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Question: Is there a well documented cure for tinnitus ( constant ringing in your ears; 24/7)?

(Posted by: mmo1202 on 2006-10-30 19:38:06)

Several ENT doctors say no cure but you can find many claims for cures all over the internet.

Posted by: Baba Booey on 2006-10-30, 19:39:33

Yeah don't buy into the crap you find through google ads or whatever. Sadly, there is no cure. I have a very very mild case of it.

Posted by: USC chick on 2006-10-30, 19:40:24

Hearing loss is a major cause of tinnitus. When deaf ears no longer transmit to the brain the normal, background sounds of daily life, the brain generates its own noise to compensate for that eerie silence. If hearing loss is the cause of tinnitus, then a hearing aid can often be its solution. When the brain is furnished with normal ambient sound, tinnitus lessens. Other tinnitus causes have to be addressed differently. High blood pressure is a possible cause. So too are allergies. Problem arteries lying near the inner ear can provoke tinnitus. Medicines sometimes bring it on. Tumors of the hearing nerve are another tinnitus maker. If these causes can be eliminated, so can tinnitus. If, on the other hand, a treatable cause cannot be found, then there are maneuvers that can lessen the inner noise. Masking devices can drown out tinnitus. They are gadgets, worn like hearing aids, that emit sounds that can neutralize, at least partially, the internal noise. Larger masking devices, the size of a small radio, are also available. At night, when tinnitus worsens, turning the FM dial of the radio to a position where it gives off static can sometimes drown out tinnitus. The American Tinnitus Association is ready to help all tinnitus patients with information about such devices and about tinnitus in general. Americans can dial 1-800-634-8978. Canadians can reach the association's Web site at: ata.org. By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

Posted by: Milana P on 2006-10-30, 19:40:35

No, there's really not. There are a few mineral supplements (I'm sure you've seen them) but they are far from "well documented ". I would say it's worth a shot, though.

Posted by: Eldude on 2006-10-30, 19:40:47

I have tinnitus and as far as I know, there are no cures. However there are quite a few quack products.

Posted by: MISS-MARY on 2006-10-30, 19:41:31

I can't tell you of anything that has worked but, at Nutrition Express website type it in and see what comes up. Also, order the catalog, it has a lot of great stuff in it. sometimes medications cause ringing in the ear...it's usually permanent though. Good luck.

Posted by: mr.answerman on 2006-10-30, 19:41:35

I too suffer with tinnitus. It is due to the death of nerve endings in the inner ear, and there is no cure for it. You can try every supplement, and read every claim out there but they will not work. You can try using a white noise to mask it, and in the future protect your ears from noise.

Posted by: mom of a boy and girl on 2006-10-30, 19:41:50

I have the same problem 24/ 7..it drives me batty...........Not too bad when noises all around like a normal day. but when it's quiet especially bed time, I go nuts............AND I just heard a commercial about a new medication over the counter for tinnitus, didn't write it down in time, but they said to ask your druggist about it,,,He can help...Yeah!!!

Posted by: Rafael V on 2006-10-30, 19:41:53

There are many treatments that are effective for tinnitus resulting from a particular cause, but none that are effective in every case. Conversely, tinnitus may resolve without any treatment. Effective treatments include: Objective tinnitus: * Gamma knife radiosurgery (glomus jugulare)[19] * Shielding of cochlea by teflon implant[20] * Botulinum toxin (palatal tremor)[21] * Propranolol and clonazepam (arterial anatomic variation)[22] Subjective tinnitus: * Drugs and nutrients o Avoidance of caffeine, nicotine, salt[23] [24] o Avoidance of or consumption of alcohol[25]; [26] o Zinc supplementation (where serum zinc deficiency is present)[27][28][29] o Acamprosate [30] o Etidronate or sodium fluoride (otosclerosis)[31] o Lignocaine or anticonvulsants (usually in patients responsive to white noise masking)[32] o Carbemazepine[33] o Melatonin (especially for those with sleep disturbance)[34] o Sertraline [35] * Chiropractic Adjustments to the spine and/ or tmj. * Electrical stimulation o Transcranial magnetic stimulation or transcranial direct current stimulation [36][37] o Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation[38] o Direct stimulation of auditory cortex by implanted electrodes[39] * Surgery o Repair of perilymph fistula [40] * External sound o Tinnitus masking (white noise) o Tinnitus retraining therapy[41][42] o Auditive stimulation therapy (music therapy)[43] o Compensation for lost frequencies by use of a hearing aid. [1] o Ultrasonic bone-conduction external acoustic stimulation[44][45] o Avoidance of outside noise (exogenous tinnitus)[46] * Psychological o Cognitive behavior therapy[47] A Tinnitus FAQ lists many other potential therapies. Although there are no specific cures for tinnitus, anything that brings the person out of the "fight or flight " stress response helps symptoms recede over a period of time. Calming body-based therapies, counselling and psychotherapy help restore well-being, which in turn allows tinnitus to settle. Chronic tinnitus can be quite stressful psychologically, as it distracts the affected individual from mental tasks and interferes with sleep, particularly when there is no external sound. Additional steps in reducing the impact of tinnitus on adverse health consequences include: a review of medications that may have tinnitus as a side affect; a physicial exam to reveal possible underlying health conditions that may aggrevate tinnitus; receiving adequate rest each day; and seeking a physician's advice concerning a sleep aid to allow for a better sleep pattern. A newer approach to tinnitus treatment, developed by The Ear Research Foundation, involves clinical psychology. The role of the psychologist, as a vital member of the treatment team, is to assist patients in “retraining their brain�, so they can deal with their tinnitus and minimize the difficulties it creates in their lives. While working with the psychologist, patients are taught new ways of living with tinnitus, managing stress, and improving the quality of their life.

Posted by: bebobz6 on 2006-10-30, 19:42:48

No my friend..unfortunately there is not. It's something you just have to get used to. Stop concentrateing so hard on it and it will blend in with the other noises except when you go to bed at night..but eventually you'll get used to it.

Posted by: Sam on 2006-10-30, 19:45:43

There is no cure. ata.org/ You can find cure claims for all diseases over the internet. Don't believe them unless they come from an association (American Heart Assoc, etc.) or a well-known clinic like the Mayo Clinic.

Posted by: dianehaggart on 2006-10-30, 19:54:19

Try getting a chiropractor to adjust the ear helped with mine a lot . took Ginko too chiroweb.com/ archives/ 16/ 22/ 19.html