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I find No. 2 to be the most important and relevant to those of us without significant hearing loss and no suspected identifiable event of probable...

It really should be the weapon of first resort. I say that only, because you can read every word on this site and you'll find nobody that has beat...

You all make very valid points. However, if you examine the reason for the fear, it is simply due to the lack of acceptance. That is the answer to...

This is an old thread, but it is important to note that I also suspect Tramadol originally caused ringing in my ears about five years ago. One...

I had Lyme Disease and I had the classic bulls eye rash where the tick was imbedded. It was a perfect red circle with the tick in the center and...

Had Lyme Disease when I was 37 years old and ended-up needing a pacemaker. I didn't get "T" until I was in my 60's

Not sure what ultrasound therapy is? It sounds interesting! Who does it? Physical Therapist?

I certainly agree with getting your mind unstuck. However, I don't think it is wise to be in either your mind or body. Dealing seems to work best...

That is an extremely low dose. You seem to be able to minimize the frequency so that there is little risk of becoming too dependent. I personally...

While it is true that loud music was around in the 70's (I was young then), it is nothing like it is today. Not sure when the big bass speakers...

Yeah. I tapered off of Xanax after 15 years of use. I didn't suffer any ill effects except difficulty sleeping. It had absolutely no effect on my...

Yes, I certainly agree with you on that. However, don't hold your breath while waiting for a better understanding of the related neurology...........

Yes, I was being snarky. I am sorry, but I am just a little bit skeptical. There are a million unfounded theories out there. Theories are a dime a...

O.K........back to the original point of this thread; Just what is "sensitization of the central nervous system"???? Did someone make it up? Is it...

REALLY??? So what?

I had no idea that they have a "T" Clinic! Do you know if insurance pays for any of the costs involved? If not, it seems like it would be a huge...

Yeah, been to Cleveland Clinic myself and it was a wasted trip for me also. It was kinda like a cattle call. I had a 10 am appointment. I was...

Jeannie, We obviously aren't too far apart. I asked about the chewing gum, because after I quit smoking several years ago I started chewing gum....

Jeannie, Good to have another fellow Ohioan here! What part of the state are you from? Also, a couple of stupid questions regarding your fibro.......

This all sounds very interesting. I can identify with some of the same feelings/symptoms as Jeannie. I would like to learn more, because I have to...

It has been almost 48 hours since my last does of Alprazolam (0.0625 mg). I am done down-dosing. I feel really good aside from being tired. Have...

I was taking 1.o mg/day (at bedtime). I am not sure how long I took them, but it was at least 12 years. I've heard that you can abuse them, but I...

Yes, it was directed toward you. I checked-out the references you mentioned and found the Ashton Manual to be quite impressive. The fact that it...

Jesse, I am sorry. Didn't mean to insinuate you were in it for the money. I know you are here for the same reason as I. I was just being a little...

That IS the old fashion way. I went from 0.5 mg to 0.25 by breaking the pill in half. Then I used a pill cutter to quarter it to 0.125 mg. I am...

Oh..........whoever that was who used it should be "the first to write a review" of that product on Amazon!

BINGO.......my point exactly. I think we need a little more evidence. If that stuff really works, somebody just made billions...... Are you sure...

Supplements in the U.S. are scary, because they just aren't regulated very well. The bottom-line is that you just don't know for sure what you are...

It sounds like you are taking an extreme approach to tapering off of Benzos. I guess that I wonder if such an extreme approach is really...

I have been on 1/4 of 0.5 mg (0.125 mg) for the past several nights. I have been feeling very good at that dose. Think I'll stay on it for another...

Well, I tapered throughout the week from 0.5 mg to 0.25 mg and went to zero last night. I think that I was up most of the night and got out of bed...

Very interesting.........In terms of causes, what is the difference between "noise induced" and "acoustic trauma"? They seem very similar. Nice...

Congrats to you also! I am in total agreement with your philosophy. After taking this drug for more than 12 years, I am so curious to find-out if...

Yeah, I don't know if there is as much to all the negativity surrounding this drug as you read here. Frankly, it has served me very well. I have...

Just an update; Began down-dosing from 0.5 to 0.25 alprazolam for the last two consecutive nights. This is the first time in over ten years I have...

Probably the best advice I could give is to try to find things to occupy your mind. You need to stay busy and get out of your head. I know that it...

I think that the fact that your "T" didn't start until 13 years after first taking alprazolam combined with my 8 years at least would indicate...

No, I am not worried that my "T" will increase. It might, but it is really loud all of the time now. I do recognize that it will get worse before...

I have been taking 0.5 mg/day of Alprazolam (Xanax) for more than twelve (12) years. I can't say that I've experienced any significant negative...

It isn't helpful to simply say: "don't use benzos" It can be helpful to more fully explain your dosage and circumstances relative to their use....

Now that is very interesting. I too ate Chinese food (MSG) a couple of days ago and my "T" spiked. I don't know of any connection, but you may be...

I wonder if the withdrawal issue with Benzos is really the classic physical withdrawal symptoms that we always associate with drugs and alcohol. I...

See, that makes no sense to me. I can understand withdrawal as the drug concentration diminishes and leaves my system. If a drug is used multiple...

I take .5 mg Alprazolam at bedtime to help me sleep. Please forgive me for being stupid, but if the Alprazolam leaves my system in 11.2 hours,...

And I thought it only caused blindness....................

Wow.........what a great attitude! You captured EXACTLY how we should deal with our "T". I have never had mine measured....nor have I ever gone...

Has the Physical Therapy helped?

Olbas.........GREAT stuff!!!!!! It'll cure what ails ya!

Someday there will be answers to all of this. I just hope I live long enough. As I seek treatment for my neck problems I will try to keep everyone...

Wow, we are actually neighbors! You live in the snow capital of Ohio. A dubious honor.... "ugh". I didn't mean to infer that the neck problem was...

First off.........I don't spend a lot of time here, because it causes me to dwell too much on my "T". However, I am glad I found this thread. I...

Lisa, The sounds you describe are not typical tinnitus symptoms. You could be suffering from any number of minor issues that are causing the...

We all have our ups and downs. We are all more alike than we are different. My wife has had "T" much longer than I. I remember a time long before...

It is not kind of sad, it is very sad. Sounds like classical depression. Believe me, I understand! I hope you will consider some form of treatment...

Psssst.................I don't think it is a good idea to suggest that someone should stop taking any medication without first consulting their...

He suffers no longer. Although a stranger, may he rest in peace. I am so sorry for his family and friends.

The spikes come often for me. I have found that they can perpetuate my "T" in its severest form if I allow it. Spikes tend to cause me to dwell on...

Good to know that I am not alone. More importantly, I really think there is a connection between the "T" (high-pitched squeal) and the lack of...

To Matt and User ID, In my opinion, your use of drugs falls under the heading of "you do what you must do!" The drugs obviously help and improve...