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Constant tinnitus: Are there any solutions?

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Oct 30, 2023 | Replies (183)

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Currently, there is no cure for tinnitus. Tinnitus was a focus during HLAA's 2020 conference and some members here, like @julieo4 @mikepa who attended may have some evidence-based treatments and tips for managing tinnitus from that conference or links to presentations.

This article offers a succinct overview
* Tinnitus Remedies https://www.healthline.com/health/tinnitus-remedies
Item 11 lists several [quote] "alternative or complementary tinnitus treatment options, including:
- nutritional supplements
- homeopathic remedies
- acupuncture
- hypnosis
None of these treatment options are supported by science. Many people are convinced that the herb gingko biloba is helpful, however large-scale studies have been unable to prove this. There are many nutritional supplements claiming to be tinnitus remedies. These are usually a combination of herbs and vitamins, often including zinc, ginkgo, and vitamin B-12.

These dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are not supported by scientific research. However, anecdotal reports suggest that they may help some people."

When considering complementary or alternative treatments, I always say, be open-minded yet skeptical. Learn about the potential benefits and risks. Here is an article from Mayo Clinic about evaluating claims made by the producers and/or sellers of supplements, natural products and other alternative medicines. http://mayocl.in/2tGC0Jp

National Center for Completmentary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) offers this information about homeopathy.
- Homeopathy https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/homeopathy

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About 3% of people with tinnitus have “pulsatile tinnitus.”
People with p.t. have structural abnormalities, which is why we hear our heartbeats. It’s a whooshing sound.
Mine is 24/7 and was hard to accept when it began 10 years go.
Fortunately, there are surgical ways to correct some of these structural abnormalities.
See http://www.whooshers.com to learn about p.t. and surgical treatments for particular structural problems.