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randibear
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amazing. I've been researching tinnitus and hyperacus.

you know what I found out?

I had been taking .5 of ativan and 10 of elavil for insomnia for a long time...months. well I decided to withdraw from both, tapering down of course.

been off them for about a week

guess what a drug withdrawal symptom is???? wait, wait...tinnitus and hyperacus.

apparently this symptom can be reduced or even go away with time.

gosh, i hope so.

I wish drs knew more about these dang drugs instead of jus repeatedly renewing them.

so please research, research before you even start.

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Lymetoo
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Are you able to sleep?

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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randibear
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ah...no...but I'd rather deal with insomnia than take a pill.

right now this head and neck issue has me in constant pain. then add this hearing issue, well, I am pretty much exhausted.

I'm praying everything settles down. in some cases, it doesn't go away, but here's hoping.

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tulips
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In Tinnitus Today, years ago, I found an article written by the Startrek guy - Shatner. I forget his first name. But, he has

tinnitus and takes Ginko for it so, when I had tinnitus, I started taking Ginko. It takes four days to start working.

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randibear
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I've got some. how much?

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tulips
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Member # 44773

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When I had Tinnitus, I took one per day every morning. I have found that Ginko from Walmart works just as well as NOW brand Ginko

which I've also taken. Ginko has a strong smell and I take it with 1 tsp of yogurt to soothe the stomach lining.

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tulips
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And for sleep when I have insomnia, I take the brand that Stephen Buhner said in one of his posts that he takes. Premier Research Labs Melatonin-ND.

I take it in a little water.

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dbpei
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Just make sure to let your doc know if you are taking Ginko because it can interact with other meds and herbs. I have struggled with tinnitus ever since I suddenly lost my hearing in one ear in 2011 and unfortunately the Ginko did not help me.

I take vinpocetine (5 g with each meal) instead and I think it helps with reducing some of the ear symptoms. I learned of this through reading Stephen Buhner books. Randibear, hoping you will gradually feel better and the tinnitus will be a thing of the past!

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