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Posted by: peterpipers_pickles on 2007-12-10, 09:36:35
Most people "get used " to tinnitus, and learn to "tune it out ". It is unusual (although not impossible) for people to get substantial relief from medication, devices, or surgery. "Obsessing " about tinnitus, generally tends to make it more persistent and worse. Thus doctors tend to discourage reading of web pages like this one, or joining of support groups. The treatments that work the best for tinnitus are those that alter ones emotional state -- antidepressants and antianxiety drugs, and ones that allow you to get a full night's sleep. Most cases of tinnitus should be evaluated by an ear, nose, and throat physician before home treatment begins to be sure that the tinnitus is not caused by another treatable problem. |
