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Controlling Tinnitus: What works for you?

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Tinnitus: Is there any help for this it is going me headaches and driving me crazy with anxiety?

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Yes there is help. Hearing aids that contain masking devices, simple masking devices designed for specific tinnitus levels and frequencies. Music, Nature sounds downloaded to your phone, sound machines on your desktop or in your bedroom. All these things help to mask or disguise tinnitus sounds. However it’s true that there is at present no cure or medication that is proven to control the sounds of tinnitus at the present time but research is ongoing. The American Tinnitus Association has a web site with lots of information and you can find info online. As well there is a list of ototoxic medications that will help you discuss with your doctor what you need to avoid in the way of medications. As well it is wise to use ear plugs in noisy venues to protect your ears. It takes time to get used to having tinnitus but lots of people do adjust. There are over 6 million Americans with tinnitus, many are military or former military people.

@johnson5, I moved your question about what to do about tinnitus to this existing discussion:
- Controlling Tinnitus: What works for you?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tinnitus-control/

I did this so you can read previous posts and connect easily with other members dealing with tinnitus, like @willows

You may also be interested in this related discussion:
- Tinnitus Causes and Exercises for Relief: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tinnitus-causes-and-exercises-for-relief/