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« on: November 05, 2009, 10:49:40 PM » |
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Originally posted 04/11/2009:
Last year I tried taking ginkgo biloba for my tinnitus. Research studies haven't shown much promise, but I thought why not give it a try. The herb ginkgo is thought to promote increased circulation in the brain. Related to tinnitus and hearing loss, it is thought that blood flow to the ears might be increased thus promoting better ear function. However, the Mayo Clinic's summary of ginkgo notes that a recent large study has suggested against using ginkgo for tinnitus.
I tried ginkgo on two separate occasions each for about one to two weeks. I had to stop because both times my tinnitus actually increased. The increase in my tinnitus could have been coincidental, but I just couldn't take it anymore. The recommended duration for tinnitus sufferers is at least 1-2 months from what I have read.
It would be great to get a lot of other tinnitus sufferer's results from taking ginkgo here. Please post your experience with ginkgo so others can benefit from your results.
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« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2009, 10:50:21 PM » |
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4/11/2009 Seattleite wrote:
I've been taking Ginkgo for a month now and my tinnitus is worse. You're the second post I've read today that has experienced an increase. I'll stop and post back. I'm also taking Magnesium and CoQ-10 along with other supplements. I'll continue taking those.
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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2009, 10:50:48 PM » |
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4/18/2009 Seattleite wrote:
Four days after I stopped, my T decreased a little and somewhat reverted back to one ear.
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« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2009, 10:51:14 PM » |
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4/14/2009 PkW wrote:
Hi, interested to read this post. Decided to take ginko. After a week taking the supplement my tinnitus actually increased. Have stopped now and waiting to see if the noise reduces.
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« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2009, 10:51:41 PM » |
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4/17/2009 John901 wrote:
I have tried Ginkgo on two seperate occasions over the last three years both these times for at least three months at a time as I read somewere (maybe incorrect) that it was a supplement that was best given time to build up to achieve the best results. I can honestly say there was no improvement on either of these occasions.
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« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2009, 10:52:07 PM » |
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5/13/2009 KEN wrote:
I did a google search because I was suprised that my tinnitus had gotten worse since starting gingko biloba about a month ago and came upon this thread.
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onacres
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« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2009, 11:46:40 PM » |
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I am so glad to hear that ginko increased you tinnitus, I thought I was imagining it. After a sudden onset of tinnitus I researched the internet for relief. Most all sites suggest taking ginko, but then I thought, if there is nothing wrong with my bloodflow in the first place, it might increase the noise instead of decreasing it. That's exactly what happened. One day I forgot to take ginko and the noise level was much lower than usual but didn't really connect it to the ginko.
After putting up with this high pitched noise for 5 weeks, I decided to try and eliminate ginko, and to my surprise the noise almost instantly decreased to a level I can live with. Guess, it doesn't work for everyone.
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