Are you aware of Tinnitus? Do you have it? Most importantly - do you know how to treat it?

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Rooster Cogburn , Rooster Cogburn, answered

I've had tinnitus for many years now as it is an effect of having Meniere's disease. That's an inner ear problem that causes dizziness, loss of balance and tinnitus. I've tried more things than you can imagine but have never found anything that worked. Two or three different ENT doctors and even natural medicines. Nothing worked. I've just had to learn to live with it as best I can. Good luck !

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Arthur Wright
Arthur Wright commented
One of my injuries from my construction accident that was discovered by my own Family DR and not workers comp DRs , late is what is called a Vesticular Concussion which DRs say is a disability in itself and nothing anyone can do and it wont go away on its own. Its similar to whiplash except it totally tears up your balance system so if I get up quick, or lay down or change my position, my head spins out of control and hurts like hell til it stops but has done a number on my balance system too so if I ever got pulled over by Police and had to do a field sobriety test, Id fail for sure. Just a thought here as DRs say this is relatively new
Rooster Cogburn
Rooster Cogburn commented
Took the Doctors here about six months to diagnose me. That's one reason I'm not allowed to drive over five miles a day.
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Ancient Hippy answered

I was diagnosed with tinnitus about 3 months ago. My doctors are in the process of testing now. I've had a thorough hearing test, xrays, blood tests, etc. The next step is an MRI. Doc said there is no known cure or treatment. I can hear high tones at 100% but mid and low tones are at a 50% loss.

CalTex - Doug Morgan Profile

I've lived with it for years, but haven't heard of any cures, or even treatments to reduce its effect.  I will be following this question in case someone else knows something that I and medical science does't.

Kristen Storm Profile
Kristen Storm answered

I am aware of it but I don't suffer from it. Unfortunately I don't know how to cure it either :(

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Don't have it. Sometimes it goes away on its own accord and sometimes its chronic. Its often caused by the damage of loud sounds, so avoid loud noises.

I've heard meds can aggravate the condition, aspirin being one of them.

In the quiet of the night, when you are trying to sleep you can probably hear the ringing as being more pronounced. Some people find solace by using white noise distractions being played. There are soothing ( quiet ) players that will distract you and play sounds of waterfalls, crickets and such.

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Tom Jackson answered

Aware of it; don't have it.

However, while browsing "tinnitus" some years ago on the internet, I found out that William Shatner (Star Trek's Captain Kirk) has had it for many years.

In some article, he mentioned a doctor whom he was seeing in California that managed to help him with the problem---whether it was help coping or mitigating the symptoms.

I mention this only to perhaps give you a new search angle for more information.

Bikergirl Anonymous Profile

I've got it ..have had it for years .. Learned to live with it.

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PJ Stein answered

My husband has it and it really effects his hearing. They haven't been able to fix his, but for awhile in the beginning he could manipulate his neck a certain way to minimize it. His is due to when he broke his jaw.

I get it from time to time and it is usually when I am stressed or if I lean my head back. It rarely bothers me though. 

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