are the same medication. Both drugs are...

    Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and paracetamol (Panadol) are the same medication. Both drugs are chemically the same: C8H9NO2.
  31. Ken219

    Waiting 34 years.

    Waiting 34 years.
  32. Ken219

    Tinnitus without Clear Cause — Related to Stress or Depression?

    I never knew so many things affect the inner ear. Ototoxic drugs, viruses, SSHL, ... It is scary. Pray for better treatments or a cure.
  33. Ken219

    Is the park noisy?

    Is the park noisy?
  34. Ken219

    Gave Myself Tinnitus with Hot Water from the Shower

    Have you gone to more than one doctor?
  35. Ken219

    All @Strawberryblonde has it right. As you go to sleep don't think I will not sleep think of...

    All @Strawberryblonde has it right. As you go to sleep don't think I will not sleep think of pleasant moments a lover or a great vacation. It takes practice but you should fall asleep.
  36. Ken219

    Moni does that mean you are or were in the military?

    Moni does that mean you are or were in the military?
  37. Ken219

    Moni it takes time you'll eventually sleep longer. Hang in there!

    Moni it takes time you'll eventually sleep longer. Hang in there!
  38. Ken219

    Use of Alprazolam (Xanax) for Relief of Tinnitus — Post Your Experiences

    Xanax, Prozac and Ambien have been a godsend for me. I have been taking the cocktail for 27 years, under a doctor's supervision. I do get spikes but I'm still here praying for better treatments or a cure.
  39. Ken219

    I Don’t Know What to Do Anymore: I'm Now in a Psychiatric Hospital and Tinnitus Is Crushing Me

    Are you under a doctor's care? Do you have a supportive family? Please know it will lessen with time. It could take 12-18 months. You are not alone, we are many!
  40. Ken219

    Can Someone Explain to Me Why Neil Bauman Is So Influential?

    It is important the patient is well informed! If there is an alternative to an ototoxic drug, the patient should tell the doctor! What are you trying to say?
  41. Ken219

    Back to Silence

    I developed tinnitus in 1989. The tinnitus was slight but I saw an ENT. This is before the internet. I didn't ask the right questions. I assumed it was part of aging. In 1990, after I went to a wedding, my tinnitus zoomed up! I went to the local library which had three books on the subject...
  42. Ken219

    Back to Silence

    @Henry Orlando FL, it's interesting that the 4 stages of habituation were published 1989. They are still the same today.
  43. Ken219

    You've T for 9 years is this your first spike?

    You've T for 9 years is this your first spike?
  44. Ken219

    Otonomy OTO-413 — Treatment of Hidden Hearing Loss

    Keep on pushing for better treatments or a cure!
  45. Ken219

    Tinnitus Wears You Down and Ultimately Causes Other Illnesses

    Very sad! People, please fight the demons and pray for better treatments or a cure.
  46. Ken219

    Be Honest. Do You Still Enjoy Life?

    If I understand correctly, you do not have hyperacusis but you're worried you might get it? if I'm correct, please get it out of your mind. Those are unhealthy thoughts and creates negativity. Trust me, I've been there. Pray for better treatments or a cure. God bless.
  47. Ken219

    Accutane (Isotretinoin) Induced Tinnitus

    Does Prozac and Xanax cause 'head buzzing'?
  48. Ken219

    Frequency Therapeutics — FX-345

    @Tau, how did you get acoustic trauma at 110 dB?
  49. Ken219

    Frequency Therapeutics — Hearing Loss Regeneration

    Is this about a better treatment/cure, or financial gain? The CDC demands it!
  50. Ken219

    How to Habituate to Tinnitus

    Michael, you are one of the good people on this board. I love you for it! Keep the posts coming and pray for better treatments or a cure.
  51. Ken219

    Google Effect of Tinnitus Retraining Therapy vs Standard of Care on Tinnitus-Related Quality of...

    Google Effect of Tinnitus Retraining Therapy vs Standard of Care on Tinnitus-Related Quality of Life A Randomized Clinical Trial.
  52. Ken219

    Medication-Induced (Buspirone) Tinnitus 80% Better with Targeted Frequency Masking

    @SarahMLFlemmer, I'm currently in a spike. I have had severe tinnitus for 34 years. When I habituate, the tinnitus is still there, I hear it, but I do not react to it. When I am busy for example reading, having a conversation, it is not bothersome. Hoping your tinnitus fades. Try to come to...
  53. Ken219

    Tom don't go even with protection.

    Tom don't go even with protection.
  54. Ken219

    It does get better! There might be set backs? Hope and pray for better treatments or a cure...

    It does get better! There might be set backs? Hope and pray for better treatments or a cure. Hang in there let us know how you're doing.
  55. Ken219

    Since you're in UK hopefully you got to sleep!

    Since you're in UK hopefully you got to sleep!
  56. Ken219

    Hurt My Hearing After Using Air Hammer without Hearing Protection, Followed by Tinnitus

    @AnonymousGuest, are you under doctor's care? 'Breakdowns' are common if you're not under doctor's care. Please seek outside help. We care. We've been there. We survived! You can too!
  57. Ken219

    Can a Single Dog Bark Near Ear Cause Hearing Damage or Make Tinnitus Worse?

    Dogs are like kids, they get excited, scream, jump around. Love them. Soon as a dog barks, they get the first one, then fingers in my ears!
  58. Ken219

    Episode 19: It's the Data, Stupid! — Christopher Cederroth & David Stockdale

    It could mean she made enough money to retire? I know many people that are good at fundraising, maybe she got a better offer?
  59. Ken219

    @Strawberryblonde I wish I knew. 34 years everyone tells me it is stress or age.

    @Strawberryblonde I wish I knew. 34 years everyone tells me it is stress or age.
  60. Ken219

    I believe most people habituated then like I a spike happens. I wish I knew how to control the...

    I believe most people habituated then like I a spike happens. I wish I knew how to control the spikes. In one now!