How to live with tinnitus.

Living with tinnitus can be difficult. Treatment and coping strategies can help.

Here is some simple advice which may help you cope with the constant noise of tinnitus also known as ringing ears:

• Avoid anxiety or stress, as these stimulate an already sensitive hearing system.
• Have adequate rest and avoid fatigue.
• Avoid the use of stimulants to the nervous system, including coffee (caffeine), alcohol, and smoking (nicotine).
• Sleep with your head propped up in an elevated position. This may usually be accomplished with the use of one or two extra pillows. This lessens head congestion, and tinnitus may become less noticeable.
• Be aware that tinnitus is usually more noticeable after retiring for the night and the surroundings are quieter. Any noise in the room, such as a ticking clock or softly playing radio, helps to mask tinnitus and make it less irritating.
• Use a tinnitus masker if you find this helpful
• Some people benefit by using a hearing aid as it amplifies outside noise (like masking)
• Avoid situations that can further damage hearing (excessive noise), and protect your ears from injury and occupational hazards. Use protective ear wear when appropriate.
• Some people receive considerably relief in alternative therapies
• Counseling may be beneficial, especially if people are afraid that they have a serious or progressive disease, such as a brain tumor. Some people worry they may have a mental illness, because the noise is "in their head." Reassurance by a specialist helps to calm such fears and anxieties.
• Occasionally, the cause of tinnitus can be treated. For instance, if the noise in the ears is caused by a middle ear infection, antibiotics may solve the problem.
  
  Source:www.google.com Living with tinnitus from ehealthMD
• https://www.hear-it.org/How-to-live-with-tinnitus

7 myths about tinnitus

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Tinnitus is probably causing that ringing or buzzing in your ear that doesn’t seem to go away. Maybe your doctor told you that tinnitus can’t be helped – that you’ll just have to deal with it?

Well, tinnitus is a condition that’s annoying at best and debilitating at worse – but there are ways to make it better. Here are some of the misconceptions that we have heard about tinnitus – and the facts you need to know.

MYTH: There is nothing I can do about tinnitus.

FACT: Many people go to their doctor with complaints about ringing or buzzing in their ears and are told that there is little they can do about it. “Tinnitus is just something you will have to deal with,” they say. “Try to ignore it.” But the fact is that there is a LOT you can do to lessen the effects of tinnitus.

Here are some proven ways to help decrease the buzzing in your ears:

• Tinnitus Sound Therapy - An important element in tinnitus treatment is the use of sound. Amplified sound from hearing aids, environmental influences, music, or noise generators can help minimize the contrast between the buzzing or ringing of tinnitus and the surrounding sound environment.
• Ear Protection – Noise exposure is a leading cause of tinnitus. Wear ear protection when around loud sounds.
• Tinnitus Counseling – Assessment and counseling with an experienced hearing healthcare professional trained in managing tinnitus can help determine the cause of your tinnitus and minimize the negative impact it may have on your quality of life. The effects of tinnitus can often be lessened by a combination of counseling and sound therapy.
• ZEN tones in hearing aids - ZEN tones can help you to get relief from tinnitus. ZEN tones are available as an individual program in all of Widex' newer hearing aids. By amplifying natural environmental sounds and the sounds of nature, ZEN tones can make ringing in the ears less prominent.


• Relaxation exercises – Stress can often make tinnitus worse. Read a book, go for a walk, and practice breathing techniques and relaxation exercises.

MYTH: Tinnitus is temporary. It will go away soon.

FACT: Some forms of tinnitus are temporary and caused by recent exposure to loud noise. Others are more long-lasting or consist of recurring episodes. Tinnitus affects people in many ways. According to the UK’s National Healthcare System, there are several different “sounds of tinnitus.”

These tinnitus sounds include:

• Mild tinnitus – This form of tinnitus can often be masked by louder sounds. People with mild tinnitus may only notice the ringing or buzzing in their ears when in very quiet surroundings like when trying to sleep or reading a book.
• High-pitched tinnitus – Most people experience tinnitus as a high-pitched hissing, whistling, or buzzing in their ears. Sometimes these sounds are related to your posture – you may only hear them when you are sitting or lying down, or when you turn your head a certain way.
• Low-frequency tinnitus – Sometimes tinnitus can be heard as a low-pitched sound like a rumbling.
• Musical hallucinations – Rarely, tinnitus will manifest itself as a musical hallucination that leaves you hearing a song repeatedly in your head.

MYTH: There are pills that will provide a tinnitus cure.

FACT: Some companies will try to point you to a miraculous tinnitus cure where a few pills will stop all signs of tinnitus. While much research has been done around the effects of medication and vitamin supplements on tinnitus, there is currently no proven tinnitus cure.  Only tinnitus management devices and sound therapy have been proven to decrease the effects of tinnitus.

MYTH: Hearing aids can’t help tinnitus.

FACT: Hearing aids are one of the most effective ways to beat tinnitus. Widex hearing aids are especially helpful for tinnitus patients because they:

• Provide maximum amplification for very quiet environments thus reducing the contrast between tinnitus and silence
• Limit the overall loudness of sound delivered to the ear in noisier environments, which may be critical for people with hearing loss

Hearing aids can also come equipped with Widex ZEN, a functionality that plays soothing tones give relief from tinnitus when you need it.

MYTH: Tinnitus and hearing loss aren’t linked.

FACT: Many people with tinnitus will also have a hearing loss. In fact, a recent French study showed that of 123 people with tinnitus surveyed only one did not have hearing loss.  The British Tinnitus Association estimates that 90 percent of people with tinnitus also have a hearing loss. Moreover, research says that those who don’t may have a “hidden hearing loss.”

MYTH: I never listened to loud music, so I won’t get tinnitus.

FACT: Noise exposure is one cause of tinnitus – but there are several more.

MYTH: Tinnitus is a new condition caused by MP3 players.  People didn’t have it in the old days.

FACT: Tinnitus has been around for as long as people have been writing things down. A 2004 study says that even people in ancient Egypt made reference to the condition. Other research shows that the great composer Ludwig Van Beethoven had tinnitus.

Source:www.google.com

https://global.widex.com/en/blog/myths-about-tinnitus

Tinnitus therapies.

Tinnitus Remedies.

                                                                                 

Overview.

Tinnitus is usually described as a ringing in the ears, but it can also sound like clicking, hissing, roaring, or buzzing. Tinnitus involves perceiving sound when no external noise is present. The sound can be very soft or very loud, and high-pitched or low-pitched. Some people hear it in one ear and others hear it in both. People with severe tinnitus may have problems hearing, working, or sleeping.

Tinnitus is not a disease — it’s a symptom. It’s a sign that something is wrong with your auditory system, which includes your ear, the auditory nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain, and the parts of the brain that process sound. There are a variety of different conditions that can cause tinnitus. One of the most common is noise-induced hearing loss.

There is no cure for tinnitus. However, it can be temporary or persistant, mild or severe, gradual or instant. The goal of treatment is to help you manage your perception of the sound in your head. There are many treatments available that can help reduce the perceived intensity of tinnitus, as well as its omnipresence. Tinnitus remedies may not be able to stop the perceived sound, but they can improve your quality of life.

Tinnitus remedies

1. Hearing aids

Most people develop tinnitus as a symptom of hearing loss. When you lose hearing, your brain undergoes changes in the way it processes sound frequencies. A hearing aid is a small electronic device that uses a microphone, amplifier, and speaker to increase the volume of external noises. This can mollify neuroplastic changes in the brain’s ability to process sound.

If you have tinnitus, you may find that the better you hear, the less you notice your tinnitus. A 2007 survey of healthcare providers published in The Hearing Review, found that roughly 60 percent of people with tinnitus experienced at least some relief from a hearing aid. Roughly 22 percent found significant relief.

2. Sound-masking devices

Sound-masking devices provide a pleasant or benign external noise that partially drowns out the internal sound of tinnitus. The traditional sound-masking device is a tabletop sound machine, but there are also small electronic devices that fit in the ear. These devices can play white noise, pink noise, nature noises, music, or other ambient sounds. Most people prefer a level of external sound that is just slightly louder than their tinnitus, but others prefer a masking sound that completely drowns out the ringing.

Some people use commercial sound machines designed to help people relax or fall asleep. You can also use headphones, television, music, or even a fan.

A 2017 study in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience found that masking was most effective when using broadband noise, such as white noise or pink noise. Nature sounds proved much less effective.

3. Modified or customized sound machines

Standard masking devices help to mask the sound of tinnitus while you are using them, but they have no long-lasting effects. Modern medical-grade devices use customized sounds tailored specifically to your tinnitus. Unlike regular sound machines, these devices are only worn intermittently. You may experience benefits long after the device is turned off, and over time, you may experience long-term improvement in the perceived loudness of your tinnitus.

A 2017 study published in the Annals of Ontology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, found that customized sound decreases the loudness of tinnitus and may be superior to broadband noise.

4. Behavioral therapy

Tinnitus is associated with a high level of emotional stress. Depression, anxiety, and insomnia are not uncommon in people with tinnitus. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of talk therapy that helps people with tinnitus learn to live with their condition. Rather than reducing the sound itself, CBT teaches you how to accept it. The goal is to improve your quality of life and prevent tinnitus from driving you crazy.

CBT involves working with a therapist or counselor, typically once per week, to identify and change negative thought patterns. CBT was initially developed as a treatment for depression and other psychological problems, but it seems to work well for people with tinnitus. Several studies and meta-reviews, including one published in the Korean Journal of Audiology, have found that CBT significantly improves irritation and annoyance that often comes with tinnitus.

5. Progressive tinnitus management

Progressive tinnitus management (PTM) is a therapeutic treatment program offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Tinnitus is one of the most common disabilities seen in veterans of the armed services. The loud noises of war (and training) often lead to noise-induced hearing loss.

If you’re a veteran, talk to your local VA hospital about their tinnitus treatment programs. You may want to consult the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR) at the VA. They have a step-by-step tinnitus workbook and educational materials that may be helpful.

6. Antidepressants and antianxiety drugs

Tinnitus treatment often involves a combination of approaches. Your doctor may recommend medication as part of your treatment. These drugs may help make your tinnitus symptoms less annoying, thereby improving your quality of life. Antianxiety drugs are also an effective treatment for insomnia.

A study published in Medical Science Monitor found that an antianxiety drug called alprazolam (Xanax) provides some relief for tinnitus sufferers.

According to the American Tinnitus Association, antidepressants commonly used to treat tinnitus include:

• clomipramine (Anafranil)
• desipramine (Norpramin)
• imipramine (Tofranil)
• nortriptyline (Pamelor)
• protriptyline (Vivactil)

7. Treating dysfunctions and obstructions

According to the American Tinnitus Association, most cases of tinnitus are caused by hearing loss. Occasionally though, tinnitus is caused by an irritation to the auditory system. Tinnitus can sometimes be a symptom of a problem with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). If your tinnitus is caused by TMJ, then a dental procedure or realignment of your bite may alleviate the problem.

Tinnitus can also be a sign of excess earwax. Removal of an earwax blockage may be enough to make mild cases of tinnitus disappear. Foreign objects lodged against the eardrum can also cause tinnitus. An ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist can perform an exam to check for obstructions in the ear canal.

8. Exercise

Exercise contributes significantly to your overall well-being. Tinnitus can be aggravated by stress, depression, anxiety, lack of sleep, and illness. Regular exercise will help you manage stress, sleep better, and stay healthier.

9. Mindfulness-based stress reduction

During an eight-week course of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), participants develop the skills to control their attention through mindfulness training. Traditionally, the program was designed to draw people’s attention away from their chronic pain, but it can be equally effective for tinnitus.

The similarities between chronic pain and tinnitus have led researchers to develop a mindfulness-based tinnitus stress reduction (MBTSR) program. The results of a pilot study, which were published in The Hearing Journal, found that participants of an eight-week MBTSR program experienced significantly altered perceptions of their tinnitus. This included a reduction in depression and anxiety.

10. DIY mindfulness meditation

You don’t need to enroll in an eight-week program to get started with mindfulness training. Participants in the MBTSR program all received a copy of the groundbreaking book “Full Catastrophe Living” by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Kabat-Zinn’s book is the premier manual for practicing mindfulness in daily life. You will learn about, and be encouraged to practice, meditation and breathing techniques that can help draw your focus away from tinnitus.

11. Alternative treatments

There are several 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 to see your doctor

Tinnitus is rarely a sign of a serious medical condition. Talk to your primary care doctor if you are unable to sleep, work, or hear normally. Your doctor will probably examine your ears and then provide you with a referral to an audiologist and otolaryngologist.

However, if you are experiencing facial paralysis, sudden hearing loss, foul-smelling drainage, or a pulsating sound in sync with your heartbeat, you should go to your local emergency department.

Tinnitus can be extremely distressing for some people. If you or someone you love is thinking about suicide, you should go to the emergency room right away.

Takeaway

Tinnitus is a frustrating condition. There’s no simple explanation for it and there’s no simple cure. But there are ways to improve your quality of life. Cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness meditation are promising treatment options.

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What is Tinnitus? What causes Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is the name given to a condition that millions of people suffer from all around the world.

Tinnitus is an expression given to different types of sounds in the ears or head which is not from an external source. These sounds can be like a hissing in the ears,high pitched whistling,clicking,whirring,buzzing or ringing.

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What are the main causes of Tinnitus?

Doctors and medical professionals are not really sure what actually causes Tinnitus.
How ever they do acknowledge that damage and loss of tiny hair cells in the cochlea
may affect this condition.
This can happen at all ages and seems to happen when people are subjected to long periods of exposure to excessively loud noise such as loud music,industrial machinery
Gun fire or explosives.

Other factors that can cause Tinnitus.

Some other reasons for tinnitus are Head and neck Injuries. Ear infections, a build up of wax in the ear. Or rarely a tumor in the inner ear.Having a perforated ear drum can cause noises in the ear as well. Some medications such as Aspirin taken in large doses may affect a person too.

It is important to seek medical attention.

No matter what may have caused your Tinnitus, it is important to always seek medical advice first before 

trying to treat or live with your tinnitus.

How to cope with Tinnitus.

   How do you cope with chronic Tinnitus?

Suffering with chronic Tinnitus noises in your head isn't funny. In fact it can ruin your whole life.

Many people suffer from Tinnitus for a variety of reasons. Whether through coming into contact with load noise,such as loud music,industrial machinery,gun fire or military exposure or maybe through disease.

Tinnitus can lead to Insomnia.

If you suffer with Tinnitus and need to lead a normal life this can be tough. So apart from natural therapies or even medication.People who suffer with Tinnitus need to find ways of being able to mask out the Tinnitus.Especially at night when things are quiet and the Tinnitus can be even more of a problem, because you can hear it in your head even more.

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So what do people do to mask out their Tinnitus?

White noise video's.

There are white noise machines which we advertise on our previous posts. But if you are short of money you can go to You Tube and there you will find lots of different white noise video's mainly designed to help people go to sleep.

There are white noise video's of Vacuum cleaners,hair dryers,and my favorite,jet noises.

Don't laugh,some of these video's get millions of hit's showing that people all around the world suffer with Tinnitus and insomnia.

So let me explain an easy cheap way of being able to use these white noise video's to help you cover up or mask your Tinnitus, no matter what sounds you hear.

YouTube Grabber.

Firstly google a YouTube free grabber. This will capture the white noise YouTube video and convert it into an MP3 file or many others if you need them.

Then transfer this MP3 file to your MP3 player or even your phone.

You will then be able to listen to this no matter where you are.

I hope this little post on Tinnitus has been helpful. And I hope that you find peace either through using a natural remedy or you learn to live with your Tinnitus and have a good and balanced life.

Here is an example of a white noise YouTube video for Tinnitus.