Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Posted March 1, 2006 > > Has anyone had any experience with tinnitus? I have had it since I > began this magical journey two and a half years ago. They want me to > see either a ear, nose, and throat guy or a neurologist. However, I > know it is from the meds or coming off the meds or whatever and that > would only be a waste of time and money. Surprisingly, it doesn't drive > me nuts. It is merely an irritant, but I'd rather get rid of it. It > seems to be worse at night. Thanks in advance.>> ** It's a sign of being unhealthy. It will go away when you are healthier. C Quote
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Posted March 1, 2006 Hi Casey Yes I suffer from Tinnitus... it drives me CRAZY... it is a high piercing ring... I was told it was caused by the Zoloft i take.. and that is why i want to get off it. I am having acupunture done at the moment to see if it will go away.. I have been twice so far and i just have to be patient... I find though that when i get stress it seems louder... My GP told me there was nothing wrong with me and that i basically had to learn to live with it.. so ... i got a mp3 player and i listen to my favorite music for a time out.... as it is so very irritating. I agree with ... that we are unhealthy.. and that is why i am trying to eat and drink healthy get of my meds etc... hugs Tinnitus > Has anyone had any experience with tinnitus? I have had it since I > began this magical journey two and a half years ago. They want me to > see either a ear, nose, and throat guy or a neurologist. However, I > know it is from the meds or coming off the meds or whatever and that > would only be a waste of time and money. Surprisingly, it doesn't drive > me nuts. It is merely an irritant, but I'd rather get rid of it. It > seems to be worse at night. Thanks in advance. > > Casey > > > > > > To subscribe to our off-topic Social list go to: > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/socialWandR/ > > To subscribe to our Truth-in-Health list go to: > > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/truth-in-health > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Posted March 1, 2006 Hello Casey I'm with you on this - a high pitched sort of drone similar to what you pick up tuning into radio stations. It can seem worse, or I'm aware if it more, when its quiet or starting any meditation (and sometimes after being on the computer late). For myself I put it down to the daily noises of life, too much intense or obsessive thinking (thoughts create noise) and over stimulation late at night on the computer and of course the after effects of years of antipsychotic drugs. It is irritating as you say and sometimes frightening but I do TRY to stay calm and quiet. Perhaps others have some input on this - I'm not going near any neurologists at the moment! Love xxmcpark99_2000 wrote: Has anyone had any experience with tinnitus? I have had it since I began this magical journey two and a half years ago. They want me to see either a ear, nose, and throat guy or a neurologist. However, I know it is from the meds or coming off the meds or whatever and that would only be a waste of time and money. Surprisingly, it doesn't drive me nuts. It is merely an irritant, but I'd rather get rid of it. It seems to be worse at night. Thanks in advance. Casey Yahoo! Photos – NEW, now offering a quality print service from just 8p a photo. Quote
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Posted March 2, 2006 > > Has anyone had any experience with tinnitus? I have had it since I > began this magical journey two and a half years ago. They want me to > see either a ear, nose, and throat guy or a neurologist. However, I > know it is from the meds or coming off the meds or whatever and that > would only be a waste of time and money. Surprisingly, it doesn't drive > me nuts. It is merely an irritant, but I'd rather get rid of it. It > seems to be worse at night. Thanks in advance. > > Casey Hi Casey, I began experiencing tinnitus during withdrawal and still have it. Some days are worse than others. My particular experience with the docs didn't show anything. I went to an ear specialist and an ear, eyes, nose and throat specialist. It was pretty much a waste of time and money in my particular case. I have noticed that some supplements do seem to aggravate the condition for me. This is just me of course, but theanine and inositol make my ears sing like a violin -- a constant, high pitched whine. It's too bad because both of these help with post-withdrawal anxiety, which I could really use right now. The magnesium taurate seems to help for me. Wishing you a background-noise free day! Quote
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Posted March 3, 2006 Thanks for the replies. All the tinnitus really means for me is that I have to sleep with the TV or radio on or all I hear is the whining sound in my ear. Now that really isn't that big of a deal. However, as many know whatever is on TV can sometimes creep into your dreams. This is perfectly fine with me if somehow I leave it on Showtime when I fall asleep. Their late night programming is stimulating. I guess that is one way of putting it. Of course, it isn't good to fall asleep with a horror movie on. I'd also not recommend leaving it on a channel that goes to infomercials during the early morning hours. For whatever reason that usually has my dreams descending into the bizarre. Food channel has me waking up hungry. Foxnews has me waking up conservative. CNN has me waking up liberal. ESPN has me waking up right before I threw the winning pass in the UCLA-USC game. Nickelodeon has me waking up thinking I am Jack Tripper. HBO- Tony Soprano. Last night I feel asleep during Wall Street and woke up thinking " greed is good. " I guess I should just loop Forrest Gump and wake up thinking life is like a box of chocolates, because it really is. Naw, It's a Wonderful Life because it truly is and if it doesn't permeate my skull on that level it wouldn't be bad being Jimmy . Then maybe I could be Mr. going to Washington and fire everyone in the FDA. Casey Quote
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Posted March 3, 2006 I didn't know you were a comedy writer! I think I'd forget the tv altogether--those flickering lights--and just listen to soothing music! Hugs, Kim -- Visit my art blog at http://kimdenise.blogspot.com/. Purchase items with my artwork at www.CafePress.com/Kim " Thanks to my work everything's going well " --Claude Monet Quote
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