whats the best way to cope with tinnitus?

Answer 1

The use of hearing protection when exposed to hazardous sound levels. Acoustic trauma to the auditory system caused by steady state or impact noise can affect tinnitus. The best way to prevent acoustic trauma is to wear hearing protection when exposed to dangerous sound levels. Keep in mind that dangerous sound levels do not occur only in a work environment or while doing something that is not enjoyable. The ears and auditory system is not discriminating. Therefore, they can not differentiate between work or recreation sound levels. That is, the machinery at work poses the same hazard as music, wood working, power tools, shooting, and lawn equipment. The louder the sound the quicker the damage can occur.

Diet can and does affect tinnitus. Further, some individuals are more sensitive to certain foods, agents, and chemicals than others. The use of foods, drinks, or supplements may cause or increase tinnitus. If there has been a change in the intensity, duration, or quality of the tinnitus a recent change in diet or increased intake of a specific food or drink may be the culprit. Avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea, cola and tobacco. Decrease your salt intake.

Life style changes can help reduce tinnitus. Being well rested and reducing stress and anxiety can reduce the intensity of the tinnitus as well as increase the quality of life for the individual. Techniques to help the sufferer relax which enables the person to rest better and reduce stress and anxiety and can help the tinnitus sufferer better manage the tinnitus. Daily exercise helps reduce stress and improves circulation.

The use of some prescription medications can help some individuals. This type of therapy requires the prescription and monitoring by a physician. However, most studies on the use of prescription medication is less than promising.

If a hearing loss is present often the use of hearing aids can be helpful. This occurs by making environmental sounds audible to the hearing impaired individual. This introduced sound across the auditory system can partially or completely cover the tinnitus while the individual is wearing the device. In addition, the use of a hearing aid will allow the user to hear better which in turn can reduce stress and anxiety and reduce the annoyance of tinnitus.

The use of masking devices whether personal or table top devices can provide relief. These devices emit a swishing or rushing sound that can cover the tinnitus. The individual can cope better knowing the sound that is heard is coming from the masker and not from within the person.

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy is a therapy which is having great success in helping people cope with tinnitus. It is based on well established neurophysiological and psychological principles. There are many levels of processing auditory information with each contributing to the final product that occurs in the brain. There is a close connection between the auditory portion of the brain and the emotion portion and automatic response of the body to danger. This assigns a negative response to the sound which causes the distress. Tinnitus retraining therapy is specifically designed to break this negative association and allows the person to resume a normal lifestyle. The tinnitus or sound is still present, however the unpleasant experience is no longer associated with it. Therefore, the discomfort is no longer present.

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Answer 3

I have had tinnitus for a couple of years, I never realized how loud it can be, yet be able to hear what's going on around you! Its much worse in quiet surroundings, so I keep the radio on during the day and at night I put the radio on low by my bedside and listen to classical or soothing music.

Answer 4

When mine first started I was able to wiggle my ear and it went away, but I can't do that any more. Now I just have to listen to the hum of electrics all day, even in the middle of nowhere.

My Dad has a hearing aid that takes away his sea noises, but he never wears it because it's uncomfortable.

My advice would be to ask your GP to refer you to an ENT specialist, who can make sure there's nothing more serious wrong, and may be able to offer some more practical advice.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Just try and mask the sound with another like a radio.Personally I go to sleep at night with the tv set to auto disconnect after 60 minutes.That way I get peace to sleep.Crazy innit?

Answer 7

when i had tinitus, it was caused by having the cab window open and the wind going down the ears, also water when having a shower, dont let water in your ears, or constant wind when driving.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

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