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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Tinnitus / September 2005Placebo effect
I was thinking - that strained the old brain! :) There is so much argument on here about herbal stuff, and Elly's theory of muscle tension, that I was wondering if even if these things have a placebo effect, does it matter? I am sure many conventional medicines work on people in different ways due to us expecting them to help - placebo effect with those too? I think, if it works, then why worry, and why not give anything (within reason) a try? Ben > I was thinking - that strained the old brain! :) There is so much argument > on here about herbal stuff, and Elly's theory of muscle tension, that I was [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Ben Absolutely! The degree of tinnitus (as experienced) is so much conditioned by one's mental state - how one feels about it and what else one has to do at the time etc. - that anything that can favourably influence one's attitude has to be helpful. In the tinnitus world therefore, if you believe something will help, it probably will, at least to some extent. It's the power of faith I suppose. So if you really believe in 'Dog' as you say you do Ben, then She will probably help you too!!! ;-) Steve > It's the power of faith I suppose. So if you really believe in 'Dog' as you > say you do Ben, then She will probably help you too!!! ;-) My dog (and it's male) only craps in the park, and I have to pick it up! :) I believe in the power of our minds. "Mind over matter", is what really counts. Ben - cogito ergo sum and all that jazz You may recall "Nagler's Law" from September 1997 Tinnitus Today: "No tinnitus sufferer who found even a small amount of relief ever cared one iota whether or not the treatment which resulted in that relief was based on science." Elly's Tinnitus Resources http://eebee.net/ >I was thinking - that strained the old brain! :) There is so much argument >on here about herbal stuff, and Elly's theory of muscle tension, that I was [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Ben Ah..... wise words, eh? I think we'd eat horse shite if it quietened down the T, so let Francis get on with his gingko, and any other thing others think might help! Ben > You may recall "Nagler's Law" from September 1997 Tinnitus Today: > "No tinnitus sufferer who found even a small amount of relief ever > cared one iota whether or not the treatment which resulted in that > relief was based on science." Could easily be the placebo meds actually did work and unbeknownst to you, your tinnitus now has turned into only a fake sound... Well, yes, except I don't take any medicines! Also, I suppose tinnitus is a "fake" sound - it is supposed to be akin to feeling pain in a limb which one has lost? Ben > Could easily be the placebo meds actually did work and unbeknownst to > you, your tinnitus now has turned into only a fake sound... Would it matter? Well, yes, except I don't take any medicines! Also, I suppose tinnitus is a "fake" sound - it is supposed to be akin to feeling pain in a limb which one has lost? Ben > Could easily be the placebo meds actually did work and unbeknownst to > you, your tinnitus now has turned into only a fake sound... >Could easily be the placebo meds actually did work and unbeknownst to >you, your tinnitus now has turned into only a fake sound... That 'placebo' word must be the most overworked one in the english language. Maybe someone should market a placebo pill openly. Elly's Tinnitus Resources http://eebee.net/ > >Could easily be the placebo meds actually did work and unbeknownst to > >you, your tinnitus now has turned into only a fake sound... > > That 'placebo' word must be the most overworked one in the english > language. Maybe someone should market a placebo pill openly. Wow! That's a good idea. The advantage is my new Pluspill® Placebo Pills can cure _anything_! Roll over Erie Wax. Also they just happen to taste and look like Smarties, so are also suitable for junior tinnitus sufferers. Only £1.50 + 50p postage a pill to all UK addresses. Range of colours - please state your preference. Your money not back if not satisfied. S . > Only £1.50 + 50p postage a pill to all UK addresses. Range of colours - > please state your preference. Your money not back if not satisfied. Hi Steve, Actually, I often eat something sweet - even Smarties - and it does seem to help my T. So, set up your stall mate! Or, better still, auction them on ebay? :) Ben
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