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Posted by daise (Member # 13622) on :
 
Hi everyone,

Keebler provided the good information with links on tinnitus, which follow. After that is my personal journey into figuring out the various causes of my own tinnitus.

You might think of it as a check list!

Tinnitus, or part of a tinnitus problem, is sometimes rather unique to you and your condition.

With detective work, we hope you'll get your tinnitus problems figured-out and in the process you'll feel better, sleep better because you're head will be quieter and maybe you'll even figure out a condition you never knew you had.

For many, Lyme itself is a cause of tinnitus, as is Zithromax.

Good Luck! [Cool]


~Keebler's Links follow ~

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VESTIBULAR LINKS

PubMed has medical abstracts from around the world.

http://www.ncbi.nih.gov/sites/entrez


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THE VESTIBULAR DISORDERS ASSOCIATION (VEDA)

. . . provides information, resources, support, and advocacy for people with dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance and for ...

www.vestibular.org


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Superior Canal Dehiscence Support.org - many links

www.scdssupport.org

Includes hyperacusis, autophony (own voice is loud), loud internal sounds from walking, heartbeat, even hair combing. Tullio - loud sounds trigger vertigo, jumpy eyes.

See link for more.

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Mal de Debarquement Syndrome Foundation

www.mddsfoundation.org


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THE HYPERACUSIS NETWORK

. . . consists of individuals who have a collapsed tolerance to sound.

www.hyperacusis.net


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THE AMERICAN TINNITUS ASSOCIATION

http://www.ata.org


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THE AMERICAN SPEECH--LANGUAGE--HEARING ASSOCIATION (ASHA)

. . . is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 127,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists

www.asha.org


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THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF AUDIOLOGY

. . . is the world's largest professional organization of ... Phone: 800-AAA-2336, 703-790-8466 | Fax: 703-790-8631 ...

www.audiology.org


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OTOTOXICITY

http://tinyurl.com/28vzmx


OTOTOXIC MEDICATIONS

Timothy C. Hain, MD

Lists and advice such as: Ear drops may contain antibiotics, some of which can be ototoxic when administered to persons with perforated ear drums.


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EXCITOTOXICITY & NEW DRUGS FOR TINNITUS

by Barry Keate - article at link - just one source

www.tinnitusformula.com/infocenter/articles/treatments/excito.aspx


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OTOTOXIC DRUGS CAN DAMAGE HEARING

Ototoxic drugs, which are medications that are toxic to the ear, have the potential to cause permanent or temporary hearing loss. ...

www.asha.org/about/news/tipsheets/ototoxic.htm


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OTOTOXIC DRUGS EXPOSED: PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND OTHER CHEMICALS THAT CAN (AND DO) DAMAGE OUR EARS

by Neil G. Bauman (Paperback - April 17, 2007)

www.amazon.com

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21st Century Veterans Health: Hearing Impairment, Audiology, Ototoxic and Noise-induced Hearing Loss, Veterans Administration Independent Study Course (Ring-bound) by U.S. Government (Ring-bound - Mar 3, 2007)

www.amazon.com

[ 27. April 2008, 04:54 PM: Message edited by: daise ]
 
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
 
daise and keebler, OUTSTANDING INFO! [group hug] [kiss]

daise, your story isn't below like you said! i learned alot from it...the copy you sent me earlier tonight.
 
Posted by daise (Member # 13622) on :
 
LymeBlog News
Lexington KY USA
LymeBlog News staff
www.lymeblog.com
October 15, 2007


Helping Ourselves
Diane J. Marie, patient advocate


Tinnitus--Ringing Between The Ears


Before I figured-out that I had chronic Lyme disease, I worked at bettering my tinnitus. I found that often tinnitus is metabolic mayhem, a result of the mess of disease, hormone levels too high or too low and hundreds of cellular co-factors in flux, often due to multiple conditions.

Five factors improved exasperating noise between my ears


1.] I learned about getting optimized treatment for my hypothyroidism. Being low thyroid means the thyroid gland in the neck isn't making enough thyroid hormone. The pituitary in our brain screams that our body needs more and that screaming can be measured with a TSH test.

I take both Levoxyl (thyroid hormone T4) and Armour Thyroid (containing both T3 and T4) compounded for time-release by a compounding pharmacist. T4 is stored in our body; T3 acts quickly and needs to be made available slowly, by time-release.

With Armour, the Sun rises in my head! Though it's a mighty foggy Lyme Sun. T3, in the form of Armour (or Cytomel) does wonders for the workings of my brain, trying to recover from Lyme. Most doctors boo-hoo this, but it's like Lyme--when treatment helps you, you go with it!

Thyroid hormone affects every cell in our body, from the top of our head clear down to our big right toe. T4 locks-in to cells, converting to T3--little logs for our metabolic fire. Can that process be interrupted by Lyme cell damage? Lyme lives in and damages many of our cells.

Can cells with enough T4 locking in for conversion to T3 help us fight Lyme better?

Too much, and we're hyperthyroid: we're nervous, jittery, our heart thumps, blood pressure goes up, headaches increase and more.

Problems with T3 working at the cellular level are frustrating, because it's off the scope of conventional medicine, which denies its existence.

Most doctors don't know we have cells. Knowing this is crucial for Lyme recovery because if we lack T3, or it's not bioavailable, our immune system won't function well. We Lyme folks need our immune system to function well in order to work in partnership with antibiotics.

Disturbing tinnitus is also a symptom of hypothyroidism. Infections are another symptom--and boy do we have a Lyme
infection/coinfections!

Signs and symptoms are many: fatigue / exhaustion, feeling cold when others do not (more apparent in northerly climates,) digestive problems and constipation are beginning troubles, though they may be masked by Lyme or meds.

After that: foggy head, sleep apnea, insomnia, tinnitus, infections, carpel tunnel, dry hair, hair loss, weight gain, high cholesterol and lipids, high or low blood pressure, bradycardia (slow heart rate,) depression and much more.

Each low thyroid patient needs to find brands and dosages that work best, for them. For enormous help see, Living Well With Hypothyroidism, 2005 Edition, by Mary J. Shomon.

Her website www.thyroid-info.com offers tremendous search help and ties into her about.com site. At her ``Top Docs'' page you may find a local doctor to help you. Maybe your insurance will pay for that doc.

Having any disease when we have hypothyroidism, and getting it treated and then optimized makes everything work better! I've also found that having Lyme disease and hypothyroidism means continually evolving thyroid care, such as med dosage.

In the general population, hypothyroidism is so common it's pathetic--epidemic. Thyroid issues are many. Along with other body-wide help, optimizing hypothyroidism lessened my tinnitus!


2.] Still, my head rang between my ears. I'd lie in bed appalled at the noise, unable to pass into sleep night after night `til the early hours, making more stress, frustration and pain.

I'd had insomnia for over 4 decades.

Fatigued to Fantastic Revitalizing Sleep Formula by Enzymatic Therapy helped me fall asleep and put me into 4th stage healing sleep, the sleep to help heal anything. It's a beautiful formula on the face of the Earth, balancing valerian and passionflower with other ingredients.

The way to know if you've found the right dose is when you feel better in the morning. Deep sleep made my tinnitus better the following night, night after night.

When herxheimer pain prevents me from falling asleep I also use a small dose (1 mL) of Source Naturals Melatonin, liquid or spray (capsules don't work.) Be sparing with melatonin doses as it's a powerful hormone.


3.] I'd been to a very good physical therapist with love in her heart, who helped me raise my right shoulder blade with exercise. I became a little more balanced. She used ultrasound (heat) at the back of my neck, huge heating pads, craniosacral therapy and neck traction. Muscle pain and range of motion improved a bit.

I told her my worst symptom was constant, severe head pain. She thought I had myofascial trouble. That wasn't a therapy they offered, yet she arranged for a fellow therapist, to try. This therapist, also with love in her heart, performed a maneuver on me that lessened my head pain!

After things settled in my head, my tinnitus lessened a bit.

To demonstrate how powerful this healing was, it meant I could immediately take more thyroid hormone, which I needed, to be optimized. You see, before this, taking more thyroid hormone had increased my head pain. Oh! The woes of we Lyme patients.

I had a painful partly-locked shoulder caused by trigger points--knots of metabolic waste in my muscle fascia causing referred pain (on top of Lyme pain in my muscles, though I didn't know it.)

The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook, by Claire and Amber Davies, is eloquent and precise--the best book to explain what myfascial trigger points mean and what needs to be done. I stopped counting at 62 trigger points everywhere.

When I studied the book carefully, I got rid of some trigger points, some pain and gained a bit better range of motion.

However, it was apparent I needed the best therapist in town. Armed with knowledge from studying the book, I knew what questions to ask as I interviewed crooks around town (though the Davies' method can differ.)

Four months later, I found him, with love in his heart and expertise! After several sessions he'd unlocked my shoulder more, lessened my severe, constant head pain--thank you very much--and improved my range of motion.

He'd made ringing between my ears a little better. Hurray! Still, we knew something else was very wrong.

I had yet to arrive at my Eureka! moment of discovery, that I had chronic Lyme.

Please note: Many with severe hypothyroidism can develop trigger points in unexpected places. When meds don't include T3, then when you get myofascial therapy, trigger points will come right back.

Many with muscle pain have, or also have, trigger points, when they don't have hypothyroidism--even taking multiple painkillers, not knowing it's a myofascial problem.

If you think you might have trigger points--don't stretch. For example, don't reach up to a microwave, or back into a car trunk, because like dominoes, trigger points then get worse. Stretching exercise that increases pain may be trigger point trouble. Be picky about choosing your therapist.

Trigger points differ from ``tender points'' of fibromyalgia. A very good myofascial therapist can also help with fibromyalgia.

When all else fails and as a last resort, some people get regular hypodermic injections behind their ear for tinnitus or headaches. See the Davies' book for a discussion.


4.] My myofascial therapist suggested I see an atlas orthogonal chiropractor, as my right foot was one full inch shorter than my left! I thought, ``That can't be good.''

I was very much helped by a special doctor with love in her heart. She uses a relatively new therapy, a high-tech one, which I think we're all going to hear more about. She uses a percussion wave to make gentle, major chiropractic adjustments at C1 and C2.

For a year-and-a-half I'd been shuffling along with my head hanging out to the right and down (and dragging along my right-side severe muscle pain.) It hurt, was disgusting and frustrating. My head was out of alignment with my spine. I just knew my head wasn't screwed on right!

One of the causes is muscle atrophy. In my case, the muscles couldn't hold the head in place. Lyme certainly can cause muscle atrophy.

Lie flat on a bed, shoes on or off and have someone check: if a leg is shorter even by a little--see an atlas orthogonal therapist, for proper assessment. For the list of doctors see www.atlasorthogonality.com.

Regular chiropractors may help you--some may make it worse. Every time you have a conventional chiropractic adjustment, you're joints are damaged a bit.

Lying on a table, my special chiropractor moved my head a particular way according to what x-rays showed and did the quick percussion wave treatment, realigning my head. She helped me sit up.

I put two "even" feet to the floor--and was stunned. Silence ... Silence! I'd forgotten the sound of silence.

I went back and forth between my myofascial therapist who also ``worked'' my atrophied muscles and the atlas orthogonist, who sometimes needed to realign my head, followed by lying on her roller table to help adjust my entire spine. It's feels like being on a ship at sea, rolling with big waves.

Now I walk upright, balanced. This helped everything. Untreated, this condition can cause pain, stress, frustration, digestive problems, a weakened immune system, and more.

Your local atlas orthogonal chiropractor may provide a dandy referral to a good myofascial therapist.

All of these methods brought true healing, before Lyme treatment. I still had tinnitus at night.

Books I've mentioned may be found at public libraries.


5.] Tinnitus is a symptom of Lyme disease. My hearing also wavered for a year. A year and seven months after the BAM of Bell's palsy caused by Lyme, I had my Eureka! moment, realizing I had chronic Lyme.

Now, after a year of prolonged, high dose, multiple Lyme antibiotics (and more to come) and often the accompanying tinnitus at night and when in herx I can't remember the last time I had ringing between my ears. At all. Thank goodness!


On the Internet are many references to tinnitus, most being metabolic mayhem always present in disease, as is inflammation.

Whether you've been able to win your fight for getting prolonged antibiotics, or not--so far--I encourage you to tend also to optimizing conditions you have as a result of Lyme, or had before you got Lyme, for one thing, to help your tinnitus.

For example, is your GI tract humming along or hurting? What can be done to better it? Perhaps a gastroenterologist could help. Surf the Internet and check library and bookstore shelves. This could also help with metabolic mayhem.

Tinnitus can be an accumulation of causes. You could discover other trouble you never had a name for! Caring for those conditions optimally improves Lyme and coinfection recovery.

Here are other causes of tinnitus: wax/dirt build up in the ear canal (use off-the-shelf liquid remedies; some of us need to see an ear, nose and throat doctor for cleaning, regularly,) ear or sinus infections, allergic reactions, specific foods rich in salicylates, aspartame, too much caffeine, noise exposure, noise-induced hearing loss, and meds interfering with other meds (check the pharmacy information.)

Maybe you have vascular anomalies (a pulsing sound; pulsatile tinnitus; pulsatile tinnitus due to Lyme) high blood cholesterol, intracranial hypertension, head injuries, dental procedures, mercury fillings, lead poisoning, or TMJ (Temporo-Mandibular Joint.)

Some drugs can cause it: Aleve, Ibuprofen, aspirin, antidepressants, quinine, oral contraceptives, vancomycin, zithromax, erythromycin (this begs the question: clarithromycin?)

Also, B12 deficiency (relieved with shots of B12,) any neurological infections, potentially any metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases, chemotherapy and more. Hyperacusis information may help.

Also, structural defects of the inner ear or from the ear to the brain may cause noise. Tinnitus can accompany ostosclerosis, Meniere's syndrome, auditory nerve lesions and growths/tumors.

Tinnitus can accompany Lyme hearing loss, Lyme sound sensitivity and Lyme stress (for instance, being sensitive to the noise of hearing more than one conversation at a time and having difficulty with Lyme multitasking to understand what's being said--is stressful.)

Bell's palsy, Lyme encephalopathy and fibromyalgia can cause tinnitus. Your awareness of your tinnitus can be stress-related.

Having a herxheimer can make tinnitus worse or exacerbate it.

Many of us have to fight for Lyme treatment, housing and more, causing more stress. When no doctor cared, I did what I could to care for myself and to search for other causes. That brought less stress because I was helping myself.

Reducing stress helps in a big way. For example, I drew a line in the sand by telling everybody what's going on inside my head, in no uncertain terms, and how they can help. Taking nice Lyme naps helped. Pacing myself with regards to the "balance" in my energy bank helped.

For children see, www.pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/108/2/477, ``Optic Neuropathy in children with Lyme disease.''

Stay on the path of finding your own answers, no matter how hideous our disease is.


All discussions in this column are for information only and should not be interpreted as medical or other professional advice. Each person is unique and all readers should carefully consider their own personal situation before pursuing any course of action.

[ 27. April 2008, 04:31 PM: Message edited by: daise ]
 
Posted by daise (Member # 13622) on :
 
If something worked for you, please post it!

Thread Topic--

TINNITUS: Ringing Between The Ears; Vestibular, Balance, Hearing (with compiled links.)

[ 27. April 2008, 05:52 PM: Message edited by: daise ]
 
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
 
Just want to add to this thread...if any of you have Tinnitus and you are on Zithromax, that blatantly causes ringing in the ears. Many cases of tinnitus are from medications, so don't assume everything is a Lyme symptom. [Smile]
 
Posted by Niere (Member # 14387) on :
 
I'm glad this was made a sticky. [Smile] I went off the zith and the ear ringing has reduced dramatically, to the point where I'm not sure if what I have now is something I've always had and just ignored, or if it's a low-level lyme symptom.

But going off the zith made a huge difference. I can't see myself ever taking it again.
 
Posted by mtree (Member # 14305) on :
 
In my personal experience it wasn't medication or Lyme........
just make sure you have all the appropriate tests to rule out.....
at least have a MRI done......
[Roll Eyes] mtree
 
Posted by Cass A (Member # 11134) on :
 
Dear Daise and Kebbler,

I am SOOOOO very happy to have this data all in one place!!

For me, Tinnitus was the persisting problem that eventually led me to a Lyme test and diagnosis.

Recently, I have been taking a proprietary mix of herbs for Babesia AND Lumbrokinase, and my tinnitus is getting less!! I had taken several systemic enzimes before this without such a dramatic effect.

I'm taking Zithromax also, which has never made my tinnitus worse. Unfortunately, Doxycycline did worsen it, but that has now completely reverted.

Best,

Cass A
 
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
 
daise, be sure to copy your link here to TREEPATROL'S archive for newbies if you hadn't already my friend! [group hug] [kiss]
 
Posted by Cass A (Member # 11134) on :
 
Dear Keebler,

I am keeping a log of all symptoms on a daily basis now, so I'll be able to tell what's helped with what.

I've been doing the log for about 1 1/2 years, but the early entries were much more general than they have been for the last year.

As for the proprietary herbs, they are Byron White's formulas, and I have no idea at all what is in them. I'll ask.

I THINK that it is more the Lumbrokinase than anything else, but that is just my opinion.

I've been taking the Byron White babesia herb formula and the lumbrokinase for several months, and just re-started Zith this week.

I did get some decrease in tinnitus earlier while taking the Buhner herbs and then some lessening when I was doing a homeopathic babesia treatment.

However, currently, I am having a pretty continual decrease in tinnitus on a daily or weekly basis. Sometimes, I actually stop noticing it at all for brief periods of time!

And, I had a dramatic hearing loss while taking Doxy that has now completely reverted.

I do take Magnesium citrate daily, and have for many years. I stopped taking it while on Doxy in December for some reason--this was probably a mistake.

Best,

Cass A
 
Posted by Cheryl (Member # 75) on :
 
Lyme & Hyperacusis:
http://www.lymeinfo.net/hyperacusis.html
 
Posted by carly (Member # 14810) on :
 
Thank you, daise and keebler for posting this thread.

I am finding it VERY helpful as I go through the process of elimination in identifying my problem(s).

carly
 
Posted by daise (Member # 13622) on :
 
The best to you, Carly. [kiss]

daise [Smile]
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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GINGER CAPSULES help tremendously to help alleviate vertigo and nausea.

Remember GINGER, always. Tea may help but can also be spicy hot for some. The capsules have the best therapeutic dose and don't have the spicy factor for tender mouths.

and B-6, it seems:

http://tinyurl.com/47xrjn

Arzneimittelforschung. 1988 Mar;38(3):396-9.Links

ANTIVERTIGINOUS ACTION OF VITAMIN B-6 ON EXPERIMENTAL MINOCYCLINE-INDUCED VERTIGO IN MAN

Claussen CF, Claussen E. Neurootologie, Universit�ts-HNO-Klinik W�rzburg.

By means of a former investigation it has been proved equilibriometrically that the application of 7 X 100 mg minocycline may induce a central equilibrium dysregulation of the brainstem type.

It was the purpose of this study to further assure that the minocycline induced brainstem vertigo is due to a destabilization of a supervisory gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)ergic loop from the archeocerebellum upon the pontomedullary vestibular regulating pathways.

As it is pharmacologically known that pyridoxine is essential for the synthesis of GABA, an inhibitory CNS neurotransmitter, (2)

2 separate double blind trials on 20 healthy young persons each were carried out after the intake of 7 X 100 mg minocycline during 3 days with and without 7 X 40 mg pyridoxine simultaneously.

These trials were checked against an additional placebo or initial non drug investigation. In all the 40 test persons it could be proved that the amount of vertigo and nausea symptoms was increased significantly due to the application of minocycline only.

However, when combining minocycline with vitamin B 6, the vertigo and nausea symptoms as well as the nystagmus signs from the monaural and the binaural vestibular ocular tests as well as (the)

the vestibular spinal signs from the craniocorpography recordings of the stepping and the standing procedures were remarkably reduced. . . .

. . . The same holds for the vestibular vegetative reactions, measured by the simultaneous electrocardiography during the vestibular tests.

All the equilibriometric tests applied showed a significant destabilization under the influence of a pure minocycline loading.
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Posted by carly (Member # 14810) on :
 
quote:

In my personal experience it wasn't medication or Lyme........
just make sure you have all the appropriate tests to rule out.....
at least have a MRI done......
mtree
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I wanted to repeat that, because the same is true for me(at least partially).

[Smile] carly
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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as sometimes, inner ear conditions can have other causes, this is a new article to consider:

http://tinyurl.com/preview.php?num=64y3rv - (then click: PROCEED TO THIS SITE)

May 2008 Volume 39 Number 5 LABMEDICINE
www.labmedicine.com - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Chronic Bacterial and Viral Infections in Neurodegenerative and Neurobehavioral Diseases by Garth Nicolson, Ph.D.

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Borrelia is discussed in Nicolson's article, as are other infections such as Chlamydia Pneumonia (Cpn).

For more information on Cpn: www.cpnhelp.org and see the links across the TOP of the page.

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www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?id=7938&t=CFIDS_FM

Chlamydia Pneumoniae in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia - An Opinion - by Patient Advocate James Kepner

ImmuneSupport.com - 04-23-2007
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
From what I read, it may be that Turmeric, and it's stronger componet, Curcumin, might offer some help to decrease tinnitus and hyperacusis as in both detox and to lower the excitatory NMDA receptors.

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CURCUMIN
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From PubMed ( home: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez )

http://tinyurl.com/4rbwkq

Brain Res. 2008 May 19;1210:84-91. Epub 2008 Apr 16.
Links

Curcumin protects against glutamate excitotoxicity in rat cerebral cortical neurons by increasing brain-derived neurotrophic factor level and activating TrkB.

Wang R, Li YB, Li YH, Xu Y, Wu HL, Li XJ.

Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences and State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Peking University, Beijing 100083, PR China.

Curcumin is a major active component isolated from Curcuma longa. Previously, we have reported its significant antidepressant effect. However, the mechanisms underlying the antidepressant effects are still obscure.

In the present study, we explored the effect of curcumin against glutamate excitotoxicity, mainly focusing on the neuroprotective effects of curcumin on the expression of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), which is deeply involved in the etiology and treatment of depression.

Exposure of rat cortical neurons to 10 muM glutamate for 24 h caused a significant decrease in BDNF level, accompanied with reduced cell viability and enhanced cell apoptosis.

. . .

Taken together, these results suggest that the neuroprotective effect of curcumin might be mediated via BDNF/TrkB signaling pathway.

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http://tinyurl.com/y8bd9k2

Curcumin Prevents Some Stress-Related Changes

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez

PubMed Search:

Curcumin - 3011 abstracts

Curcumin, inflammation - 282 abstracts

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From Vitamin Research Products:

http://www.vrp.com/ArticlesSearch.aspx?k=Curcumin

Search results for Curcumin - 46 Articles Found
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://tinyurl.com/4hcjkg (From PubMed)

Neuroscience. 2008 Mar 15. [Epub ahead of print]
Links

Hormones and the auditory system: A review of physiology and pathophysiology.

Al-Mana D, Ceranic B, Djahanbakhch O, Luxon LM.

Department of Neuro-Otology, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG, UK;

Academic Unit of Audiological Medicine, University College London, Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford Street, London WC1N 1EH, UK.

This review explores the potential role of hormones in modulating the auditory function.

The review describes four groups of hormones (the hormones of the circadian cycle, reproduction, stress response and the fluid and electrolyte balance), their physiological variations, interactions, as well as the physiological basis for their effect on the auditory system.

Possible contribution of hormones to pathophysiology of auditory dysfunctions, including hyperacusis, tinnitus, Meni�re's disease and pre-menstrual auditory dysfunction, has also been discussed.


PMID: 18440718 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://www.lymeinfo.net/hyperacusis.html

HYPERACUSIS AND LYME DISEASE

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The NBC News article below features the EPLEY MANEUVER, a technique for prompt clearing of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo -- BPPV -- a common cause of severe dizziness.

Note: not all dizziness is BPPV. A special exam can determine if it is BPPV or offer further assistance in diagnosis and treatment if it is not. The Epley maneuver will not resolve other causes of dizziness.

It's great to see this sort of thing in the news, especially since doctors are not taught this in medical school.

The article seems accurate, however, Dr. Epley who developed the maneuver, is a neurotologist. The article refers to him as an otologist.

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www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez

PubMed Search:

Epley maneuver - 54 abstracts

also mentioned in the article below:

Brandt-Daroff maneuver - 7 abstracts

Semont maneuver - 35 abstracts

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http://vestibular.org/search/index.php

VESTIBULAR DISORDERS ASSOCIATION - Search Page

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www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24794511/


SIMPLE MOVE STOPS SPINS FOR VERTIGO VICTIMS

- New guideline says simplest treatment for vertigo is also the best -

By JoNel Aleccia - Health writer -updated 5:33 a.m. PT, Wed., May. 28, 2008

The next time the world starts spinning, Larry Janisch will know exactly how to make it stop.

But two months ago, when the 50-year-old Phoenix man woke up one Saturday reeling from vertigo, he had no idea what to do.

``I felt like I was drunk,'' he said. ``I couldn't stand up. I kept falling over.''

Fortunately for Janisch, he works at a hospital where a vestibular therapist, a specialist in inner ear disorders, is almost always available.

Within 10 minutes of walking into the lab at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Janisch was better, thanks to a simple technique that neurology experts have verified as the best way to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo -- BPPV -- a common cause of severe dizziness.


A series of gentle head and neck movements known as the canalith repositioning procedure is the fastest, easiest way to cure BPPV, according to a new guideline developed by the American Academy of Neurology.

About 3 million new patients a year in the United States are diagnosed with the problem characterized by dizziness, lightheadedness, imbalance and nausea that can last for days -- or even months.

Traditional treatments have ranged widely, from drastic measures such as sedatives to nerve surgery to nothing at all.

``Instead of telling patients to `wait it out' or having them take drugs, we can perform a safe and quick treatment that is immediate and effective,'' said Dr. Terry D. Fife, an assistant professor of clinical neurology at the University of Arizona, who led the study presented in the latest issue of the academy's journal.

``No special chair is needed, no goggles are needed, no special device is needed, just the hands -- and the knowledge,'' added Fife, who also directs the Balance Center at the Barrow Neurological Institute.

Tiny crystals lodge in sensing tubes. BPPV is caused when tiny calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear dislodge and land in the sensing tubes that detect motion and gravity.

When sufferers move their heads, those ``ear rocks'' cause severe sensations of spinning or whirling.

``It's bad,'' recalled Janisch, a physical therapist.

The condition is typically caused by head injury in people younger than 50. It's far more common in older people, however, as aging causes degeneration in the structures of the inner ear.

The canalith repositioning procedure works by moving the calcium crystals out of the sensing tubes and into another chamber of the inner ear, where they're safely reabsorbed.


Fife and his team reviewed 40 years of research on treatment of BPPV, including 925 articles published from 1966 to 2006, to provide the first evidence-based recommendation for treatment of BPPV.


Final analysis showed that the procedure, also known as the Epley maneuver , should be offered to BPPV patients of all ages, he said.


A second, more vigorous, technique, known as the Semont maneuver, is also possibly effective, but there's not enough evidence to say for sure, Fife said.


While the new guideline is gratifying, the Portland, Ore., otologist who came up with the Epley maneuver nearly 30 years ago wondered what took the AAN so long.

``I think it's about time,'' said Dr. John Epley, 78.

Epley's technique involves positioning a patient on his back, with his head hanging slightly over the edge of a bed or table and tilted 45 degrees toward the affected ear.

Then the patient's head is moved into a series of four positions until it is rotated 90 degrees toward the other ear.

Technique cures vertigo in most patients_The maneuver, which resolves vertigo in about 80 percent to 90 percent of patients, is widely used, but only among doctors who know about it, Fife said.

The technique is not taught in medical schools and most general practice doctors may have heard only rumors of a quick, easy way to treat vertigo.

``I think for physicians, the new thing is the evidence-based status,'' said Fife, who hopes the guideline will encourage more doctors to use the method.

Besides, Epley's technique has been controversial. In the early years, he was ridiculed by colleagues for suggesting that such a simple treatment could have profound effects on vertigo. ``Everyone thought it was crazy,'' Epley said.

More recently, there's been debate over which of several repositioning techniques works best. European doctors, for instance, seem to favor the Semont maneuver, Fife said.

Others prefer techniques such as the Brandt-Daroff maneuver, one of several alternatives aimed at shifting the calcium crystals.

Even Epley has tried to improve on the physical technique with a device called the Omniax chair, which holds patients in place while it rotates them 360 degrees.

Epley received research funding from the National Institutes of Health to study the chair and he expects federal Food and Drug Administration approval of the device soon.

The chair is useful for the small percentage of patients who can't be cured with the regular maneuver, as well as those too large, too old or too frail to be perched on a bed or table, Epley said.

For Michelle Soper, 37, an elementary school secretary in Banks, Ore., one treatment in the Omniax chair in March appears to have cured bouts of recurrent BPPV.

``I would go to roll over in bed and my whole room would spin. I'd look up, it would spin. I'd look down, it would spin,'' she said. ``After the chair, it was unbelievable.''

Home treatment a possibility_But Fife and Epley agree that most BPPV patients don't need the chair. They only need a few minutes with a doctor or therapist trained in the maneuver.

With practice, some patients can even learn to perform the Epley maneuver on themselves, Fife said.

Although BPPV will resolve on its own in up to half of patients, the new guideline could make the difference between enduring months of life-altering dizziness -- or only a few days.


``We hope more people will see there is some value in treating symptoms sooner rather than later,'' Fife said.

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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Re: confusion about ototoxic lists, why some doctors use a drug on the lists and others don't.
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* A retired professor of pharmacology told me a couple years ago that minocycline destroys the inner hair ear cells.

* My local pharmacist says she never heard of anyone having trouble from it.

Uh . . . .


in reply to someone from another tread & others who may wonder - this might help explain why doctors don't have one general list to check for ototoxic, ototoxicity in drugs.


Researchers seem to differ on mino. One doctor may be very firm in not using minocycline or zithromax while another may have those on the front line.


It is confusing that a drug can be on one ototoxic or vestibulur toxic list but not on another. I usually check four lists/books and try to get the most current ones.


The way ototoxic reactions are reported is not like you'd think.

If a patient has a problem and reports it it might be recorded in a record somewhere as either vertigo, dizziness, tinnitus, hyperacusis, or hearing loss.


Only ear hair cells are destroyed might the drug be listed as ototoxic but some researchers connect any troublesome audiological symptoms as degrees of ototoxicity - some reversible, some not.


The degree or length of time these continue are not recorded. That would help. Also, blood levels are not usually helpful in reporting of ear reactions.


I had a conversation with a retired professor of pharmacology and he told me that minocycline destroys the hair cells. I've not found that in print. However, I don't have resources to buy a lot of books or even purchase full journal articles over the web. I have found that it can clearly be toxic to the balance system, so if that's because of ear hair cells or another reason, I'm not sure.


I also have to wonder if some patients are, for some reason, more affected than others. And, herx can be part of it.

The B6 / mino article ( http://tinyurl.com/3xpvck ) is from Germany. It might not have appeared in American medical journals.

Also, mino is being tested in some studies to prevent hearing loss with the inner ear injections of a very ototoxic drug, gentamicin, in a study with mice. So, that is very curious. But they add yet a third substance and that may matter tremendously in the outcome. PubMed, in general, does not have a lot of abstracts with ototoxic drugs that appear on lists elsewhere.

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http://tinyurl.com/5jqhwy - scroll down past ads

excerpt:

Ms. Suss points out that the Physicians Desk Reference (PDR) did not list ototoxic drugs until the 1989 and later editions.

She refers to a separate document, Drug Interactions and Side Effects Index, which is keyed to the PDR.

She then points out that the Index is incomplete: several problem drugs are not listed there.

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I'm not a researcher or an expert, just trying to make sense of what I've read. Hope it's not overwhelming. Wish it were clearer. And I wish I could be more concise.


The bottom line that one my otologists told me to remember is that any drug that trigger tinnitus, vertigo or hyperacusis can be ototoxic for my ears. He said to stop immediately so the chance to reverse that is better.


Still, many lyme patients report certain abx triggering tinnitus that clears once the lyme clears. It could be they were taking another substance that helped prevent damage or, for some reason they were not as affected in the ears as others.

We still have so much to learn about all of this. In the meantime, it's just wise to be aware of potential risks and alternatives to either add or substitute.

However, NOT treating damaging infections because of potential side effects of drugs is simply NOT an option. It is possible to find the correct treatment (s) that will address infections and ear safety.

Otologists, neurotologists, ENTs are the doctors of the ears. It's good to see them for any ear trouble - also because it's not always from lyme (babesia, other TBI bother ears) and there are also other sorts of conditions that can affect ears/balance.

Always ask a specialist if there is a concern. Our ears, our balance affects nearly everything we do in life, in relationships.
If the balance is off, life itself is off balance.

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Posted by shazdancer (Member # 1436) on :
 
Hi Keebler,

I checked PubMed, the National Libraries of Medicine portal, the Healia search engine, the NOAH search engine, and the American Hearing Research Foundation, and got nothing on the ototoxicity of minocycline. There was one pig study in 1975 that did not see ototoxicity.

I did find one source -- the Family Practice Notebook , which lists minocycline as causing "transient vestibular toxicity" only.

I also got some interesting links on balance issues on the American Hearing Foundation website that might interest you. Syphilis is listed as a cause of inner ear trouble.
 
Posted by carly (Member # 14810) on :
 
Keebler

Your dedication to presenting us with this information is really appreciated.

You make it easy to find what we need through your knowledge & research.

[Smile] carly
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Shaz Dancer, Thanks.

Cleary some say yes and some say no. I do think the manner of reporting matters and if they don't do a study, individual reports often go undocumented.

I interviewed a retired pharmacist who said they he did research on minocycline and found it clearly to be ototoxic. But, some people do better than others. And LIVER SUPPORT can make all the difference.

When I Google "minocycline, ototoxic" or "minocycline, ototoxicity" - while way too much unspecific stuff pops up, some relevant sites have information that does not make it into the two main medical journals.

But "minocycline, vestibular" is where more problems are found.
A substance can be found not ototoxic if it does not cause deafness outright and they don't see if it has toxic effects on the rest of the vestibular system.

Vertigo and dizziness often are categorized as side-effects, where some researchers are now saying that it goes beyond that at times.

I'd love to know any differences in those who don't seem to be bothered by mino vs. those who are clobbered by it. And, is it enough to B6 that some researchers are studying? Finding follow-ups is tricky.

Everyone should know that extra ear protection is needed during any abx as noise damage can happen at lower decibels then usual.

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Carly,

thanks for the compliment. Well, I live with ears and startle reactions that keep me apart from people, so I have to learn all this. And, preventing damage to ears for others is so important.

Still, I'd rather be swimming ! Today, I'll imagine a beach in the Caribbean. Ahhhhh.

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Questions about ototoxicity or vestibular toxicity? FIRST - and LAST:

Cross search medicine with Neil G. Bauman. He is an expert on ototoxic drugs.

Also, cross search to be sure it is not a drug that uses the Cytochrome P-450 liver detox pathway as than can result in excess porphyrins.

Even if a drug (technically) is not ototoxic, if it is a drug that induces any kind of porphyria, it can be very toxic to all cells in the body, especially ear and nerve cells.

Google The American Porphyria Association for more details.

Also search "Secondary Porphyria" and "Chronic Porphyria" - most lyme patients are affected due to liver stress.

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All 3 of these books can be found through AMAZON:

* Ototoxic Drugs Exposed: Prescription Drugs and Other Chemicals That Can (and Do) Damage Our Ears - Neil G. Bauman

* Ototoxicity by Peter S. Roland

* Pharmacology and Ototoxicity for Audiologists by Kathleen C. M. Campbell
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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This thread on vertigo -

NOTE: the use of the term "post TBI" - in this article does not refer to tick-borne infection but, rather, to post traumatic brain injury. TBI is used often for that brain condition, so I will no longer use it for tick stuff, but instead use TBD, tick-borne disease.

The author offers information on testing for different causes of vertigo.

Posted by laura j at:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=067159

Topic: Ear symptoms?Interesting article...

Ask the Doctor

Dear IBIA, I have often dealt with post-TBI patients who complain of dizziness. A patient of mine was recently given a diagnosis of "post traumatic perilymphatic fistula".

I have never heard of this condition and cannot find much information on it, although I may be looking in the wrong places.

Please inform me, as well as, other readers, about this condition. Also any information on dizziness in our clients with TBI would be appreciated.

D.L., British Columbia, Canada

IBIA Responds

- response at the link
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0025712505703096

Medical Clinics of North America : ANTIBIOTIC SIDE EFFECTS ...

In contrast, dizziness or vestibular toxicity is associated with minocycline. Minocycline's vestibular toxicity is due to high lipid solubility, ...

NOTE: this excerpt appeared with the Google search result, but the article is not open access.

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http://aac.asm.org/cgi/content/abstract/8/4/453?ck=nck

Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1975 October; 8(4): 453-456
Copyright � 1975 American Society for Microbiology.

Vestibular Reactions Associated with Minocycline
Jay A. Jacobson* and Brenda Daniel

* Bureau of Epidemiology, Center for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia 30333_Doctors Hospital, Tucker, Georgia 30084

ABSTRACT

Several recent reports have indicated that minocycline, a drug effective for meningococcal disease prophylaxis, is associated with a high incidence of vestibular side effects.

In January 1975, a questionnaire on adverse reactions was completed by all 29 staff members of a North Georgia hospital who had taken minocycline at the recommended dosage after exposure to a suspected meningococcal meningitis case and by 25 age-, sex-, and occupation-matched non-treated controls.


In the treated group 86% experienced moderate to severe vestibular symptoms; 84% of the symptomatic persons experienced their onset after one or two doses of 100 mg.


Fifty-two percent of the treated staff members stopped taking the medication because of these effects.

The symptoms resolved within 48 h after affected persons discontinued the medication.

Until the safety of minocycline can be reestablished, rifampin is recommended for meningococcal disease prophylaxis, and alternative drugs are encouraged for other indications.

Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1975 October; 8(4): 453-456
Copyright � 1975 American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

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Short term treatment:

www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/119/1/16

Minocycline Compared with Doxycycline in the Treatment of Nongonococcal Urethritis and Mucopurulent Cervicitis

1 July 1993 | Volume 119 Issue 1 | Pages 16-22
Excerpts:

Objective: To compare the efficacy and tolerability of minocycline versus doxycycline in the treatment of nongonococcal urethritis and mucopurulent cervicitis.

Patients: 151 men and 102 women with nongonococcal urethritis, mucopurulent cervicitis or whose sexual partner had either condition or a positive culture for Chlamydia trachomatis.

Interventions: Minocycline, 100 mg nightly, or doxycycline, 100 mg twice daily, each administered for 7 days.


Vestibular toxicity is by far the most common significant adverse reaction reported for minocycline.

In our study, patients receiving doxycycline experienced significantly more adverse drug reactions than did those who were randomized to receive minocycline.

Although 30% of patients receiving minocycline, 100 mg at bedtime, did report adverse drug reactions, almost all were related to gastrointestinal upset and were mild.

Only four women reported mild vestibular toxicity.

We therefore think that the administration of a single 100-mg capsule of minocycline at bedtime largely overcomes the vestibular toxicity historically associated with this drug. . . .

- full article at link above.

Note: this was for a treatment of 7 days.
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Posted by lymeHerx001 (Member # 6215) on :
 
I still dont know if one can have ototoxicity without tinnitus and hearing loss.

I have had chronic vertigo now for 4 years and it just keeps adding up.

What was the trigger?

Biaxin then a chemical exposure. I have it all the time but when my blood levels of biaxin get high it gets WORSE. So does my chemical sensitivities.

I was thinking impared cy450 enzyme. I also get this way with diflucan.


But the biaxin helps my pain and energy. Cant live with it and certainlly cant live without it.
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Yes, one can have ototoxity without hearing loss or tinnitus. Tinnitus is more frequent of a barometer, but separate is vestibular toxicity, independent of hearing.

And, yes, I think there may well be a connection to drugs that use the cytochrome P-450 liver detox pathway as, if that pathway is not working correctly or if a person has genetic or acquired porphyria . . . all of those can contribute to excess porphyrins that cause damage to cells in various places of the body, especially nerve cells.

Diflucan does metabolize using the C P-450 pathway, so that is a possible clue.

I don't know if Biaxin is a C P-450, but I recall some reports of high tinnitus from those who have taken that. I get very loud tinnitus with Biaxin .

The vertigo is a puzzle.

In the meantime, I wonder if ginger might offset some of the symptoms. Beta carotene can lower porphyrins as can liver support herbs such as milk thistle and schizandra. Frequent small meals with some carbs. Fasting, a no or low carb diet can trigger porphryia in those with this.

www.immunesupport.com and www.cpnhelp.org have info on "secondary porphyria" - but I have to avoid the simple carbs they suggest. Beta carotene - natural, not synthetic, seems to help, but I'm far from out of the woods.

Also be aware that lyme and TBI (and especially a herx) can cause some of the same symptoms as porphyria. It's tricky to sort it all out. A few doctors wonder if the herx is a sign of porphyrins and suggest backing off or trading meds.

I think that if some protective measures are taken that meds can be more easily tolerated.

Sorry, it's so complex and still unclear. My hands are numb/ but painful, too, right now, so I have to stop here. Maybe others can shed some light.

One ear specialist told me that they can't test all the drugs and people have different tolerances. He said that if I get strong ear or vestibular symptoms that I can connect with a drug, to stop it immediately and, with a doctor's help, find another way to achieve the goal. Sometimes, lowering the dose is all that is needed.

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Posted by lymeHerx001 (Member # 6215) on :
 
Well heres the deal. I would like to blame the doctor or even the drug but I have been getting episodes of vertigo ever since I was 19 and smoking cigarettes.

I quit the cigarretes the next year but then would start to get vertigo from mold. Very bad vertigo that I would wake up crying and everything was spinning.

I would get this for the longest a week maybee two weeks tops and then it would go away. Homeopathy helped this at the time.

Now its chronic and I have tried everything. Accupuncture, herbs, etc.

I once asked an ENT if he could do surgery and he said NO.

I guess im out of luck, but I still hope that one day it just stops for no reason. That would be a blessing.

Life with chronic vertigo is not fun.

I cant fold my hands anymore or even touch skin to skin. My arms and hands feel like they are in back of my body when I do this. Its very disoreantating.
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://tinyurl.com/4lmutq

Yoga for Vertigo

May 26, 2008 (home site: www.timeswellness.com/ )

yoga, vertigo - in a Google search: many results

Qi Gong may also be helpful for balance training. It involves far less moving about that Tai Chi.

Massage also can help relax tight muscles in the neck and improving circulation. Careful around the arteries in the neck.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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www.askdocweb.com/tinnitus.html

Some "Tinnitus: causes and treatment"

Long list of drugs that can affect tinnitus.
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Posted by lymeHerx001 (Member # 6215) on :
 
Luckilly, or unluckilly I dont have tennitis, just vertigo and MCS which I obsess over!!!!!!


Its hard not to breathe in through your nose!
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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There's a long list of considerations at the link:

Topic: Falling Down

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=067913#000001


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Posted by lymeHerx001 (Member # 6215) on :
 
Im up and down and all around 24/7!

My ears hurt too, now I have a sinus infection.


Im doing high dose emulsified A which shouldnt damage the liver.

If it does look for me in the obituaries....AHHH!!!!!!!!
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=068195

Topic: Physical reaction to loud sound
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Posted by lymeHerx001 (Member # 6215) on :
 
Thanks for the encouragement Keebler. It seems only those who go through this would only know enoght pain that it causes to comment on it.

I know myself that If I were free from vertigo and chemicals bothing my sinuses, I would not go NEAR this topic.

To scarry and I would be asking for trouble.

But now that Im in it, I cant stop talking about it. I almost feel that I want to beceom an ENT or some sorta doctor so I can explain what exactlly is going wrong.

I have a feeling though that I would need to study neuroscience also. There could be something weak in the cerebellum that agravating this.

Besides the point, the closest other diesease that comes close to this is "Empty Nose Syndrome."

This is where people
have their turbinates removed
or lessened due to infections
or another reason. It makes their
nose very dry and makes them super sensitive to smells along with a reduced ability to smell.

Its really messed up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I used to LOVE my nose and smelling perfume and cologne. I LOVED IT. Now it all smells like amonia, not to mention the chronic vertigo where I feel like Im falling over.

If I had a million, I would give a million away to anyone who could begin to treat me for this.

This is no easy life and certainlly no easy path.
It seems to be getting worse and worse.

"just keep taking the Biaxin" my LLMD says.
"For how long" I ask "Maybe for the rest of this life and the rest of the next life too."

Yea right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Posted by lymeHerx001 (Member # 6215) on :
 
Up again? Daise are you suffering?
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Bless her heart, I think Daise just wants to be sure that, with so many new posters here, some questions can be answered before they even have to be asked.

If people see this up front, it can save a lot of time and cut to the chase about vestibular symptoms.
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Posted by shazdancer (Member # 1436) on :
 
Oh, add one more thing to the otological mix... cochlear amusia.

I noticed that I hear slightly different pitches out of each ear. I have always had a pretty good sense of pitch, and noticed one day that the dial tone on my phone seemed different. Switching ears, I found that one ear heard the tone a half-tone higher than the other ear.

I just picked up Oliver Sacks' newest book, Musicophilia. In Chapter 10, he describes a composer who was having increasing difficulty hearing the proper pitch, which was interfering with his ability to hear his own compositions correctly when they were being played.

Although this hasn't been studied much, Sacks described the problem as being perhaps a combination of problems in the inner and outer hairs of the cochlea, and in the perception centers of the brain.

One author noted its description in patients with Meniere's disease, a diagnosis that comes up in Lyme patients at times.

Perhaps in the future this will help researchers to know where to look for brain damage due to Lyme, since some 15% of those with severe Lyme wind up with hearing impairment.

Regards,
Shaz
 
Posted by daise (Member # 13622) on :
 
Hi Lymeherx101,

This used to be a red-flagged sticky, but it got demoted.

Keebler's heart pours out information that is invaluable to hurting people who are trying to help themselves.

So I keep floating it to the top!

daise [Smile]
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Daise, Gracias.

Shazdancer, fascinating. I love Oliver Sacks' work. I will have to get that book. Thanks so much for the post. Very interesting.

on another note:
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I've been working on compiling information on SCD for a while and finally got it together.

In case this helps anyone else - many have gone for years never knowing this had a name.

In my research, I have found one or two references to lyme being one possible cause of, of connection to, this, although it is most likely congential and, if present, just does not usually show up until adulthood. Trauma, too, can bring it out.

If lyme (or other infections) are eating away at bone, of course, until the underlying cause is addressed surgery would be a stop-gap - or relief time and less stress on the body so healing from lyme could really happen.

Some patients (as in the video) do quite well with surgery. Others take longer to heal and vertigo can be further challenged.

There are many surgeons in the country / world who do this, but it's only been identified since 1995 and the main research and surgical team is at Johns Hopkins. From what I've read, they are quite impressive and have had zero cases of deafness from the (approx. 70) surgeries performed there.

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SUPERIOR CANAL DEHISCENCE

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6vAkdGw8T4

SCDS - THE MUSICIAN WHO HEARD TOO MUCH

- 9 min. video

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http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=4436348&page=1

EAR-INDUCED TORTURE: MADDENING NOISE, EVERYWHERE

Adrian McLeish's Rare Condition Led to Amplified Sounds Produced From Eye Movement, Chewing and More

By ALEXA DANNER - March 12, 2008

Imagine if every sound you heard reverberated right through your brain. . . amplified and distorted, echoing through [his] skull. . . The sound of his own chewing was maddening.


. . .McLeish described the reverberations of his voice as sounding like a cracked loudspeaker or "like somebody humming through a kazoo."


- FULL ARTICLE AT LINK above.

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(Yes, while Johns Hopkins is awful regarding lyme they are excellent with this ear condition with diagnostics and surgery)

From Johns Hopkins' site:

www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/MNU/2006/dizziness.html


SURGICAL PLUGS IN EAR'S BONE STOPS STRANGE FORM OF SEVERE DIZZINESS - 2006

-- Patients have sometimes suffered decades without relief - Full article at link.

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www.scdssupport.org

SCDS Patient support forum -- See the pages for LINKS - many wonderful medical articles.

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While SCD may include hyperacusis (HA), it has a defintion and symptoms beyond that. Hyperacusis can have many causes, but lyme is certainly one of those. Many SCD patients have hyperacusis but only a few hyperacusis patients have SCD.

Many patients with lyme who experienced hyperacusis (or sound-triggered seizures) found that successful treatment ofr lyme / TBD either diminished or eliminated this horrible symptom.

www.hyperacusis.net/

THE HYPERACUSIS NETWORK (caution: top portion of this web page is a roll of photos, very dizzying)

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A page on Adrenal Support would be welcome here as anyone with sound sensitivity (or stress from any stimuli) can get pretty crispy around the edges, so to speak.

Ashwagandha is my favorite that seems to work for everyone but there are many more.

Magnesium helps me tremendously (with attention to B-vitamins, and fish oil, too).

Not all hyperacusis comes directly from the ears. If it's from the brain or nervous system being too excited or over-stimulated, toxins can be to blame. Excesss porphryins, too, can be toxic to the ears and create all sorts of sensitivities.

Liver support and, again, magnesium can help there. Good sleep is vital.

The post - 2 above - by Shazdancer, with the link to the perception centers - helps explain a lot. I found it amusing that this article was published on July 4th (last week!). Not the best day of the year for ears!
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Posted by lymeHerx001 (Member # 6215) on :
 
Daise I read this wrong as an attack on Keebler. You meant that her posts are invauble to people who are suffering, not to huring or harming people.

Whew, glad I figured out what you meant. Yes I am suffering and many others.

God bless.
quote:
Originally posted by daise:
Hi Lymeherx101,

This used to be a red-flagged sticky, but it got demoted.

Keebler's heart pours out information that is invaluable to hurting people who are trying to help themselves.

So I keep floating it to the top!

daise [Smile] [/QB]


 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Both are threads by Marnie:


THREAD: http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=069435


Topic: The absolute MAGIC of sound


Marnie - posted 23 July, 2008 02:20 AM

Some of you will recognize this frequency:

432Hz.

This is incredible (!):

http://www.mtvdance.com/philoscience/432page.html


http://www.432hz.org/


With other posts at the thread.

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and


THREAD: http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=069419#000003


Topic: Anyone heard this CD- Sequencia?


http://www.amazon.com/Sequencia/dp/B00028ATVK#moreAboutThisProduct

Very curious!

http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/freeabs_all.jsp?arnumber=752981

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/222591.stm


-- With more posts at the thread.
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Posted by daise (Member # 13622) on :
 
Up
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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MUSIC -

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=070854

Topic: Healing music: ideas?

Great thread started by ESG - 24 August, 2008
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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MAGNESIUM MAY PROTECT EARS

http://tinyurl.com/5zjs3l

K�nig O, Winter E, Fuchs J, Haupt H, Mazurek B, Weber N, Gross J.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Charit� Hospital, Humboldt University, Schumannstrasse 20-21, 10117 Berlin, Germany.

Protective effect of magnesium and MK 801 on hypoxia-induced hair cell loss in new-born rat cochlea.

Excerpts:

Hypoxia is a pathogenetic factor in various inner ear diseases, and increasing importance is attached to the protection of the cochlea from traumatic influences. It was recently demonstrated in guinea pigs that magnesium can significantly reduce ischemia- and impulse noise-induced hearing loss.
. . .

This study supports previous in vivo observations in the guinea pig demonstrating the protective effects of magnesium on noise-induced impairment of inner ear oxygenation.

Magnes Res. 2003 Jun;16(2):98-105.
PMID: 12892379 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
- http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=073792

Topic: Brain Music -- For Insomnia and Anxiety

Bea - posted 03 November, 2008
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Got Fluid? . . . in the ears, that is:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=074105

Topic: Feel like Im gonna fall over any minute

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www.vertigo-info.com/dizziness-and-vertigo.html

The Difference Between Dizziness and Vertigo

- Full article at link
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://tinyurl.com/6cr8xd

Arch Neurol. 2006 Oct;63(10):1440-6.

Cognitive impairment and celiac disease.

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http://tinyurl.com/5jdhwc

Otolaryngol Pol. 2007;61(2):178-83.

Looking for the auditory and vestibular pathology in celiac disease.

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About Gluten: The body can feel the effects for up to two years after ingesting it if a person has problems with it.

More about testing for celiac or gluten sensitivity:
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www.celiac.org

Celiac Disease Foundation

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www.csaceliacs.org

Celiac Sprue Association

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(Thanks to Parisa for posting this link at another thread - it lead me to explore the importance of gluten consumption - or not - before certain tests.)

www.enterolab.com

ENTEROLAB

Excerpt from: www.enterolab.com/StaticPages/Frame_Faq.htm#already

. . . Q: Do I have to be eating gluten for a gluten antibody test to be positive?

Because production of antigliadin antibodies is under genetic control, your body continues to make these antibodies for an extended period after gluten is removed from the diet, albeit, in lesser quantities the longer gluten is removed from the diet.

Research has shown that these antibodies continue to be produced at lower levels for months, even 1-2 years after gluten is removed from the diet.

Stool tests can continue to detect these low levels of antigliadin antibody produced in the intestine over this 1-2 year period (and longer if there is still small amounts of gluten in the diet, even hidden gluten); tests for antigliadin antibody in the blood routinely become negative after 3-6 months on a gluten-free diet. . . .

Q: If I am already on a gluten-free diet, do I have to return to eating gluten to be accurately tested for gluten sensitivity using the stool test?

- Cont'd at link above.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Short discussion of intensified symptoms from migraines and inner ear problems for some living near wind farms.

www.katu.com/news/34469989.html

Nov 14, 2008

WIND FARMS: is there a hidden health hazard?

By Dan Tilkin, KATU News

There is also a Video link

Nov 14, 2008

. . . That's why a soon-to-be-published book . . . "Wind Turbine Syndrome: A Report on a Natural Experiment."
It's the work of New York physician and ecologist, Dr. Nina Pierpont.

. . . Dr. Pierpont's book says there should be a buffer of at least a mile and a quarter - maybe more - to protect the public. . . .
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Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :
 
I'm going to add a new angle to this interesting discussion on tinnitus.

I have recently been experimenting with strong magnet machine treatments, anywhere from ten minutes to half an hour exposure to strong pulsed magnetic input.

I noticed after the past couple treatments that it was quiet. I didn't get it at first, what was happening, or rather, not happening, since I've had ringing in my ears for the past 24 years or so, from unknown Lyme. The quiet lasted several hours and then the tinnitus returned.

About us and magnetic voltage: Healthy cells are supposed to have approximately a 70 milliamp voltage potential across their membranes. Diseased cells can drop to as low as 15 milliamps, as their electromagnetic energy gets interfered with. So the magnetic machines are restoring electromagnetic health to the body's cells.

And somewhere in that equation, my tinnitus stopped for the first time. So if any of you want to start figuring out how magnetic charge could affect hearing, be my guest...

The temporary peacefulness was a surprise and a delight!
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Just saw this at BBC.com - A strong kiss had some serious results - be careful out there:

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7772902.stm

Tuesday, 9 December 2008

CHINESE GIRL GETS 'KISS OF DEAF'

A young Chinese woman was left partially deaf following a passionate kiss from her boyfriend.

The 20-something from Zhuhai in Guangdong province arrived at hospital having completely lost the hearing in her left ear, said local reports.


The incident prompted a series of articles in the local media warning of the dangers of excessive kissing. "While kissing is normally very safe, doctors advise people to proceed with caution," wrote the China Daily. The doctor who treated the girl in hospital was quoted in the paper explaining what had happened.

"The kiss reduced the pressure in the mouth, pulled the eardrum out and caused the breakdown of the ear."

The chorus of warnings was echoed by the Shanghai Daily, which wrote: "A strong kiss may cause an imbalance in the air pressure between two inner ears and lead to a broken ear drum."

The young woman is expected to regain her full hearing within about two months.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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EAR DROPS:

http://herb-pharm.com/index.php?action=viewcompounds&search=m

MULLEIN * GARLIC COMPOUND (Ear Drops)

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ECLECTIC INSTITUTE Ear Drops

http://eclecticherb.storeserver-1.com/cache/item-805public.html?cache=no

Ear Drops T 1oz

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http://eclecticherb.storeserver-1.com/cache/item-876public.html?cache=no

Ear Drops kid 1oz

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I have used both Herb Pharm and Eclectic's drop.

These or similar products can be ordered on line or purchased at most health stores or groceries. Follow directions precisely.

Be sure not to drown the ear with drops. Follow directions precisely - and do not use if your ear drum is perforated or you suspect that.

You an also put one drop on a clean cotton ball and gently place into your ear.
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Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :
 
Keeler, didn't see your earlier response to my magnet post until now...

sorry, it won't be the fridge magnets that will quiet your world for you...

google for PEMF - pulsed electromagnetic frequency machines.

The one I treated with was called the magnapulse. A 500 gauss machine, with a white cable that I held over various areas of me as the machine clicked away with its magnetic pulses.

I thought it was a wonderful treatment experience. Reduced pain, made me happy, stopped tinnitus for 6 hours, it's noninvasive.

NOT to be used if anyone has a pacemaker.
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Vitamins Protect Against Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
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http://www.naturalnews.com/025700.html

Vitamins Protect Against Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

- by Sherry Baker, Health Sciences Editor (NaturalNews)

According the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), about 26 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have hearing loss most likely caused by exposure to loud sounds or noise at work, home, or during recreational activities.

For example, target shooting and hunting, attending rock concerts, snowmobile riding, woodworking, and operating lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and shop tools are all linked to noise-induced hearing loss.

But research just presented at the Association for Research in Otolaryngology's annual conference in Baltimore by University of Florida scientist Colleen Le Prell, Ph.D.,

suggests there's a way to protect against noise-induced and perhaps even age-related hearing loss in humans -- take vitamin supplements containing the antioxidants beta carotene, vitamins C and E and the mineral magnesium.

When test animals were given the vitamins before they were exposed to loud noises, the supplements prevented both temporary and permanent hearing loss.

"What is appealing about this vitamin 'cocktail' is that previous studies in humans, including those demonstrating successful use of these supplements in protecting eye health,

have shown that supplements of these particular vitamins are safe for long-term use," Dr. Le Prell, an associate professor in the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions department of communicative disorders, stated in a media release.

In the first study, UF, University of Michigan and OtoMedicine scientists gave guinea pigs the vitamin supplements before a four-hour exposure to sounds at 110 decibels, a noise level about the same as what people experience at rock concerts.

The animals' hearing was measured by sound-evoked neural activity. The results? The vitamins successfully prevented temporary hearing loss.

In another related study, UF, Washington University in St. Louis and OtoMedicine researchers found that the supplements prevented permanent noise-induced hearing loss in mice that would normally occur after a single extremely loud sound exposure.

The supplements prevented cell loss in the animals' lateral wall, an inner ear structure linked to age-related hearing loss. That has scientists speculating these micronutrients may offer protection against age-related changes in human hearing.

"I am very encouraged by these results that we may be able to find a way to diminish permanent threshold shift with noise exposure," said Debara Tucci, M.D., an associate professor of surgery in the otolaryngology division at Duke University Medical Center, in the media statement.

So how could nutritional supplements protect hearing? The answer appears to lie in their ability to "mop up" free radicals. Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with unpaired electrons that can cause damage when they react with important cellular components.

Researchers have discovered noise-induced hearing loss is primarily caused by the production of free radicals, which damage healthy cells in the ear by literally punching holes in the membranes of the cells.

According to the researchers statement to the media, the antioxidants beta carotene, vitamins C and E prevent hearing damage by "scavenging" the free radicals. Magnesium helps by preserving blood flow to the inner ear and aiding in healing.

. . . - Full article at link above.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Thanks to TerryK, who just posted this at another thread:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/78351

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http://tinyurl.com/alz7rv

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology (1997), 111:562-564

Cambridge University Press
Copyright � JLO (1984) Limited 1997
doi:10.1017/S0022215100137910

REVERSIBLE SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS IN LYME DISEASE

S. J. Quinna2, B. J. Bouchera1 and J. B. Bootha2 c1

a1 Academic Medical Unit, The London Hospital Medical College, The Royal London Hospital, London, UK.

a2 Department of Otolaryngology, The Royal London Hospital, London, UK.

Abstract

We report a case of bilateral sensorineural hearing loss of two years duration which appears to have been due to late Borrelia burgdorferi infection.

The 39-year-old woman presented with bilateral deafness and multiple other neurological complaints some six months after developing a `target' lesion on the lower leg after walking in the New Forest.

Serology for Borrelia burgdorferi became positive and the patient made a complete recovery from both her deafness and her other neurological problems after a five-week course of oral antibiotic therapy.

(Accepted March 25 1997)

http://tinyurl.com/c69b2a

Lyme disease is treated with antibiotic therapy, and highly variable response rates of hearing loss and tinnitus to treatment have been reported.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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And whether vestibular effects might be from meds, a herx or infection, here's a connection that NAC can be of help in protecting the inner/middle ear from the effects of some infection.

Since Lyme, too, really goes after the vestibular system this may be of interest. As NAC protects the liver, it also helps to protect the ears.

NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine)
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If milk thistle is not on your plan, NAC might be considered:

This, from a protocol for Chlamydia Pneumonia (Cpn) which is a similar chronic stealth infection. This treatment protocol is also similar to that of chronic lyme.

This is what one of the protocol authors says about the power of NAC to help protet the liver:
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http://www.cpnhelp.org/liverprotection

Dr. Stratton Cautions on Protecting the Liver

. . . "Surprisingly, the only anti-chlamydial agent that did not cause hepatitis in some patients was NAC. In fact, NAC is recognized as being protective.

See attached references.

My conclusion is that NAC should be the first agent in an anti-chlamydial regimen and should be a constant part of the therapy for this protective effect, not to mention it's effect against elementary bodies.

. . . more at link. - with some discussion.

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http://www.vrp.com/articles.aspx?ProdID=art1109&zTYPE=2


N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) May Protect Against Meningitis-Related Hearing Loss

Excerpt:

NAC and the other antioxidant each individually protected the spiral ganglion in the cochlea and exerted a number of other benefits to the ear that explained their protective effect. . . .

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http://www.tinnitusformula.com/infocenter/articles/treatments/itf_05.aspx

1 - Ben Balough, MD is the Chief of Neurotology at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. Dr. Balough's presentation was on

``Antioxidants: Their Role in tinnitus.''

Dr. Balough stated that antioxidants such as N-Acetyl Cysteine and Acetyl-L-Carnitine are very helpful in preventing hearing loss due to noise exposure or ototoxic medications.

He says they are not helpful in treating tinnitus AFTER it has developed.
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Posted by Kreynolds (Member # 15117) on :
 
Thanks for the info... it's great. Especially when dealing with constant ringing in your ears!

It drives me absolutely insane at times...Just one of the many symptoms thats like the energizer bunny....
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Yeah, but if only that humm or buzz would give more energy, eh?

Kreynolds,

have you also addressed heavy metals? Many lyme patients and those with tinnitus often have elevated levels of heavy metals - or other high loads of liver / neuro toxins.

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Posted by Kreynolds (Member # 15117) on :
 
Keebler:

No I haven't addressed heavy metals.... I just got a full panel done of blood work and was actually low in Ferretin...

My doc gets all my weekly blood draws and says everything looks great.

Do they check for that on a constant basis??

I even have problems where I will lose hearing in an ear for like ten seconds and I have to shake my head like I have water in the ear!
 
Posted by 'Kete-tracker (Member # 17189) on :
 
I took a hi-dose of a yeast-free, multi-B Vitamin complex daily, w/ extra B-6, and embarked on rigourous daily exercise/ yard work for a couple months back in my Lyme-free days in the late '90s.

After less than 2 months, my frequent bouts with hi-freq "zinging" tinnitus cleared completely.
Not sure if it was more the B vitamins or the exercise, but my ND suggested it... & it Worked!
I sorta "burned" it outa me, I guess.
 
Posted by Kreynolds (Member # 15117) on :
 
I am currently on a sublingual B complex and have had no changes...

Boy I wish I could exercise!!! I can barely make it up and down the stairs!!

I'm happy for you because the ringing is so annoying...

[Smile]
 
Posted by Jill E. (Member # 9121) on :
 
I just developed mild tinnitus and an ear ache a few days ago. I've been on Zith about two months. I went off it.

But my dilemma is I need to start Babesia treatment, and my doctors want to pair Biaxin or Zith with the treatment to avoid resistance.

What am I going to do? Zith and Biaxin both can cause tinnitus!

Any help would be appreciated. I'm running out of medications, I've had damage from so many.

Jill
 
Posted by swachsler (Member # 18155) on :
 
I went off zithro bec of hyperacusis/tinnitus. My LLMD said we shd wait to try biaxin bec it's in the same family.

I'm still having ear sx, but they're not quite as bad.

Does anyone have experience w/biaxin in terms of hearing issues? If so, can you please PM me? I'm getting confused as to which threads I'm on anymore.

Having trouble keeping up with responses in posts.

Thanks so much.
-Sharon
 
Posted by 'Kete-tracker (Member # 17189) on :
 
Jill,
I have a freind on here who had a TOUGH time w/ IV zith. Was causing some hearing loss & they ended up switching her meds. But it IS great stuff.

I took oral Zith 8 years ago & it took care of this upper respiratory bug I'd had for >2 weeks!
I remember it was a sample box, with just 4 (or was it 5?) red caplets. 2 to start, then 1 a day 'til gone. Never had any ear issue, but it was only "in" me for a week.

I wasn't aware of clarithromycin (Biaxin) causing tinnitus, though. I was on the XL version for a couple months & never had an issue.

What's the core "babs" protocol your doc wants to use? Can you add Artemisinin to it, instead of a 'thromycin'? I've read good things about that one when paired up...even for treating malaria in Africa!
Maybe someone here who knows more about babesia treatment can chime in.
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Biaxin has caused some patients to have tinnitus so bad that they can't continue that med.

I can't tolerate minocycline, zithromax or biaxin (or even allicin) due to the rocket to the moon levels of tinnitus I get from each of them.

And I break out in hot, itchy silver dollar rashes with doxy, on repeated trials over time.

I have found that the Buhner protocol works best for my ears. Far better than anything else. I still have a very long way to go but I'm tolerating this fine.

Andrographis calms down the tinnitus to manageable levels - unless my activities overwhelm my adrenals. Adrenal support - and liver support is vital.

NAC might help lessen tinnitus with on offending meds as might B-6.

One might try adding andrographis as a support measure. Start with just one, though. It has different reactions for different people.

It reduces edema and inflammation. It is mentioned a few times in Singleton's book "The Lyme Disease Solution" and thoroughly discussed in Buhner's book, below.

Andrographis does increase fatigue, especially in the first few weeks, but the calming it did for my brain was well worth that trade off.

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http://tinyurl.com/5vnsjg

Healing Lyme: Natural Healing And Prevention of Lyme Borreliosis And Its Coinfections - by Stephen Harrod Buhner

web site options: www.gaianstudies.org/lyme-updates.htm

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez

PubMed Search:

Andrographis - 230 abstracts

Andrographis, ears - two abstracts

Andrographis, edema - two abstracts

Andrographis, anti-inflammatory - 31 abstracts

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This is what I use. Start slowly, reading ALL about it in Buhner first. It will increase fatigue and trips to the rest room as it reduces edema (still drink lots of water, though).

http://www.vitacost.com/Planetary-Herbals-Full-Spectrum-Andrographis
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Thanks to Marnie for this great find:

http://www.john-libbey-eurotext.fr/fr/revues/bio_rech/mrh/e-docs/00/04/06/C3/article.phtml

About half way down the page filled with other great abstracts about magnesium, is this:
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Magnesium and hearing

J. Vormann1, M. J. Cevette2, K. Franz3

1 Institute for Prevention and Nutrition, Ismaning, Germany

2 Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery/Audiology, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, AZ, USA;

3 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA

The pervasive influence of magnesium on cellular function extends throughout the auditory system.

Magnesium deficiency contributes to an increased permeability of the calcium channel in the outer hair cells

with a consequent over influx of calcium,

an increased production of glutamate,

and over stimulation of the NMDA receptor on the auditory nerve.

Magnesium deficiency also promotes oxidative damage and decreases glutathione.

Other factors that might be important in production of otoacustic damage are reduced blood flow to the cochlea due to increased production of and reactivity to vasoactive substances.

Increased susceptibility to noise damage, drug-induced ototoxicity, and auditory hyperexcitability are linked to states of magnesium deficiency.

Evidence for these processes has come slowly and direct effects have remained elusive because plasma Mg does not always correlate with its deficiency.

Experimental and clinical studies have shown that supplemental magnesium was able to reduce ototoxic events and might be of importance in preventing noise- and drug-induced damage."

(Marnie's note: many drugs also reduce Mg levels.)

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Also from Marnie and also about the absolute importance of magnesium:

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/1/80718?�
Topic: How did they CURE lyme in Romania
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://www.hearinglosshelp.com/products/ototoxicdrugbook.htm

Ototoxic Drugs Exposed

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As liver protection is key to protection for the ears, too, here are just some basic liver links (see, especially, what it says about NAC):

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http://oneearthherbs.squarespace.com/diseases/understanding-the-liver.html

Understanding the Liver

Excerpt:

. . . Individual variations in our cytochrome P450 enzymes help to demystify why there are so many variations in how we respond to drugs and herbs. . . .

- Full chapter at link above.

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There are hundreds of herbs that can help liver function. A couple dozen are discussed here:


http://oneearthherbs.squarespace.com/diseases/herbs-to-help-the-liver.html

Herbs to Help the Liver

Excerpt:

. . . The important thing to remember is that the liver is a hot (metabolically active) organ, and so tends to get congested and inflamed. . . .

Protection

Turmeric root, wheat sprouts, schisandra berries, amla fruit, beet root and milk thistle seed are among the major sources of protective anti-oxidants for the liver cells, as are fruits that contain flavonoids, especially citrus fruits.

These should be used to prevent development of inflammatory disease, or for damage protection as in the case of persons taking strong chemical drugs or undergoing chemotherapy.

Deficiency

The liver can become weakened and deficient. If this is not corrected, it can lead to liver atrophy and depletion of glycogen stores, even hepatitis. Signs include fatigue, low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, dry eyes, headache, heat symptoms and irritability . . . .

Heat and Inflammation

To remove excess liver inflammation with heat signs or toxins . . . .

Pain

If there is liver inflammation with signs of pain and tension, use herbs that calm the liver and move the blood . . . .

- Full chapter at link above.

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www.itmonline.org/5organs/liver.htm

The 5 Organs Network of Chinese Medicine - Liver

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NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine)
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If milk thistle is not on your plan, NAC might be considered:

This, from a protocol for Chlamydia Pneumonia (Cpn) which is a similar chronic stealth infection. This treatment protocol is also similar to that of chronic lyme.


This is what one of the protocol authors says about the power of NAC to help protet the liver:

http://www.cpnhelp.org/liverprotection

Dr. Stratton Cautions on Protecting the Liver

. . . "Surprisingly, the only anti-chlamydial agent that did not cause hepatitis in some patients was NAC. In fact, NAC is recognized as being protective.

See attached references.

My conclusion is that NAC should be the first agent in an anti-chlamydial regimen and should be a constant part of the therapy for this protective effect, not to mention it's effect against elementary bodies.

. . . more at link. - with some discussion.

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NAC is explained in the articles below:
http://www.tinnitusformula.com/infocenter/articles/treatments/itf_05.aspx

1 - Ben Balough, MD is the Chief of Neurotology at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. Dr. Balough's presentation was on ``Antioxidants: Their Role in tinnitus.''

Dr. Balough stated that antioxidants such as N-Acetyl Cysteine and Acetyl-L-Carnitine are very helpful in preventing hearing loss due to noise exposure or ototoxic medications.

They are not helpful in treating tinnitus after it has developed.

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http://www.naturofm.com

Detoxification for your Health - by Deborah Sellars, ND

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http://www.vrp.com/articles.aspx?ProdID=art2168&zTYPE=2

The Liver: Detoxifying This Vital Organ Nourishes Overall Health and Vitality - By Sherrill Sellman, ND

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http://www.vrp.com/articles.aspx?ProdID=art1890&zTYPE=2

Liver Protection: Laying the Foundation for Optimal Hepatic Health - By Kathy E. Acquistapace, DC, NHP, CNC
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Posted by lyme2health (Member # 19981) on :
 
Tinnitus is very bothersome. Tinnitus with hyperacusis is living hell. Your own body produces a sound your brain can't process and you can't hide in a quiet room or use ear plugs to get away from the ringing. Ugh.

I like this compilation of links; many have been helpful for me. Here are a couple other ideas:

According to Chinese medicine, tinnitus signals problems with the kidneys and liver. Support for those organs is recommended. I have used an herbal formula called Long Dan Xie Gan Tang and a homeopathic called Unda #243, both of which have helped reduce tinnitus to a manageable level while still on lyme killing meds.
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Thanks for the post, lyme2health. Are you sure the last word to the formula is TANG?

I have a book with all the Pine Mountain formulas in it, but the last word in my book is WAN, making it Long Dan Xie Gan Wan (Gentiana and Chrysanthemum Formula). I've used this one and, yes, it is a wonderful formula.

Regarding the relationship to the kidneys, too, link adrenal fatigue to the ears. The adrenals are directly over the kidneys and in the same "channel" so that if there is deficiency there, the ears can feel the result.
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Here's one good article about Tinnitus from the Chinese Medicine perspective:

www.itmonline.org/arts/tinmen.htm

Treatment of Tinnitus, Vertigo, and Meniere's Disease with Chinese Medicine

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Posted by lyme2health (Member # 19981) on :
 
Keebler,
The bottle says Long Dan Xie Gan Tang. It has about 6 herbs, one of which is gentian. I don't know enough Chinese to know if your formula ending in Dan is similar/related, but that seems likely.

Not only does this formula support my liver, but I also seem to kill L form Lyme with it, too. (the same die off rxn and symptoms as when I used doxycycline). Combining it with andrographis does well for me. I have no ringing unless I add it artemesia types to kill Babs, but I got to kill Babs so I just try to keep the ringing to a minimum.
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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lyme2health,

thanks. I just sent you a PM as I'd love to know the brand. It's curious to be so close to this other formula and I want to study the differences, etc.

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Hyperacus and HBOT:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/81109

IMHisda posted 18 May, 2009 06:00 PM

What helped me with mine. Eventually it left me after 6 weeks of HBOT at 2.4 ATA two treatments a day in a monoplace chamber while I had a PICC line in getting Claforin. I had maintenance shortly therafter for two weeks

I just read the article on MSNBC about Sue who had late-stage Lyme and committed suicide with Hyperacusis being one of her worst symptoms and I want to tell everyone, it can go away. Mine was pretty bad but eventually it got down to the point where I could use a white noise machine and then nothing at work with barely any cubicle separating my coworkers and I.

Please don't give up if you have it very bad it can go away next time you have an upside in your relapse/remit cycles.

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RB
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Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
 
copying this story here since it was posted today; i received by regular email and didn't know it was posted on lymenet.

i sent comments; PLEASE DO TOO!
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All she lost: My sister's battle with Lyme disease

After a decade of unbearable side effects, she decided to end her life
Image: Sue dancing with John
Sue Baiata, shown dancing with her brother, John, at his 2001 wedding, developed advanced Lyme disease in the years after being bitten by a tick.

One of the side effects she experienced was hyperacusis, a sensitivity to sound so severe that she tried to find a doctor willing to surgically deafen her.
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By John Baiata

NBC News producer

updated 7:14 a.m. CT, Mon., May 18, 2009


The phone had not even finished its first ring before my wife, Anna, snatched it from its cradle.


Concern was etched in her face as she handed me the receiver: ``It's the police. It's about Sue.''


My stomach dropped. My older sister had disappeared the day before and my family feared for her safety.


``I'm sorry to have to tell you this,'' the police lieutenant said in an even voice, ``but we found your sister dead this afternoon. We have reason to believe it was a suicide. We're here with your mother now.''


I fought the urge to scream as my mind went in a million directions. ``Do not leave my mother by herself,'' I urged the lieutenant over the phone. ``I'll be there in a little more than an hour.''

I lurched outside and clung tightly to the deck railing, while everything else seemed to spin violently around me. Anna grabbed me with both hands. ``What happened?!''


``She really did it this time,`` I said. ``She killed herself.''


In the decade or so before Sue took her own life at age 46 on August 21, 2005, my sister Dawn, my mother and I had become all too familiar with advanced Lyme disease, which had slowly, inexorably diminished Sue's life.


Sometime in the mid 1990s, my sister contracted Lyme disease, likely through being bitten by a deer tick or black-legged tick.


The bacterium that had introduced itself to Sue's bloodstream went undetected, and then was misdiagnosed for the better part of two years.


Identified early, a short course of oral antibiotics will cure the majority of cases of Lyme disease -- more than 27,000 cases were reported in the U.S. in 2007 -- and wipe out the typical symptoms of headaches, fatigue and a circular rash near the area of the bite.


But left untreated, the disease can affect the heart and nervous system, causing joint pain. Sue faced a parade of symptoms including migraines, severe pain in her neck and major joints and staggering exhaustion.


Each one narrowed the prism through which she lived her life.


Sue had to leave her job as a facilities manager to go on disability, and lived with my mother in the Long Island home where we were raised.


On her good days, she would spend hours in the gardens she had lovingly cultivated in the expanse of the backyard.


More than likely it was there too where the tick which bore the disease that would seal her fate attached itself to her.



Q&A
Close Up Of An Adult Female And Nymph Tick Is Shown June 15 2001 On A Fingertip Ticks

Lyme disease
Learn about the most common tickborne illness in the United States, from symptoms to treatment and prevention.

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On her bad days, she would stay in bed with the shades drawn, cuddled with the dog she loved unconditionally, her beloved Chihuahua, Katie.


She would emerge only briefly to have some tea and a bite to eat, and a few words with our mom.


Still, she had accepted what her life had become. On those good days she could still fill the room with laughter.


She would mine the late-night comedians for material but never really needed to. Making people laugh came naturally to her.


Her life became more attuned to the seasons than ever. She knew instinctively how to grow just about anything.


She kept a pair of pruners in her car in case she happened across something that would make its way into one of her many centerpieces.


One fall while driving through a rural part of northern New Jersey, she forced me to pull over to the side of the road, disappearing into a thicket of brush and trees.


She emerged moments later holding a fistful of exotic-looking flowers over her head, grinning ear to ear like she'd just been handed an Oscar.


One Christmas season, in a burst of energy, she decorated the entire house while my mom was at work.


The memory of walking through the front door that day still lights up my mother's face.

The agony of sound
Despite what Lyme disease had already taken, it was not done with her.


A crueler, more insidious phase awaited. She began to develop an aversion to noises that had never bothered her before.


Everyday sounds like the closing of a door or the cry of a child would cause her to cringe.


A passing lawn mower or motorcycle would send her running for her room.


The disease's attack on her central nervous system had brought on hyperacusis, a severe sensitivity to sound. And it became progressively worse.


It was as if a volume dial, set on high, had broken off, and everything in her aural experience was overmodulated.


Softer sounds were tolerable. Sharper sounds were not, and painfully so for her.


Image: Sue and her family
Courtesy of the Baiata family
John Baiata could always count on his sister Sue to offer a listening ear when he needed to talk -- and to introduce him to the latest music. Pictured in this family photo from the 1970s is Sue, far right, John, next to her, their sister Dawn, far left, and mother, Patricia.
Hyperacusis, which can be brought on by trauma to the inner ear, is also thought to be a processing problem with the way the brain perceives sound, which seems much more likely in my sister's case.


Dr. Paul Auwaerter, clinical director of infectious diseases at John Hopkins University School of Medicine and a leading specialist on Lyme disease, describes hyperacusis as ``a bit like the old fashioned AM radios.


When you turn the ``gain'' button up you get more stations, but you get a lot more static, too.''


One of the enduring frustrations for my sister, and for those of us who loved her, was the failure of her doctors to recognize what was wrong.


She was misdiagnosed twice in the early stages of the disease -- once with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, the second time with Epstein-Barr virus.


She was accused of exaggerating her symptoms to avoid work, or inventing them in order to get pain medication.


By the time anyone thought to give her a definitive blood test for Lyme, the disease was on the march.


Patients treated in the early stages -- within about two to four weeks after the onset of symptoms -- usually make a complete recovery.


Not everyone is so fortunate.


``It's hard to put a number on how common misdiagnoses are, but early detection can be difficult," says Auwaerter.


"It takes the body some time to generate enough antibodies to show up in testing, and the symptoms are common to many other ailments.


There's a general sense that if you have the infection longer, you'll have extended symptoms.''


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For those who are diagnosed late and have persistent symptoms, some doctors will prescribe an extended antibiotic regimen.


That is a controversial approach, however, as several studies have shown it not to be an effective strategy.


There is also considerable debate in the medical community and with advocacy groups over some of the symptoms of ``advanced'' or ``persistent'' Lyme disease, like Sue had, and how to treat them.


One theory, based on research studies, suggests that people who suffer from post-Lyme disease symptoms ``may be genetically predisposed to develop an autoimmune response that contributes to their symptoms.''


CONTINUED : 'It's like they're screaming'Sue was determined to deal with the progression of the disease -- and especially the hyperacusis -- on her own terms.

She went on the Internet and did exhaustive research.

She kept in contact with another sufferer of advanced Lyme who lived in New Jersey, comparing notes on their progressive symptoms.

And she ping-ponged from specialist to specialist, desperate to find someone who could help, someone who believed her.


She took to wearing ear-plugs, then sound-proof headphones. But it was akin to spitting in the ocean. It made no discernible difference.

``Sometimes,'' she told me, ``when people are talking to me, even if they're whispering ... it's like they're screaming.''


My mother found her one day in her room, unresponsive and foam coming from her mouth.


A long suicide note was tucked in a dresser drawer. She'd taken a bunch of pain pills from two prescription medications, but would live.


When I arrived at the hospital my mother was outside stealing a cigarette, crying and ashen.


When Sue came to, she was enraged that my mother had intervened.


In the days after, an uncomfortable dynamic followed:


Dawn and I were naturally supportive of my mother, and yet entirely empathetic to my sister's situation.


A common enemy soon emerged, however.


Her doctors wanted her committed to the psychiatric ward.

We argued vehemently that she was not crazy. She was suffering from the advanced stages of a debilitating disease, and had left behind a reasoned, lucid note explaining her actions.



Q&A
Close Up Of An Adult Female And Nymph Tick Is Shown June 15 2001 On A Fingertip Ticks

Lyme disease
Learn about the most common tickborne illness in the United States, from symptoms to treatment and prevention.

msnbc.com
We eventually got her home and struck a wary truce: we would redouble our efforts to help her navigate the maze of health-care providers in search of some relief, and she would simply not give up.


She was sent to a therapist, and placed on medication for depression -- something she had struggled with even before contracting Lyme disease.


In search of a quieter neighborhood without the noises that were agony for Sue, my mom reluctantly put the house up for sale -- the one that held so many memories for all of us, and Sue tore herself away from the gardens she loved.


They moved, and then moved again, finally settling in a 55 and older community that they thought offered the quiet my sister so desperately sought.


The first day the landscapers came by with their torturous weed-wackers, it became clear there would be no silent refuge.


Asking to be made deaf


Sue came to a drastic, but, given the circumstances, reasonable conclusion: she wanted to be surgically deafened.


My sister -- the same one who turned me on to all manner of wonderful music, who liked nothing better than lying on the beach listening to the sounds of the waves and seagulls, for whom peals of laughter were a siren's song -- would rather go deaf than endure any more pain.


Now all she had to do was find a doctor who would do it. No doctor would.


They either did not believe the extent of her pain, felt it was too drastic a measure, or cited the ``do no harm'' tenet of the Hippocratic oath.


The last time I saw my sister alive was on one of her good days, in the summer of 2005.


I had driven out to Long Island on a Saturday, and we spent the day together.


We took a drive, and she asked me what music I was listening to. She could barely stand listening to music anymore, but she still wanted to know what was out there. I played a few tracks for her at the softest volume possible, and she laid her head back and smiled.


Later, we went for a swim and she cracked a few jokes about sharing a pool with a bunch of people 20 and 30 years her senior. Looking back, the day seems impossible. A mirage.


Image: Sue by her jeep
Courtesy of the Baiata family
Sue Baiata in the late 1990s at a beach on Long Island, one of her favorite places.
Later that week, I called to see if it was OK to come out that weekend with my family.


Sue was godmother to my oldest, Alexa, but had yet to meet my son Luke, who at the time was 3 months old.


She wanted desperately to see him -- and I to show him off -- but she was fearful of the noise a crying baby would make.


She urged me to come, and offered to leave the house in order to avoid the noise. I put the visit off again -- a decision I regret to this day.


When my sister attempted suicide the second time, she was determined that there would be no intervention.


Sue was up and dressed early that day in August, and told my mom she was going to the mall.


She called later that day to say she had met a friend and would be home late, not to worry.


Instead, she checked herself into a motel along a busy stretch of New York highway, affixed a bunch of morphine patches to her body, and lay down to die in an empty motel room. There was no note.


I think, in Sue's mind, her actions no longer required an explanation.


In the days following her death, my sister Dawn and I did our best to simultaneously deal with our grief and to support my mother, whose own grief had turned her near catatonic.


The thought of never seeing Sue again, of never touching her or hearing the sound of her voice, was overwhelming.


What was most painful for me was the knowledge that she would not be around to see my children grow.


She'd never again get to spoil her goddaughter. And she had never met my son, Luke.


The day of her funeral, the visitation room was closed to all but immediate family just before her body was to be moved to the church.


I walked in with Luke in my arms, and closed the door behind me. I placed his tiny hands in mine, and pressed them against my sister's casket. ``Sue, this is my beautiful boy, Luke,'' I whispered.

``Luke, meet your wonderful Aunt Sue.''

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I have a favorite picture I keep on my dresser of Sue with her arms wrapped around me on my wedding day.


Her face is lit with undiluted joy. Joy for me. Joy for the moment.


There are times still when my longing to have her back hurts as deeply as the day she left us.


But mostly when I think of her now, I think of all the times, and all of the little ways she expressed that same unbridled passion for life.


My sister fought valiantly against a disease that had diminished the quality of that life to a level that was no longer acceptable to her. It never once diminished her spirit.


Through it all, all she really wanted was relief to her pain, and for someone to believe her story.


John Baiata is a senior editor with NBC News.
� 2009 MSNBC Interactive. Reprints
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Here's something else to also consider (I have lyme and also probably this, according to CT scans).

So, even if someone has lyme, if lyme treatment does not curtail hyperacusis, they should be evaluated for SCD. Only a handful of specialists know how to to do that.
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Superior Canal Dehiscence -- ABC news VIDEO - nine minutes - on YOU TUBE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6vAkdGw8T4

SCDS - The Musician who heard too much

Adrian McLeish, musician
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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From PBS:

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/musicinstinct/

THE MUSIC INSTINCT: Science & Song

Premieres Wednesday, June 24, 2009 on PBS - check your local listing for time.

You can see much of the program at this web site - and there are also many corresponding links to explore.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Thanks to micul for bringing this to our attention at another thread:

http://web.incl.ne.jp/ishikawa/PET/index.html

Patulous Eustachian Tube

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http://web.incl.ne.jp/ishikawa/PET/defn.html

What is Eustachian Tube?

The natural ventilator of the middle ear is the eustachian tube. . . .(complete description - with a beautiful illustration).
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Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :
 
I did something this past year that stopped the tinnitis for six hours.

I treated with a magnet machine, called a PEMF machine, 500 gauss - a little machine clicking away, sending magnetic currents into us via us holding a coil near the bod.

So...always new things to be learning about - this time, that an electromagnetic boost to the bod could calm the auditory nerves.
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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So, if any one is so lucky as to get a nice convertible ride on a brisk autumn day, be sure to wear your ear plugs.

Remember, too, that antibiotic use lowers the threshold at which sound can damage ears. Ear plugs are advised when around a hair dryer, a vacuum . . . .

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8292089.stm

CONVERTIBLES "BAD FOR THE EARS"

Driving a convertible car can seriously damage your ears, experts have warned.

Cruising with the top down at speeds of 50-70mph (80-112km/h) exposes the ears to sound levels sometimes nearing those made by a pneumatic drill, they argue.

Long or repeated exposure to this noise of the engine, road, traffic and wind could cause permanent hearing loss, a US meeting of ENT experts was told.

Researchers said convertible drivers should consider wearing some form of ear protection, as motorcyclists do.
The research has been published in the journal Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

In the study, noise levels immediately to the left and right of the driver were measured while travelling at different speeds.

. . . "Regular exposure to noise levels of 88-90 decibels when driving a convertible for several hours a day can lead to permanent hearing loss over time. . . .

. . . . - full article at link above.
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Noise levels:

A quiet room at night - 20 decibels

An ordinary spoken conversation - 60 decibels

A busy street - 70 decibels

Shouting - 80 decibels

A pneumatic drill - 110 decibels

Aircraft taking off - 130 decibels

Source: The Royal National Institute for Deaf People
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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"The loud ringing in my ears."

"The excruciating discomfort and pressure in my face and head from the sound of my own voice as I spoke."

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Update on the Park Ranger, who at the end of this documentary, said it took several years of treatment.
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http://underourskin.com/blog/?p=109

Excerpts:

As we shot the final scenes in UNDER OUR SKIN [shot before the narration] I was trying to live without antibiotic therapy.

My doctors and I had attempted this before but within a couple of weeks of quitting, each time, I quickly got worse--the memory loss, the feeling of drunkenness, the disorientation, the arthritis in my hands, feet, shoulders, and knees. The fatigue.

The loud ringing in my ears.

The terrible sleeplessness.

The excruciating discomfort and pressure in my face and head from the sound of my own voice as I spoke. . . .

. . . But as Andy Abrahams Wilson and his crew recorded my narration for the film in late 2007 I was making it. I wasn't getting worse. In fact I felt pretty darned good.

Today, in January of 2009 I'm still off antibiotics and I'm doing well. . . .

- very long, thoughtful post continued at link above.

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http://www.underourskin.com

UNDER OUR SKIN

You can purchase a DVD, here: http://www.underourskin.com/store_home.html
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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In addition to magnesium, CURCUMIN looks to be a good candidate to reduce inflammation:

I've recently become very interested in curcumin. Here's my composite page with some research:

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http://tinyurl.com/y8bd9k2

Curcumin Prevents Some Stress-Related Changes

Excerpts:

A recently published study investigated the effects of curcumin, a constituent of the botanical turmeric, on changes in cognition and memory caused by stress. . . .

In this new study, researchers investigated the effect of curcumin supplementation on stress-induced learning defects in mice. . . .


The results of the study showed that curcumin reversed memory deficits in a dose dependent manner, meaning increasing dosages of curcumin provided increasingly improved memory in the mice.

In addition, curcumin reversed the stress-induced increase in the levels of serum corticosterone, the primary hormone secreted during the stress response.


The researchers also found that the effectiveness of curcumin was similar to the effects of a tri-cyclic antidepressant.


. . . inhibited changes due to corticosterone-induced toxicity including preserving nerve cell connections, and inhibiting the corticosterone-induced activation of the enzyme calcium/calmodulin kinase II and stimulated glutamate receptor expression, which play a role in neurotransmitter secretion and certain kinds of memory and learning.


The researchers concluded, ``Thus, curcumin may be an effective therapeutic for learning and memory disturbances as was seen within these stress models, and

its neuroprotective effect was mediated in part by normalizing the corticosterone response, resulting in down-regulating of the phosphorylated calcium/calmodulin kinase II and glutamate receptor levels.''

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Reference:

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19540859

Xu Y, Lin D, Li S, Li G, Shyamala SG, Barish PA, Vernon MM, Pan J, Ogle WO.

Curcumin reverses impaired cognition and neuronal plasticity induced by chronic stress.

Neuropharmacology. 2009 Sep;57(4):463-71.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez

PubMed Search:

Curcumin - 3011 abstracts

Curcumin, inflammation - 282 abstracts

Curcumin, depression - 18 abstracts

Curcumin, adrenals - 6 abstracts

Curcumin, anxiety - 5 abstracts

Curcumin, cardiac - 60 abstracts

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From Vitamin Research Products:

http://www.vrp.com/ArticlesSearch.aspx?k=Curcumin

Search results for Curcumin - 46 Articles Found

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Turmeric is not the same as Curcumin. Curcumin is sort of the extract strengh. Turmeric is weaker but still has some benefit.


You can also just take a teaspoon (or more) of turmeric, mix in a little water to make a paste, then add more and drink. Chase with clear water. Two or three times a day.

I've done this in the middle of a meal - or a snack - with the best results. While not at all spicy hot, you want to be sure to clear your throat and esophagus afterward as the powdery nature could start a cough.

It won't be the same therapeutic dose as curcumin but I recall when I did this years ago that I saw some good benefit.

You might check out Frontier Foods site (out of Iowa) to buy a whole bag of turmeric.

www.frontiercoop.com

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Bugg posted a favorite brand in a recent post: Longvida Curcumin to stop this inflammation....I take it along with 5,000 IU daily of vitamin D.
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Posted by lightparfait (Member # 22022) on :
 
I have taken Curcumen,"Enhanca", as it is recommended as one of the best products for the autism community with great results for them.

I have experienced some relief, but this needs to be added each day. Has helped my joint and knee inflammation. But not cured it...not taken it away totally, but just make it more manageable.

I'm sure it helped brain issues as well to some degree. I do feel the natural spices are helpful!
 
Posted by lightparfait (Member # 22022) on :
 
I"m also onto looking into dental work as one of the root causes for some of these symptoms.

Anyone here with Tinnitus and balance issues have dental work (crowns, implants, root canals , extractions) prior to theses conditions starting?

I am very curious about this. Thanks. LP
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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lightparfait .

You might ask these organizations for relevant literature and observations:
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THE HYPERACUSIS NETWORK

. . . consists of individuals who have a collapsed tolerance to sound.

www.hyperacusis.net


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THE AMERICAN TINNITUS ASSOCIATION

http://www.ata.org
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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New Noise Cancelation Head Phones
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I just posted this at another thread and realized that it should be here, too:

You might check out the new Bose QC 15 noise cancellation headphones. I just got a pair (time payment is nice with Bose).

They are not perfect and will not cancel all sound or vibration but this is the best model on the market - and I've tried them all. This is my fifth version of Bose. They've done much better this time.

One note, these cannot be worn for long periods of time by someone sensitive to EMF and vibrations. There is electronic stuff going on inside the ear muff in order to cancel the sound and that action does raise my tinnitus.

Still, when the brigades of leaf blowers invade, the QC 15 is saving lives on my block, literally. For those who can still go to the grocery store, the QC 15 should work better at calming the beeps at the check-out lanes.

When I just can't do dishes because of the noise of my fridge - or the noise of the running water - these can help. But I don't think they are good to use all the time for such purposes for a couple of reasons but I'll not get into all that.

The QC 15 set is moderate protection against sirens. Just moderate - and not much help with the high pitched fast pulsing sirens that could blast through a building - but still better than any others I've used.


I have to remember that because sound travels through the body, with bone conduction - and even through open nasal passages on to the sinus bones and beyond - that no external device can be perfect. But the QC 15 can help me not be so jarred from what sounds it can address.

And, remember, everyone - adrenal support is SO important.

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www.bose.com/controller?event=DTC_LINKS_TARGET_EVENT&DTCLinkID=7913&perfsourceid=k9677&src=k9677

BOSE Quiet Comfort 15 (QC 15) Noise Cancelation Head Phones

$300 - however, they will divide this in to $25. monthly payments.

If your doctor lists this as a medical necessity (a hearing device, for hyperacusis and that medical code) it should be tax deductible.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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MICUL posted this FABULOUS NOTE - his TRIUMPH over HYPERACUSIS - at a recent thread discussing hyperacusis:

( http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/87301 )

It reminds us all of the absolute importance of adequately addressing lyme (and also other infections) with a skilled LL doctor:

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micul writes:

I use to have it really bad also before I found out what was going on and started abx. My neighbors kids use to drive me wacko when they would play in front of my house.

I couldn't sleep without xanax or something else, and then I would still wake up at 2 AM and then just lay there until it was time to get up.

I could only watch certain TV shows like cooking shows and documentaries because I couldn't stand violent outbursts of any kind, esp gunshots. Track laughter would drive me crazy also, so that took out all the comedy programming.....whah!!!

I would have to wear my headphones in order to watch TV with any one else in the room so that it could be turned up loud enough for them to hear it.


But that nightmare has loooong since past. I sleep like a baby every night (for years now) without anything but 2 mg of timed release Melatonin. I use to twitch all day every day also (completely gone for over 2 years after stopping all mag and other supplements).

Turns out I had just about every infection, including Microfilariae. So just to let you know, these things can all be conquered!!!

And I did it all on orals.....no IV abx

(micul - Member # 6314 )
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Other infections - and liver disorders or liver stress are intricately connected to our ears.

In addition to lyme and the usual coinfections from ticks (such as babesia, bartonella, ehrlichia, RMSF, etc.), there are some other chronic stealth infections that an excellent LLMD should know about:

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=069911#000000

TIMACA #6911 posted 03 August, 2008

I would encourage EVERY person who has received a lyme diagnosis to get the following tests. . . .

- at link.

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http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/1/87840?

PORPHYRIA

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Porphyria can have many types and can be genetic or acquired from chemical poisoning.

Porphyrins are normally in everyone as a process of metabolism.
However, when EXCESS porphryins build up, that presents problems.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porphyria

WIKIPEDIA - good start, but not at all complete

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http://www.cpnhelp.org/secondaryporphyria

Secondary Porphyria: what you should know before starting a CAP (combined antibiotic protocol)

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www.porphyriafoundation.com/ Another great site.

AMERICAN PORPHYRIA FOUNDATION

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http://www.cpf-inc.ca/

CANADIAN PORPHYRIA FOUNDATION

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KPU is just ONE type of porphryia:

http://www.klinghardtneurobiology.com/KPUprotocol.pdf

KLINGHARDT's KPU PROTOCOL

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Some discussion here about KPU (kryptopyrroluria):

http://www.drrandy.org/article.html

A New Breakthrough In Helping Chronically Ill Patients
April 5th, 2009

At the bottom of that page, one of the links of particular interest:

Donald McCabe DO:


http://www.orthomolecular.org/library/jom/1983/pdf/1983-v12n01-p002.pdf


Kryptopyrroles (17 pages).

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http://www.viddler.com/explore/THRiiiVE/videos/219/

Lecture about Pryoluia / KPU

30 minute video
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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As lyme (as well as toxic overload) often attacks the inner/middle ear and parts or all of the vestibular system (inner & middle ear / hearing / balance chambers):


INNER EAR ALTERS BRAIN BLOOD FLOW

Excerpt:

. . . For example, some people who suffer from faints and dizzy spells when they stand up quickly, known as postural hypotension, could have poor brain blood flow linked to underlying inner ear problems, he said. . . .


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8268336.stm


Sidebar: `` Standing up places the head above the heart and thus makes it harder to provide blood flow to the brain '' Dr Jorge Serrador

Caption to a photo of an ear: ``The balance organs live deep inside the ear''

Page last updated at 00:00 GMT, Sunday, 27 December 2009

INNER EAR ALTERS BRAIN BLOOD FLOW

Minute organs hidden deep within the ear appear to directly alter blood flow to the brain, scientists have revealed.

Until now, experts thought the inner ear's job was to control balance alone.

But Harvard medics working with Nasa found that as well as helping us keep our head, the balance organs affect brain blood flow.

They told BMC Neuroscience journal that the connection probably evolved to enable man to stand upright and still get enough blood up to the brain.

The organs of balance are deep within the ear, inside a maze of bony chambers.

OFF KILTER

Two sacs, called the utricle and saccule, make up the inner ear's vestibule and three fluid-filled loops, known as the semi-circular canals, detect the rotation and tilting movements of the head.
Dr Jorge Serrador and his team from Harvard Medical School asked 24 healthy people to undergo a range of tests normally used on astronauts.

These included a tilt test where the individual sits strapped to a chair that is then tilted to different angles, plus a ride inside a giant, spinning centrifuge.

In this way, the researchers were able to stimulate the different parts of the balance organs and monitor the effects on blood flow around the body.

This revealed that the utricle and saccule, also known as the otoliths, directly affected brain blood flow regulation, independent of other factors, such as blood pressure.

Dr Serrador explained why the connection may exist: "Standing up places the head above the heart and thus makes it harder to provide blood flow to the brain.

"Having a connection between the otoliths, which tell us that we are standing, and the cerebrovasculature may be part of the adaption that allows us to maintain our brain blood flow when upright.

"The knowledge gained from this study might lead to new treatment options for these conditions."

AGE LINK

For example, some people who suffer from faints and dizzy spells when they stand up quickly, known as postural hypotension, could have poor brain blood flow linked to underlying inner ear problems, he said.

Ear, nose and throat expert Andrew McCombe, of ENT UK, said the balance organs may be one of the many reflexes that ensures our blood is sent to where it is needed.

"It makes sense that any organ that tells you that you are standing upright and not lying down will do this.

"And we know that as we age the whole inner ear does not work so well, so this may be involved in postural hypotension."

But he said it was only a small part of the equation, alongside the heart and blood vessels.

Story from BBC NEWS:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/health/8268336.stm

Published: 2009/12/27 00:00:06 GMT

� BBC MMIX
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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For anyone new to figuring what is going on with dizziness, many details at this thread:

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/1/89389?

Dizziness

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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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This is the best price I've seen for this book.

Required reading, IMO, for everyone, everywhere:

You can look inside this book and read customer reviews:

www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0971094314/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

Ototoxic Drugs Exposed: Prescription Drugs and Other Chemicals That Can (and Do) Damage Our Ears

By Neil G. Bauman

$31.57 and free post

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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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To compare and contrast treatment AND support methods:

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http://www.ilads.org/lyme_disease/treatment_guidelines.html

ILADS Treatment Guidelines

2009 ILADS Lyme Disease Conference CD-ROM

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http://www.ilads.org/lyme_disease/B_guidelines_12_17_08.pdf

Dr. Burrascano's Treatment Guidelines (2008) - 37 pages

Sections regarding self-care:

Go to page 27 for SUPPORTIVE THERAPY & the CERTAIN ABSOLUTE RULES

and also pages 31-32 for advice on a safe, non-aerobic exercise plan and physical rehabilitation.

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This is included in Burrascano's Guidelines, but you may want to be able to refer to it separately, too:

http://www.lymepa.org/Nutritional_Supplements.pdf

Nutritional Supplements in Disseminated Lyme Disease

J.J. Burrascano, Jr., MD (2008)

Four pages

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http://www.lymeinducedautism.com/images/Lymewhat_is_it_part_3,_LIA.pdf


LYME DISEASE Considerations in Diagnosis and Management

June 26, 2008 Lyme-autism Connection Conference

Steven Harris, MD

125 pages - Powerpoint presentation

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http://www.klinghardtneurobiology.com/LymeProtocolOct09.pdf

A Treatment Guide: Lyme and other Chronic Infections

by Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD

October 2009 - 87 pages

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This book, by an ILADS member LLMD, holds great information about treatments options and support measures:

http://tinyurl.com/6lq3pb (through Amazon)

THE LYME DISEASE SOLUTION (2008)

- by Kenneth B. Singleton , MD; James A. Duke. Ph.D. (Foreword)

You can read more about it here and see customer reviews.

Web site: www.lymedoctor.com

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http://tinyurl.com/5vnsjg

Book: Healing Lyme: Natural Healing And Prevention of Lyme Borreliosis And Its Coinfections - by Stephen Harrod Buhner


website: http://planetthrive.com/2009/08/buhner-healing-lyme-program/

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http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/86857

Topic: Buhner Healing Lyme Q & A links have changed

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http://tinyurl.com/5drx94

Lyme Disease and Modern Chinese Medicine - by Dr. QingCai Zhang, MD & Yale Zhang

web site: try www.sinomedresearch.org and use "clinic" and then "clinic" for the passwords or call Hepapro through www.hepapro.com

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www.lyme-disease-research-database.com/lymenutritionfile1_files/Integrated-Approach-DAN.pdf

HEALING LYME DISEASE: An Integrated Approach to Curing Chronic Infection

Daniel A. Kinderlehrer, M.D. (2004)

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This author is also an ILADS member & a LL ND author:

http://www.dancingviolets.com/media/pdf/LymeDisease.pdf

Chronic Lyme Disease and Co-infections: Clinical Overview (Snow)

This explains a lot about how the body works when fighting lyme. It has some very detailed accounts and suggestions.

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Similar approach, from another ILADS-member/ND author:

http://www.steveclarknd.com/LymeDisease.htm

Your Road to Wellness (Clark)

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MUSIC HELPS REBUILD NEURAL PATHWAYS -- From CBS "SUNDAY MORNING"

January 24, 2010

Excerpts:

. . . The accident fractured her pelvis, damaged her spine, and Gardot suffered a traumatic brain injury that affected her memory, her speech, and left her hypersensitive to light and sound . . . .

. . ."My mother dropped a dish on the floor one day and the sound made me collapse," Gardot said. . . .

. . . Gardot never gave up. Slowly . . . it would take years . . . music therapy began to rebuild the neural pathways in her brain. . . .

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Six-minute VIDEO:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6136503n&tag=related;photovideo

Melody Gardot's Pain & Triumphs

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ARTICLE:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/24/sunday/main6136473.shtml?tag=cbsContent;cbsCarousel

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 24, 2010

How Melody Gardot Found Her Voice

Graduating Magna Cum Laude From School of Hard Knocks, Singer Fought a Brain Injury to Reach Chart-Topping Success. . . .

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http://www.melodygardot.com/

MELODY GARDOT website - with audio links & concert schedule
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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As ears are affected by liver toxicity and since many sleep drugs can stress the liver -- and adrenal exhaustion is also connected to ear problems (especially hyperacusis):

Sleep and adrenal support here:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/89790

Topic: NATURAL SLEEP - Links to articles & supplements
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/91082

Topic: Anyone else have high startle reflex
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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How to help ears that just got "stuffed up"

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/91320

Topic: Now my ears are weird.

About Stuffy ears - and what can help.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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This past weekend, a poster introduced me to the "wobbly possum virus" - Hmmm. While this "wobbly" thing could be from inner ear &/or from brain or nerves independent of ears - those of us who seem to be "all ears" might want to learn more.

It'll probably be a while before I can give this some study, so here's a start:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borna_disease

Borna Virus

Excerpt:

. . . History . . . The first antibodies to Borna virus in humans were discovered in the mid-1980s. Since then, there have been conflicting results from various studies in regards to whether an association exists between the agent and clinical disease.

Antibodies to Borna virus, which indicate prior infection, and Borna virus antigen have also been detected in blood donors. . . .
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Thanks to seekhelp for finding this.

See what Dr. Blaylock says about Meniere's (which many lyme patients have been misdiagnosed as having - or with it as just part of the bigger lyme picture).

He suggests that Meniere's is linked to excitotoxicty. (Which can be lyme, other infections, various toxins, ototoxic drugs, etc.) See what he suggests can help:


http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?cfa460d09c.jpg

Column One: Lyme details

Column Two: Meniere's and toxins.
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Posted by MichaelTampa (Member # 24868) on :
 
Much earlier in this thread, daise mentioned that orthogonal chiropractor with myofascial therapy as being helpful for her tinnitus.

I am not familiar with orthogonal chiropractors, but want to share the name of one place the does work which is similar. The St John Clark Pain Treatment Center in Clearwater Florida does very excellent work. They properly measure for leg length differences that can offset and end up curving the spine. With proper foot inserts, and some myofascial therapy, it can all be straightened out. My tinnitus also reduced during this treatment.

For those not in the Tampa/Clearwater Florida area, the founder of this place developed the technique, and they have taught other practitioners all over the country and beyond. They happily give referrals for those interested in treatment where they live.

I want to echo daise's comments that conventional chriopractors often do not do this type of work properly. They often incorrectly measure for leg length differences. The approach taken by the St. John Clark Pain Treatment Center is far superior to that taken by most chiropractors.

Michael

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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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With thanks to AL and MARNIE for finding this.

It's actually one surgery that was recommend for me years ago. I'm still not what sure to think about this (would magnesium have worked? I need to re-read it a few more times) but the patient apparently did well and the author sure seems to understand that lyme can really mess up the ears.

Zoom feature, top center:

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http://discover.coverleaf.com/discovermagazine/201004?pg=30#pg30

Vital Signs by Christopher Linstrom

A young man's ear pain was constant and debilitating, but doctor after doctor could not find the cure.

Discover Magazine - April 2010, pages 28-29

Excerpts from the second to last paragraph:

`` . . . Was the Lyme disease responsible for his ear agonies? I would say yes. The disease certainly has many far-reaching neurological symptoms. . . .

. . . spirochetes, bacteria that cause an insidious range of health issues. . . ."

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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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RE: Tinnitus

http://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2009/07/mra_scan_saves_mans_sanity.html

MRA Scan Saves Man's Sanity

MRA = (magnetic resonance angiogram)
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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In addition to a book by this same author, this website has great detail.

ototoxic meds include: aspirin, acetaminophen, and (sometimes) even garlic and allicin due to the salicylic acid in garlic extract.

Also, many common meds - and over the counter products are ototoxic. More at the links below.
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http://www.hearinglosshelp.com/articles.htm#ototoxic_drugs

Drugs That Can Damage Your Ears (Ototoxic Drugs)

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http://www.hearinglosshelp.com/articles/ototoxicupheaval.htm

Ototoxicity--The Hidden Menace; Part I: Lives in Upheaval

� November 2003 by Neil Bauman, Ph.D.

Excerpts:

What Is Ototoxicity?

To many doctors, ototoxicity just means hearing loss or tinnitus. Others consider only drug side effects that affect the inner ear as being ototoxic. However, Stedman's Medical Dictionary defines ototoxicity as the "property of being injurious to the ear."

Therefore, any side effect of a drug that damages our ears in any way is ototoxic whether it damages the outer, middle or inner ear.

. . . hearing loss . . . tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo and numerous other cochlear and vestibular (balance) problems . . .

There are at least 743 drugs that are known to be ototoxic. Here are just 84 of them:

. . . BENZODIAZEPINES such as Diazepam (Valium) . . . .

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www.hearinglossweb.com/Medical/Causes/oto/vic.htm

(Vicodin) Prescription Painkillers Linked to Hearing Loss

Excerpt:

. . . It is the combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone that seems to cause hearing loss, though scientists don't yet know how. . . . (end quote)

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(poster's voice here) There are recent articles linking acetaminophen, itself, with hearing loss. I thought I saved those to my file but can't find them. I will look later.

However, since acetaminophen is toxic to the liver, it makes sense that it would also be toxic to the ears as the ears are the very first body system to even detect toxins.

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http://abcnews.go.com/Health/PainNews/story?id=7699582&page=1

FDA Group Issues Cautions on Acetaminophen

Excerpt: . . . "I was taking Tylenol like I was supposed to, by the label," he said. A few days later the then 37-year-old Benedi was in a coma and in desperate need of a liver transplant. . . .

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As well, anything hard on the kidneys may also be hard on the ear tissue. The connection is not made in this article but it sure seems to call for caution:

http://www.nytimes.com/1990/04/16/us/kidney-peril-found-in-the-pain-reliever-ibuprofen.html

Kidney Peril Found in the Pain Reliever Ibuprofen - The New York Times - April 16, 1990
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Talking L-Glutamine? It can convert to glutamic acid in the brain and that is not good for those with neurological disease.

Excessive glutamic acid can also lead to tinnitus and other vestibular problems. This article does not say so, specifically, but when the NMDA receptors go haywire (as with excessive glutamic acid in the brain), tinnitus usually follows.

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www.itmonline.org/arts/glutamine.htm

AMINO ACID SUPPLEMENTS I: GLUTAMINE - with Reference to the Related Compound Glutamate

-by Subhuti Dharmananda, Ph.D.

Excerpt, half way down the article:

. . .

Glutamate in Neurological Diseases

The other concern about glutamate is related to its essential role as a neurotransmitter. The levels of glutamate in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) are highly regulated, since the neurons have sensitive receptors for the compound.

In some neurological diseases, it is found that glutamate levels in the central nervous system become unusually high at sites of pathology. This can occur, for example, if the rate of degradation of glutamate is slowed by an impairment of the enzymes that are involved.

Also, glutamate is excreted by immune cells that take part in inflammatory processes; the result is high local concentrations at the neurons in progressive neurological diseases such as MS and ALS.

Glutamate levels in the central nervous system can also increase when the blood brain barrier is substantially weakened, as occurs after neurological surgery.

The excess glutamate at the neuron acts as a poison; at high enough levels, the nerves exposed to glutamate can be completely and permanently damaged, so that they are no longer capable of transmitting signals.

Thus, while glutamate is a major component of the body, and an essential part of the nervous system, high levels localized in the nerve cells can be quite toxic, and this is readily demonstrated in animal models.

Laboratory research has revealed that in the progressive, debilitating disease ALS, one of the many processes involved in disease progression appears to be damage of nerve cells by accumulation of glutamate.

In relation to multiple sclerosis, changes in control of glutamate homeostasis in the central nervous system might contribute to demyelination of the white matter of the brain (19).

Based on preliminary animal studies, it has been suggested that glutamate dumped by immune cells can exacerbate the nerve damage (20).

One of the means by which a stroke (causing blockage of blood circulation to the brain) results in brain damage is through an increase in glutamate levels in the brain cells (of course, oxygen deprivation and other effects are also contributors). These findings point to local glutamate excess as an important factor in brain diseases.

** Since glutamine is converted to glutamate, supplementing glutamine at very high levels in persons who have such neurological disorders may be contraindicated. **

. . . . - Full article at link above.
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Excerpt: . . . "I'm willing to say that 80 percent of people will not have problems," . . . .

. . . well, that means that 20% could!

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/04/23/3d.vision.brain/index.html?hpt=Sbin

CAN 3-D MOVIES, TELEVISION MAKE YOU SICK?

By Elizabeth Landau, CNN
April 23, 2010 8:07 a.m. EDT

Excerpt:

. . . But doctors say that for eyes unaccustomed to watching 3-D for hours every day, there are some dangers, including mild symptoms such as disorientation and, in rare cases, seizures. . . .

. . . More commonly, people may experience dizziness or other discomfort after watching something in 3-D, including a feature film.

Symptoms of nausea, headache and fatigue may result because 3-D causes the eyes to move in an unnatural way . . . .

. . . "I'm willing to say that 80 percent of people will not have problems," . . . .

As for long-term effects of watching 3-D television instead of regular television, no one knows for sure because it's too new.

Park is concerned about serious consequences for children who watch 3-D television for long periods of time -- "a continuous abnormal stimulus may possibly have long-term effects that are yet to be studied," she said.

- Full article at the CNN link above.

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http://www.vestibular.org/vestibular-disorders/symptoms.php

VESTIBULAR SYMPTOMS
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Posted in another thread, thanks to Bob for finding this:

http://www.healthiertalk.com/sweet-silence-three-ways-treat-tinnitus-0326

Sweet Silence: Three Ways to Treat Tinnitus

By Dr. Jonathan Wright on 03/13/2009
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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As mercury is one of the worst offenders of ears:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/94822

Topic: How are our Nerve Cells Damaged by Mercury?

GiGi
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http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/94821

Topic: How Mercury Disrupts the Body

GiGi

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http://www.klinghardtneurobiology.com/LymeProtocolOct09.pdf

A Treatment Guide: Lyme and other Chronic Infections

by Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD

October 2009 - 87 pages

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Here, he talks about detox issues/heavy metals, etc.

http://www.klinghardtneurobiology.com/popups/PC1.html

Online Radio Interview with Dr. Klinghardt
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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GINGER
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From: The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook (Tillotson, et.al.)

http://oneearthherbs.squarespace.com/important-herbs/ginger-rootrhizome-zingiber-officinalis.html

GINGER ROOT/RHIZOME (Zingiber officinalis)

WHAT IT DOES: Ginger root is pungent in taste, and warming, and mildly tonic in action. It improves digestion, reduces nausea and mucus, settles the stomach, and reduces inflammation.

SAFETY ISSUES: Ginger may increase absorption of pharmceuticals, and may irritate the stomach in sensitive individuals or those with severe acid reflux problems.

STARTING DOSAGE:

* Dried powder: 500-1500 mg one to three times per day

* Tea: drink freely . . .

* Because of its digestive and anti-nausea actions, ginger can be used to treat dyspepsia, nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy, vertigo, dizziness and motion sickness (Schmid et al., 1994; Visalyaputra et al., 1998).

. . . .

Ginger acts as a digestive aid as well as a peripheral blood circulation stimulant, so it is useful for increasing poor circulation. Its pungent essential oils aid digestion by stimulating the activity of digestive enzymes (Platel K et al., 1998).

However, despite its hot spicy taste, ginger inhibits the synthesis of the ``bad-guy'' inflammatory chemicals, prostaglandin and thromboxane (Kiuchi et al., 1992).

TCM doctors tell us that fresh ginger is better than dry ginger for easing nausea, mucus, indigestion and stomach pain, and for stopping diarrhea caused by poor digestion. Conversely, they tell us dry ginger is better for warming the body.

The anti-inflammatory actions of ginger, noted centuries ago by TAM doctors, are strong enough to reduce muscular discomfort and pain in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (Srivastava et al., 1992). . . .

- Cont'd at link above.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez

PubMed Search:

Ginger - 1154 abstracts

Ginger, nausea - 101 abstracts

Ginger, vomiting - 101 abstracts

Ginger, diarrhea - 12 abstracts

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http://www.vitacost.com/productResults.aspx?ss=1&previousText=Ginger&Ntk=products&x=0&y=0&Ntt=Ginger%20Capsules

Search results for Ginger Capsules at VitaCost

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http://www.vitacost.com/New-Chapter-Gingerforce

New Chapter is good and also contains Rosemary (which is a nice anti-fungal).

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http://www.eclecticherb.com/

Eclectic Institute - search here for Ginger

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HOMEOPATHIC remedies (pellets under the tongue) are also helpful. Nux-vomica never worked so well for me, but others say it helps them. Tabucum and Cocculus, together, have kept my stomach contents from showering air travelers - and it can have an immediate effect. Boiron is the brand I used but there are a couple other good brands.

Nux-vomica

Tabacum 30 c

Cocculus Indicus 30 c

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Acupuncture can help - but also having an acupuncturist teach you how to do it yourself as needed - and also teaching you acupressure on the wrist points. It was never enough for me, though - not by a long shot.

When I fly, I take both Ginger Capsules for prevention and then, if there is a disturbance of my inner universe, the homeopathics as needed.

As for taking Ginger bedides to help when flying, it also helps reduce nausea and also is wonderful for a pain reducer and anti-inflammatory agent for all times. It may also help lessen herx effects.
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http://vestibular.org/images/pdf/Travel%20and%20Vestibular%20Disorders_VEDApubF11.pdf

Travel and Vestibular Disorders: Helpful Strategies to Consider in Planning a Trip (from VEDA)
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/1/95044?

Marrit just posted this Thread --- Topic: Aminoglucoside Antibiotics Causing Hearing Loss

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http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/86150.php

Hearing Loss Due To Antibiotics May Be Prevented By Genetically Screening Patients Beforehand

Article Date: 20 Oct 2007

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Full article and discussion at the top link above.
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Posted by Marrit (Member # 25454) on :
 
ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. 2009;71(2):78-86. Epub 2009 Jan 10.
M�ni�re's disease is a viral neuropathy.

Gacek RR.

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA. [email protected]
Abstract

Morphological and clinical evidence supports a viral neuropathy in M�ni�re's disease (MD). Quantitative examination of 11 sectioned temporal bones (TBs) from 8 patients with a history of MD revealed a significant loss of vestibular ganglion cells in both the endolymph hydropic (EH) and non-EH ears. Transmission electron microscopy of vestibular ganglion cells excised from a patient with MD revealed viral particles enclosed in transport vesicles. Antiviral treatment controlled vertigo in 73 of 86 patients with vestibular neuronitis (85%) and 32 of 35 patients with MD (91%). Copyright 2009 S. Karger AG, Basel.

PMID: 19142031 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
 
Posted by Marrit (Member # 25454) on :
 
ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. 2008;70(1):6-14; discussion 14-5. Epub 2008 Feb 1.
Evidence for a viral neuropathy in recurrent vertigo.

Gacek RR.

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA. [email protected]
Abstract

The concept that reactivation of latent neurotropic viruses (i.e. Herpesviridae group) in the vestibular ganglion is responsible for recurrent vestibulopathies is presented. A similar histopathologic degeneration of vestibular ganglion cells in vestibular neuronitis (VN), M�ni�re's disease and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is presented to support this concept. The clinical response (relief of vertigo) to the administration of antiviral medication in these syndromes provides practical evidence of a viral neuropathy in patients with recurrent vertigo. Relief of vertigo after this treatment was 90% in VN, M�ni�re's disease and VN. The relief of positional vertigo (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) was 66%. (c) 2008 S. Karger AG, Basel

PMID: 18235200 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Marrit,

Thanks for finding these. No wonder that steroids often prescribed by ear doctors (unaware of chronic infections) often make things so much worse.

From the Herpesviridae group - HHV-6 & HHV-7 - are two that some patients with lyme seem to also have and a good place to start with testing. For a start:

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In addition to the usual coinfections from ticks (such as babesia, bartonella, ehrlichia, RMSF, etc.), there are some other chronic stealth infections that an excellent LLMD should know about:

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=069911#000000

TIMACA #6911 posted 03 August, 2008

I would encourage EVERY person who has received a lyme diagnosis to get the following tests.

- at link.

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http://www.hhv-6foundation.org/

ABOUT HHV-6

Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) is an immunosuppressive and neurotropic virus that can cause encephalitis and seizures during a primary infection or when reactivated from latency in immunosuppressed patients.

New research suggests that HHV-6 may play a role in several chronic neurological conditions including MS, mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, status epilepticus and chronic fatigue syndrome.

There is an urgent need for more sensitive diagnostic assays and for studies that can prove or disprove the important disease associations that have been suggested. HHV-6 was discovered in 1986 in AIDS patients with cancer and lymphoproliferative disorders...

MORE ON HHV-6:

http://www.hhv-6foundation.org/overview.htm

Excerpt:

There are two distinct variants of HHV-6. HHV-6A is the strain most likely to be found in MS, CFS and AIDS and cancer patients.

HHV-6B causes roseola, febrile illnesses and encephalitis in infants and reactivates in transplant patients, causing complications such as encephalitis, pneumonitis and liver failure. HHV-6B infects close to 100% of children by the age of two, causing mild flu-like symptoms and rash in some, but occasionally progresses to high fever, encephalitis and seizures.

In most cases, the virus goes into latency. However, in patients with impaired immune function, the virus may persist in its active state at low levels for years. . . .

. . . Unfortunately, chronic HHV-6 infections are notoriously difficult to detect with current diagnostic tests. . . .

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Testing:

http://www.hhv-6foundation.org/testing.htm

Excerpt:

. . . Overview on HHV-6 testing. Nearly 100% of us have been infected with the HHV-6 virus by early childhood and have antibodies to it, and at least a 30% of us have small but detectable levels of latent virus in our blood1 2, so the relevant questions are notwhether you have the virus, but rather how much virus do you have, and is it active or latent? . . .

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Posted by lymie_in_md (Member # 14197) on :
 
hhv-6 is totally underestimated!!!

Viruses fly under the radar because of all other treatments for other pathogens. And may cause most of the symtomps we experience. If lyme knocks down your immune system, what happens to all those viruses. Well they have a field day at your expense. The question one might ask, how much are symptoms due to lyme and how much are they due to viral explosion.

You know what, nobody knows! They are not even asking those question.

2 years ago I had an ART assessment. The doctor broke open his testing vials for all that is virulent. None of the coinfections and only a slight hint of BB showed up, but what did test was myco's, yeast and herpes simplex. He told me to just supplement with fish oil for the herpes viral infection.

I've now learned this infection maybe at the core of many physical issues. I've still despite everything I had done, had stiff legs and autoimmune issues. Although my energy was ok, I never felt quite perfect either.

Well I've been using a number of antivirals in combination and I've improved a good bit. And you have to understand, I already felt great! Anyways, my energy is now perfect and I'll know more when I get tested for autoimmune issues plus the leg stiffness is totally gone. And my body repairs even faster then before, which was acceptable. We'll see!
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Besides actual sound (decibels) - VIBRATION through the body/bones can affect ears. That knowledge is nothing new to ear experts but the general public has not been on the receiving end of that knowledge.

Glad to see someone is thinking about it out there for the people who are working so hard to feed us:
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20509552

Med Pr. 2010;61(2):143-54.

Assessment of annual exposure of private farmers to the whole body mechanical vibration on selected family farms of animal production profile

[Article in Polish]

Solecki L.

Instytut Medycyny Wsi im. W. Chodźki, Zakład Fizycznych Szkodliwości Zawodowych, Lublin

Excerpts:

BACKGROUND: Besides noise, mechanical vibration of a general effect (whole body vibration), is an important physical risk factor that occurrs in the farmers' work environment. . . .


. . . CONCLUSIONS: Considering the fact that mechanical shocks occur in agricultural vehicles (mean maximum accelerations values registered: 0.86-0.99 m/s2; standard exceeding), and the threshold level of vibration exceeds the required values,

adequate steps should be undertaken to protect private farmers against the risk resulting from exposure to mechanical vibration while performing their work.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Regarding SNORING coming from loved ones (or even in the next apartment), here are some things to consider:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/95162

Topic: Earplugs that really work (?)
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Clearing clogged ears.

While many do hold their nose and blow to try to pop ears, my ear doctors have told me not to hold my nose and blow. It can damage ears.

Holding nose and swallowing can be helpful, though, and does not put the kind of pressure on the ears as blowing does. Yawning can help.

Also never try to block a sneeze by holding the nose while sneezing. Hold the nose can, sometimes, help to stop a sneeze but once one starts, let it go naturally.

What else can help ears to clear? SINGING. Yes, singing can help. Humming, too. It's maddening, though, with blocked ears so don't torture yourself, just give it a little vibration.

The ears really take a hit with lyme. Liver congestion also can clog ears. Really. (I saw that raised eyebrow !).

Ginger Capsules can help. Avoiding gluten, dairy, corn and soy can also help. Magnesium and Turmeric can help reduce inflammation. Allicin/Garlic can also help. Wasabi and Chinese mustard, too (with a meal, that is).

Stinging Nettle helps (as it helps reduce elevated cytokines that cause inflammation) and Quercetin also helps with upper respiratory clearing.

On-going liver support is essential for the ears. You might also benefit from gentle cranial-sacral therapy that addresses the eustachian tubes. (Never any quick neck twisting, though.)

Some yoga poses are also helpful to move lymph and, thereby, help open up the eustachian tubes. A warm bath, too.

Be sure you are not around mold, scented products or chemicals. The chemical finish on new fabrics, carpets, and dry cleaning can really mess up liver and ears.

Using a NETI POT with warm water and a little sea salt can help.

Avoid nasal sprays as they may provide a strong blast of clearing but, actually, can perpetuate the need to continue on something that does not really address the underlying problem.

A Neti Pot is best but if you feel you must use some sort of nasal spray:

www.seagateproducts.com/olive-leaf-nasal-spray.html

Olive Leaf Nasal Spray
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://www.vestibular.org/vestibular-disorders/treatment/vestibular-rehab.php

Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)

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http://www.tchain.com/otoneurology/treatment/rehab.html

Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy

Timothy C. Hain, MD

Excerpts:

. . . There are five reasonable indications for vestibular rehabilitation: . . .

. . . Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises . . . .

. . . Gaze Stabilization Exercises . . . .

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Google Search: Vestibular "TAI CHI'' & also: "Vestibular" GINGER

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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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HEARING DAMAGE ALERT: When on antibiotics (and some other drugs), the noise level (called decibel level, abbreviated "db") at which hearing or balance damage can occur is far lower than usual.

EAR PLUGS &/or EAR MUFFS (rated for db level of at least 29) should be worn even around a hairdryer, vacuum, blenders, lawn equipment, in traffic.

Loud concerts should be avoided, even with hearing protection because a lot of vibration in transmitted through the body, via bones. The open nose and sinuses also transport sound.

"House concerts" or quieter venues may be best for now. Just Google the term to find a whole new world of intimate musical events.

AVOID in-the-ear "PODS" - even at low volume, these can damage ear nerves, especially when on abx (antibiotics) and for up a year after being on abx, the ears can be more susceptible to damage from lower db levels.

Take care of your ears. They do much more for us that just help us hear. EVERYthing we do needs our inner ear to help us get that done, even just talking and walking.

More detail can be found here:
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There are at least 743 drugs that are known to be ototoxic. Here are just 84 of them:

http://www.hearinglosshelp.com/articles/ototoxicupheaval.htm

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http://tinyurl.com/yhdw78n (through Amazon)

You can look inside this book and read customer reviews here:

Ototoxic Drugs Exposed: Prescription Drugs and Other Chemicals That Can (and Do) Damage Our Ears

- by Neil G. Bauman

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While many drugs or OTC products are not required, when drugs that can be hard on our ears are required to treat serious infection (as with lyme + co.) be sure to refer back to the list on page one of this thread. LIVER SUPPORT can make a difference.

3/4 of the ways down, see LIVER SUPPORT details:

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=065801
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Everyone be very careful on July 4. Both infection and medicines lower the decibel (dB) level at which sound can permanently damage ears.

Even when around hairdryer, ear plugs should be worn. Vacuums, blenders, yard equipment, etc. and fire works can still damage ears even if ear plugs are worn, though as ear plugs simply cannot block out all the sound/vibration.

Much of it travels through bone, through our nasal cavity, etc.

Ear plugs and dB rated muffs can help but are still are no guarantee with ears that also have to battle infection and medicines.

For even up to a year after some antibiotics, the ears are still more susceptible to damage from lower levels than normal.
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Posted by jwall (Member # 22999) on :
 
Keebler,
I read the above on glutamate. How would one lower glutamate levels in the brain I wonder?? I am very careful not to eat MSG and anything that is artificially flavored. I have read that even the all natural products will have an MSG-like product in it, usually called yeast extract or natural flavoring. I try to avoid this as well. I guess we can't do anything else about the imbalance.
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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We still need some - from foods. Just eat a good diet and avoid supplements containing that if concerned.

Still, some supplement formulas (such as protein powders) contain some naturally as food and, if the right balance, that can be okay.

If you feel jittery, irritated or anxious, that's a sign of too much. If you Google "The Biochemistry of Lyme" from Townsend Letters you will find a good article that (I think) tells you more. Not sure, though.
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Posted by jwall (Member # 22999) on :
 
Thanks Keebler for the info.
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/1/96350?

Topic: FIREWORKS: Noise damage more likely with certain antibiotics; Toxic Smoke
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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CELL PHONE USE & TINNITUS

http://tinyurl.com/2a347j5

RINGING MAY CONTINUE AFTER PHONE IS OFF

By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today - Published: July 19, 2010

Excerpts:

. . . Using cell phones for many years may increase the risk of tinnitus, researchers say.

In a small case-control study, patients who reported using cellphones for four or more years had almost a twofold increased risk of ringing in the ears, Hans-Peter Hutter, MD, of the Medical University of Vienna, and colleagues reported in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. . . .

. . ."High intensity and long duration of mobile phone use might be associated with tinnitus," they wrote. "This possibility should be explored further by assessing mobile phone usage history in studies of tinnitus etiology in the future."

Researchers say that the prevalence of tinnitus is increasing -- it stands at about 10% to 15% of the population in developed nations -- but its causes are not well known.
Anecdotal evidence has linked mobile phone use with tinnitus, but there have been no systematic investigations.

So the researchers conducted a case-control study of 100 tinnitus patients at the Medical University of Vienna in Austria, who were matched with controls. . . .

. . . When compared with patients who never used cell phones, risk of tinnitus was even greater for those who had their phones for four years or more (OR 2.58, 95% CI 1.08 to 6.19). . . .

. . . They added that calcium imbalance in the neural acoustic pathway and activation of nitric oxide synthase could be factors in tinnitus etiology.

Hutter explained that calcium imbalance "could result in a disturbance of gene activation within the cell because calcium has a second messenger," and nitric oxide synthase "has a central role in regulating protein kinases."

But he cautioned that the "mechanisms of action of low-level exposure to microwaves are very speculative and only few studies provide some indications of potential cellular processes."

The researchers added that cell phones could cause tinnitus through other pathways as well, and further research needs to be done before drawing any conclusions about the relationship.

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The study was supported by the Institute of Environmental Health in Vienna and by the Medical University of Vienna.

Primary source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Source reference:
Hutter HP, et al "Tinnitus and mobile phone use" Occup Environ Med 2010; DOI: 10.1136/oem.2009.048116.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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ACOUSTIC SHOCK from phones - damage to the ear OR to the nervous system

** "Acoustic shock is not the same as noise-induced hearing loss and is believed to occur at sound pressure levels below those which present an immediate risk to hearing damage. **

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/health/6157350.stm

CALL CENTRE STAFF 'HEARING RISK'

Two thirds of UK call centres fail to protect their workers against hearing damage from noise, a report warns.

Experts will tell an acoustic safety conference in Glasgow many of the 900,000 call centre staff are at risk.

They are set to say increasing numbers of injuries and illnesses are being caused by acoustic shock and other noise related hazards.

Over 700 people have so far suffered acoustic shock, with the compensation paid out so far totalling ฃ2.5m.

It can be a debilitating occurrence for a call centre worker Chris Atwell, Acoustic Safety Programme

Around 300 further cases are pending, according to the Acoustic Safety Programme, an independent body which aims to protect the hearing of call centre workers.

'Permanent damage'

* Acoustic shocks are defined as

"any temporary or permanent disturbance of the functioning of the ear, or of the nervous system, which may be caused to the user of a telephone earphone by a sudden sharp rise in the acoustic pressure produced by it".

* The sound could be a whistle, a bleep - or any unexpected noise.

Experts suggest there are many more people who have experienced acoustic shock but do not realise it.

It warns that, while some organisations are acting to safeguard the hearing of their staff, the vast majority are not.

Call centres can introduce equipment such as headphones which extract any potential causes of acoustic shock to protect the worker's hearing.

There should also be measures such as raising awareness of the problem and good incident reporting that the Health and Safety Executive recommend should be in place.

Chris Atwell, operations director for the Acoustic Safety Programme, said: ``It can be a debilitating occurrence for a call centre worker.

"They can develop permanent damage to their hearing."

Dr Mark Downs, executive director of technology and enterprise for the Royal National Institute for the Deaf, said:

** "Acoustic shock is not the same as noise-induced hearing loss and is believed to occur at sound pressure levels below those which present an immediate risk to hearing damage. **

"It is still a relatively un-researched condition and RNID welcomes public debate on the issue."

Story from BBC NEWS:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/health/6157350.stm

Published: 2006/11/19 00:15:14 GMT

ฉ BBC MMVI
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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LOWER SOUND LEVELS CAN DAMAGE EARS WHEN ON CERTAIN MEDICINES

Remember: when on antibiotics (and many other medicines), the ears are much more susceptible to damage from sound, at levels lower than typical.

Be sure to wear ear plugs even when around a hair dryer, vacuum, blender, garden and lawn tools, etc.

Professional ear muffs with a decibel rating to about 29 dB is best when around power tools or lawn equipment, etc. But, even then sound can still damage ears if it's too intense.

Sound travels through our bones - and from our open nasal passages - so avoid loud sounds and intense or pulsating vibrations as much as possible. Good advice for everyone, really, but especially when on medications that can put the ears at greater risk.

In his book "Ototoxic Drugs", Neil Bauman explains that for even a full year after stopping some drugs, the ears can be more easily damaged by lower sounds than usual.

That is an excellent book that explains so much. Links are about 7 posts up, on this page.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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GINGER (as well as magnesium) is one of the best things to help vertigo and nausea. More about that:
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http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/99720

Topic: What is the best brand of GINGER Capsules?
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxnJKGgdL3w

Video: LYME DISEASE & DETOXIFICATION - 7 minutes

- by Connie Strasheim, author of ``The Lyme Disease Survival Guide''

There are similar videos in the right hand menu.

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http://www.amazon.com/Lyme-Disease-Survival-Guide-Strategies/dp/0976379740/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287627562&sr=1-1-fkmr0

Book: ``The Lyme Disease Survival Guide'' - by Connie Strasheim

You can take a look inside the book and read over 20 customer reviews.

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http://lymebytes.blogspot.com/

Author's Blog: Lyme Bytes
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Posted by bcb1200 (Member # 25745) on :
 
Here is a link to Dr. Hain's website (one of the best Neuro-otologists in the country.

He lists several ototoxic and non-ototoxic antibiotics here.

http://www.tchain.com/otoneurology/disorders/bilat/ototoxins.html
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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In addition,

(According to another excellent source,) there are at least 743 drugs that are known to be ototoxic. Here are just 84 of them:

http://www.hearinglosshelp.com/articles/ototoxicupheaval.htm

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This book goes into detail not available on any site such as the concept of the total toxin load (but does not get at all into liver support or detox). It's an excellent book for every family.

http://tinyurl.com/yhdw78n (through Amazon)

You can look inside this book and read customer reviews here:

Ototoxic Drugs Exposed: Prescription Drugs and Other Chemicals That Can (and Do) Damage Our Ears

- by Neil G. Bauman
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Detailed in posts above, liver support is vital as support to our ears, too. B-6 is also mentioned as a possible ear protector. Adding to that,

VINPOCETINE may have some otoprotective properties.
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http://intelegen.com/nutrients/vinpocetine_cognitive_enhancer.htm

"Vinpocetine: Cognitive Enhancer's Role Expands to Incontinence and Epilepsy"

- by Kimberly Pryor

Excerpt:

(last paragraph) . . . In addition, it prevented the hearing loss that usually accompanies 4-AP administration. . . .

Other details emerge from a search for these terms:

vinpocetine, otoprotective

vinpocetine , ototoxic (not that vinpocetine is ototoxic but it leads to some good hits)

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http://www.freshpatents.com/-dt20091210ptan20090306225.php

Auris formulations for treating otic diseases and conditions
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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The importance of decreasing homocysteine levels and increasing Folic Acid is highlighted here:
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http://www.vrp.com/single-vitamins/a-single-nutrient-solution-for-crystal-clear-hearing?utm_content=article3063&utm_source=hn20101026&utm_campaign=hn&utm_term=cid-410200&utm_medium =email

A Single-Nutrient Solution for Crystal Clear Hearing

Excerpt:

. . . The researchers' conclusion was crystal clear: Elevated homocysteine and decreased serum levels of folic acid are both strong indicators of your risk of age-related hearing trouble. So it's easy to see why boosting your intake of this crucial vitamin is so vitally important. . . .
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Got a cell phone? Please watch this lecture. Shows stunning MRI/CT images of the affected area in the ears, jaw and brain.

She did not speak about the ears - but there are other researchers studying how cell phones affect hearing. THIS lecture, though, SHOWS how tissue is affected. The images are compelling evidence that we need to learn more before holding a cell phone to our ears for hours a day.

On BookTV last weekend (and will be again on Oct. 31). Dr. Davis told of a young woman who had an ongoing severe headache and it turned out to be caused by her cell phone.

The lecture had some amazing images (MRI or CT scan, or similar). The proof is in the images - the heat/radiation really invades the blood brain barrier, and targets soft tissue of the brain, ears and jaw.

Even when not turned on, where a cell phone lays against the body can damage tissue several inches into the body.

You can watch that here:
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http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296071-1

Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation, What the Industry Has Done to Hide It, and How to Protect Your Family

Dr. Devra Davis

Video - One hour, four minute (recorded on Sept. 23, 2010)

Her website: http://www.environmentalhealthtrust.org/
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/1/102773?

Topic: Musical "hallucinations": "Radio" playing in my head

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Jeffinca11 added:

http://thehumansideoflyme.net/viewarticle.php?aid=7

"Lyme disease also was a top suspect due to the fact that neurological infections such as Lyme infection of the nervous system (neuroborreliosis) often lead to musical hallucinations.

Dr. Nicolai Nielson, another board certified psychiatrist, stated in a personal communication, "I have seen many patients with this musical viscosity or musical intrusiveness as it is referred to. It is amazing how the patients think everyone else experiences this."

He adds, "It is seen in central nervous system Lyme disease as frequently as it is seen in head injury or in similar syndromes such as temporal lobe epilepsy."
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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From TerryK;

Talks about mitochondiral disease and mentions hyperacusis.

http://www.lymeinfo.net/thiamin.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=103238;p=0

Topic: Does styrofoam off gas?

About sound-proofing a bedroom
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/fitness/article_230e36ea-004f-59da-bea3-2507e288ffd8.html

EAR DEVICES FOR MUSIC CAN BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEARING

by Carla Meyer * McClatchy Newspapers - February 3, 2011
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://www.ehcd.com/

The Environmental Health Center-Dallas, Texas

Contact: http://www.ehcd.com/contact.html

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http://ilads.org/ilads_media/lyme-disease-videos/

Identifying Environmental Illness and Mold Exposure in Patients with Persistent Lyme Disease.

Lisa L. Nagy, MD Video $15.

[She spoke at the recent ILADS conference in Toronto. She is NOT a LLMD.

However, she has excellent information for all who have any kind of chronic infections that seem to cause problems with sensitivities. She overcame severe health issues caused by mold and other chemical sensitivities.]

http://lisanagy.com

Her Web Site
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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VISIONAL DYSFUNCTION: Notes from video stream on 12-17-11. His use of slides helped my note taking, even if I can't further explain it - so see additional links.

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He is NOT a LLMD (in that he does not treat lyme, per se), however he is lyme literate in his understanding of how tick-borne disease (TBD) can affect vision, balance and the brain.

His presentation at the ILADS conference will help many lyme patients, no doubt.

http://ilads.org/ilads_media/lyme-disease-videos/

3/4 of the way down, alphabetical order, you'll see Padula's on the list.

DVD is $15. (Presentation w/ his slides and video of the patient walking)
ILADS Oct. 28, 2011 Toronto Conf. - Eye lecture - web stream 12-17

UNDERSTANDING SYMPTOMS RELATED TO VISUAL DYSFUNCTION FOLLOWING A TICK-BORNE EVENT

William V. Padula, OD

[ see below these lecture notes for some of his website links ]

Eyes & BRAIN -

Binocular dysfunction - conference, accomm. Not the problem.

Lyme Affects BRAIN FUNCTIONS that affect sensory motor function for poster, movement and balance, - affects cognitive function.

Organization problem.

Relationship to poster and balance

Often, with eye problems, come Minor strokes can go undiagnosed.

Neurovisual processing rehab. -

Prescibed lenses to affect balance with sensory organization in motor processing.

Atten, concentration, special orientation.

Pains, blurring, disorientation, etc.

Why present with TBD if eyes are healthy?

80% of what is learned goes through eyes.

BIMODAL VISUAL PROCESSING

1) FOCAL PROCESS (aiming eyes , detail, conctran - all con - Reactive)

2) AMBIENT (special, posture, balance movement, antipates changes . always PROactive)

TBD knocks out organization with motor system - becomese fore right now, can't orientate to future as in: 2) ambient

Where does the special info GO? Drop down to the m midbrain BEFORE It ever falls on the occipital process.

Superiour Coliculus. Provided info from perfirual - must integrate but . . .

VESTIBULAR OCULAR TRIAC (3 systems) is NOT the only system for balance.

TBD causes problems with:

1. Post trauma vision syndrome. (with spacial collapse) produces.... Movement of print on the page, etc.

He finds with LD pts,

N1, N 75 instead of going strait up, with LD, goes straight DOWN, ccreast cong. Interference.

2. Anterior Visual Midline syndrome

Person will often lean or drift to one side or forward, etc.

Usually, not just left or right but a combineation.

LD can cause High Postural tone, spasticity - high shoulder, limited head, neck movement . ..

FILM was amazing. The patent was just like tme.

GLASSES IMMEDIATELY HELPED HIM WALK. AMAZING - could see right there on the video.


http://www.padulainstitute.com/William_Padula.htm

William V. Padula, OD, DPNAP, FAAO, FNORA


Dr. Padula has written numerous publications including two books titled: Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation and

Neuro Visual Processing: An Integrated Model of Rehabilitation.

He has developed three award winning professional video tapes about vision, Post Trauma Vision Syndrome and Visual Midline Shift Syndrome.

He is the primary author of a chapter on vision in Brain Injury Medicine.

He has also been awarded four U.S. Patents and is currently in private practice in Guilford, Connecticut.


http://www.cfids.org/archives/2001/2001-4-article02.asp

CFIDS Journal
Fall 2001
Visual Dysfunction in CFS
By William V. Padula, O.D., FAAO, FNOR
yoked-prism glasses


Do a Google search for: ``yoked-prism glasses''


His office may know of lyme-literate doctors in your area. While there are others who may not be lyme literate who work with the yoked-prism glasses, it would be best to find one who gets the whole picture.

I have no idea if any insurances cover this. However, I think Rotary clubs might be an organization that would consider a grant as they often support vision projects.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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HEARING LOOP
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The New York Times Science section - October 23, 2011

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/24/science/24loops.html?src=me&ref=general

The composer Richard Einhorn had despaired of truly enjoying a concert or Broadway show before encountering a hearing loop.

A HEARING AID THAT CUTS OUT ALL THE CLATTER

By JOHN TIERNEY

After he lost much of his hearing last year at age 57, the composer Richard Einhorn despaired of ever really enjoying a concert or musical again.

Even using special headsets supplied by the Metropolitan Opera and Broadway theaters, he found himself frustrated by the sound quality, static and interference.

Then, in June, he went to the Kennedy Center in Washington, where his ``Voices of Light'' oratorio had once been performed with the National Symphony Orchestra, for a performance of the musical ``Wicked.''

There were no special headphones. This time, the words and music were transmitted to a wireless receiver in Mr. Einhorn's hearing aid using a technology that is just starting to make its way into public places in America: a hearing loop.

``There I was at `Wicked' weeping uncontrollably -- and I don't even like musicals,'' he said. ``For the first time since I lost most of my hearing, live music was perfectly clear, perfectly clean and incredibly rich.''

His reaction is a common one. The technology, which has been widely adopted in Northern Europe, has the potential to transform the lives of tens of millions of Americans, according to national advocacy groups.

As loops are installed in stores, banks, museums, subway stations and other public spaces, people who have felt excluded are suddenly back in the conversation.

A hearing loop, typically installed on the floor around the periphery of a room, . . .

- Full article at link above.

Menu to the left of the article, see:

Interactive Features

& a list of articles about HEARING AIDS

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http://www.hearingloop.org/index.htm

HEARING LOOP.org
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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While in-the-ear pods are never advised, and even on the ear phones can damage ears, with the sound not turned up there are times when headphones really help.

Most TV sets now are just nearly impossible to hear - headphones can reduce the frustration.

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http://www.sennheiserusa.com/tv-headphones-HD-65-TV-listening-system_504685

and

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_143HD65TV/Sennheiser-HD-65-TV.html

Sennheiser HD65TV

Headphones for TV, but also good for stereo

. . . . Independent left and right control, allowing users to balance the sound to individual preferences. . . .

. . . Closed dynamic headphones with 17' cable to attach to a TV or other audio source.

Cable includes in-line volume and balance control. . . .

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Oops. See update below.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Update on headphones.

That particular headphone (Sennheiser HD 65 TV) sent tinnitus to the moon. I just received it yesterday.

I have to send it back and get a replacement for same model that I used for years (before it broke).

The Sennheiser HD 580 was just fine and did not zoom tinnitus for me with TV use. They've changed nothing about that pair I just thought the new TV ones might be better and they were cheaper.

But for those who may need one ear louder than the other, the 580 will not do that.

IF tinnitus is not an issue, they may also be fine but, today, the Sennheiser technician did explain to me why this happened. Something about electrical impedance being different in the TV pair.

But I'm the first person to report the effect.

I have to say that the vendor, www.crutchfield.com has been splendid about the return and sending on ahead my new headphones.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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NEW LINK. VEDA just revised their website:
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http://www.vestibular.org/understanding-vestibular-disorder/symptoms

Vestibular Symptoms
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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The health of the liver is tied to the ears. Acetaminophen blocks the liver's ability to produce glutathione. That can lead to so many other problems, especially with the ears.

Just one of dozens of articles on the topic of hearing loss from pain meds.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2010/03/analgesics-contribute-to-hearing-loss-study-finds.html

Analgesics contribute to hearing loss, study finds

Los Angeles Times - March 2, 2010

Excerpt:

. . . New research suggests that regular use of aspirin, acetaminophen and other analgesics can substantially increase the risk of hearing loss, especially in men younger than 50.

Researchers report in the American Journal of Medicine that

use of acetaminophen more than twice a week by such men doubles the risk of hearing loss,

use of ibuprofen and related non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increases the risk by nearly two-thirds,

and regular use of aspirin increases it by about a third. . . .
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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seibertneurolyme shares:


http://buhnerhealinglyme.com/herbs/extreme-ringing-in-ears

I thought it was an unusual combo of herbs.

I know that celery seed is used in gout, but not sure what else. Pasqueflower is to calm the nervous system I think. And I guess the sida acuta is to treat infections.

Bea Seibert
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Posted by dbpei (Member # 33574) on :
 
Keebler, I am so sorry that you likely have SCD. It is bad enough living with lyme symptoms and the horrible side effects of treatment, but the severe hyperacusis on top of that must be so difficult to cope with.

You are a big source of support for so many on this forum. I don't know where you are in your treatment, but would it be possible for you to have surgery at some point to treat this?
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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dbpei,

Thanks for your kind thoughts. "Treatment" for lyme, et.al. is a rather elusive and tricky area, as it is for most. Surgery is certainly not an available (or safe option) for my body at this time.

Still, just working the puzzle. Success can often be achieved in various ways.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=030792;p=0

LIVER SUPPORT LINKS set

HERXHEIMER help and also some KIDNEY SUPPORT links.
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Posted by Haley (Member # 22008) on :
 
Thank you Keebler!!! I will go through this link. I'm so bummed that I got tinnitus.
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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A post at another thread reminded me of what several non-lyme-literate audiologists kept insisting, much to my peril.

Re: HYPERACUSIS

As a poster conveyed: " you want to stimulate your ears with some sound when you have hyperacusis (according to my audiologist. (end quote)

I strongly - strongly - disagree if someone has lyme &/or adrenal fatigue.

The audiologists I've seen have insisted upon that old rule, too. But it's not true for those with lyme.

This is why ONLY LL audiologists are adequate for those with lyme.

That point is NOT for those those with infection in the ear nerves, inflammation in the ear tissue and for adrenal stress to the point of danger from too much stimulation.

REST is required for the ears, the nervous systems and adrenal system. Only the most gentle kinds of music that are enjoyable. Never push it beyond what the ears - AND the whole body - say is okay.

It's often not really about the ears but about the stress on a fried and tired and nearly defunct adrenal system. Or the sympathetic nervous system.

If the BRAIN just can't manage sound, it just can't. It's not just the ears involved with sound for those with lyme.

If & when silence is needed, listen to your body. Silence can be healing, too. And it may well be required for those with ear issues and lyme far more than any non-lyme-literate audiologist realizes.

Now, of course, when it is enjoyable, do expand the range of music composition and styles. But I know of no one who would not do that, anyway.

No one WANTS to avoid good sound or being with others.

But for those with hyperacusis who have to avoid some or much sound (for whatever amounts of time), remember that might be the only way to get better -

- along with attention to all aspects of treatment for lyme & co., of course.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/120781

ELEVATORS - what helps for those with vestibular challenges

Thanks to Hambone for raising the question about something that can really derail anyone with any kind of inner ear stuff going on.
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Posted by dogmom2 (Member # 23822) on :
 
not to be a downer, just want to re-emphsize Keebler's posts about protecting your ears. As bad as tinnitus is, it can get worse, louder, higher pitched, and new noises can show up and stay. so please be careful and protect your ears!
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Dogmom,

thanks for that reminder. You are not a "downer" if you are trying to protect others' ears and vestibular function. It's vital.

I'm glad to see others take this seriously. Prevention matters.

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A big thanks to Bea Seibert for this EAR PROTECTION SUPPLEMENT info:

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=122101;p=0

seibertneurolyme - 03 January, 2013


Wanted to make sure you were aware of this info regarding hearing loss.

http://www.vanguardneurologist.com/category/hearing-loss
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Posted by dbpei (Member # 33574) on :
 
Keebler,
I went to an ENT in NJ who was referred to as lyme literate by the Tick Born Disease Alliance. He works very closely with a well respected LLMD in the NYC area.

He ordered a cat scan and spoke with me at length about my hearing loss and related symptoms. He said that he could rule out SCD based on the results of the cat scan. I hope that I can trust his expertise on this.

My hyperacusis is much better than it was after I lost my hearing. But my ears are still bothered by amplified sounds, such as at concerts, loud speakers, and machinery. I received some movie theater tickets from my daughter for Christmas and I am afraid I will have to give them away because I don't think my ears could manage the extreme volume.

I don't hear internal sounds to the degree that Adrian McLeish did. But I do hear gritty sounds with neck and head movement. I pray to God that I do not have SCD or a CSF leak. My local ENT has assured me that I do not have these. But you begin to lose faith in the medical system after you have been through something like this illness.

Thanks for all of your guidance on tinnitus and auditory/vestibular issues. By the way, vinpocetine may be helping to tone down my tinnitus a bit. It took about 2 weeks, but the noise is much easier to tolerate and I am having more good days with it. Hope this continues!!

I just started the Salt C protocol, which is aggravating the tinnitus now. But I am hopeful that eventually, things will quiet down. I will keep you posted.
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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I just realized I should have posted this here when I saw a connection. Another poster's vertigo question today made me remember:

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Only since I had been on Berberine for a while this past year did that vertigo drop / hit / swish from turning my head get better. I'm also better able to turn my head in the kitchen. Berberine is the only thing that is new to me that could account for the marked improvement.

But I do not recall how far into taking this I noticed it. It was just a nice "gift" and it has stayed with me as long as I stay on Berberine. I do go off it frequently when I run out and need to wait for the next month to get more. So, I can tell that it really helps.

Ginger was not enough for me but still can be a helper. Of course, if you have a LLMD, targeting the TBD (tick-borne disease, parasites, etc.) is vital, of course. MAGNESIUM & Liver Support, too.

It's just that Berberine seems to have had such a great effect for my ears, in absence of being able to have a LL doctor and be on a full protocol.


http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=121034;p=0

BERBERINE – LINKS SET
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Posted by fred0 (Member # 37371) on :
 
Huge thread. Tinitus actually led me to also find out I have Lyme D.. Yet, the only tick bite I was ever aware of was some 30 years prior!!!!??

You gotta be joking me.

Actually, finding out I have Lyme didn't help me any. It only landed me in more confusion and contradiction, at least till now.

Tinitus is horrible. It plays on the mind and makes one subjective which then just feeds the whole monster. It is a musician's worst nightmare (along with Tendonitis, which I also fight with).
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Fred,

Sorry to hear you are still not settled on a good ILADS educated LL doctor (whether MD or ND). And I know how confusing this all can be. Still, until these stealth infections are directly targeted, there is little chance for success.

All the support methods in the world are not enough to bring remission. They can sure help while you figure out which way to go but they are certainly not going to get you where you need to go.

I hope you can find the best expert you can. Soon. If you can't, then there are other ways to approach this. Just be certain that lyme and whatever other tick-borne or stealth infections that may be in the mix are directly targeted.

Lyme, in ALL its forms needs to be addressed to, most specifically, the cystic form. What works against spirochetes will not work against the cystic form.

And, since it was discovered, lyme has been known to also carry parasites with it. When addressed, that aspect often helps propel success. Still, it can take one - several years to reach remission, even with the best protocol and proper combinations / rotations. Don't give up.

Yes, lyme can hang around for 30 years after a bite but, often, we don't recall being bitten. And mosquitoes and other vectors can carry lyme, too, so it's not just ticks.

Lyme is incredibly complex. All is not yet known but those who are with ILADS are the only ones, IMO, who have taken the initiative to learn as much as they can. All ILADS LLMD or LL ND are are not equal in all aspects, of course, but - still - whomever you see, they must have that knowledge base as a start.

I would look for one who also offers solid advice on support methods for both targeting and support must go hand in hand.

And, if you can't locate a LL doctor (I know how that is) there are other ways. It's just going to be harder to but it is possible. Some have found other ways (as they also study as much as possible from ILADS LL authors' articles and books).

You might also consider a rife machine. Connect with your area lyme support groups to learn about wider options.


http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=117755;p=0

Topic: RIFE Machine - Reference LINKS
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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In an interview, this author said that, based on her research, at the very most, no more than ONE dose per week of acetaminophen and it would be best to avoid it altogether. She said it's just such a risk to hearing damage.


http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/link-between-pain-relievers-and-hearing-loss

Pain Relievers and the Risk of Hearing Loss

- By Sharon G. Curhan, MD - 10/09/2012

Excerpts:

. . . The First Large Study of Analgesic Use and Hearing Loss in Women

We studied over 60,000 women who are participants in the Nurses’ Health Study II and followed them for 14 years in order to prospectively examine whether analgesic use is a risk factor for hearing loss in women.

During follow-up, over 10,000 women developed hearing loss.

The participants in the Nurses’ Health Studies are a remarkable group of dedicated and reliable women who have been followed for decades and have provided our group of researchers with a wealth of detailed information on their diet, lifestyle factors, medication use, medical conditions, and more. We used this information to evaluate how their use of analgesic medications may be related to hearing.

The Major Findings

We found that women who regularly took the analgesics ibuprofen or acetaminophen two or more days per week had an increased risk of hearing loss and the more often a woman took either of these medications, the higher her risk tended to be. . . .

. . . For acetaminophen, we found that compared with women who used acetaminophen less than one day per week, the increased risk for women who used acetaminophen 2 or more days per week ranged from 11 to 21% and the risk tended to be higher with increasing use. . . .

. . . Acetaminophen may deplete important factors, such as the powerful antioxidant glutathione, that protect the cochlea from damage. . . .

. . . Our findings for ibuprofen and acetaminophen are consistent with what we previously reported in MEN. In men, we also found that regular use of aspirin was associated with an increased risk of hearing loss. . . .

. . . What Does This All Mean?

There are a number of factors that contribute to the development of hearing loss. Advancing age is a strong risk factor, along with some medical conditions, certain medications, exposure to excessive noise and genetics. Our findings suggest that frequent analgesic use may also be an important but preventable contributor to hearing loss. . . .

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http://www.lakeviewhearing.com/new-study-finds-frequent-ibuprofen

Lakeview Hearing Center

NEW STUDY FINDS FREQUENT IBUPROFEN AND ACETAMINOPHEN USE MAY INCREASE RISK OF HEARING LOSS

References:

Curhan, S.G., Shargorodsky, J., Eavey, R., & Curhan, G.C. (2012). Analgesic use and the risk of hearing loss in women. American Journal of Epidemiology. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1093/aje/kws146

Curhan, S.G., Shargorodsky, J., Eavey, R., & Curhan, G.C. (2010). Analgesic use and the risk of hearing loss in men. American Journal of Medicine, 123(3), 231-237.

These can be found at PubMed.
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Posted by dbpei (Member # 33574) on :
 
Thanks for sharing, Keebler.
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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HAIR DRYER

I am so very serious that most hair dryers out there should have the cord cut and put into recycling (if possible). They are making us a deaf nation.

But, sadly, a hundred bucks is the amount it takes to avoid that -- or AIR DRY. Which I still do most days.

My beyond a decade old hairdryer just bit the dust. That model no longer made. Long search. Here's my homework:

Only #2 and #3 have decibel ratings. I will keep it. Zappos has such a good return policy & customer satisfaction I've found over the years - and free returns so I could gamble on the sound. And it's fine - but not on high.


http://www.farouk.com/haircare/chi

CHI home website

http://vip.zappos.com

ZAPPOS: CHI Home CHI bling Low EMF Ceramic Hair Dryer $110.

In "Champagne Ice"

"Extremely lightweight and quiet" & "Reduces level of EMF"

impressive wide round chord and safety plug

ordered on Sat. 12-21-13
not on many other sites, did find some good reviews, mentioning "quiet" on Macy's site.

Great customers reviews at Amazon . . . many praised the quiet nature of this.

Free return and up to a year to return if any problem. Zappos customer service in the past has been fantastic for other things. They replaced a tea kettle that did not last long enough.


Consideration #2.

http://www.hammacher.com/Product/82803?promo=search

THE QUIET HAIR DRYER $100.

72.8 dB - CRICKET Q-ZONE


Consideration #3.

[URL=http://www.amazon.com/

Onei MK-II Air Ionique Hair Dryer with Ionic Generator for Professional Blowouts

75 dB, according to 2 questions answered.

4 year warranty

70 five star reveiws $80

Ooops:

Sept. 2013: My main complaint about this product is its strong plastic odor. I've let it air out for days and it still smells.. It's a good product, and it is very quiet compared to other hair dryers. I've own it several weeks now and the plastic components still really smell.

(end customer feedback excerpt)

[I suggest contacting the company about this as they still seem a good company and they may have corrected it . . . but I'd want to know for sure, first.]
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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And I still wear earplugs to dry hair, even with a quieter dryer. It matters.

But even ear plugs are not enough for most hair dryers. The noise can damage through bone conduction and also travels through the nasal passages to the inner ear structure.

And still air dry (or mostly air dry) most days.

Only two listed above have decibel ratings. So many others may use the term "quiet" in their ad, or even the name but after scouring through dozens (if not hundreds) of reviews, comment were so very often about how loud they were.

I called the headquarters for a couple different ones. In one that had "quiet" in it's name, an engineer there was able to tell me that it's 90 dB. 90 is a terribly loud and ear damaging level.

How dare they, is my first thought.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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New edition

http://hearinglosshelp.com/shop/ototoxic-drugs-exposed/

Ototoxic Drugs Exposed (3rd edition)

The Shocking Truth About Prescription Drugs, Medications, Chemicals and Herbals That Can (and Do) Damage Our Ears

By Neil Bauman, Ph.D.

. . . detailed listings of the ear-damaging side effects of 877 drugs, 35 herbals and 148 chemicals (798 pages).
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Posted by dbpei (Member # 33574) on :
 
Thank you for posting this, Keebler! [Smile]
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Still, his 3rd edition of Ototoxic Drugs is best to have for a fuller set . . . yet this is helpful even if it does not cover as much as the book.

http://hearinglosshelp.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tinnitusdruglist2013.pdf

Prescription Medications, Over-the-Counter Drugs, Herbs & Chemicals Associated with Tinnitus

2013 Edition - 30 pages - Compiled by Neil G. Bauman, Ph.D.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Thanks (really!) to Lymedin2010 for starting this

Cringe worthy - but very important thread - with details to learn just in case, eh? Or in case someone is acting erratically with ear pain, too!

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=034477;p=0

Bug / Tick in Ear Canal - various experiences

A few things to know, a few things to do . . . .

Excerpt:

". . . The ear canal is innervated by four cranial nerves, all of which relay sensory information to the brain.

It’s sensory overload if something even slightly irritates that teensy patch of skin. . . ."
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Posted by linky123 (Member # 19974) on :
 
Tinnitus is a symptom of pyroluria, which can go hand in hand with lyme:

http://www.growyouthful.com/ailment/pyroluria.php
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Linky, thanks for pointing that out. It's mentioned in early posts here, but by the time a thread gets to be multiple pages, it's helpful to post some refresher notes to keep the importance in mind.

Good link.

Indeed. When the body can't metabolize all it needs to, that kind of toxicity & reactivity can damage tissue, especially NERVE tissue.

Pyroluria and Porphyria (not exactly the same yet "on the same page" in many ways)

- whether genetic or acquired --

the inability of the liver to make the enzymes required to full metabolize certain waste byproducts, chemicals - or otherwise manage those

or even tolerate certain substances AT ALL (such as some Rx) -

See the Porphyria links here for what can help:


http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=030792;p=0

LIVER & KIDNEY SUPPORT & and several HERXHEIMER support links, too.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/ [search article here if the Tiny URL expires]

http://tinyurl.com/cjsty8s

Can't get a tune out of your head? Tina had that for 30 YEARS... only to discover that the cure is surprisingly simple

By Jenny Hudson - 11 December 2012

Excerpts:

. . . Tina is describing a surprisingly common condition, musical ear syndrome.

It is a form of tinnitus, a condition that affects one in ten of us.

But while tinnitus is usually a buzzing, ringing or whistling sound in the ear, without any obvious source, in some people it takes the form of phantom music.

Around 90 per cent of those with the condition develop it as a result of hearing loss, says Tim Griffiths, professor of cognitive neurology at Newcastle University. . . .

. . . [Huw Cooper] says: ‘We see people every week who report hearing phantom music, and it’s something that may be under-reported.

‘This is because people are familiar with tinnitus as banging or ringing, but when they hear music, they don’t think of tinnitus. Instead, they worry they are going mad.’
Brain scans show they are not. In fact, their brain activity during these hallucinations is very similar to people who are listening to actual music.

However, with musical hallucinations, there is no activity in the primary auditory cortex — the area close to the ear where sound signals are normally received and then sent further into the brain to be processed, explains Professor Griffiths.

‘If someone is deaf or loses their hearing, the part of the brain that processes sound signals is deprived of stimulation.

'In the absence of sound, the brain fills in the gaps, as it were, by turning to musical memory for stimulation.’ . . .

. . . [regarding what kind of tunes are "heard"] 'Memories laid down early in life with great frequency tend to be most deeply embedded in the subconscious,’ explains Dr McCollum. . . .

[Information here about the differences in phantom music, musical hallucination and ear worms]

[Various contributing factors listed, so it makes sense to seek out professional help, a neurotologist, say.]

[In Tina's case, hearing loss was the cause. Cochlear implants corrected the problem. Of course, there can be various causes, various solutions to consider.]
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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After that last post, please go back up to previous pages and reconsider the OTOTOXIC DRUG and also posts that help to save hearing.

Get decibel rated ear muffs for use with blenders, vacuums, lawn tools, etc. Wear ear plugs with a hair dryer, etc.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Relevant to other detail about SCD in posts above, so do scroll back for other information. Just wanted to post an update.

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/857914-overview#a4

SUPERIOR CANAL DEHISCENCE SYNDROME

Updated: Jun 11, 2014


http://scdssupport.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=21&sid=dac0bcd7958a9b59da93c41700f40ff8

SCDS Support

The world's leading non-profit resource and support group for people with superior canal dehiscence syndrome


http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/otolaryngology/research/vestibular/recent_findings.html

SUPERIOR CANAL DEHISCENCE SYNDROME - Johns Hopkins

While JH, as the institution, has been terrible regarding lyme disease, one department and a few of their vestibular researchers have been excellent in the discovery & understand of, and treatment of SCD.

Good images here that really help "picture" the inner / middle ear
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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LymeToo posted this is a different thread:

"Vertigo, spinning, strange floaty boat rocking feelings, all worse after Levquin the beginning of the year."


Warning on Levaquin and other fluoroquinolones .. for future reference:

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=130342;p=0

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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=131625;p=0

VACCINE LINKS set - Ingredients in Vaccines
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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A MOVIE THEATRE can become a torture chamber and cause damage to those with inner / middle ear / brain / adrenal issues. Be very careful out there.

Obviously, none of these special effects are a good idea for someone dealing with lyme &/or inner & middle ear issues.

I don't think they are a good idea for any human or animal, either. This is so very sad that it's come to this intense need for a "high hit" -

Even without these new effects, the sound / vibration environment is unsafe. Even if you think you are choosing a movie that should be safe, take ear plugs for you just never know.

http://money.cnn.com/gallery/technology/2016/08/24/movie-4dx/index.html

Seats that move! Rain! Movie-watching goes beyond 3D

By Channon Hodge - CNNMoney - Aug. 24, 2016

Seven Slides at link, captions for those:

Movie theaters are facing competition from your couch.

But some in the industry are hoping to lure people out of their homes and back to the movies with immersive special effects called 4DFog helped recreate the steamy jungle atmosphere in Disney's "The Jungle Book."

Think strobe lights, seats that move with the action, even the scent of coffee.

1. Viewers watching "Batman v Superman" in 4DX felt the breeze as Bruce Wayne ran through a graveyard in one of the movie's earliest scenes. That's thanks to face air technology, shown here in an artistic rendering.

2. To make a real splash with viewers, water rains down in relevant scenes. Prefer to stay dry? A button at your seat lets you turn off the effect quicker than you can open an umbrella.

3, Seats can give a little push in the lower back or tickle the legs at the right moments.

4. Fog helped recreate the steamy jungle atmosphere in Disney's "The Jungle Book."

[Poster's interjection here: Can you imagine the environment for mold this creates in the seat cushions that spurts all that steam? What's this going to do to the lungs of the young audience members? The rain effect, too, in that the vessel holding that water is likely not sterile.]

5. As the characters in "Zootopia" travel into Tundratown, the audience can get its own touch of winter thanks to snow effects.

6. Strobe lights add to the 4DX atmosphere. Strobe light effects made "Thor" seem even more superpowerful as he conjured up thunder and lightning.

[Poster's interjection: major seizure alert, major! This could also cause first time seizures.]
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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SPORTING EVENTS, even at the local schools:

be mindful of buzzers and shouting.

Best to not shout yourself - shouting can be a tremendously blow to one's inner ear tissue and nerves -- figure out some kind of happy dance instead -

and take ear plugs so that the crowd shouting does not damage hearing. Remember, during use of many Rx, and for months afterward, hearing can be damaged at far less decibel level than normally.

And some of this damage might not show up for years. Some could show up the next day. Anytime there is tinnitus after attending an event with crowd or amplified sound (and that includes sports buzzers, even school bells -- and church bells), well,

while tinnitus can have many causes / variables / influences,

tinnitus after such event - is likely a sign there has been hearing damage . . . and also likely adrenal stress. Even if the tinnitus subsides after a day or a week, damage likely has set in.

Also remember ear plugs with hair dryers and ear plugs AND decibel rated earmuffs with appliances / machines.

Be careful, be protective, out there.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://whooshers.com/

WHOOSHERS.com


WHOOSHING ? "Pulsatile tinnitus is not tinnitus"


http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/tinnitus-whooshing-ears/

This woman’s struggle to diagnose the ‘whooshing’ in her ears

By Joyce Cohen, STAT - PBS NewsHour - October 7, 2016

Excerpts:

. . . “Pulsatile tinnitus is not tinnitus,” Greenwood said. “It’s a travesty that the two share a name.” . . . .

. . . Doctors often overlook the symptom. When patients start noticing a noise in the ear, they usually consult first with an otolaryngologist, or ENT.

They’re routinely, and mistakenly, told nothing can be done medically. That’s true for tinnitus. But not for pulsatile tinnitus.
If these patients are taking advice from doctors who know nothing about the distinction, they are not going to get the help they need,” Greenwood said. . . .

. . . Greenwood, 41, urges fellow whooshers to get the appropriate diagnostic imaging — often including an MRI — and circulate the films to doctors who might help. Many cases are fixable, often by a catheter-based procedure and occasionally by surgery.

(It’s important to make sure you have pulsatile tinnitus before getting an MRI, however, because the noisy scan can be dangerously loud for patients with regular tinnitus.) . . .


[Much more really important detail at link above. Be sure to read the full article.]

There is also a Facebook group but, sadly, one must be a Facebook member to even view the page:

https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2F121285117907242%2F
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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JET NOISE

Also to consider all military airstrips (and that's more branches than just the air force) might be anywhere you might consider going -

- and the local / international airports, too . . . and research their flight patterns and noise issues, even plans for changes.

Flight / Training patterns might matter nearly just as much as the location of the airports themselves.

http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/39247-how-much-noise-can-a-person-survive-navy-jets-plague-the-lives-of-washington-residents

How Much Noise Can a Person Survive? Navy Jets Plague the Lives of Washington State Residents

By Dahr Jamail - Truthout - February 06, 2017

. . . The loudest jets ever built fly so close to Puget Sound that residents' dishes rattle and they become physically ill. . . .

Imagine living in a place where the loudest jets ever built regularly flew so close, your entire house vibrated, dishes rattled and fell off shelves, and the noise was so loud you became physically ill.

Your sleep was impacted, you couldn't work, and literally every single aspect of your life was affected negatively. . . .

. . . the Puget Sound region of Washington State, near Naval Air Station Whidbey on Whidbey Island.

Along with thousands of others there and other islands and locations throughout the Sound, Andrews is afflicted by health-endangering levels of noise from Naval EA-18G "Growler" warplanes, the single loudest aircraft ever built. . . .

. . . " . . . the impact of this low-vibration frequency noise on the body, and what the mechanics really are in creating the breakdown of bodily organs," . . . .

. . . A "Public Health Emergency" . . . .
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Just FYI. And, really, most cars are toxic so be sure to let them air out each time before getting in. Try to avoid new cars - though those made in Sweden are less toxic. This aspect is a more entailed search but in the news today:


http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ford-explorer-lawsuits-exhaust-leak-carbon-monoxide/

Is your Ford Explorer leaking exhaust?

CBS News - February 13, 2017


https://consumerist.com/2015/12/31/some-gm-suv-owners-say-their-vehicles-are-making-them-sick/

[My note: Around early February 2017 (or so), a similar & current news article but not sure of the exact vehicles, very large, top of the line SUVs -- same issues with vertigo for some but not all. Could be that those with inner ear / vestibular issues experience the symptoms worse.]

Some GM SUV Owners Say Their Vehicles Are Making Them Sick

The Consumerist - December 31, 2015

Excerpt:

. . . Autoblog.com reports that some full-size SUV owners have filed complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that a buffeting and vibration problem in their

model year 2015 Chevy Tahoe, Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and GMC Yukon vehicles [are] making them sick.

Owners say the issue can vary from an annoying vibration inside the vehicle to a more severe shaking that causes dizziness and headaches.

The owner of a 2015 Suburban filed a complaint in March noting that the car was creating a "buffeting, pressure sound, and sensation at low to mid range speeds. Creating headache, dizziness and strain."

In another complaint, a fellow 2015 Suburban owner, tells NHTSA when driving the vehicle "we experience an awful ear pressure vibration. The car is not drivable and is causing headaches and vertigo." . . .
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34801885

A Point of View: Why it's time to turn the music off

by Roger Scruton - BBC Magazine - Point Of View - 15 November 2015

Excerpt:

It's time to switch the music off in order to rediscover its true value, says Roger Scruton.

In almost every public place today the ears are assailed by the sound of pop music.

In shopping malls, public houses, restaurants, hotels and elevators the ambient sound is not human conversation but the music disgorged into the air by speakers - usually invisible and inaccessible speakers . . . .
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Find your home, your kids' schools, transit routes, etc. If anyone you know is planning to go away to school, hopefully prior to decision, this map might be considered.

Also consider things in an area that won't show on the map, though, such as

industrial air / ventilations systems for one's dorm / work, stores, even parking garages, overnight truck travel and replenishment of stores, especially groceries, all night gyms, places where those with bongo drums gather.

Cruising patterns for youth, especially on Thurs, Fri, Sat. really got me when I lived downtown, too.

and trash pick-ups. I made note of no dumpsters near a place where I once moved. But they had been hidden behind very large doors. Ugh.

Many say "oh, you get used to road noise" well, I never did, not even when I was much younger and before lyme really clobbered. Road noise should be avoided when at all possible.

Note that many low income housing units and even nursing homes are build right next to freeways.


https://maps.bts.dot.gov/MapGallery/map.html?webmap=4235b2c46ea74224bec7c6e262bebeb6

U.S. ROAD NOISE MAP

from article:

https://www.wired.com/2017/03/first-national-noise-map-charts-americans-aural-misery/

National Noise Map Charts Americans’ Aural Misery

By Aarian Marshall - WIRED - 03.24.17


http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160811-the-mystery-noise-driving-the-world-mad

The mystery noise driving the world mad

Since the 1970s, many people in cities across the globe have started hearing a strange hum. Watch the video above to join Linda Geddes in her hunt for an explanation.

By Linda Geddes / Adam Proctor

12 August 2016
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Aside from use as international weapon, note the bit below about industrial noise.

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/08/sonic-attacks/537714/

What Are Sound Weapons?

Attacks on Americans in Cuba are calling attention to how inaudible sound waves can alter moods and perceptions.

By James Hamblin, MD - The Atlantic - August 23, 2017

Excerpt:

. . . The health effects of exposure to inaudible sonic waves are also real.

In 2001 after residents of Kokomo, Indiana, began reporting symptoms including “annoyance, sleep disturbance, headaches, and nausea,” the U.S. National Institutes of Health investigated the issue.

The result was a dossier on the toxicology of “infrasound”—acoustic energy with wavelengths of 17 meters or more.

The agency couldn’t pin down the cause of the Indiana residents’ symptoms as infrasound, but the report did confirm that infrasound can cause fatigue, apathy, hearing loss, confusion, and disorientation.

In one study cited therein, volunteers exposed to industrial infrasound for just 15 minutes reported fatigue, depression, pressure in the ears, loss of concentration, drowsiness, and “vibration of internal organs.” . . . .


http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-cuba-diplomacy-idUSKCN1B42MJ

At least 16 Americans affected by 'incidents' in Cuba: State Dept

Reuters News - August 24, 2017

Mysterious "incidents" caused physical symptoms in at least 16 Americans linked to the U.S. embassy in Cuba, the State Department said on Thursday, in what media reports have described as an "acoustic attack."

The State Department earlier this month said Americans serving at the U.S. embassy in Havana had experienced physical symptoms caused by unspecified "incidents" starting as far back as late 2016. . . .

. . . CBS reported this week that Americans and Canadians working in Cuba had been diagnosed with

hearing loss, nausea, headaches and balance disorders and conditions as serious as mild traumatic brain injury and damage to the central nervous system. . . .
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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HAND DRYERS DAMAGE KIDS' EARS

Article link below my comments. Please share with everyone you know. Protect those ears, eh?

And, actually, not just kids' ears (and especially babies'): they also damage EVERYONE's EARS - It's about time someone's voice is heard on this.

I've been studying this for decades and rarely does anything make it to the public - or to industry.

I'm still waiting for reports on hand held hair dryers but this may wake up a few people.

Not mentioned in article is that any sound damage to the ears can also damage the vestibular system in various ways - and make all tasks & functions harder, including reading, writing, thinking, walking, talking, etc.

Many medications are ototoxic, too, and when taking those noise damage can occur as lower decibel levels. See work of: Neil G. Bauman, PhD

Now, for the article / audio clip:

https://www.npr.org/2019/07/09/739783918/hand-dryers-harm-childrens-hearing-canadian-study-shows

13-Year-Old Scientist's Research Shows Hand Dryers Can Hurt Kids' Ears

Nora Keegan, then in the fifth grade, presents her research findings in 2016.

By Erin Cove - NPR "Morning Edition" - July 9, 2019

1:52 AUDIO clip . . . and Full Article at link

Hand dryers are ubiquitous in public restrooms, but according to research recently published in the Canadian journal Paediatrics & Child Health, the noise they make may be harmful to children's ears. . . .

[good detail in full article]
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Just realized this fits perfectly here - as inflammation can be a major factor of vertigo and other balance issues.

Among other things to avoid in one's diet such as avoiding dairy, corn, soy, gluten, this category of oil "product" should be avoided since it can cause so much inflammation.


Best to avoid dairy, corn, soy and "vegetable oils" or anything that causes inflammation.


http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/3/38357?#000000

Topic: "Vegetable" / Seed Oils: Danger & Damage.
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