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Simon Brightwell - 30 Oct 2004 14:21 GMT

I know there have been many threads on Ginkgo Biloba in this NG, but to be
honest, I didn't pay much attention to them since I thought I could beat
this T without assistance from tablets.

I have, however, probably out of desperation, resorted to taking it.

Have I done the right thing? I vaguely remember reading some bad comments
about Ginkgo. What are your views, please?

So far, after 4 days of tablets I have noticed a remarkable reduction in the
T's aggressive nature. Although I still very much hear it, it appears to be
much more "softer" and acceptable than before. Is this possible so early on
or is it my mind just playing tricks on me???.

All sensible comments are welcome. Thanks.

Cheers,
Simon.
The Netherlands.

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Skycloud - 30 Oct 2004 15:33 GMT

> So far, after 4 days of tablets I have noticed a remarkable reduction in the
> T's aggressive nature. Although I still very much hear it, it appears to be
> much more "softer" and acceptable than before. Is this possible so early on
> or is it my mind just playing tricks on me???.

This was my early experience with Ginkgo too Simon. However, tinnitus seems
incredibly affected by the placebo effect, at least for the first few days
after trying a new treatment. Likewise, my latest fad: salt reduction,
seemed promising at first but I have now abandoned it as pointless.

It's hard to decide about Ginkgo. It does seem to soften my tinnitus for a
few weeks, after which time the tinnitus worsens again. Then coming off
Ginkgo seems to improve it again. Ginkgo also slightly increases (in me)
a propensity for minor nosebleeds (though that is usually following a 'dig'
with the handkerchief!)

Steve O

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ENTconsult - 30 Oct 2004 16:54 GMT

Steve if you are having nosebleeds from taking Gingko, PLEASE reconsider. Next
could be a vitreous hemorrhage or a stroke.
There are several problems with Gingko
a. Mostly the stuff is not callibrated. Some is from root, stem , leaf or GOK.
(GOK -god only knows)
b. The proof that it works in T isn't there.
c. Even the most knowledgable patient may inadvertantly take another blood
thinner such as aspirin, headache med, etc and end up with a bleed.

If you weigh these factors, the idea of a stroke or a vitreous hemorrhage is
just too terrible against the possibility that this might work.

Murray Grossan, M.D.
http://www.ent-consult.com

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Skycloud - 30 Oct 2004 17:51 GMT

Thanks for the tip Murray. I'm currently not taking GB and after what
you've said I won't be re-starting it!

All the best,

Steve

> Steve if you are having nosebleeds from taking Gingko, PLEASE reconsider. Next
> could be a vitreous hemorrhage or a stroke.
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> Murray Grossan, M.D.
> http://www.ent-consult.com

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Elly Byrne - 30 Oct 2004 20:02 GMT

http://eebee.net/ginko.shtml

Tinnitus is a pain in the neck
Elly's Tinnitus Resources
http://eebee.net/

>I know there have been many threads on Ginkgo Biloba in this NG, but to be
>honest, I didn't pay much attention to them since I thought I could beat
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>Simon.
>The Netherlands.

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francispoon - 01 Nov 2004 04:33 GMT

> I know there have been many threads on Ginkgo Biloba in this NG, but to be
> honest, I didn't pay much attention to them since I thought I could beat
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>
> All sensible comments are welcome. Thanks.

I experienced the same thing that you have experienced and I am still
taking it. My experience to begin with was the transformation of my
'brain ring' into an 'ear ring' or the ring on the drum. But i am not
taking aspirin with it. *My* experience with gingo is that it is
better than DUXARIL in that it does not produce sleep disturbance and
is a lot cheaper. Whether or not it will produce other side effects
will depend on *how much* of gingko you are taking. That question
could only be sorted out between you and your doctor. I used to take
500 mg of gingko leaf in the morning. For the past 2 months, i have
been taking 1000mg a day. Now I may want to take 500 and 1000 mg
every other day. Unfortunately there has not been that much study on
this med. I am taking a gingko pill that is made by EClectric
Institute in Oregon. But Murray is right. The production of these
pills has not been under strict supervision.

FP
FP

> Cheers,
> Simon.
> The Netherlands.

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