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Constant tinnitus: Are there any solutions?

Posted by kimjensch @kimjensch, Jun 14, 2020

It there any solution for constant tinnitis?

I have high pitched tones constantly though I have learned to ignore it mostly.

It can become louder at times, even loud enough to make me wince!

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jw9 | @jw9 | Sep 8 1:27pm
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Hearing aids helped my Tinnitus tremendously. I have hearing loss with my Tinnitus. The hearing aids
have blocked out about 90% of the Tinnitus. I wish I had gotten them sooner.

Caffiene and too much sodium personally, made my Tinnitus worse.

Find a good Audiologist to help you.

Blessings & Prayers.....

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We've had much the same experience. The part about caffeine and sodium is true for me also.

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jw9 | @jw9 | Sep 8 1:30pm
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what hearing aids did you buy?

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I watched videos and went with a recommendation for Audicus Spirit.
Their customer service has made the difference for me in adjusting to hearing aids.
I have always gotten through to someone within an hour, if it's a call back.
But if it's working hours someone answers and helps me.

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ikes | @ikes | Sep 8 2:19pm
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I have always been a musician and have had tinnitus for almost 40 years now. Acquired it in my early 30s, and I was told then, there is no cure, and read it many times since. All you can do is try to ignore it. If I am busy dealing with life, everyday living, etc, I can tune it out. If it is quiet and I am alone with my thoughts. The tinnitus volume is at 50%, but it is so far higher-pitched than normal sounds that it doesn't interfere with hearing.

I have seen ads on ways of curing it. But doubt it. Eventually, I just learned to live with it. Just like I periodically get 'floaters' in my eyes, which might stay for weeks, months, or even years. I just learn to ignore them, and most of the time, the ringing in my ears doesn't bother me, but it has never made me wince. I would check with an ear doctor.

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That is my experience as well. It is there and probably diminishes the quality of my hearing even with hearing aids. In bed morning or night it is most noticeable. If I am reading or something else has my attention I don't know it's there.

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2abbygail | @2abbygail | Sep 23 10:40am

Hi All,
I have constant tinnitus which sounds like a car or truck engine or a plane overhead. I also have only 10 % hearing in my left ear and am considering getting a cochlear implant in that ear. Has anyone gotten a CI who also has tinnitus? I'd love to know if it helped reduce your tinnitus.

Thank you,
Gail

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j6957d | @j6957d | Sep 30 12:46pm
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Hi All,
I have constant tinnitus which sounds like a car or truck engine or a plane overhead. I also have only 10 % hearing in my left ear and am considering getting a cochlear implant in that ear. Has anyone gotten a CI who also has tinnitus? I'd love to know if it helped reduce your tinnitus.

Thank you,
Gail

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@2abbygail I am in the same boat. I lost hearing in my left ear. I am going to try the CROS hearing aids to see if there is improvement in quality of life, including getting rid of or reducing the church bells ringing 24/7. My ENT also referred me to a specialist for CI. I am going to give the CROS system a chance (60 days for refund) and see what happens. My active life needs to have both ears working.

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peterstl | @peterstl | Oct 1 10:47am

I do not know if you have heard of Amikacin - Induced Tinnitus and if there is any treatment that can reverse or repair the damage caused by Amikacin? Also, would you recommend going to Mayo Clinic or Cleveland Clinic for treatment?

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2abbygail | @2abbygail | Oct 3 9:40am
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@2abbygail I am in the same boat. I lost hearing in my left ear. I am going to try the CROS hearing aids to see if there is improvement in quality of life, including getting rid of or reducing the church bells ringing 24/7. My ENT also referred me to a specialist for CI. I am going to give the CROS system a chance (60 days for refund) and see what happens. My active life needs to have both ears working.

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@j6957d
Hi:-) Good luck with the Bicros. I started wearing them in April and it made a big difference with my hearing but sadly it did nothing for my tinnitus. I still have a constant engine noise in my left ear and I often have a headache as a result. I"m still considering a CI, but I'm concerned about the long adjustment period and possibly being one of those people who can't make the adjustment. Once you go for a CI, there's no reversing it!

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