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Question: Any suggestions for tinnitus relief?

(Posted by: iamyecatsme on 2007-03-19 07:22:17)

Posted by: dbx on 2007-03-19, 07:27:59

A few suggestions: -Avoid exposure to loud sounds and noises. -Get your blood pressure checked. If it is high, get your doctor's help to control it. -Decrease your intake of salt. Salt impairs blood circulation. -Avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea, cola, and tobacco. -Exercise daily to improve your circulation. -Get adequate rest and avoid fatigue. -Stop worrying about the noise. Recognize your head noise as an annoyance and learn to ignore it as much as possible.

Posted by: mlgable on 2007-03-19, 07:26:46

Tinnitus is not cureable. The only thing you can really do for it is to buy a white noise machine to help mask the sound of it. If you havne't seen an audiologist to get your hearing checked out yet you should do that to be sure you don't have any hearing loss yet. Between your ENT doc and the audiologist they will recommend the best machines to help mask the tinnitus.

Posted by: vanilla_butterfli on 2007-03-19, 07:33:41

Hey there... Hope this helps ya some. ;) Ménière's Disease - Home Treatment The vertigo (spinning sensation) of Ménière's disease may be easier to tolerate if you lie down and hold your head very still during an attack. Changing your diet may reduce the chance of having another attack of Ménière's disease. Eating a diet low in sodium and limiting the use of caffeine and alcohol may reduce the frequency of attacks. However, diet changes will not reduce the intensity or duration of a vertigo attack that has already begun. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What is Ménière's disease? Ménière's (pronounced "men-years ") disease is a disorder of the inner ear that affects hearing and balance. It causes sudden attacks of vertigo (a spinning sensation), tinnitus (a loud ringing in the ears), and a temporary loss of hearing. Ménière's disease usually develops between the ages of 40 and 60 and affects both men and women.1 What causes Ménière's disease? The cause of Ménière's disease is unknown, but it is related to a fluid imbalance in the inner ear. What are the symptoms? During an attack, Ménière's disease causes symptoms that include: A low-pitched roaring, ringing, or hissing in the ear (tinnitus). Hearing loss, which may be temporary or permanent. Vertigo, which is the feeling that you or your surroundings are spinning or whirling. A feeling of pressure or fullness in the ear. How is Ménière's disease diagnosed? Ménière's disease can usually be diagnosed based on your medical history and a physical exam. If your health professional is uncertain, hearing tests or imaging tests (such as MRI) may be done to rule out other conditions. How is it treated? Treatment focuses on reducing the severity of the vertigo until the attack ends. For some people, it may be possible to reduce the frequency of attacks by eating a diet low in salt and using a medication (diuretic) to rid the body of excess fluids and doing exercises to improve balance. Medications that affect the inner ear, called vestibular suppressants, may be used to reduce the whirling or spinning sensations of vertigo. Medications that reduce nausea and vomiting (antiemetics) can also be effective in relieving those symptoms.

Posted by: KPGreen on 2007-03-19, 08:14:13

I don't know where the person who answered got "Meniere's Disease'. This is something totally different. Tinnitus is most often caused by damage to your cochlea from loud sounds/ noise. There are other causes but those are rare. You should see an ENT to get your hearing checked. I have tinnitus and even though my hearing is normal they were able to determine that I have some damage to the higher-frequency nerves in my cochlea which would explain the tinnitus. I used to play in orchestras professionally and brass and percussion instruments can be LOUD. I tell you, having constant ringing of the ears sucks, but there could be worse things. Here's a good website for you:

Posted by: DANIELLE M on 2007-03-19, 08:43:29

There are some natural Homeopathic treatments for tinnitus. But if you are taking any over the counter or prescription meds these most likely will not work. If you are not, these are great as I also suffer from tinnitus. For the most common symptoms (ie.. buzzing, singing, or hissing in ears), China Sulph. 6c (Cinchona Officinalis) taken 3 times daily for up to 2 weeks. Do not take longer than recommended. Also you could put 2 drops of pure almond oil in each ear once a week (use a dropper). Take supplements of magnesium, potassium, and manganese. For some great information there are two sites you may want to check out. The first is for a product I know nothing about but the site lists some of the drugs that can lead to tinnitus, and what they don't list you can have them email you. This site is at "t-gone.com/ request-druglist.htm ". The second site you will find helpful with many medical issues. This site is one of the best I have found for a wide range of medical questions. They have an excellent overview of tinnitus. This site is "mayoclinic.com/ health/ tinnitus/ DS00365/ DSECTION= 3 ". I hope your relief comes soon.

Posted by: TERRY S on 2007-03-19, 09:32:52

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