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How do I get rid of this Tinnitus?

I have been suffering from an annoying ringing in both my ears for over a year. I can't remember exactly how it started. I have it day and night and it makes me want to chop off my ears! I don't notice it too much during the day when there are other noises to concentrate on. However, trying to sleep is becoming a problem. I can't fall asleep without my fan on high. Does anyone know what I can do to get rid of my Tinnitus?!?!

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  1. You have to see an ENT specialist. Nothing too serious to worry about – it's probably a virus. Tinnitus is not itself a disease but a symptom resulting from a range of causes, including ear infections, foreign objects or wax in the ear, and injury from loud noises. Tinnitus is also a side-effect of some oral medications, such as aspirin, and may also result from an abnormally low level of serotonin activity.

    There is no alternative to medication in your case.

    Comment by admin — June 7, 2009 @ 10:32 am

  2. I am having the same problem…I have tried just about everything. I am in nursing school and actually a lot of people suffer this. It can be brought on by listening to music too loud, working in a loud environment, or caused my meds. I dont believe there is anything that can get rid of it, just hope that it will go away on its own…

    Comment by admin — June 7, 2009 @ 10:32 am

  3. Eagle's blood, snake oil, and heroin.

    Comment by admin — June 7, 2009 @ 10:32 am

  4. Tinnitus may be the result of age-related hearing loss or ear injury, or it may be an indication of a disease of your circulatory system.

    Most people find that by taking steps to reduce or mask the noise or by treating its underlying causes, their symptoms improve over time. And although the noise of tinnitus may be annoying, the condition rarely is a warning of a serious problem.

    Comment by admin — June 7, 2009 @ 10:32 am

  5. There are many treatments that are effective for objective tinnitus. But there are no clear effective treatments for subjective tinnitus. Conversely, tinnitus may resolve without any treatment. In subjective tinnitus, treatment of associated problems like fatigue, anxiety and poor health is sometimes helpful. Effective treatments include:

    Objective tinnitus:

    Gamma knife radiosurgery (glomus jugulare)
    Shielding of cochlea by teflon implant
    Botulinum toxin (palatal tremor)
    Propranolol and clonazepam (arterial anatomic variation)
    Subjective tinnitus:

    Drugs and nutrients
    Lidocaine, injection into the inner ear found to suppress the tinnitus for 20 minutes, according to a Swedish study.
    Benzodiazepines (xanax, ativan, klonopin)
    Avoidance of caffeine, nicotine, salt
    Avoidance of or consumption of alcohol
    Zinc supplementation (where serum zinc deficiency is present)
    Acamprosate
    Etidronate or sodium fluoride (otosclerosis)
    Lignocaine or anticonvulsants (usually in patients responsive to white noise masking)
    Carbemazepine
    Melatonin (especially for those with sleep disturbance)
    Sertraline
    Vitamin combinations (Lipoflavonoid)
    Electrical stimulation
    Transcranial magnetic stimulation or transcranial direct current stimulation
    Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
    Direct stimulation of auditory cortex by implanted electrodes
    Surgery
    Repair of perilymph fistula
    External sound
    Low-pitched sound treatment has shown some positive, encouraging results.(UC, Irvine press release)
    Tinnitus masking (white noise)
    Tinnitus retraining therapy
    Auditive stimulation therapy (music therapy)
    Compensation for lost frequencies by use of a hearing aid.
    Ultrasonic bone-conduction external acoustic stimulation
    Avoidance of outside noise (exogenous tinnitus)
    Psychological
    Cognitive behavior therapy
    Light-based
    Photobiomodulation (a.k.a. Low Level Laser Therapy); efficacy is debated
    Although there are no specific cures for tinnitus, anything that brings the person out of the "fight or flight" stress response helps symptoms recede over a period of time. Calming body-based therapies, counseling and psychotherapy help restore well-being, which in turn allows tinnitus to settle. Chronic tinnitus can be quite stressful psychologically, as it distracts the affected individual from mental tasks and interferes with sleep, particularly when there is no external sound. Additional steps in reducing the impact of tinnitus on adverse health consequences include: a review of medications that may have tinnitus as a side effect; a physical exam to reveal possible underlying health conditions that may aggravate tinnitus; receiving adequate rest each day; and seeking a physician's advice concerning a sleep aid to allow for a better sleep pattern.

    Comment by admin — June 7, 2009 @ 10:32 am

  6. Unfortunately you can't get rid of it. There are hearing aids for white noise that can mask it but you will have it forever. Beware of the internet, there are many scams out there that will not work (as much as we all want them too).

    Its a pain the *** but try to get used to it as best you can. Good luck.

    Comment by admin — June 7, 2009 @ 10:32 am

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