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  • Aurex-3Line � The Aurex-3Line is an online e-mail community that will keep subscribers updated on the status of the new and exciting Aurex-3.  "The Aurex-3Line is an online e-mail community that will keep subscribers updated on the status of the new and exciting Aurex-3 medical device for the treatment of tinnitus."  Yahoo! group.  
  • BeingSick � A global community of loving people who understand what its like to be sick or care for a loved one.  "We are a community of loving supportive people who understand what its like to be sick. We live with illness, injury, disability, or care for those that do. This group is a place where you are free to be yourself. Share your frustrations about being sick, friendships, family, and just about anything! We are the family who understands when no one else does! We live your life too! You are welcome to post in HTML, colors, send links, web pages, poems, inspiration, e-cards, jokes, chat in our chat room anytime! We are non-denominational, welcoming all races, ages, religions and cultures. We know how tough life is being sick, and we care. There is support for you here anytime you need us. You are not alone."  Yahoo! group. 
  • Earnosethroat � Many persons have ear nose throat problems that can be helped by "simple" means. Allergies too. A group to exchange experiences.  "Many persons have ear nose throat problems that can be helped by "simple" means. Allergies too. A group to exchange experiences and suggestions on tinnitus, sinusitis, TMJ, vertigo, headaches and sinus related asthma and bronchitis."  Yahoo! group.   
  • ImmunicsBuddies_Tinnitus.  "Hi, I'm Frannie. We're saving the world by teaching people that they can cure and how to cure disease and have fun doing it. 

    If people with tinnitus can personally interact with others who are using immunics to cure or control it, and coach one another, they will not only become asymptomatic within a few months, but will form a revolutionary cadre that will go on to eradicate all diseases from humanity, because this is the natural tendency of anyone who becomes able to cure or control any disease.

    If you have been suffering from tinnitus and wish to cure it, wish to prevent it, wish to help a friend cure it, are already doing so, or are an immunics master who has cured other things and wish to help people with tinnitus, your posts are welcome in this group."  Yahoo! group.  
  • MD_Group_UK � Meniere's Disease Group UK.  "The Meniere's Disease Group UK is a support group for people suffering from the disease and all things associated with it like: vertigo, tinnitus and deafness. Anyone is free to join, not just people from the UK, but the base membership are also members of the Meniere's Society which is located in the UK. Members from other countries are very welcome."  Yahoo! group.  
  • Medconsumerinfo.  "Medconsumer.info is your starting point for searching the Web for medical information. This forum exists for you to discuss, ask questions, and answer questions about any aspect of health, healthcare industry, and any aspect of being a patient. Please take whatever advice you receive through this forum to your doctor before changing or initiating any medically-related behavior."  Yahoo! group.       
  • MenieresDG � Meniere's Discussion Group.  "Discussion of Meniere's disease, including endolymphatic hydrops, autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED), and vestibular disorders confused with Meniere's. Symptoms (vertigo, dizziness, tinnitus, hearing loss, etc.), treatment, and life impacts are all topical. We welcome technical and personal-experience posts, by both experts and lay people. We have fun from time to time, but adherence to the posting guidelines is required and posting is semi-moderated."  Yahoo! group.  
  • Menieresdiseaseclub � Meniere's Disease Club - A place for Support and Friendship.  "Welcome to the Meniere's Disease Club. Menieres Disease is an inner ear disease marked by hearing loss, ear fullness, vertigo, and tinnitus. I also add brain fog to the description. Besides being a great support group, we have a library filled with information for you to check out."  Yahoo! group.  
  • Our-ears � Our Ears is a group of individuals who suffer from hearing disorders and hearing loss.  "Welcome to Our Ears. This is a SAFE place for people who are suffering from hearing loss and hearing disorders. Such disorders include Menieres Disease, BPPV, Tinnitus, Sensineural hearing loss, Profound hearing losses, just to name a few. We welcome people who are hearing, Hard of Hearing late deafened and Deaf joining together in support and friendship in a comfortable forum while learning about their disorders and overcoming the difficulties and symptoms associated with them. Sufferer or loved one, you are welcome.
    Members of any organization dealing in hearing loss or vestibular disorders are welcome to join us. We are not a loss specific group."  Yahoo! group.    
  • Pulsatile.  "If you have pulsatile tinnitus or know someone who does, this is the place for you. We exchange the latest research on PT and discuss our treatments, doctors, and medications. We are a supportive group of people who help each other through the bad days and help newly diagnosed people find their way. If you've been diagnosed with PT or know a loved one who has, please join us. We are here to help each other."  Yahoo! group.  
  • TMDSA � Tinnitus-Meniere's Support Alliance.  "The main purpose of this group is to offer encouragement and support to anyone dealing with Tinnitus, Meniere's Disease, Hyperacusis, etc.  Please consider this your warm home on the web for you to lean a shoulder on, share your tips, experiences, and tears with other sufferers in a compassionate environment.  Share with us your trials and tribulations in fighting and dealing with Tinnitus and Meniere's Disease. We're here for you.  Caring, lighthearted communication and humor is encouraged.
    Laughter is the best medicine."  Yahoo! group.    
  • Thetinnitussupportclub � The Tinnitus Support Club - A place to find help and help others.  "I have suffered from tinnitus for approximately 13 years. I know how horrible it can be. I would like to talk to others about it and see if there is anything that you may have tried that has or has not helped."  Yahoo! group.  
  • Tinnitus.  "Finding solutions and remedies for ringing in the ears. Sharing information on successful treatment of this condition."  Yahoo! group.  
  • TinnitusAwareness � Tinnitus Awareness.  "This is a group for discussing how we can reach out to people who don't have tinnitus and make them more aware of the suffering tinnitus can cause. We also discuss how to raise money for tinnitus research, i.e. make people interested in donating to existing tinnitus associations and researchers."  Yahoo! group.   
  • Tinnitus Support Message Board.          

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United Kingdom

  • British Tinnitus Association.  "...the British Tinnitus Association is here to help tinnitus patients, to disseminate information about tinnitus and to encourage and finance research into the condition."
     

United States

  • American Tinnitus Association (ATA).  "...In its 33-year history, ATA has provided information, resources, and support to hundreds of thousands of people around the world. The ATA has given over two million dollars in research grants to researchers across the country. The organization works with self-help groups and volunteers who provide on-the-ground support. And with the help of its loyal members, ATA strives to meet its organizational mission: to silence tinnitus through education, advocacy, research, and support..."
  • Dizziness, Imbalance, and Hearing Disorders Tinnitus page.  An excellent informational page with great graphics of the inner ear. 
  • Dr. Nagler�s Tinnitus Site.  "...Since 1994 Dr. Nagler has been studying the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the auditory system extensively as they relate to the etiology of tinnitus and the efficacy of tinnitus treatment modalities. He has lectured nationally and internationally on tinnitus-related topics (including the multi-modality approach to tinnitus patient management, the role of pharmacologic agents in tinnitus therapy, the place of hypnosis in tinnitus treatment, thresholds of awareness of tinnitus, and "Tinnitus Retraining Therapy"). He has published numerous articles on tinnitus in the lay and scientific literature, and at the request of NBC he has discussed various aspects of tinnitus on the Today show on two occasions. Dr. Nagler is a past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American Tinnitus Association. He currently serves on the Scientific Advisory Committee of the American Tinnitus Association and is a member of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology."
  • Oregon Health & Science University OHSU Tinnitus Clinic.  "The OHSU Tinnitus Clinic, established by The Oregon Hearing Research Center at Oregon Health & Science University, was the first medical clinic devoted exclusively to the treatment of tinnitus. A model that others have followed, the Tinnitus Clinic helps patients from all around the world and also serves as a training facility for health care professionals."
  • University of Maryland Medicine.  Tinnitus page.  "Established in 1990, our Center was the first in the United States dedicated exclusively to the evaluation and treatment of tinnitus and hyperacusis using a neurophysiologically based protocol that eventually became Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). Renowned clinically certified physicians and audiologists staff our center which offers both the benefits of a comprehensive clinical and research program.

    We have experience in treating over 1400 patients from all over the world. We understand the suffering brought on by these conditions, the necessity of individual treatment, and the time required to reach our goals. We offer a specialized environment responsive to the needs of our patients."   

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  • Tinnitus Frequently Answered Questions.  "Welcome to the Tinnitus FAQ. At the present time, there are many questions about tinnitus, but few definitive answers that apply to all sufferers. If
    you have any additional insights not covered in this document, please help your fellow tinnitus sufferers by contacting the FAQ Maintainer, Lee Leggore, at nomader@eskimo.com.

 
 

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