Tinnitus - ringing in the ears

Jace

Jace

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Tinnitus, ringing in the ears, increased in women by almost 20% who frequently
took over-the-counter pain meds like ibuprofen, actaminophin or aspirin,
according to a recent study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Researchers made the finding after tracking 69,000 women for 20 years.

Do you have/"suffer" from "ringing in the ears"?

How do you deal with it? 🤔

Suggestions for others!😉
 

Mine started a couple of years ago when I caught a virus which affected my ears. It still hasn't left me. I don't know if it was a fore-runner of the current virus but I know that a large number of people caught it.
I find it is helped by massaging around the ear with lavender oil.
 
About 25+ years ago I damaged my nerves by using a Walkman (remember those) with ear buds and cranking up the music as I power-walked.

I don't have "ringing" but a constant roar or static sound. I've learned to live with it because there's nothing that can be done for it. I would like to think that something as simple as lavender oil would help but I know it wouldn't. Glad you find relief using it.
 
My Aussie ex has had tinnitus for decades. His was from using loud tools in his trade, as well as from having been a drummer in a band (loud speakers, etc). Because he wasn't diligent about protecting his ears, the T increased over time. I was a moderator on the tinnitus forum we joined together, 20 years ago.

I protect my ears from loud noise due to my knowledge of tinnitus. One of the worst place for noise, is, movie theatres. At live theatre performances, I sometimes wear a foam earplug in one ear if things get loud.
It's a good idea to carry earplugs, always.
 
Pinky said:
My Aussie ex has had tinnitus for decades. His was from using loud tools in his trade, as well as from having been a drummer in a band (loud speakers, etc). Because he wasn't diligent about protecting his ears, the T increased over time. I was a moderator on the tinnitus forum we joined together, 20 years ago.

I protect my ears from loud noise due to my knowledge of tinnitus. One of the worst place for noise, is, movie theatres. At live theatre performances, I sometimes wear a foam earplug in one ear if things get loud.
It's a good idea to carry earplugs, always.
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IN my younger years I was deeply involved in oval track stock car racing as both a driver and as pit crew. I was one of the few who actually went and bought "ear muffs " to wear at the track. That was in the 1970's. Later on I realized that many of my racing friends now had hearing loss. JimB.
 
I've had severe tinnitus for many years. It's really bad in quiet environments; that's why I like noise. I get several high-pitch ringing sounds and a low-pitch rumble like a generator.
When I sleep, I set the TV for 30 minutes to try to fall asleep before it goes off.
It got much worse after my upper teeth had root canals & crowns; the drilling noise can't be avoided by plugging up the ears because the sound travels through the bone from the inside & it's deafening.
 
I've had it for a long time, I used to take medication that made it worse, then for a year or two it was better (not gone but quieter) except when I'd been out mowing/listening to headphones. But this past year it is louder again, especially with my left ear.
It is discouraging but I doubt if anything will help it.
 
My Huzz has it; got it from the loud equipment from all the places he worked. Maybe a small bit of hope: the doctor told him that they're hoping for a breakthrough on treatment since so many of the military are coming back from the Middle East with it and it's really being looked into. We can hope, I guess.
 
I have had Tinnitus for years. Too many jet engines, I guess. In the early days of my career, I would do my walk around of the aircraft and the planes on either side of me would start their engines while being pushed back from the gate, so at times, I would be fairly close to the noise. Today, most pilots wait until they have completed their pushback before starting their engines.

I used to really enjoy hearing those Rolls Royce engines spool up. RR engines have their own specific sound. Very identifiable.
 
Jace said:
Tinnitus, ringing in the ears, increased in women by almost 20% who frequently
took over-the-counter pain meds like ibuprofen, actaminophin or aspirin,
according to a recent study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Researchers made the finding after tracking 69,000 women for 20 years.

Do you have/"suffer" from "ringing in the ears"?

How do you deal with it? 🤔

Suggestions for others!😉
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The consequences (side effects) of taking what would seem to be somewhat safe OTC drugs for headaches or whatever.

Other than masking tinnitus, I don't think anything can be done about it.
 
I have tinnitus and vertigo. The tinnitus was only a real problem, about, oh, maybe 18 years ago. The vertigo is more serious for me and is there daily.

For me what seemed to work with tinnitus is just bed rest. And also, more specifically, a kind of deeper relaxation of the head, neck and shoulders.

I also had a special pillow that helped in the deep relaxation.

I also got adjustments to my head and neck from my chiropractor, for other injuries. I wonder if that helped some? I don't know.

I am a big fan of The Mayo Clinic. I think they also have excellent information.

Here is their general article on Tinnitus

(I have many medical issues. I have been in various support groups for them since about 2005. So, you know, I have info and links saved on the computer, about just about every issue).

Mayo Clinic Article

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tinnitus/symptoms-causes/syc-20350156

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For natural and alternative therapies, I like Dr. Andrew Weil. He is an MD. He is an MD from Integrative Medicine. They assess will include natural therapies as treatment. Usually have a nice balance between regular therapies and alternative ones.

Dr. Weil on Tinnitus

https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/disease-disorders/tinnitus/

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And, of course, if you have it, in addition to whatever else you do, definitely see an ENT and get assessed. I really don't believe in the DIY thing regarding health. I think we always have to have an assessment from a professional, to rule out various more serious problems.
 

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