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Question: Help! will my tinnitus go away?

(Posted by: D on 2010-02-25 09:23:54)

I am a 23 year old male. I have noise- induced tinnitus (I think). I am on the fourth day of the ringing and I want to know if this is permanent? What is the likelihood of the ear ringing being permanent? If it is, will it constantly ring until I die? or will it come and go? If it is not permanent how long until it goes away? Thanks.

Posted by: Chelseamae6 on 2010-02-25, 09:44:02

I've had ringing in my ears for as long as I can remember, eventually you just get used to it.

Posted by: El on 2010-02-25, 10:28:21

Although bothersome, in most cases tinnitus isn't a sign of something serious. For most people, symptoms of tinnitus get better with treatment. Sometimes it gets better by treating an underlying cause when one is identified. Other treatments reduce or mask the noise, making tinnitus less noticeable. Noise suppression In some cases "white noise " may help suppress the sound so that it's less bothersome. Your doctor may suggest using an electronic device to suppress the noise. These devices include: * White noise machines. These devices, which produce noise simulating environmental sounds such as falling rain or the ocean, are often an effective treatment for tinnitus. You may want to try a white noise machine with pillow speakers to help you sleep. * Hearing aids. This can be especially helpful if you have hearing problems as well as tinnitus. * Masking devices. Similar to hearing aids, these devices produce a continuous, low-level white noise that suppresses tinnitus symptoms. * Counseling. A licensed therapist or psychologist can help you learn coping techniques to make tinnitus symptoms less bothersome. Counseling can also help with other problems often linked to tinnitus, including anxiety and depression. * Support groups. Sharing your experience with others who have tinnitus may be helpful. There are tinnitus groups that meet in person, as well as Internet forums. To ensure the information you're getting is accurate, it's best to make sure the group is facilitated by a physician, audiologist or other qualified health professional. * Education. Learning as much as you can about tinnitus and ways to alleviate symptoms can help. And just understanding tinnitus better makes it less bothersome for some people.

Posted by: sandhillkar on 2010-02-25, 10:56:50

I've had it all my life. Try eliminating caffine or any stimulants. Other sounds will help you to cope or sleep

Posted by: Bonal on 2010-02-25, 11:49:47

If you are sure that it is noise induced and if it does not go by itself in a week or so, then you can safely expect it to stay for a long time to come. As far as the treatment is concerned. 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