@lioness
Hi,
This is in response to an old thread on TINNITUS. Note that I do not endorse this product and advise anyone to read everything about it.

Last year I had a severe bout with tinnitus in my left (worst ear) to the point that it was overwhelming and distracting. My daughter who is a nurse practitioner , and has patients who use this, suggested I look up Acetyl L-Carnitine. CARNITINE is an amino acid naturally produced in the body.
Studies indicated that increasing carnitine intake may be a valuable pharmacological option in tinnitus treatment.
I tried a 30 day supply and within 3 weeks or so there was a marked reduction in intensity to the point of not hearing any noise at all to some slight noise. I finished the 30 day supply and since recently have had the usual, ignorable head noise.

About 2 months ago, the left ear acted up again to the point of interfering with sleep . I was hearing it with aids on in my noisy car. I went back to using Acetyl L-Carnitine and now, about 3 weeks later, the sound in the left ear is hardly noticeable.
I will finish the bottle of 60 tablets and hope I do not need it again for a while.

Please also note , having had tinnitus for so long I don’t even remember when it started, that I am aware of that environmental factors and food intake etc can bring on a severe attack. So this is not a discussion about that. I am only putting out what seems to be a benefit for me. I use Jarrow brand....60 tablets , one in am and one in pm....about $15...available in stores like Sprouts or Whole Foods or Medicine Shoppe. I would not use long term although some of my daughters patients (mostly seniors) swear by it and use it constantly.

The drug is used for other conditions and has side effects so be careful and perhaps consult with your doctor.

Regards from FL Mary