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Just what I was thinking...

back to the subjuect

good thing I can read...

this ringing in my ears seems to come and go...it is always there just seems like in varying degrees.

Is it because of my attention on it?
Or because my blood pressure is up?
OR because I ate to much salty food?
Or is it because I am tired?
Or is it simply because I have played way too much music?

Does it really affect my tone or ability to "blend"? I always thought I sounded really good and blended really well!!!

I guess when the volume is up and we are cranking along live, I hear the music more than the ringing!

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Bill Fulbright
Mullen D-10 8x7; Gibson ES-165; Peavey Vegas 400;
ICQ# 2251620 My Music Site

<SMALL>the inability to profess lengthy and reliable renditions of tone management</SMALL>

does that = 'can't play'?
<font size=1>I'm thinking of publishing a Hanktionary and Hankosaurus (not a long extinct reptile)</font>

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<small>Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps

My eyes are glazing over now.........ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by b0b on 23 June 2003 at 05:30 PM.]</p></FONT>

F. M.,

Quote, "The greatest of faults, I should say,is to be conscious of none."

One of life's greatest challenges Is trying to rise above a mediocre mold. -B.Hankey

B.T.W. Herb S., I recognize the impact of your excellent writing skills. I have total respect for your ability to convey your thoughts, after observing your effortless management of the English Language. I enjoyed the input from everyone so inclined to add to this thread.

Bill H.

There ya have it, folks. This year's winner of the Bill Hankey Prize for Literary Elocution goes to... Herb Steiner! (Crowd cheers here...)

That, and $2.75 will getcha a grande latte at your local Starbucks...

Congratulations, Herb. You're a god.
<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Jim Cohen on 23 June 2003 at 04:15 PM.]</p></FONT><FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Jim Cohen on 23 June 2003 at 06:46 PM.]</p></FONT>

Yes, and caffeine will exacerbate your tinnitus.

please, can someone give me a list of cautions of Tinitus?
Stress?
High bloodpressure?
To much and to long loud sound?
Bad cold maybe?

is this serious? To much salt, caffeine?
Like to know
Thanks, Johan
<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Johan Jansen on 24 June 2003 at 12:42 PM.]</p></FONT>

This link explains it all. Basically, the answer is 'all of the above'. My mother has a severe case, presumably caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs like ibuprofen) she was taking for joint pain.

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<small>Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps

Tinnitus is a disrupting affliction, brought on (I believe) by a partial breakdown of the hearing processes. One might assume that by lowering blood pressure, some relief would be realized. I personally do not believe that this approach will be substantiated, and can easily be confirmed through utilization of a B.P. cup. The incessant ringing becomes exceedingly bothersome, immediately after an over-zealous romp on the volume pedal, which constitutes an undue interruption of a damaged inner ear, with its intricacies instinctively rebelling against further damage. Forget all about consulting publications that allude to an explanation, or cure. By the same token, don't tie up your care giver, with questions relating to tinnitus. To my knowledge, there is no satisfaction to be found through those processes. There are however, just a few rare physiological concerns relating to causes, which could indeed involve a more serious condition. A visit to your local library, or search on the web would reveal the rare possibilities.
Milk will in some cases cause an increased risk of a prolonged ringing. There isn't a chance that I would consider excluding milk from my diet. There is some evidence that short power naps in a sitting position, may prove to be somehow connected to an unwelcome intrusion of tinnitus. I feel secure in the belief that the delicate nature of our sense of hearing, could effect a permanent decline in providing the blessed ability to hear a pin drop, or a leaf cracking under tiny feet, on a still forest floor.

Bill H. <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Bill Hankey on 24 June 2003 at 03:28 PM.]</p></FONT><FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Bill Hankey on 24 June 2003 at 04:46 PM.]</p></FONT>

<SMALL>There isn't a chance that I would not consider excluding milk from my diet.</SMALL>

WOW! A TRIPLE NEGATIVE. That ascends to a heretofore unexcelled level of obfuscation.

The reference I quoted above is an excellent listing of causes -- I certainly don't promote the product but feel certain that the background information on causes of tinnitus is accurate. It was written by a medical doctor. Conventional medicine has no established cure for this symptom and the homeopathic approach is worth investigating, IMHO.

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<small>Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps
<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Larry Bell on 24 June 2003 at 03:11 PM.]</p></FONT>

Larry B.

Honestly, I spotted the inadvertent grammatical error, moments before reading your reply. Thank you for the reminder, to spend more time double-checking written messages.

Bill H.

After further review of the aforementioned dissertation on the possible originations or causes preempting the onset of sustained high frequency ringing, my proclivity is to pursue the prevention of such by the abstension from substances and behavioral inclinations that exacerbate the condition.

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Bill Fulbright
Mullen D-10 8x7; Gibson ES-165; Peavey Vegas 400;
ICQ# 2251620 My Music Site

Wish I coulda said that . . .
. . . then I wouldn't.

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<small>Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps

...let he who is without tone cast the first tin!