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Michael, In some other threads, you've said your tinnitus can be nearly silent at times. Could you think back a bit... was it always this way...

Wow. That is really something to think about.

Yes, or the most common "trigger." Some have successfully treated their noise-induced hyperacusis, only to have it come back later, without any...

In addition, the human ear is not designed to be plugged. It is meant to let sound *out* as well as in. With plugs, really loud sound that does...

Joseph, When you were researching, did you experiment with colloidal minerals? Thanks.

Bill: People with normal hearing live under that same principle—noise doesn’t bother them, yet it can still be damaging their hearing. They just...

Mandi, Did Dr. Wilden specify in what circumstances to wear ear plugs?

I would like to add to the above post. There are many who claim positive results from vinpocetine, and with few or no side effects. A search of...

Before you read on, please keep in mind that nothing is for sure, so please be careful. In my estimation, it appears that this procedure could...

In one video, Dr. Silverstein mentions that patients who had LDL's of 60 to 70 decibels before surgery improved to a range of 90 to 100 decibels...

If the six patients in the presentation include the five in the video, that's one patient more. I think everyone was hoping for more...

Interesting, thanks. It appears that Gelfoam is a substance used to stop bleeding. Haven't found info on any adhesive effects. I did see an...

Do you know what keeps these pieces of tissue in place? Why wouldn't they just fall off into the middle ear?

Thanks, Lymebite. It will be very interesting to see the completed study on this, and it's a good idea to wait for those results. The latest...

Thank you for the good explanation. Are you still considering?

I've been looking at videos of similar procedures to see how this is done. Are they cutting into the side of the ear canal 'before' the ear drum,...

Since Dr. Silverstein does just one ear at a time, does anyone know how much time is required to pass between each ear surgery?

Thanks for the link, Lapidus & Lymebite. Dr. Silverstein does touch on reactive tinnitus at about 48 minutes into the video, thinking that the...

Is there any info on how the procedure affects the reactive tinnitus that so many with hyperacusis have?

Can you point us to this video? Thanks.

That's a good question. Without looking at "why" it happens, it's likely that Tinnitus goes up and down like everything else in your body...

Looking again at the original poster's concern... Days ago, he went to a movie he described as "bloody loud," and even though he wore earplugs,...

Ed209 wrote: "I don't think it helps to google things like "movies too loud" because you are going to find negative things without a doubt." ----...

Ed209: Please type "Movies too loud" into your Google search window, and have a look at the news articles. Also, please provide the evidence you...

I would never make a blanket statement that it's safe to attend the movies, even with earplugs. There are way too many variables, the most...

When it comes to tinnitus, few things can be proven. However, I've heard a number of stories like yours. Wearing earplugs all night is certainly...

If they did it long-term, it might crank up the central auditory gain, which would bring tinnitus and other head noises up with it. That is...

Can you point us to more information about this, such as scientific articles, etc? Thanks.

You do need to be careful when working out. Years ago I read of a tinnitus epidemic after workouts in the presence of loud sounds or...

You mentioned that when your tinnitus is bad , you wear the patch for three days. Are there side effects if you wear it longer? When you wore the...

Under the "Success Stories" heading, you'll find a lot of information about this.

Get around people as much as you possibly can. Go out and talk to the mailman if you have to. Make yourself converse with the cashier at the...

Michael, Your statement, "....although it didn't seem loud to me..." is significant. There is an element to TRT and hyperacusis recovery that...

For a lot of people, tinnitus takes off with increased fluid pressure in the head and inner ear, and it often happens soon after reclining. Your...

Michael, What effect do you think nighttime masking has on the brain that makes it effective?

UKJohn: Do you think your T is triggered by reclining and the increased pressure in your head?

Michael, While you were doing TRT for the hyperacusis, to what degree did you protect yourself with earplugs when you were out?

Michael, Just pondering some of your posts... Did your tinnitus happen to worsen in 2008 because your earlier cure caused you to let your guard...

Would you mind sharing the cause so others can avoid this? If it's too personal, or there are legal issues--understood.

No one can tell you whether you'll be safe at a concert, because no one knows all the factors involved.

I don't doubt that fresh nutrition can help heal tinnitus, but wouldn't you think the effect would be more gradual? This person says that he woke...

Not to negate Kevin Hogan's knowledge of tinnitus, but wasn't his from nerve impingement in his jaw (TMJ), which he ultimately solved? Also,...

Telis: Your symptoms do sound like most everything I've read about perilymph fistula. I'm not knowledgeable about experts in this field, but...

Can you describe the nature of your tinnitus? Do you have any lower pitches, humming, beeping, roaring?

A lot of people likely have these symptoms but don't realize it may be a perilymph fistula.

See what happens, now that the doctor has treated you. Please post here what happens. I wouldn't be going to any more concerts...

Are you experiencing any sensitivity to sound? Does anything in your world sound louder than usual?

How long does the roaring and spike last?

It's theoretically possible that overuse of earplugs might weaken any natural defenses against loud sounds, leaving one susceptible.

I have an observation about laser therapy that I've not seen addressed... A number of people stress that the therapy takes a long time, and that...

Are you taking any special steps with sound exposure?

Natalie, Since you can't pinpoint an obvious insult to your hearing, your case sounds similar to other people who've had their central auditory...

Recent medications?

Vinpocetine is often mentioned as a treatment for tinnitus. But be very careful about this so-called "safe" supplement. The listed side effects...

Natalie, Did things sound loud to you in restaurants and movies earlier in life, or did this just recently start with the T? Do you know the...

More suggestions Re: Your hotel: Ask for a room away from the road, in an unoccupied wing (if available), away from the ice machine and other...

Just wondering... How did you determine that your H is from faulty dampening? For anyone on this forum considering the procedure, the first...

What I am getting at is this: Is the procedure intended to dampen excess vibration, or is it to act as an earplug of sorts, to actually reduce...

Zmichael, Do you have the kind of H in which: A. The volume of the whole world is cranked up. B. The volume of just some frequencies are...