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Wheat and Tinnitus
Like a number of people on this site I have lived with tinnitus (mainly in my right ear) for many years. I have a profound hearing loss and wear 2 Phonak BTEs....having worn aids for years... and hearing aids do work to diminish the sounds.
I watch my diet and try not to eat too many complex carbs. I picked up a book at our library sale called Wheat Belly Cookbook with a lot of recipes and testimonials from people who have lost weight and came across one who said her tinnitus had virtually disappeared.
So about a month ago I started to adhere more to not eating wheat...not an easy process. I did not need to loss weight but I did want to lose some of the wheat belly and occasional bloating. I realized just a few days ago that I have lost almost all of the tinnitus.
I was in very noisy environments this past Mothers Day weekend and did not get the head noise that I usually develop when I am in that situation for a while.
So I am throwing this out there for anyone who would be inclined to pursue this avenue. Our wheat products today are not the same wheat products I grew up eating (I am 83). Wheat today is genetically modified and, I think, not really a necessary staple in our diet. There are a number of gluten free products out there but beware of the ingredients in a lot of them.
I am happy that I did this both health wise and hearing wise. I hope it works for anyone who wishes to try it.....hard to do if you have to feed a family with children but maybe healthier all around.
FL Mary
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@imallears that's great that that worked for you. I have been gluten free for 20 years and it has had no benefit in terms of my tinnitus. It has helped inflammation though.
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2 ReactionsI think gluten is only one part of wheat. You may want to try wheat-free instead of just gluten-free.
@annefranklin I don't understand your comment! Wheat has gluten so I don't eat wheat (or any other grains with gluten).
windyshores,
I am experimenting with being gluten free and have been on this diet for a week.
I can manage this lifestyle if I have to, but I’m not feeling much improvement in my gastric distress.
This morning, I have foregone my usual strong coffee with half and half and I’m having green tea. Coffee with half and half will be a bigger loss for me than gluten.
As you know, poor digestion is not good for our bones - the topic we usually bond around.
For me, I think, giving up dairy had the biggest anti-inflammatory effect. My kid has celiac. Gluten now makes me gassy but she gets very sick from microscopic amounts.
It's been 20 years for me so I can't really tell anymore what effect these dietary adjustments are making!. I do remember it takes awhile.
I wonder if you could have strong coffee with almond, oat or soy milk!
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1 ReactionJust throwing in a comment here because yesterday I bought vanilla oat milk to try. It is very thick, has strong taste. I don't drink coffee but I imagine it would be good.
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1 ReactionI would read the ingredients. It may be thickened with gluten, many things have gluten added for a particular consistency.
I’m trying gluten free to see if it helps my constipation and it would be a great bonus if it helped tinnitus too.
I’m about three weeks in and no improvement yet, but will continue. I think I could tolerate most any diet, or treatment if I got some help!
The oatmeal milk label says: no gluten, no nuts, no lactose. Vegan friendly. It's tasty
Thanks for that tip. I bet it is good in coffee.
dloos,
Me too! My gastrointestinal problems overwhelm everything else.
I am a week into gluten free and it does seem to be helping.
As windyshores has said, dairy may be next. I will adhere to whatever diet necessary to feel better.
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