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Question: The cure for tinnitus?

(Posted by: cookiemonster on 2010-02-24 10:16:36)

Im 14 years old and i suffer from tinnitus. i was up last night crying because i feel as if i cant take it any more i was thinking about the fact that its never going to get better and that i cant actually remember what silence sounds like :( im really scared that its going to get worse. i want to achieve huge things in life but i feel so depressed about it, most of the time i can just forget about it but as soon as there is no noise i can hear it again. the white noise thing does not help at all because it is not a hissing i hear its a combination of a very high frequency noise sound a very low frequency sound. i don't want any rubbish remedies that just make me feel worse about it. i was thinking about organising some kind of event that would catch the media's attention and help raise awareness of the condition but i need someones help from the outside preferably an adult.

Posted by: Caysters on 2010-02-24, 10:26:50

Sorry, but there really is no cure for tinnitus. I've seen ENTs about it, and basically the only things that can help it, can cause you to have severe heart problems or even liver problems which can lead to death. They won't prescribe something like that to people, especially not a 14 year old. Do you know the cause of it? If it is loud noises, ear plugs when around loud noises will help reduce it and prevent it from getting worse. If it is from damage from massive ear infections, like mine is, then there really isn't much you can do but protect your ears from loud noises as well. There are over the counter type drops, but they do not work.

Posted by: Frank on 2010-02-25, 01:55:14

There are plenty of ways to cure tinnitus - trust me, despite there being numerous medical papers about cures, people still think it cant be cured. In order to cure it, it helps to understand why you have tinnitus - there are of course loads of reasons for this, and it is the causes that are still somewhat unknown; Yes, loud music, nerve damage, sinus problems and stress are all known about but there are many more causes too. Your best bet is to take a look at some factual tinnitus information and see what you can; try here for starters; gotinnituscures.com

Posted by: sandhillkar on 2010-02-25, 10:55:17

I'VE HAD IT ALL MY LIFE! I use other sounds to drown it out. Also no caffine helps ehow.com/ how_4563229_overcome-tinnitus-noise-can-sleep.html

Posted by: Bonal on 2010-02-25, 11:52:33

Jason, Valium, Xanax and Klonopin are benzodiazepine drugs that many doctors prescribe for tinnitus. These are conventional medications which achieve only limited success in tinnitus relief, and usually their bothersome side effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation often discourage use. They are addicting to varying degrees and cannot be used continuously for a long period of time. They are helpful in reducing tinnitus symptoms and aid in sleeping. Valium is the most addicting of these and is not used often for this reason. Xanax is very popular and is prescribed often for tinnitus. However, the ATA (American Tinnitus Association) report on medications that cause tinnitus lists Xanax as causing it in 6.6% of cases. There is actually no cure for tinnitus with the conventional medicine. Actually, since last many years, the onus has been on the herbal industry to provide relief, if any, to tinnitus sufferers. Tinnitus is usually due to damage to the microscopic ends of the hearing nerve in the inner ear. Perfect hearing is possible only if these nerves remain healthy and any damage to these nerves result in tinnitus or hearing impairment. Some herbal remedies exist which can be used to support all body systems involved in helping the ear to perform its tasks of clear hearing and balance, as well as the circulatory, cardiovascular, and nervous systems. Some of the most common herbs & biochemic tissue salts used are • Ginkgo Biloba is excellent for a number of cerebral and circulatory disorders. It is probably the most widely-used herb for tinnitus and many sufferers swear by this natural ingredient. • Rosemary dilates and strengthens blood vessels and is an excellent circulation tonic. Rosemary is particularly useful for tinnitus that is caused or worsened by high blood pressure and other circulatory conditions. • Avena Sativa is effective in reducing high cholesterol levels which can contribute to circulatory problems which cause tinnitus. • Wild Hyssop s also useful in reducing pain and inflammation. • Salicylic Ac. (30C) is indicated for tinnitus with loud roaring or ringing sounds, which may be accompanied by deafness or vertigo. This remedy is particularly useful in people whose symptoms began with a bout of flu, Meniere’s disease or long-term use of aspirin. • Ferrum phosphoricum (Ferrum phos. D6) is a homeopathic biochemic tissue salt which supports the absorption of iron in the body. The protective myelin sheath which surrounds all nerve tissue needs iron to supply this vital nutrient to the nerve cells it encases. Regular use of Ferrum phos. can help to prevent dizziness, headaches and restlessness and is of great benefit for those who tend to feel irritable, tense and tired. • Magnesium phosphate (Mag. phos. D6) well-known as a homeopathic painkiller, Mag. phos. is also of great benefit to the health of the nerves. It acts as a natural anti-spasmodic and a nerve and muscle relaxant and is also frequently recommended for stress headaches. Hope all this helps Good Luck! You may check the source link below for more details on the above