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    I May Be Counting My Chickens — Hopeful Progress in My Tinnitus Journey

    https://soundbites.com/ Yes, Soundbites is a supplement. I have no vested interest other than to share that I’ve been taking it for three months. I pay about $33 per month on the monthly plan. I’ve noticed my tinnitus has diminished, but if you look at my previous threads, you’ll see that I’m...
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    I May Be Counting My Chickens — Hopeful Progress in My Tinnitus Journey

    My tinnitus came from an indoor gun range. I was wearing earmuffs that were inadequate for that level of noise. It has been 18 months, and this is the treatment I am currently on: 50 mg of Zoloft daily in the morning. 1 mg of Klonopin, half in the morning and half in the early evening. A daily...
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    Hyperacusis/Noxacusis Healed by Tackling Mental Health

    What level of decibel protection do you use in church? That’s my next step, to try ear protection during the music and louder parts of the service. Should I go with foam plugs, musician’s earplugs, or the type that resembles wax? Or maybe it doesn’t really matter, as long as the ears are...
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    I May Be Counting My Chickens — Hopeful Progress in My Tinnitus Journey

    I had loud noise exposure at an indoor gun range and used inadequate hearing protection. I later found out that my earmuffs were not manufactured for range use. I experienced ringing right away. I was put on 60 mg of Prednisone for 2 weeks, which I took faithfully. Almost 18 months later, my...
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    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    I’ve been praying for a treatment for the tinnitus community for the past 16 months. The Catholic Church has designated 2025 as the Year of Hope. What better timing could there be for a treatment to be revealed this year, offering not only hope but also a deeper faith that science can provide...
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    Epidural Steroid Injections for Sciatica and Concerns About Tinnitus Effects

    I had sciatica and found success with a series of three epidural steroid injections in 2022. That was before I developed noise-induced tinnitus in April 2024. I’m concerned that this upcoming epidural injection might spike or worsen my current tinnitus. Has anyone experienced a spinal injection...
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    From Rock Bottom to Renewal: My Three-Year Journey with Tinnitus and Faith

    Thank you for mentioning your faith and how it sustained you during this life change. That is such an important part of managing it successfully. Many blessings to you now and in the future.
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    AdventHealth Research Institute Offers Phase II Clinical Trial of Etanercept for Treatment of Blast-Induced Tinnitus

    I was called today by a woman in Florida, and I explained that I had already been declined back in March at Wayne State for the drug trial (injection). She mentioned that they are having difficulty finding participants. If you live in Michigan and are interested, here are two contacts: Jamal at...
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    Success: Tensor Tympani Tenotomy Surgery for Middle Ear Myoclonus

    Best wishes for a full recovery. You look so relieved in the photo. I’m happy to see you’re on the path to healing. Thank you for sharing.
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    My Success/Habituation Story — A Three-Year Journey Learning to Live with Tinnitu

    Congratulations on your progress! Did the Phonak Lyric device provide masking or sound therapy? If so, did you wear it all the time to help mask the tinnitus? Thank you.
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    Biomarker Discovery for Chronic Tinnitus Diagnosis (TIDE Project)

    Dear @myself, Please know that others care and are praying for you. I will offer my next Mass for your intentions. Have you tried hearing aids with sound masking? I have found relief through that support. Also, a good doctor can recommend medication to help with depression or anxiety, if that...
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    Abraham Shulman Tinnitus Protocol (Clonazepam Plus Gabapentin)

    My doctor prescribed 0.5 mg, one to two times daily, since October 2024. I also take 50 mg of Zoloft. I will pray for you, @delta784. Thank you, @linearb, for your very detailed response. Klonopin tends to lessen the distress, and my tinnitus has come a long way toward quieting down. I have...
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    Abraham Shulman Tinnitus Protocol (Clonazepam Plus Gabapentin)

    I take 1.0 mg of Klonopin daily. I am 62 years old.
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    Abraham Shulman Tinnitus Protocol (Clonazepam Plus Gabapentin)

    Good luck, and thank you for sharing. I am also using Clonazepam to manage the anxiety associated with tinnitus. I have read research suggesting that this medication can reduce the loudness, and I have found that to be true in my case. I am curious about increasing my dose to see if it might...
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    Finding Relief: My Journey with Tinnitus, Hearing Aids, and Zinc

    In the US, most audiologists will allow you to take home demo hearing aids to try out before deciding whether to purchase them. I purchased Widex hearing aids for about $3,800. I was told they are highly rated for tinnitus relief and considered expensive because they feature some of the best...
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    Finding Relief: My Journey with Tinnitus, Hearing Aids, and Zinc

    I also purchased hearing aids for relief through sound therapy, not for amplification. If this has brought you relief, it is well worth it. Mentally, I felt stronger and had a sense of control. I also take a product called Sound Bites, a supplement that contains Magnesium and vitamins A, C, and...
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    AdventHealth Research Institute Offers Phase II Clinical Trial of Etanercept for Treatment of Blast-Induced Tinnitus

    This is interesting. Wayne State University in Detroit had an open enrollment in the spring to recruit candidates with tinnitus resulting from noise-induced trauma. They were planning to test the same drug, also known as Enbrel, to determine whether this treatment can reduce tinnitus distress...
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    Attending a Noisy Indoor Graduation Ceremony: Tips and Experiences?

    It would be great if you could be seated or stand near an exit to a hallway outside the auditorium. Being near an exit or door allows you to leave or take breaks without missing your child’s moment. I would talk to the staff. Often, schools have quiet spaces, such as offices, that might provide...
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    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    Thank you, @Fra. You made my day. Bless the possibilities and the progress in tinnitus research!
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    How to Habituate to Tinnitus

    I have been using Widex hearing aids for sound therapy for about one year. I have mild hearing loss. I also take Clonazepam, 0.25 mg in the morning and 0.25 mg in the evening, along with 50 mg of Zoloft. These medications are part of my daily routine. My tinnitus is a result of loud noise...