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Bad news and good news for tinnitus sufferers

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Re: Bad news and good news for tinnitus sufferers

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Post by lightweb3 »

I had to make a new account just to post this. A few years ago I noticed tinnitus develop in one of my ears along with associated hearing loss following a very stressful period of time. After some research I went to a specialist neurosurgeon / neuroscientist who tested me for all sorts of viruses and conditions and also performed a special DMSA chelation urinalysis which let me know that I have lead poisoning. I am now working with special diet and lifestyle changes in order to attempt to draw as much of it out as I can. I am also working with a dentist who specializes in removing metal amalgam fillings which are one source of possible lead (as well as mercury) exposure. I did have some mercury in my urine profile as well but not in the danger zone like lead.

I've read several article on Tinnitus now and there is never a mention of possible heavy metal contamination. It is surprising to me because it seems like an environmental issue which has been largely swept under the rug for generations now. I hope it gets better and more information and awareness is brought forth.

Re: Bad news and good news for tinnitus sufferers

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Post by FreeFull »

jdc0589 wrote: post #19
lutorm wrote: post #14

I have mild tinnitus, it's not really bothering me but is noticeable in quiet environments. I find it interesting that I can exacerbate it by pulling on my jaw or clenching my jaw. If I'm feeling a bit under the weather, it is also exacerbated by moving my eyes. So at least in my case, there's a definite connection to muscles around the ear. There appears to be at least some support for this in the literature, e.g. h…

weird... I don't have tinnitus, that I know of, but if I put earbuds in that provide a lot of sound dampening and clench my jaw muscles, it makes a pretty noticeable roaring sound, kind of sounds like the inside of an airplane.

I think that's the sound of your Eustachian tubes being open.

Re: Bad news and good news for tinnitus sufferers

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Post by coupdejarnac »

I've created a few iOS apps for tinnitus, if anyone is interested. The apps provide masking therapy or notch filter therapy. There does not seem to be a scientific way to predetermine what therapy, if any, will be therapeutic to you, so it helps to try a few different things. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/serene-ears/id790457760?mt=8... https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nix-tinnitus-player/id842249...

Re: Bad news and good news for tinnitus sufferers

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Post by zaptheimpaler »

lutorm wrote: post #14

I have mild tinnitus, it's not really bothering me but is noticeable in quiet environments. I find it interesting that I can exacerbate it by pulling on my jaw or clenching my jaw. If I'm feeling a bit under the weather, it is also exacerbated by moving my eyes. So at least in my case, there's a definite connection to muscles around the ear. There appears to be at least some support for this in the literature, e.g. h…

Same! In my case, i only started noticing tinnitus after a month or so of lots of stretching and exercises to relieve neck/shoulder pain, and i can even make it go away temporarily by tapping the back of my head.

Tinnitus is definitely muscle related for lots of us I suppose.

Re: Bad news and good news for tinnitus sufferers

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Post by nol13 »

stevenwiles wrote: post #36

Tinnitus is not a real thing. It's kind of like trypophobia - it's an "illness" that did not exist before the Age of the Internet and Self-Obsession. In my personal experience, people who claim to have tinnitus just enjoy acting like a victim.

Please, do tell us about your personal experiences with this condition.

Re: Bad news and good news for tinnitus sufferers

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Post by throw_stone »

stevenwiles wrote: post #36

Tinnitus is not a real thing. It's kind of like trypophobia - it's an "illness" that did not exist before the Age of the Internet and Self-Obsession. In my personal experience, people who claim to have tinnitus just enjoy acting like a victim.

It is unfortunate to observe the degree to which the HN community has degraded.

Tinnitus is absolutely very real and can be extremely debilitating with a significant effect on quality of life, or worse.

Re: Bad news and good news for tinnitus sufferers

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Post by stevenwiles »

throw_stone wrote: post #38
stevenwiles wrote: post #36

Tinnitus is not a real thing. It's kind of like trypophobia - it's an "illness" that did not exist before the Age of the Internet and Self-Obsession. In my personal experience, people who claim to have tinnitus just enjoy acting like a victim.

It is unfortunate to observe the degree to which the HN community has degraded. Tinnitus is absolutely very real and can be extremely debilitating with a significant effect on quality of life, or worse.

That's pretty rich from someone who needs to make an account every time he wants to comment. Do you keep getting banned?

Re: Bad news and good news for tinnitus sufferers

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Post by dang »

throw_stone wrote: post #38
stevenwiles wrote: post #36

Tinnitus is not a real thing. It's kind of like trypophobia - it's an "illness" that did not exist before the Age of the Internet and Self-Obsession. In my personal experience, people who claim to have tinnitus just enjoy acting like a victim.

It is unfortunate to observe the degree to which the HN community has degraded. Tinnitus is absolutely very real and can be extremely debilitating with a significant effect on quality of life, or worse.

Please don't go from one comment to "the HN community has degraded".
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