Tinnitus

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At 02:57 PM 08/25/1999 -0700, you wrote:

> but don't want to add to the existing condition...which will drive

>me crazy some day! I think I've pretty much ruled out Meniere's Disease,

>even though I am prone to bouts of vertigo from time to time. Any advise

>or personal experience would be welcome! Thanx, and be

well...........

Read on the gnormy prolotherapy site that certain types of this

condition can be treated with prolotherapy. Maybe check out Dr. Ongley's

site: http://www.drongley.com .

Regards,

Vermithrax

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Hi ,

My dad has severe tinnus and age-related deafness.

The one thing that really helps him is using a tape of 'white noise' to mask the

sound. When the tinnitus gets really bad, he puts on his white noise tape and

relaxes for a while. He says the tinnitus comes back but at least he knows he

can escape whenever he needs to. He finds that getting upset or stressed makes

the tinnitus louder. Also, it's possible to learn to concentrate on your

surroundings or thoughts, anything at all to avoid focussing your mind on the

sound of the tinnitus.

I have heard that where the tinnitus is made worse by poor circulation, gingko

biloba or chelation therapy can help.

Chris.

I have tinnitus...and really would like some relief without having to take

prescription med's. Has anyone come across an alternative answer to this

problem? I would like to increase my dosage of aspirin (taken for inflammation),

but don't want to add to the existing condition...which will drive me crazy some

day!

I think I've pretty much ruled out Meniere's Disease, even though I am prone to

bouts of vertigo from time to time. Any advise or personal experience would be

welcome!

Thanx, and be well...........

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My experience with aspirin is that it is one of the worst of all the

anti-inflammatories for me as far as tinnitus is concerned. I also had

significant tinnitus on Duract, which was pulled for liver toxicity problems

and is no longer available. I have only mild or moderate tinnitus with other

nsaids, including ibuprofen. I am allergic to naproxen and ketoprophen,

(Aleve and Orudis KT, maybe other brand names) and don't really even

remember if they caused tinnitus for me, but they are both available

over-the-counter, and I would guess they might cause less tinnitus than

aspirin. Is one of them a possibility for you? I actually get more pain

relief from generic ibuprofen than a lot of the expensive prescription

drugs. I think everyone is different as to which nsaid helps more, so maybe

you could experiment with the otc nsaids.

Jean

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>From: cadlard@...

>rheumaticonelist

>Subject: rheumatic Re: tinnitus

>Date: Wed, Aug 25, 1999, 9:24 PM

>

> I have tinnitus...and really would like some relief without having to take

> prescription med's. Has anyone come across an alternative answer to this

> problem? I would like to increase my dosage of aspirin (taken for

inflammation),

> but don't want to add to the existing condition...which will drive me crazy

some

> day!

>

> I think I've pretty much ruled out Meniere's Disease, even though I am prone

to

> bouts of vertigo from time to time. Any advise or personal experience would be

> welcome!

>

> Thanx, and be well...........

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Tinnitus can be an early sign of salicyalate toxicity, so I'd give some

thought to whether you would want to take anything that may reduce it in order

to be able to raise your aspirin intake, or to look on it as a sign that you

are reaching too high a level of aspirin in your blood. I have heard it said

that in determining aspirin dosage in RA, (this is from the old school of

thought, where they advised up to 24 aspirin a day--Yikes! my stomach hurts just

thinking about that!) that you should take the dose up to where it causes

significant tinnitus, then back off to the level where the tinnitus is mostly

relieved.

I have also read that gingko biloba will relieve it, if it is due to narrowing

of peripheral blood vessels, but whether it would be a good idea to combine it

with the other things you are taking would bear looking into before you add it.

There was a warning recently released on the news by an Anesthesiologists Assn.

(I can't remember which one but will try to find it if anyone is interested)

that gingko should be stopped for at least 3 weeks before surgery, because of

increased bleeding risk,as it is an anticoagulant. I would think that it might

not be a good idea to take it if you are on a lot of aspirin, but that is just

my personal opinion, ask your doctor. I have tinnitus all the time, but very

mild, unless I take aspirin, which makes it a lot worse. Liz G

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Have you done a search on tinitis on the web? I searched a few months ago

and I believe there may have been some references to essential fatty acids

helping. IF I can find the references I will send them to you. So, if you

are supplementing already perhaps there could be some improvement by

looking at amounts or types of essential fatty acids in use. Some people

with tinittis find that hearing aids can help. If your son is involved

with a school system, the audiologist on staff for the deaf and hard of

hearing program in your district or region may have some suggestions also.

At 05:25 PM 2/8/02 +0000, you wrote:

> Does anyone know about how to treat tinnitus? I put my son on

>Gingko Biloba, and he stopped talking. We just had him back

>talking when I decided to add this supplement, and he just

>stopped. He will not even take his regular supplements, because

>I think he thinks the Gingko is added. Thanks,

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Thanks , However it was the fatty acids that got him talking,

he takes primrose, vitamin E, DHA jr. Bodybio balance, and all

the other fatty acids on his list, but the Ginkgo did something

to him where he is cupping his ears. Maybe it will just pass

if I keep him off of it. I sure didn't expect for this to

happen. I will check the web, I looked in medline, but they

said no treatment was really that successful. Thanks,

> > Does anyone know about how to treat tinnitus? I put my son on

> >Gingko Biloba, and he stopped talking. We just had him back

> >talking when I decided to add this supplement, and he just

> >stopped. He will not even take his regular supplements, because

> >I think he thinks the Gingko is added. Thanks,

[Guest guest]

I treat my tinnitus by eating Vitamin E in the form of either

Viobin wheat germ oil, 2 slices of Roman Meal bread, or vitamin E,

either natural or synthetic. With me, it doesn't matter which of

these 3 forms I use. I use about a serving of any of them daily.

I've done this about 25 years, now. It has worked great!!! Rose

-- In @y..., " carlton29414 " <carltonl@c...> wrote:

> Does anyone know about how to treat tinnitus? I put my son on

> Gingko Biloba, and he stopped talking. We just had him back

> talking when I decided to add this supplement, and he just

> stopped. He will not even take his regular supplements, because

> I think he thinks the Gingko is added. Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Rose, you are kidding! Because I ran out of Viobin Prometol and

it hasn't come in yet, that is exactly when he started cupping

his ears. I cannot believe that you nailed this on the head,

that is exactly what happened. I guess I better get him some

Roman Meal bread, until this supplement arrives, thank you!

thank you! so much! Best,

christianity20 wrote:

>

> I treat my tinnitus by eating Vitamin E in the form of either

> Viobin wheat germ oil, 2 slices of Roman Meal bread, or vitamin E,

> either natural or synthetic. With me, it doesn't matter which of

> these 3 forms I use. I use about a serving of any of them daily.

> I've done this about 25 years, now. It has worked great!!! Rose

>

>

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, I thought I would add something to this: I am one of those

rare people who can't tolerate gingko biloba. It makes my head feel

so bad, like it messes up the inside of my brain, maybe like the

beginning of a seizure. I don't know, but I didn't take anymore

after that. Perhaps, I had that reaction with it because of my

tinnitus condition. However, I did not take it for tinnitus, but

for " memory enhancement. " Another thing, it may take a few days for

the Roman Meal bread to help. I hope your son feels better, soon.

Rose

-- In @y..., Carlton <carltonl@c...> wrote:

> Rose, you are kidding! Because I ran out of Viobin Prometol and

> it hasn't come in yet, that is exactly when he started cupping

> his ears. I cannot believe that you nailed this on the head,

> that is exactly what happened. I guess I better get him some

> Roman Meal bread, until this supplement arrives, thank you!

> thank you! so much! Best,

>

> christianity20 wrote:

> >

> > I treat my tinnitus by eating Vitamin E in the form of either

> > Viobin wheat germ oil, 2 slices of Roman Meal bread, or vitamin E,

> > either natural or synthetic. With me, it doesn't matter which of

> > these 3 forms I use. I use about a serving of any of them daily.

> > I've done this about 25 years, now. It has worked great!!! Rose

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Rose, that sounds like I had done two things wrong, because I

started him on the Ginkgo when I ran out of the Viobin Prometol.

I was reading about Tinnitus, and I got the impression that

the blood flow was increased in those with Tinnitus, and

that is what the ginkgo was suppose to do, increase the blood

flow. Poor kid, I really messed him up! When you mentioned the

vitamin E, I knew immediately what had happened. Well, I went

shopping, and got him the wheat germ too. I am just so thrilled

that I found this out about the supplements. I just cannot tell

you how much that information you gave me has helped! thank you!,

again. Best,

[Guest guest]

Has anyone experienced Tinnitus (noises in the ears) whilst taking drugs for PA

and what have you done to control the problem.

(I am having a bad time with the Doctors in Denmark)

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In a message dated 5/18/2003 5:27:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

robdrinkall@... writes:

> Has anyone experienced Tinnitus (noises in the ears) whilst taking drugs for

> PA and what have you done to control the problem.

I've had tinnitus since I was small, but mine is more due to allergies and

pressure on my middle ear from my eustation tubes swelling shut. Psuphedrin

helps, but only so much. I've just taken to keeping some kind of low level

noise, be it music, TV, whatever. I sleep with a CD playing very soothing

music very quietly.

Smile,

Becky

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If you are taking plaquenil have your ears checked. My docs were so concerned

about my eyes that they didn't concern themselves with my ears and now I have

permanent hearing loss which 3 specialists say is directly related to taking

plaquenil. I had tinnitus really bad too but it has improved a lot since

quitting the plaquenil.......unfortunately it was doing a lot of good for the

inflammation. Good Luck, Cheri

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In a message dated 5/19/2003 4:26:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

OXBastetXO@... writes:

> I've had tinnitus since I was small, but mine is more due to allergies and

> pressure on my middle ear from my eustation tubes swelling shut.

I have the same problem and when my allergies are worse the tinnitus is

worse. i bought a sound machine that sounds like an air conditioner. It is

called white noise and I keep it next to my bed when I sleep at night. It

masks all the tinnitus and really helps.

Janet

[Guest guest]

I've heard that Craniosacral therapy (a very gentle massage-like technique) can

help tinnitus. No direct experience with this, though.

Tinnitus

Hi,

anyone ever heard of any natural relief from Tinnitus (ringing of the

ears) ?

[Guest guest]

Yes I have heard that a suplement can help...danged if I can remember where I

saw that or details...so I'm useless to you that way...but at least you know

that there IS something out there to find.

:-)

Tinnitus

Hi,

anyone ever heard of any natural relief from Tinnitus (ringing of the

ears) ?

[Guest guest]

> I've heard that Craniosacral therapy (a very gentle

massage-like technique) can help tinnitus. No direct experience

with this, though.

I know someone who developed tinnitus after having braces to

alter an overbite (as an adult). I suspect that jaw problems can

cause tinnitus, and agree that cranialsacral therapy or cranial

osteopathy(is that what it's called?) could be a help for that.

[Guest guest]

> I know someone who developed tinnitus after having braces to

> alter an overbite (as an adult). I suspect that jaw problems can

> cause tinnitus, and agree that cranialsacral therapy or cranial

> osteopathy(is that what it's called?) could be a help for that.

>

>

Cranialsacral therapy is a small facet of Osteopathy. My totally

awesome holistic Dentist is also an Osteopath. My ex-husband is a

massage therapist that has been studying and practicing cranialsacral

therapy for about the last 5 years. Unfortunately, I really haven't

been the beneficiary of his talents....but, I started seeing my

dentist last April and have been to see her once or twice a month

since (lots of major dental work). Throughout this dental treatment

she has also been doing some manipulation. I no longer grind my

teeth at night and my daily morning jaw pain is gone - all gone.

I don't wear a night guard to sleep any more - don't need it. I have

been able to tolerate all of this dental work without problems. I

don't really understand how this treatment works, but I have had such

severe TMJ since childhood that I'm just glad I've found such

relief. My problems started when I had braces as well. My jaw was

really in bad shape - I went as long as a month once without being

able to fully open my mouth and couldn't eat solid foods. I have

suffered some tinnitus as well. Medical treatments made things

significantly worse. Eating wasn't fun.

I will be going to her on Tuesday for my second oteopathy (no dental

work) appointment. And to top this off, they bill the insurance

company for the treatment. My jaw just seems stronger - don't know

how else to explain it. I can chew a piece of meat and not have

unbearable pain afterwords. Eating is a pleasure now.

[Guest guest]

Hi, I had my mother who had tinnitus for quite a while take a B-12 tablet for

under the tongue and her tinnitus disappeared. I had read that low B-12 could be

a reason for it. Probably couldn't hurt.

SheilaN

Tinnitus

Hi,

anyone ever heard of any natural relief from Tinnitus (ringing of the

ears) ?

[Guest guest]

Throughout this dental treatment

> she has also been doing some manipulation. I no longer grind my

> teeth at night and my daily morning jaw pain is gone - all gone.

>

> I don't wear a night guard to sleep any more - don't need it.

,

thanks so much for sharing your story! I also have had TMJ since I was a

teenager (shortly after having braces for an overbite). The dentist was

shocked at how severe it was at such a young age. I fortunately have never

had tinnitus, and in college my jaw settled down and doesn't bother me

excessively. I do still grind my teeth at night, however, and have become

concerned about my teeth since I hate wearing night guards. The grinding

has improved with better nutrition and health, but I have been considering

going to see a cranial osteopath. You've definitely convinced me that I should

do this... the next step, of course, is finding a good one, preferable one who

is also a dentist. Where are you located? I'm in S. California-- could you

pass on the name of your doctor?

Thanks!

[Guest guest]

>The grinding has improved with better nutrition and health, but I

>have been considering going to see a cranial osteopath. You've

>definitely convinced me that I should do this... the next step, of

>course, is finding a good one, preferable one who is also a

>dentist. Where are you located? I'm in S. California-- could you

>pass on the name of your doctor?

I would highly recommend it! I'm in Illinois, so I can't help with a

doctor in CA. Sorry! I had great results with my osteopath and

really didn't notice anything after the cranio-sacral treatments (as

also mentioned). It's probably unusual to find a dentist

that's also an osteopath. I would just focus on the osteopath.

[Guest guest]

On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 17:02:59 -0000

" kristenchavez " <kristenchavez@...> wrote:

>I know someone who developed tinnitus after having braces to

>alter an overbite (as an adult). I suspect that jaw problems can

>cause tinnitus, and agree that cranialsacral therapy or cranial

>osteopathy(is that what it's called?) could be a help for that.

>

>

>

From what I have read, it seems the milk cure works for tinnitus as well.

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> Has anyone ever successfully treated tinnitus in their child? My

son

> , 4 years old, has what I am sure is tinnitus. He does

a

> constant humm and out of nowhere will cover his ears in pain for

no

> reason- I am sure it is not sound sensitivity and lately it seems

> like it is constant- his ears are always being covered by his

hands

> while he humms. Unfortunatly he only has a few words and cannot

tell

> me what is bothering him but this has been going on for over 2

> years. I have read that their are 12 main causes of tinnitus- 4

of

> which he has including high cholesterol, heavy metal poisoning,

> allergies causing mucus to get trapped. Also, I have noticed that

if

> there is a constant noise like a beat in rap music he is okay.

Does

> anyone have any experience, info or knowledge to share on this?

We

> are desperate to help him. Thanks,

> Liz

Here is an adult comment on reversal of tinnitus:

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Moria

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My friend had tried LDN for her very advanced case of Crohn's. She also has a strong case of tinnitus (ringing in the ears, if I have the right name). I am afraid for her LDN did not work for either item. I wish it did. She had only 3 weeks to try out LDN and it just was not enough or caught early enough for LDN to work. She had surgery last month. Her tinnitus is still the same.

Aletha

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Yes, my tinnitus disappeared after I started LDN.It took a few months, but it disappeared gradually.I'm really glad, because it had been getting worse and worse and was driving me nuts.

Nola

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