Tinnitus: Is there any way to stop this?

newhampshirepaul, Bless you. I have it in both ears and it greatly affected my hearing. I purchased hearing aids over a year ago and it has blocked about 90% of the tinnitus and my hearing is greatly improved.

You may could just wear one hearing aid and get significant improvement with the Tinnitus. You may have to get your Primary Doctor to refer you out to an Audiologist for an evaluation and see what they say.

My husband has tinnitus in both ears, but, does not have hearing loss and he has learned to tune out the ringing in his ears.

Praying for you. Have a blessed New Year.

Thank you for your comment and prayers. Yes, you just HAVE to tune it out, but it seems to be getting louder. I have talked to my primary about this but he says "there is nothing you can do." That's why I thought I would see if I could get any alternative advice here. Thanks again.

I am an American Tinnitus Association 15 year volunteer who lives with four noises and high frequency hearing loss. There is no cure at this time however there are many support tools including hope and help. Please feel free to send me an email and I will be glad to help you. It would not be in anyone's best interest to try and help in a message it requires a conversation to obtain background and history. (tvtinnitus@gmail.com)

@newhampshirepaul I got tinnitus over 25 years ago from an air blast to my ear I finally gave in and went to an audiologist who ordered Phonak Bluetooth hearing aids for me. She wasn’t sure the hearing aids would help but they reduced about 90% of the tinnitus

SB,
Thanks for the tip. I will look into this.

I have tinnitus that moves between my ears. I don't have hearing loss. Does anyone here have any experience with the methods on reducing tinnitus?

I've had tinnitus for the last 4 or 5 years. I guess it's a ringing in both ears, very high pitched but I can hear fine.

I'm 71 y/o now. I have it in both ears on most days. Once in a while it is just gone, but never for more than a day.

I play "brown noise" at night and it has helped me. Brown noise reminds me of the soothing, muffled and low rumble of a jet engine while trying to sleep on a long, international flight.

Hope that helps.

Joe

@mattie1014 The Lenore method is ineffective. What helps is to habituate by not fighting it, realizing it is not a threat, distract, and appreciate what you love about life and magnify it. Many gadgets and expensive so called cures are all a rip off. There is no cure yet, but meanwhile live the best possible life you have. I know this is horrible. I hate it. but don’t let it win. It gets better once you habiguate

Those who are dealing with tinnitus frustrations may find the current issue of the magazine provided by the American Tinnitus Association worth checking out.

Tinnitus Today: Where Patient Progress Takes Root
https://issuu.com/tinnitustoday/docs/tinnitustoday_spring_2026

@loriballesteros It is called the Lenire Method. It has been proven to work for many who suffer from tinnitus, but the reality is...it doesn't always help everyone. Here is an article about this method being used to help veterans who have tinnitus. Tinnitus is one of the most common problems for people who are exposed to extreme noise. Let's hope this treatment evolves and helps millions of people who are affected by tinnitus.
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The Atlanta VA Health Care System marked a significant milestone in Veteran care on April 2, 2026, with the first use of the Lenire tinnitus treatment technology.

Lenire is a clinically tested, non-invasive device designed to reduce the symptoms of tinnitus, commonly described as ringing or buzzing in the ears, through dual-mode stimulation. The treatment combines auditory tones delivered through headphones with mild electrical pulses applied to the tongue, helping retrain the brain’s response to tinnitus over time.

Leading the implementation is Atlanta VAHCS audiologist and Tinnitus Program Manager Dr. Leah Horn. “While tinnitus itself is not dangerous, it can be disruptive to people’s daily lives. There is not a cure for the sound of tinnitus, but there are many ways we can help people live better with it. The Lenire treatment is a new and promising tool we have worked hard to add to our current Progressive Tinnitus Management (PTM) program here in Atlanta.”

Profit Lucy, an Army Veteran, is also among the first patients at the facility to receive the treatment. “This is an exciting advancement for Veterans who struggle daily with tinnitus,” said Lucy. “Tinnitus can cause sleep, social mobility and focus issues. Being able to receive this groundbreaking tinnitus treatment device gives me great confidence in the impact it can have on improving my quality of life.”

Tinnitus is one of the most common service-connected disabilities among Veterans, often linked to prolonged exposure to loud noise during military service. Traditional management strategies have focused on sound therapy and counseling, but Lenire introduces a new, evidence-based approach that targets the neurological pathways associated with the condition.

The introduction of Lenire underscores Atlanta VAHCS’s commitment to bringing cutting-edge treatments to Veterans and expanding access to innovative care options. By integrating this technology into its audiology and tinnitus program, the facility continues to lead in addressing complex hearing-related conditions affecting Veterans.

As more Veterans begin treatment in the coming months, clinicians at the Atlanta VAHCS are optimistic that Lenire will offer meaningful relief and renewed hope for those living with tinnitus.