Help for tinnitus

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Dear Maureen,

 

Sai Ram. Pronounced as Saayee Raam. That is a

greeting, a mantra and a blessing too. I am giving

below an informative article from www.webmd.com and

there are many more there. Please do explore

alternative therapies after checking with your primary

health care physician. Are you taking any medications

which could be causing this problem? Since you wrote

that you are having this problem for five years, what

if any treatment did you take?

 

Would you have access to a good homeopath in your

area?

 

In the meantime, pl. accept Reiki to help you and to

help your healing. Sai Ram.

 

Swamy

 

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The Ringing and Buzzing of Tinnitus

 

Ear Rings

 

By Rod Moser, PA-C, PhD

WebMD Answers to Questions

 

Tinnitus -- " ringing in the ears " -- affects an

estimated 35 million Americans. But tinnitus isn't

just a ringing, it can also be heard as a buzzing,

roaring, hissing, clicking, high-pitched whining,

low-pitched hum, even a heart-like pulsing.

 

Tinnitus is actually a symptom of some common medical

problems, such as:

 

* ear infection

* wax impaction

* noise exposure (like rock concerts)

* TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders

* even a side effect of medications such as

aspirin, ibuprofen, caffeine, or birth control pills

 

Tinnitus may also be a symptom of more serious

illnesses such as high blood pressure,

anxiety/depression, diabetes, thyroid disorders,

Ménière's disease, blood vessel disorders, or tumors.

 

Two Types

 

There are two types of tinnitus:

 

* subjective tinnitus, when the sounds a sufferer

hears may be perceived as very loud and only heard by

them

* objective tinnitus, a less common condition when

the sounds can be heard by the sufferer and a medical

provider using a stethoscope

 

Finding a cause for tinnitus can be simple or require

extensive diagnostic tests. In many cases, a cause is

never found -- a frustrating fact for many tinnitus

sufferers and their medical providers.

 

If a cause is determined, then treatment can be quite

focused. For example, if a tinnitus sufferer is taking

aspirin and is found to have high blood pressure, the

aspirin is stopped and medications are given to

control the blood pressure.

 

Tinnitus Treatments

 

Even if a specific cause is never found, there is

still hope for successful treatment. A combination of

therapies over time usually offer the best hope.

 

* Biofeedback, relaxation training, counseling,

and individualized psychotherapy helps manage stress

and helps you change your body's reaction to the

tinnitus. Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) combines

counseling with special background sounds designed to

help people suppress the sounds of their tinnitus.

* Antianxiety medications, such as Valium or

Xanax, as well as a wide range of antidepressant

medications, are very helpful for tinnitus sufferers.

Other medications, such as diuretics (water pills),

muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants medications, and

antihistamines, are also used.

* Special hearing aids, electronic masking

devices, or both, are often used when other methods

have failed to achieve control. Cochlear implants and

cochlear stimulation devices are being investigated

for severe, intractable tinnitus cases. Surgical

injections of lidocaine directly into the inner ear

are also being used in some cases.

* Alternative treatments such as hypnosis,

acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, vitamin/mineral

supplements, and herbal remedies may have some

promise, but there is little, if any, meaningful

research as to their effectiveness. Ginkgo biloba --

which is being studied to determine its effectiveness

for tinnitus -- is said to improve blood flow and

nerve function. Use ginkgo biloba with caution if you

have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners.

Explore alternative options carefully, with the

cooperation of your medical providers.

 

Limit Certain Foods and Drugs

 

Certain lifestyle changes are very important for those

that have tinnitus.

 

* Caffeine is one of the most common tinnitus

aggravators and should be very limited. Coffee, teas,

caffeinated colas, and chocolate all contain

significant amounts of caffeine capable of

constricting blood flow to the ear.

* Nicotine also constricts blood flow and can

aggravate tinnitus, so efforts should be made to stop

all tobacco use.

* Aspirin, especially higher doses, can cause or

make tinnitus worse. Switch to acetaminophen products.

* A low-salt diet is also recommended by many

medical providers, so hide that saltshaker and watch

the sodium content of foods you eat.

 

Take an active role in your care, keeping up with the

latest research. You may even have to educate your

doctor on various treatments. Quieting the ringing

will require a lifelong commitment to lifestyle

changes, cooperative medical care, and most

importantly, a positive and optimistic attitude.

 

WebMD Adds ...

 

Tinnitus prevention can include obvious things such as

limiting exposure to loud noises, but vitamins and

exercise may help, too. Exercising regularly may help

by improving blood flow to ear structures, while B-12

can help the body make the material that protects the

inner ear's nerves. Good B-12 sources include dairy

products, meat, and eggs.

 

Almost everyone experiences an occasional ringing (or

roaring, hissing, buzzing, or tinkling) in their ears;

most tinnitus that comes and goes requires no medical

treatment. But if your tinnitus is accompanied by

other symptoms, becomes persistent, or starts to

localize to one ear, visit a health professional.

 

Rod Moser, PA-C, PhD, is a primary care physician

assistant with over 30 years of clinical experience in

adult and pediatric health. He is the author of Ears:

An Owner's Manual and Primary Care for Physician

Assistants.

 

 

© 2002 WebMD Inc. All rights reserved.

 

 

 

--- maureen <littleweemo wrote:

 

> Hi,

> its a long time since ive posted on here.

> Could anyone give me advice for Tinnitus, i have it

> in both ears.

> Over the last few weeks it has become almost

> unbearable, the high

> pitched screaming noise is really terrible & i am

> becoming very

> distressed, it is there from the moment i wake up

> until i get to sleep

> at night ! I have had it almost 5 years now but this

> is the worst it

> has ever been, please, can anyone help me? Thank

> You.

>

> Maureen

>

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>

>

>

>

>

 

 

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life itself, and with best wishes to you that your goals may be reached,

 

yours sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

so sorry i haven't replied for a while. You have all

given me so much help & information thank you.

I have been taking B12 for a week now, also been doing the palming.

Been doing a lot of relaxation & reading on the subject. Afraid i

haven't got through all the reading yet though but did read the info

from Sushil on Emile Coue & a few other things, still got a lot to do

though. But will keep learning, thanks to you all for your help &

encouragement. I have some good news !! The tinnitus is much, much

quieter these last couple of days ! Has felt so good !

I have no idea what helped, probably a combination of all your

different ideas, i just accept the help whatever it is.

Bless every one off you for the kindness given to me, will keep you up-

dated.

Love Maureen. x x

[Guest guest]

Dear Maureen,

 

Sai Ram. While it will be good to know what worked, it is not

important. What is important is that you are better. Continue taking

B12, and relaxation etc.

 

With best wishes,

 

Swamy

 

holistic-health , " maureen " <mrn_mackenzie>

wrote:

>

> Hi everyone,

> so sorry i haven't replied for a while. You have all

> given me so much help & information thank you.

> I have been taking B12 for a week now, also been doing the palming.

> Been doing a lot of relaxation & reading on the subject. Afraid i

> haven't got through all the reading yet though but did read the info

> from Sushil on Emile Coue & a few other things, still got a lot to do

> though. But will keep learning, thanks to you all for your help &

> encouragement. I have some good news !! The tinnitus is much, much

> quieter these last couple of days ! Has felt so good !

> I have no idea what helped, probably a combination of all your

> different ideas, i just accept the help whatever it is.

> Bless every one off you for the kindness given to me, will keep you up-

> dated.

> Love Maureen. x x

>