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Tony, when you say tinnitus may disappear do you mean become less (or even unnoticeable) for the time that the hearing aid or cochlear implant are in use? I think it probably comes back as soon as you remove the aid or processor. For me keeping busy, even if it's quiet busy, say reading, is the best way for me to not notice my tinnitus. The CI helps, the hearing aid on the other side less so.
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@pennyr Some people say that their tinnitus is not bothersome when they have their hearing aid or cochlear implant on. The tinnitus may or may not return when the device is off. My tinnitus is very random but I rarely hear it when I have my hearing aids on, especially if I'm listening to music. I agree that keeping the mind from wandering helps. It would be nice if there was a cure for both hearing loss and tinnitus. I'm optimistic that stem cell research will find a cure in my lifetime but realize that I will have to move up to a CI before I get too old.
Tony in Michigan