pepperonisalami

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[–] pepperonisalami 3 points 1 week ago

I'll try out Ginkgo, thanks!

[–] pepperonisalami 2 points 1 week ago

It's still going. Yes it could be permanent, but it seems that people can just adapt to it especially when not thinking about it. I used to have momentary ringing as a kid, but now it's there all the time.

Take care of your ears! And teeth, eyes, and joints, and uh... health.

[–] pepperonisalami 4 points 1 week ago

Then I wish you good health good random internet person!

[–] pepperonisalami 2 points 1 week ago

Nope, just a regular day and not too much caffeine either. I was a bit tired though because I hadn't got enough sleep, but also not severely deprived (6 to 6.5 hrs, pretty OK).

[–] pepperonisalami 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That's pretty cool that you can tune it out. I hope I'll be able to do it as well!

[–] pepperonisalami 4 points 1 week ago

I've been wanting to get those earplugs as a precaution for a while but I don't go to music fest or concerts often enough to justify it. But maybe I should get em and go out more.

Hopefully the new medical tech gets more mainstream and cheaper soon, just like lasik.

[–] pepperonisalami 2 points 1 week ago

Hey, thanks it was a good read. I've known that it's largely inconclusive and the conflicting recommendation is confusing.

Nevertheless, as you said, getting whole food is the best, and if I want it salty, I'll add the salt and msg myself 😂

[–] pepperonisalami 3 points 1 week ago

It's a bit overwhelming for me at the moment, but it's very comforting to hear that it'll get easier over time.

[–] pepperonisalami 3 points 1 week ago

that's very kind of you.

I'll try my best not to be fixated on it.

[–] pepperonisalami 2 points 1 week ago

I've always been super clumsy, so a pretty good chance that mine was also caused by physical trauma. Once I ran and jumped onto the bed, underestimating how far I'll slide - then bumped my tiny little kiddie head very hard to the headboard of the bed.

[–] pepperonisalami 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I'll check my BP when I get the chance. I think I suffer more mentally to the thought of having to constantly live with it for the rest of my life.

[–] pepperonisalami 11 points 1 week ago

That is oddly beautiful. I can see the resemblance with cicada or cricket sounds. I used to live in the tropics as well. When I'm bummed about it I'll think of your comment.

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I think I have tinnitus (self.casualconversation)
submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by pepperonisalami to c/[email protected]
 

One random night, I lay on my bed in my silent bedroom, and I felt that the silence is uncomfortable. Why, I asked myself, that the silence felt sharp, like I prefer the noise of my annoyingly loud dehumidifier, or the muffled sound of traffic in my old apartment?

I realized that the silence was ringing, in a high pitched noise that we all associate with being hit near the ears. My inner voice told myself: "man, you have tinnitus."

Thinking back, that wasn't the first time I thought that I have tinnitus, but I was probably in denial for years, or it just got louder. The sad part is that I'm only 26, and somehow, I feared getting tinnitus ever since my childhood.

Even worse, I just ordered a pair of headphones with ANC, and when I don't play anything through it, the ringing gets very clear.

Was depressed for a few days, thinking that it's not fair that I got it even though I don't expose myself to loud noises often, I listen to music at a couple levels lower than my preference, and I don't turn up my music to drown out noises.

But nothing in life is fair, and to compared to the suffering of others, this is only a mild discomfort. So I'll try to keep positive about it, and be grateful that I still enjoy a comparatively luxurious life.

I'll visit a doctor soon though!

Any of you have a similar experience? I'll be happy to read your stories!

 

Hi folks,

I've been living in Taiwan for years so I have the NIH. Recently my knee is acting up and will get super painful during runs. As much as I want to deny it, I suspect that I have a meniscus tear 😢.

If that is the case, I don't know if I have the financial means to support the treatment, so I want to ask if there's anyone here with an experience with knee meniscus repair or ACL reconstruction surgery in Taiwan?

Any recommendations for a hospital or doctor? How much did it cost or did you get quoted?

Thank you very much!

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