GinnyK2 wrote: The sound that emits from my computer’s modem as it logs on is a high, shrill, piercing one that always hurts my ears.
Most modems have their own speaker, so the computer’s volume control doesn’t affect it. You can usually turn the modem’s speaker off (In Windows 95, click on MY Computer
volume slider all the way to off. Ahhh, that’s better. If you have an external modem ( a box sitting next to the PC), many have volume control knobs hidden somewhere on them.
When I had my hearing tested the first time, the ENT cautioned me about the use of computers. But I work with one everyday! Pretty hard to escape that. But then I come home and sit in front of this one voluntarily! Can’t give it up! (I also turn the volume down on mine – don’t know if it helps or not!)
AST Computer is now advertising "Quiet" PC’s which they claim only emit 10dB (of course they don’t say on which scale, at what distance, etc…). If your PC’s noise bugs you, you may want to check them out. Also, PC Power and Cooling sells replacement power supplies (where most of the constant noise comes from) for most brands of PC, which are much quieter than original equipment. Find both companies on the web… — Thomas E. Boismier, MPH <boism…@nospam.umich.edu
Associate Director, Vestibular Testing Center Department of Otorhinolaryngology University of Michigan Hospitals [Remove "nospam." from the above address to email me]
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writes: madk84 wrote: GinnyK2 wrote: The sound that emits from my computer’s modem as it logs on is a high, shrill, piercing one that always hurts my ears. Most modems have their own speaker, so the computer’s volume control doesn’t affect it. You can usually turn the modem’s speaker off (In Windows 95, click on MY Computer Control Panel Modems Properties General, and move the volume slider all the way to off. Ahhh, that’s better. If you have an external modem ( a box sitting next to the PC), many have volume control knobs hidden somewhere on them. When I had my hearing tested the first time, the ENT cautioned me about the use of computers. But I work with one everyday! Pretty hard to escape that. But then I come home and sit in front of this one voluntarily! Can’t give it up! (I also turn the volume down on mine – don’t know if it helps or not!) AST Computer is now advertising "Quiet" PC’s which they claim only emit 10dB (of course they don’t say on which scale, at what distance, etc…). If your PC’s noise bugs you, you may want to check them out. Also, PC Power and Cooling sells replacement power supplies (where most of the constant noise comes from) for most brands of PC, which are much quieter than original equipment. Find both companies on the web… — Thomas E. Boismier, MPH <boism…@nospam.umich.edu Associate Director, Vestibular Testing Center Department of Otorhinolaryngology University of Michigan Hospitals
Thank you for the directions for turning off the modem’s speaker in Windows95. I hope everyone who is reading a.s.t. has done it. It did not work when I did it, and perhaps since the modem was there before Windows95, it didn’t get connected together when I installed the software program. It is an internal modem. I think this is the most logical solution, and I will get a knowledgable computer person to figure out how it can be done on my computer. Ginny
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After having tinnitus for over 3 years I have suddenly realised that it is a lot worse after extended periods using a desktop computer. Laptops seem to be OK. Has anyone else had this problem and found a solution?
I have had fewer muscle/nerve problems when using a laptop for extended periods than when using a desktop computer. I think the desktop monitor, when "normally" placed, tends to create more tension in my neck and shoulders; i.e., if I have to hold my head lifted even a little for long periods of time. Recently, I moved a new larger monitor to chest-height (when I’m seated), so that the position is more like what the laptop screen is, just further away. So far I feel this position creates less tension in my neck and shoulders. I get "golfer’s elbow" from typing too much. I read in an industrial engineering ergonomics book that some researchers now think that many repetitive strain injuries (carpal tunnel, sore elbows, etc.) may originate in strained neck muscles and/or cervical spine problems. For what it’s worth… David Dayton
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The sound that emits from my computer’s modem as it logs on is a high, shrill, piercing one that always hurts my ears. I have turned down the volume on the computer all the way, which helps, but it can still be pretty shrill. I have taken to blocking my ears with my fingers whenever I sign on. I wonder if there is a better way. I have entertained the idea that the repeated sounds of the modem may have actually caused the T. Ginny Cleveland, Ohio USA
Ginny When I had my hearing tested the first time, the ENT cautioned me about the use of computers. But I work with one everyday! Pretty hard to escape that. But then I come home and sit in front of this one voluntarily! Can’t give it up! (I also turn the volume down on mine – don’t know if it helps or not!) Mary Ann
Home of Cleveland Indians, Future 1997 World Series Baseball Champions!!! CAUTION: These games, esp home games, produce TINNITUS!!!!! If you dare to watch one on TV, TURN DOWN the volume!!! Go, Tribe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!
P.S. YES! Also, I love the new opening to the Drew Carey show – now HE’s a dedicated Clevelandite! :-)
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Hello all I have only just found this newsgroup. I am wondering if anyone has had tinnitus exacerbated by computers? After having tinnitus for over 3 years I have suddenly realised that it is a lot worse after extended periods using a desktop computer. Laptops seem to be OK. Has anyone else had this problem and found a solution? I use a computer nearly all day and my employers cannot fund a laptop.
I find that the volume of the T in my ears responds to anything that is a screen, PC, TV etc. I find that if I am wearing earplugs to shut out other external noise,the noise from the screen and hence my T is reduced. This may or may not help. Vickie 
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Also, I have had several falls in the past year or so and have had 2 broken toes and a broken ankle as a result. As the tinnitus gets worse, my balance seems to deteriorate as well. Is there any documentation of a relationship here? My tinnitus is the result of a persistent fire alarm bell. My ENT said it would settle down after a year or two but this is not happening. I was congenitally totally deaf in one ear already, so ony my good ear is affected. I do all I can to relieve stress such as meditation etc and appreciate the 20 tips Vicki sent. I would be grateful for any help anyone can offer. Thanks Lilian
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The sound that emits from my computer’s modem as it logs on is a high, shrill, piercing one that always hurts my ears. I have turned down the volume on the computer all the way, which helps, but it can still be pretty shrill. I have taken to blocking my ears with my fingers whenever I sign on. I wonder if there is a better way. I have entertained the idea that the repeated sounds of the modem may have actually caused the T. Ginny Cleveland, Ohio USA Home of Cleveland Indians, Future 1997 World Series Baseball Champions!!! CAUTION: These games, esp home games, produce TINNITUS!!!!! If you dare to watch one on TV, TURN DOWN the volume!!! Go, Tribe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. Elly’s Tinnitus Snippets http://www.ozemail.com.au/~ebyrne tinnitus faq: http://www.cccd.edu/faq/tinnitus.html
Hi Elly, Thank you very much for your list of 20 Tips. I printed it right out. I do most of them, but it’s good to have a list hanging up to remind yourself. One other one I do is lap swim 3 times a week. It’s great for the mind and body. — Vicki Westford, Ma. US
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. Elly’s Tinnitus Snippets http://www.ozemail.com.au/~ebyrne tinnitus faq: http://www.cccd.edu/faq/tinnitus.html
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Hello all I have only just found this newsgroup. I am wondering if anyone has had tinnitus exacerbated by computers? After having tinnitus for over 3 years I have suddenly realised that it is a lot worse after extended periods using a desktop computer. Laptops seem to be OK. Has anyone else had this problem and found a solution? I use a computer nearly all day and my employers cannot fund a laptop. Also, I have had several falls in the past year or so and have had 2 broken toes and a broken ankle as a result. As the tinnitus gets worse, my balance seems to deteriorate as well. Is there any documentation of a relationship here? My tinnitus is the result of a persistent fire alarm bell. My ENT said it would settle down after a year or two but this is not happening. I was congenitally totally deaf in one ear already, so ony my good ear is affected. I do all I can to relieve stress such as meditation etc and appreciate the 20 tips Vicki sent. I would be grateful for any help anyone can offer. Thanks Lilian
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<<15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet
someone tell Bart that the banjo doesn’t count…. ;-)
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Elly, I don’t want to get in a long discussion with you re your ‘tips’, but some are clearly dubious. Taking a walk on a windy day. When I go out on a windy day, the noise of the air rushing by my ear is annoying. I don’t know for a fact that the sound of the wind by my ears contributes to an increase in tinnitus, but why take the risk. If I have to bike or walk when it’s windy, I wear ear plugs. Also, the mention of various therapies (Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis) are dubious. Acupuncture probably works because the giver and the receiver believe it works. Go to http://www.quackwatch.com/index.html and you can read up on these (and other) unsubstantiated therapies. Hypnosis actually doesn’t exist – it’s just a highly suggestive state. Individuals have been interviewed after a so called hypnosis session and pretty much stated that they just went along with everything. An in depth article can be found in an older issue of Skeptic magazine (possibly online) re hypnosis. Also, while you list ‘tips’ that on the surface seem to make sense, have they actually been tested. Deep relaxation techniques – while that seems like a good idea, where are the studied to back that up. Everything about tinnitus can be found at http://www.nih.gov/ . The NIH is an unbiased, __not for profit__ organization. Dave Horne
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1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in shoving a jazz trumpet up his bot 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. 21. http://www.goatse.cx/ Tinnitus is a pain in the butt
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW) 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. Tinnitus is a pain in the neck Elly’s Tinnitus Snippets http://www.eebee.net/ http://www.tinnitusrelief.net/ http://www.alexandertechnique.com For email: eebee at bigfoot.com
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW) 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in shoving a jazz trumpet up his bot 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. 21. http://www.goatse.cx/ Tinnitus is a pain in the butt
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. Tinnitus is a pain in the neck. Elly’s Tinnitus Snippets http://www.ozemail.com.au/~ebyrne
I like this. It is the sort of support I sought when I joined ast. I believe all newbies should be directed to this list Brilliant Elly best regards Henry Bristol England
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. Tinnitus is a pain in the neck. Elly’s Tinnitus Snippets http://www.ozemail.com.au/~ebyrne
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Appreciate your post with 20 tips Jeff
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Thanks!
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. — email: eby…@acay.com.au Tinnitus is a pain in the neck http://www.acay.com.au/~ebyrne Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. Tinnitus is a pain in the neck Elly’s Tinnitus Snippets http://eebee.cjb.net/ http://www.tinnitusrelief.net/ http://www.alexandertechnique.com For email: eebee at bigfoot.com
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<Don’t tell me. Another member finds relief playing lead guitar in a rock band?
No. There’s a study that’s been done in Australia that shows if you stick your head in the main PA speaker stack at a Metallica show, your tinnitus will disappear.
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. 21. http://www.goatse.cx/ Tinnitus is a pain in the neck Elly’s Tinnitus Snippets http://eebee.cjb.net/ http://www.tinnitusrelief.net/ http://www.alexandertechnique.com For email: eebee at bigfoot.com
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There’s a study that’s been done in Australia that shows if you stick your head in the main PA speaker stack at a Metallica show, your tinnitus will disappear.
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. Tinnitus is a pain in the neck http://www.acay.com.au/~ebyrne ———–== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==———- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own
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Thanks Elly, All those tips are so useful…hard to list things which are good in our life, when the t.is bad…like today!! Mine always seems to be worse on rainy days…has anyone else found this out? I think it’s because the doctor found out I was allergic to mould in our house. BTW what is the best treatment for hyperacusis??? I’m having trouble again with neighbour’s stereo bass noises invading our house! I can hear them a mile off, when others don’t!(g) Wonder if anyone else gets that..or is it the CFS I have as well? Thanks again for your support here, Judy.G.in New Zealand – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Elly wrote in message <7bmnfn$ub…@nnrp1.dejanews.com
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Thanks for the tips but this post like a chain letter that keeps re-appearing was already posted here before. But I guess it was worth posting again.
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lako…@aol.com (Lakotaw) wrote:
Thanks for the tips but this post like a chain letter that keeps re-appearing was already posted here before. But I guess it was worth posting again.
…….. One of the characteristics of a newsgroup is the transient nature of those who follow it. Some, to be sure, check in daily. Some check in weekly. Some when the thought strikes them. MANY, however, might just test the waters once or twice … never to return because the medium or the format do not appeal to them. Elly’s "20 tips" are very valuable. I don’t necessarily agree with every one, but the point is that they are an excellent starting point with respect to a common sense approach to tinnitus … and they might be just the thing that starts the guy who "just checks in once or twice" on the road to a much better life. I’m very glad that they keep re-appearing here. stephen nagler
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I post them once a month. Each time someone emails me and expresses appreciation. lako…@aol.com (Lakotaw) wrote:
Thanks for the tips but this post like a chain letter that keeps re-appearing was already posted here before. But I guess it was worth posting again.
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Elly, you are truly blessed that you can find relief among your 20 tips. Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.
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21. If you’ve done everything you can, forget about it and get on with your life. — Jack Rodgers There is a cure for tinnitus. Will someone please find it.
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Thank you for listing these 20 tips from time to time. Murray Grossan, M.D. http://www.ent-consult.com
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Elly Byrne wrote:
Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’
I found all of the following to be right on…but have one exception..
17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all.
(This was right after the TMJ one…) If you have TMJ – DON’T CHEW GUM! Makes it *way* worse… Dana
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I like the tips. I hear that if you have TMJ, it may be worse to chew gum. I did find that if you can lower blood pressure, that tinnitus gets less. I was a bit overweight. I went on a low colesteral diet and lost about 35lbs. The tinnitis went down with the weight loss. My blood pressure went down about 10 points average after the weight loss. I have some more to go, and this will be great if the tinnitus gets less. — Jerry Greenberg =========================================== Email: jerry…@hotmail.com Home Page: http://www.zoom-one.com Components: http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm Products: http://shop.affinia.com/jerryg50/Store1/ Navigation: http://www.zoom-one.com/navigati.htm Sci/Inst: http://www.zoom-one.com/actel.htm Personal: http://www.total.net/~jerryg Electronic Components, And Navigation Compasses ============ Message Separator =============== "Elly Byrne" <eby…@spamacay.com.au
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news:38fe0e76.3193055@news.acay.com.au… Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. Tinnitus is a pain in the neck Elly’s Tinnitus Snippets http://www.acay.com.au/~ebyrne http://www.alexandertechnique.com For email remove ’spam’ from spamacay
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. Tinnitus is a pain in the neck Elly’s Tinnitus Snippets http://www.acay.com.au/~ebyrne http://www.alexandertechnique.com
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Elly, Thanks for your tips…they came for me at the right time. They have renovations going on next door to us…on an adjoining wall to our lounge…this has gone on for weeks, and each time we ask them how much longer, the guy abuses us! It has got to the stage where I can’t cope …I have CFS as well as Tinnitus, and am not on any medication, but haven’t the energy to drive us out away from here. my husband doesn’t drive(partially sighted) and we have annual holidays at the moment in NZ. Thanks for letting me moan. Any tips would be useful from anyone! Judy in New Zealand – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Elly Byrne wrote in message <36a6384…@job.acay.com.au
… Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. Tinnitus is a pain in the neck Elly’s Tinnitus Snippets http://www.acay.com.au/~ebyrne http://www.alexandertechnique.com
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. http://www.bixby.org/faq/tinnitus/discover.html Tinnitus is a pain in the neck Elly’s Tinnitus Snippets http://www.bigfoot.com/~eebee/ http://www.alexandertechnique.com For email: eebee at bigfoot.com
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21. WHATEVER YOU DO…STAY THE HELL OFF AST !
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Regarding the tip on dentistry–try to find a dentist who can do fillings with laser or air-abrasion equipment to avoid the prolonged exposure to loud drilling noises that might aggravate your tinnitus. Also, ask that the dentist (or the hygienist) clean your teeth manually rather than with that machine that emits that horrific high-frequency noise. BK
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. Tinnitus is a pain in the neck. Elly’s Tinnitus Snippets http://www.ozemail.com.au/~ebyrne http://www.alexandertechnique.com
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Ocassionaly when I walk in the evening, some jerk will yell some insult as he drives by. I have instructed my tinnitus to depart my head and enter the next jerk who does so… That it has my complete and total permission to do this and to enjoy its new home! ———- In article <6ucgfc$qq…@reader1.reader.news.ozemail.net
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19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room.
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They probably think your Jack Knoff. — Bill Gerrells, Fargo, ND, USA American Tinnitus Association member Join the ATA at 800-634-8978. http://www.ata.org – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Jack wrote:
Ocassionaly when I walk in the evening, some jerk will yell some insult
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Ocassionaly when I walk in the evening, some jerk will yell some insult ashe
drives by. I have instructed my tinnitus to depart my head and enter the
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jerk who does so.. ……………. Geez Jack. Was that you I almost ran over last night?? No wonder my heads been buzzing for 2 days. jean
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"Jack Rodgers" <jrodg…@bellsouth.net
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—————— Yeah, me too. Usually it’s my wife and kids. Bruce Seattle
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I wouldn’t wish my T to go into anyone else, even my worst enemy!! But I know you were only joking. Best to you.
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Please put that type of joke in the same category as fat jokes… ———- In article <360b121…@news.linkup.net
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They probably think your Jack Knoff. — Bill Gerrells, Fargo, ND, USA American Tinnitus Association member Join the ATA at 800-634-8978. http://www.ata.org Jack wrote: Ocassionaly when I walk in the evening, some jerk will yell some insult ashe drives by. I have instructed my tinnitus to depart my head and enter thenext jerk who does so..
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Trust me. That wasn’t a joke. I can think of many people I would wish my t to transport to: the snipers in Bosnia, terrorists and so on… ———- In article <19981004021811.11327.00002…@ng23.aol.com
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I wouldn’t wish my T to go into anyone else, even my worst enemy!! But I know you were only joking. Best to you.
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On 23 Oct 2002, High Flight wrote:
How about the drums? Or lead guitar in a metal band? Jack
I dunno. I kinda think cymbals would have the most stunning effect. Eva
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From: eby…@spamacay.com.au (Elly Byrne) Organization: Customer of Telstra Big Pond Direct Reply-To: eby…@acay.com.au Newsgroups: alt.support.tinnitus Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2000 20:53:10 GMT Subject: 20 tips Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. Tinnitus is a pain in the neck Elly’s Tinnitus Snippets http://www.acay.com.au/~ebyrne http://www.alexandertechnique.com For email remove ’spam’ from spamacay
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eby…@spamacay.com.au (Elly Byrne) wrote:
Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’
That is a very useful list, thank you. With respect to having a continual background noise, I find that it is impostant to totally rest my hearing mechanism as well – ie absolute silence. Of course the old T screams but that can be dealt with with your other suggestions. I use a se-sound generator to go to sleep, but it switched off after half an hour or so. Cheers John
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. Tinnitus is a pain in the neck Elly’s Tinnitus Snippets http://www.acay.com.au/~ebyrne http://www.alexandertechnique.com For email remove ’spam’ from spamacay
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. Tinnitus is a pain in the neck. Elly’s Tinnitus Snippets http://www.ozemail.com.au/~ebyrne http://www.alexandertechnique.com
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Eli Woods wrote:
According to the theory behind Tinnitus Retraining Therapy, one of the most successful available for tinnitus, constant background noise a volume level below your tinnitus is important. In some cases with TRT, devices are worn on both ears that generate white noise throughout the day. I seem to recall a paper on tinnitus which said that total silence or environments where noises levels are very low should be avoided.
Yes, I understand that. But see my message to ‘Sakoz’ of today, 01.25 GMT. There is a difference between avoiding total silence and environments with very low noise levels on the one hand (I would like to find such an environment, though! ), and _always_ playing music and being busy, on the other hand. In my opinion the contiuous overstimulation in modern society is one of the causes of so many people having trouble with noise. But this is ‘just my personal, medically uneducated view’, to quote Jim Chinnis. Bye! Baukje, the Netherlands
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I totally agree that my T is down to almost inperceptable levels when I get enough sleep..and don’t have all the "noise"in my life. Let calm enter our lives and be a part of it. VERY IMPORTANT. Keep up the Ginko and Vitamins too!
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being busy, on the other hand. In my opinion the contiuous overstimulation in modern society is one of the causes of so many people having trouble with noise. But this is ‘just my personal, medically uneducated view’, to quote Jim Chinnis.
I read something recently about the negative effects of noise pollution- exactly what you’ve described. Noise pollution causes stress as does the fear of it, such as thinking: "when is that car with the blasting stereo and broken muffler going to distress my evening relaxation activities again?" Stress can contribute to tinnitus. Thus your view seems to have merit.
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I am 62 years of age and have had "t" for over 10 years. I have the version that sounds like a high pitched schreeching sound and it is more prominent as the years go along. I discovered today, that I can cause a brief increase in loudness by clenching my jaw, but for the life of me can’t imagine why I would want to do so! <g
I wonder what value there is to seeing any doctor other than one engaged in research at this stage of knowledge? I have seen a couple of ENT doctors many years ago and they all said the noise was related to hearing loss. Well, my hearing is better than many people I know. I can still hear 40 hz and up to 12 khz quite well thank you. Some loss in the midrange. In fact T has almost been a blessing. I live in a rural setting that is very quiet. Any car or kid yelling sounds like it is in the same room with me in spite of things I have done to make it harder for sounds to penetrate my house. The T actually masks some sounds I am glad to not notice. I noted that several people do things to mask the T noise. If they can accept the masking sounds why not just accept the T sound? I don’t like it, but have accepted it as a fact of life like a light bulb on when I want to go to sleep. A couple of the tips caught my attention and I wanted to throw in my 2 cents worth: Elly Byrne wrote:
Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems.
6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them partof daily living. Being retired and not married is pretty relaxed style of living. I came from San Jose, California working up to 60 hours a day and driving through the going and coming from traffic. I know what stress is. In my case I see no relationship between stress and T. I have wondered and checked my stress levels in the past when I became aware of T. I cannot see any correlation.
7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car.
As indicated above, if one can adjust to all of these other sounds why not accept the T noise?
10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea.
I walk 3 miles most every day. I am not sure what the point of this suggestion is? Has walking helped some people get rid or reduce their T noise? I am glad to have found this group. I have lived with T without much input from others. Either people don’t mention it or they don’t have it. In any case I don’t get to share notes with others. I am interested in a post several have made about separating research by differences. The continual T noise that seems to be centered in the head and impacted by jaw clenching would seem to be a different beast from that which seems localized in one ear. Deafness related would seem to be different from those that are not experiencing significant deafness. I would also wonder if chronic T is different from episodic T?
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Is anyone familiar with the Zinc research they did in Sept 1997 at the Dept of Otorhinolaryngology in Kyoto-fu Japan (St. Marianna University School of Medicine)? Evidently they found that a selected tinnitus group had a significantly lower blood zinc level than the non T control group (p<0.0001). They administered 34-68 mg of Zn++ for 2 weeks. There evidently was a significant decrease in the T vol levels after the test Not that this should be considered a cure-all by any means or to be effective on everybody, but maybe further studies should be done on this. Thank you, Mark
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On Sun, 15 Mar 1998 02:01:22 GMT, eby…@ozemail.com.au (Elly Byrne) wrote:
Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’
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10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea.
Extensive walking stresses my system – I have back trouble – and can awake my tinnitus
17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all.
If you chew in public, please shut your mouth while you are chewing. You are no cattle. Watching all those chewing faces – e.g. during a football game on tv – gives me a lot of stress and makes my T louder.
19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room.
My experience with white noise generators has helped me in doing this. —— Sorry Elly, I like most of your tips – but lots of open mouths chewing away just gives me the creeps. Hans
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<< lots of open mouths chewing away just gives me the creeps.
Amen to *that*! Especially old people gumming their cottage cheese… Cheers, Leonard { Please support the American Tinnitus Association: http://www.ata.org/ } "The deepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated." –William James 130
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High Flight wrote:
Elly Byrne <e…@eebee.cjb.net.noway says… 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. How about cymbols? Or drums in a heavy metal band? Jack
How about cymbals, even? (Symbols?) First, I think Elly’s testimony that somebody with tinnitus enjoys playing the trumpet is truthful. And there is no doubt (even aside from what I’ve read here) that other people with tinnitus have not given up on music, and, indeed, environmental sound enrichment is part of any habituation protocol. So I don’t see the point in ridiculing this point by caricature. Yes, drummers get tinnitus more than anyone, and we all know about over-amplified rock concerts. The flute is also a musical instrument. Just as the chirping of your budgies doesn’t seem to bother you, Jack. DIfferent strokes for different folks. Sandy
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From: Sandy McCroskey sa…@thenation.com So I don’t see the point in ridiculing this point by caricature. Yes, drummers
get tinnitus more than anyone, and we all know about over-amplified rock concerts. The flute is also a musical instrument. Just as the chirping of your budgies doesn’t seem to bother you, Jack. Different strokes for different folks.
Sandy
Nah–Jack’s just working on his finely-honed sense of humer Rhaj
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. http://www.bixby.org/faq/tinnitus/discover.html Tinnitus is a pain in the neck Elly’s Tinnitus Resources http://www.eebee.net/ http://www.tinnitusrelief.net/ http://www.alexandertechnique.com For email: elly at eebee.cjb.net
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Tips from members of the Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW):’ 1. Avoid loud noise – travel with earplugs – fingers for emergencies 2. If possible for you, use hearing aid and/or masker 3. Keep busy, active and interested; especially in something YOU enjoy. Compensate for Tinntus with a dash of self indulgence 4. Be positive; try to counter a negative thought with a positive one, eg. "I won’t be down – I’ll go to town"… is one member’s symbolic motto. 5. Reduce stress whatever way possible; reorganise your lifestyle to be less rushed; better time management, prepare ahead. Resolve emotional problems. 6. Learn deep relaxation techniques and do them daily; make them part of daily living. 7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking. 8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car. 9. Build up your own collection of ‘friendly’ tapes; explore nature tapes, especially those with water – sea, surf, rain, waterfalls, running streams, fountains. A Tai-Chi music tape might help. 10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea. 11. Running – to accent your joy in being mobile. Exercise reduces stress. 12. When Tinnitus is bad, list everything in your life that is good. 13. Recite your favorite poems over and over mentally and enjoy their meaning. Learn more! Recite out loud too. 14. Sing and hum – your own voice may be good for active masking. 15. Play a musical instrument – one member with severe Tinnitus finds relief in playing a jazz trumpet. 16. Get all dental problems fixed, check there are no tempero-mandibular (TMJ) problems, it is essential that all dentures fit perfectly. 17. Chew gum – it helps some people, but not all. 18. Healthy diet. Low salt. 19. Pretend Tinnitus is not within you but project it someplace else in the room. 20. Try various therapies: Tai-Chi, yoga, massage, acupuncture, acu-pressure, hypnosis. http://www.bixby.org/faq/tinnitus/discover.html Tinnitus is a pain in the neck Elly’s Tinnitus Resources http://www.eebee.net/ http://www.tinnitusrelief.net/ For email: elly at eebee.cjb.net
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Let’s hope that Martin reads this and remembers it before he advises drugs to the visitors here. I would add number 21. Get a life, not wrapped entirely around T and Nagler. Murray Grossan, M.D. http://www.ent-consult.com http://www.hydromedonline.com/presentingthehydropulse/
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On 20 Aug 2003 05:15:18 GMT, entcons…@aol.comnospam (ENTconsult) wrote:
Let’s hope that Martin reads this and remembers it before he advises drugs to the visitors here. I would add number 21. Get a life, not wrapped entirely around T and Nagler. Murray Grossan, M.D.
What did Nagler say when you asked him to buy a gross of Grossan-ators? Your loyalty should be rewarded no matter how misguided. Terri http://pub219.ezboard.com/btinnitusactivismandsupport
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7. Use radio/TV for background noise even if you’re not listening. Ditto your favorite tapes. Using headphones will provide better masking.
Why mask it at all ? isn’t that just an indication the one haven’t accepted the fact that tinnitus will stay for the rest of ones life ? How many hours of the rest of ones life will be spent masking ??
8. Utilise background noise whenever possible, eg refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, typewriters, driving a car.
Why ? I have found that long term background noises tend to stress the ears.
10. Walking – especially on windy days or by running water or the sea.
Why seek noise ?
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T is no different than a loud clicking clock in the room. If you turn on the TV then you don’t hear the clock. If you get along fine – you don’t hear the clock, fine then you don’t benefit by turning on the TV. Others however do You are correct in saying certain things may not work for you. Do what works, esp if you have found peace. Best, Murray Grossan, M.D. http://www.ent-consult.com http://www.hydromedonline.com/presentingthehydropulse/
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"Jesper Buch" <jesperb…@hotmail.com
wrote in part: Why seek noise ?
It helped me enormously, especially during the first year or two. It can reduce the contrast of the tinnitus, making it less noticeable. It can also somewhat effectively substitute a more pleasant sound for an unpleasant one. And then there are lucky people who experience relatively long-lasting residual inhibition and have a cessation or reduction in their tinnitus for hours or days after masking. — Jim Chinnis / Warrenton, Virginia, USA Want to discuss Meniere’s? See http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MenieresDG
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It helped me enormously, especially during the first year or two. It can reduce the contrast of the tinnitus, making it less noticeable. It can
also
somewhat effectively substitute a more pleasant sound for an unpleasant
one.
And then there are lucky people who experience relatively long-lasting residual inhibition and have a cessation or reduction in their tinnitus
for
hours or days after masking.
OK I have had Tinnitus for 12 years and I am no longer that bothered by it though it’s a lot louder now that 12 years ago.
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On 20 Aug 2003 05:15:18 GMT, entcons…@aol.comnospam (ENTconsult) wrote:
I would add number 21. Get a life, not wrapped entirely around T and Nagler. Murray Grossan, M.D. http://www.ent-consult.com http://www.hydromedonline.com/presentingthehydropulse/
Please stop acting like a shill for nasal products and conduct yourself like a professional, if you can. Martin Aquinas – Civilizations are clashing…will you defend your own or doom your children? "We cannot forget. We cannot forgive … We went through too much. They will have a sentence of their own: Remembrance." Border…Language…Culture….QUICK! America has a "Suicidal Openess" to immigration and it must end or we will fall
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On 20 Aug 2003 16:00:35 GMT, entcons…@aol.comnospam (ENTconsult) wrote:
Murray Grossan, M.D. http://www.ent-consult.com http://www.hydromedonline.com/presentingthehydropulse/
Please stop advertizing nasal products. Martin Aquinas – Civilizations are clashing…will you defend your own or doom your children? "We cannot forget. We cannot forgive … We went through too much. They will have a sentence of their own: Remembrance." Border…Language…Culture….QUICK! America has a "Suicidal Openess" to immigration and it must end or we will fall
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