Shirley... There are some small machines available from a variety of sources which block noises such as ear ringing, crickets, etc.. They word by providing "white noise," which masks the sounds. I have used such a machine for years and it does the trick. I ordered mine thru the Sears Catalog, and paid around $60 for it. The machine is small so is easily portable and it's sturdy so you can even travel with it. Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Edward Kleinmeyer <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 12:02 PM Subject: Re: PMID: 10647860: Breathing pattern in patients withParkinson's disease & w... >I've been asking that question for a long time. I have taken the batteries >out of the smoke detectors as suggested and It's still there. >Inside,outside,everyday. Only time I don't hear it is in my sleep,of wich I >am getting more of since I began MYSOLINE. Don't know what that has to do >with it but also the crickets are louder now. I would love to have some >suggestions too. Shirley >-----Original Message----- >From: First & Last-Name <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> >Date: Monday, January 31, 2000 8:23 PM >Subject: Re: PMID: 10647860: Breathing pattern in patients withParkinson's >disease & w... > > >>i gained a lot of weight after sinemet. left job at same time so less >>active but took lots of oj and regular sodas. lost weight when switched >to >>no juice and diet soda. now i hear that isn't helping me. >>anyone have ringing in ears? it really sounds more like summer morniing of >>crickets. >>n spires