Comments for Jane Langille

Comment on Pardon Me? How Spin Class led to Tinnitus by Amelia

Amelia — Sat, 12 May 2012 18:41:13 +0000

I am the only person in my Spin Class that wears earplugs… I find that I can also hear what the instructor says better with them in… Glad to see I’m not alone. When people ask about them I say ” I want to be able to hear when I’m 80″ I am 33, and my husband and I wear them to concerts… But many don’t.

Comment on Heart Attack is Different for Women Than Men by Jane

Jane — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:11:29 +0000

Hi Christine. I agree, wholeheartedly:) The only thing I have seen specifically geared to women’s heart health risks in Canada was the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario’s Make Death Wait Campaign that ran extensively in February. It may be off the air and out of print now, but it was terrific because it identified the specific risk for women: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md3_wZb7gXY

Comment on Heart Attack is Different for Women Than Men by Christine Peets

Christine Peets — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:32:57 +0000

So where do we go from here, Jane? How do we raise this awareness in our families, and our communities? You’re so right that while Breast Cancer gets a lot of notice, women’s heart problems do not. There is “Heart and Stroke Month”, but there aren’t specific events geared to raise money for women’s heart-health research and treatment. Maybe it’s time there was one. I know I’d support it, and so would many in my family.

Comment on New Treatment Options for Chronic Pain by Jane

Jane — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:46:45 +0000

Thanks for your comment Dawn; the summit is on my radar for April. There are also more Canadian resources about dealing with chronic pain at the Canadian Institute for the Relief of Pain and Disability.

Comment on New Treatment Options for Chronic Pain by Dawn Boshcoff

Dawn Boshcoff — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:36:16 +0000

Terrific article Jane. Canadian readers interested in this topic should also be aware of the Canadian Pain Summit being held in Ottawa April 21, 2012 to initiate and enforce National pain strategy for treatment of chronic pain.
http://www.canadianpainsummit2012.ca/en/home/about-the-2012-summit.aspx
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Comment on Pardon Me? How Spin Class led to Tinnitus by Jane

Jane — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:04:55 +0000

Hi Susan,
Thanks for your comment, I’m glad you found my story helpful. I can’t say for sure if your tinnitus will worsen even with ear protection, but I would suggest you discuss ear protection further with your doctor or ask for a referral to a hearing specialist who may be able to recommend a better earplug than the foam ones. I find the foam earplugs cut out enough decibels that the sound is in a comfortable range for me and yet I can still hear the fitness instructor’s voice over the music. I use them for any class with loud music, whether it’s a spinning or a body sculpt class. Foam earplugs are a little tricky to use, as you have to hold them for a minute or so until they expand properly in your ear canal to block the sound. Another idea is to ask the instructor to turn down the tunes – I bet you are not the only one who finds it way too loud. Good luck!
Jane

Comment on Pardon Me? How Spin Class led to Tinnitus by Susan B. Foster

Susan B. Foster — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:51:01 +0000

I was so very happy to find Jane Langille’s article. I am a 64 year old grandmother who has smoked since age 12. I started Zumba classes in July of 2011 and have gone 2 days a week to zumba and 2 days to a shape and sculpt weight class. Both classes use loud music. They helped me to stop smoking, but a couple of weeks ago the tinnitus I have had since my 40′s became so bad I thought I’d lose my mind! It was like someone cranked the volume on my buzzing. I hear it over the television, conversations, just about everything. It’s so loud I can’t sleep and have had to use sleep medication for the past few weeks. Since beginning the exercise classes, I would stuff Kleenex in my ears and have always used this method when at the movies or exposed to loud sounds. Then I began using foam earplugs when the tinnitus got so loud. My Dr. prescribed Nasonex as he thinks it is caused by fluid behind my eardrum – I don’t agree. I think the tinnitus has worsened due to the music. Will the earplugs allow me to continue with the zumba? I’m so afraid the tinnitis will worsen even with ear protection, but I love the exercise. Would value your opinion on this. Thanks, Susan Foster – sandrfoster@aol.com

Comment on Paddling with the jellies by Jane

Jane — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:42:34 +0000

Thanks, Angela. It was great to hang out at WordCamp with fellow PWACers and thanks for answering my questions. Now the work begins to look into revising, trying different plugins and moving my site forward in time.

Comment on Paddling with the jellies by Angela West

Angela West — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:28:16 +0000

I made a beeline to read this story this morning as well. You painted a beautiful picture of the day. Really enjoyed hanging out at WordCamp!

Comment on Paddling with the jellies by Jane

Jane — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:17:02 +0000

Thanks for the kind comments Virginia. I like your characterization of jellyfish as the “weedy species” of the ocean – very true.