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pmerv
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-------------------- Phyllis Mervine LymeDisease.org Posts: 1808 | From Ukiah, California, USA | Registered: Aug 2001
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Hiya sweetie. I so can relate ! I had started out using ear plugs, and had the same problems with my ears. The AC in the summer was the best thing, and then I bought CDs to play of white noise, fan, AC. Then I found the Sleep Mate. Google it to see where you might buy one. (White noise machine Sleep Mate by Marpac.) I highly recommend it !
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SunRa
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hey lalalu! this is something I've been wondering too. I have to wear them every night as well and have lots of ear pain b/c of it.
What I do is alternate b/w the silicone ones that don't go in the ear canal (Mack's) with the regular foam ones...that way I can give my ear canals a break some nights. But I react allergically to the silicone so I can only wear those for a night or two. But alternating does help.
I also regularly use ear drops during the day since I'm getting frequent infections (GSE/tea tree/garlic)
I have noise blocking head phones that I sometimes wear over the ear plugs when I'm forced to be in places that are overwhelmingly loud, but they're not comfortable to wear at night.
personally I can't tolerate white noise - it makes my head go nuts, but it helps many others.
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SunRa -- My first time back on the Lyme board in months. (My last PM I sent to you got erased or timed out and I'm sorry I never responded again.)
Lalalu -- What has really helped me w. sound sensitivity: noise cancellation headphones, both the "active" (battery-operated) -- and the "passive" type of headphones that are used on aircraft carriers, shooting ranges, etc.
If you do a google search for noise cancellation or "headphones" a lot of companies come up. I've seen price range from $10 to $300.
I have same problem with ear plugs and headphones are a salvation.
Best wishes for feeling better!
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