Tinnitis

@imallers That is a funny show . I remember seeing the play in Greensburg Pa long time ago . I'm sure you will enjoy it. You could probably do the lines for her . Will do on the carnitine. Enjoy the play.One nice thing here in Long Beach we always get the marine layer and breeze from the Pacific . I wont swim in it to cold. I much prefer the Atlantic . Use to vacation in Ocean City Md. every summer

I’m responding to an old post of yours, you mentioned you were taking collagen. I’ve been diagnosed with an autoimmune and part of the treatment has to do with the breakdown of collagen in my intestines of all things. I’m hoping I’ll get double benefit by using collagen to heal my gut and to help my tinnitus. Did you have luck with the collagen? I also was tested with a sensitivity to dairy I will be cutting that out of my diet. Hope that helps to. have you found any relief From your tinnitus?

@lioness I saw the specialist in Portland, and all he could offer is a "maybe it's a neuropathy related problem". I've had tinnitus most of my life, but it appears to be intensifying. Other things I have are also "maybe" connected. It is a possible symptom of autonomic neuropathy.

Jim

@jimhd Did he suggest anything for it Very annoying isnt it. I found a cream that is good for neuropathy helps for awhile Topricin fibro cream At night I use it to quit the nerve endings Hope it will help you .

@lioness I've had no suggestion to deal with tinnitus. I use lidocaine cream, and a non-prescription Uber Numb which has the same 5% lidocaine as the prescription. Of course, it's only a short term solution, but it works long enough to get to sleep.

Jim

@jimhd I have had this all my life When I'm busy I don't notice it much Hearing aides help with it Do you rub this around the ear? I may try it

@lioness Sorry. I neglected to say what the lidocaine is for. I use it for the neuropathy pain in my feet. I've not talked with a doctor about tinnitus, and I'm not sure what doctor would treat it.

Jim

@jimhd I was wondering about Lidocaine and ear lol Ive had it for so long I don't notice it much except when it roars on me . The hearing aides help if you get the right ones to quiet the tinnitus. Dr. has me on Gabapentin for my neuropathy. It helps me at night mostly. I use the Topricin when needed during the day. Im so active all day don't seem to notice much.

Hi, "Lioness!" I too have a high pitch that is constant. What temporarily relieves it when it's just too loud is to put a little olive oil on my finger and go in massaging pretty deep in there. I make sure to press firmly outward in all directions. See if that helps, though it's only temporary.

Hi, Jim. I recently saw something about a gizmo with ear buds that echoes the same pitch as the tinnitus. It does something like de-sensitize your own tinnitus noise. But I don't know where to get it. I'll pay more attention next time I see something about it.