How can Steroids (Prednisone) help with Tinnitus which is caused by bilateral Menieres 24/7 365 days a year? What is the amount and schedule? Steroids do have side effects. I can’t pay for consultation I’m on disability because it also effected my balance.
I did have acupuncture on my neck which reduced the level of tinnitus but the acupuncturist would not do it again because it was very painful which is unusual.
My husband doesn't have it anymore. Hard to say what helped him, but the biggest change in his lifestyle is that he eats beef everyday and eats fruits (almost not veggies). We also soak all fruits in vinegar for 15 min to get rid of most pesticides. He also does not have migrens anymore (he used to have twice per year, and he was not able to function normally for at least 2 days ).
I largely got rid of it. I don't know what exactly helped but I started taking this: Magnesium & Cordyceps & Lionsmane. Maybe it's the combination, maybe it's just one supplement I benefit from most. I don't know It went from very annoying I would say a 6 on the scale of 10, to a nearly not noticeable 2 on the scale of 10. If it stays this way I'm a happy man (Been like this for 2 years now)
I have suffered from bilateral tinnitus for over a year. I have had a hearing test which showed normal hearing. My professional training is in periodontics. I have studied dental mal-occlusion and TMD in dental school. I believe somatic causes have contributed to my tinnitus. I believe the following conditions have contribute to my somatic tinnitus. Sleep apnea, heavy clenching and night time teeth grinding, and in-ear head phones. I am a firm believer that the use of some popular inner ear headphones with strong noise canceling and bluetooth radio frequencies can mount an undue burden to the auditory system when other somatic factors have already sensitized it. I think the role of sleep apnea could not be overstated. Sleep apnea could lead to extreme clenching and grinding, inflammation and pain in muscles of mastication, cervical neck region and stress to the auditory system. In my opinion, the relationship of tinnitus to auditory system and cranial nerve VIII is the same as trigeminal neuralgia to cranial nerve V. I would be interested to know if any physicians or dentists here might have any feedback?
Taurine & B12, Ashwagandha supplements has helped me immensely in healing tinnitus. Keeping stress out is a great factor for relief 🙏God heal all being tormented by tinnitus in Jesus name Amen
My ENT doctor said, "You don't have an ear problem. It's stress." and then left. If it's stress, why do I hear ringing in my right ear and why does it pop? I do have neck issues so this podcast makes total sense. ❤️ Very frustrating that so many people are dismissed this way!
Mine too said age related hearing lol told her my ears feel full all the time and headaches i wake up with headache and jaw pain didn't even think to see a TMJ Doctor
These two doctors are providing a goldmine of knowledge and help to tinnitus sufferers. I had never thought that my tinnitus was TMJ related and after suffering for over 15 years of debilitating tinnitus I will seek treatment from appropriate professionals to relieve my symptoms. Thank you so much for providing informative videos for everyone.
This doctor is wonderful. He gets the whole scope and range of the human experience of this disorder! He finally said DISORDER!!!Long may we conquer. Peace to all.
Same here...with "eventually you'll go deaf, there's nothing that can be done with tinnitus". The only thing he didn't say was "Dismissed!"...but his attitude said it loudly. My bilateral continuous high-pitched hissing tinnitus onset is the result of dental work, but when I tried to talk to the specialist about it...he shook his head and changed the subject. I've learned over the past 5 years that I'll have to live with this because other than pushing a useless pill at it, there's nothing to be done and they don't want to be bothered anymore.
My ENT, a man named Bengt Lie (swedish name - the last name doesn't mean "a lie", it means scythe), told me "Oh this tinnitus will go away." I got really hopeful and happy. Then he said "...when you die."
Both my son and I suffer from very debiliatiting tinnitus -- his from firearm exposure, and me, I had it from childhood and it just grew literally intolerable after getting sick with Covid. He was really struggling with it, so I convinced him to go to the hospital for help because he was feeling literally at the end of his rope with it -- I understand this so well. He went and they were very dismissive of it and told him they could do nothing to help him, really, no one could. He went home and four hours later he ended his life with his shotgun. I now struggle in the wake of this, and also feel very hopeless. I lost him, and I see no end to the tinnitus torment for myself. Every single day is a struggle, and nights are even worse. In one last ditch effort, I made an appointment next month for a hearing clinic that supposedly specializes in tinnitus, that is within my insurance network. I'm praying for relief -- any kind -- at this point. God bless everyone suffering with this torment. Mom to Anthony Thomas 1/2/23 forever 29
Condolences and Prayers to you for comfort and healing for the loss of your son. Covid definitely increased my Tinnitus as well. What worked for me to keep it away or barely detectable are the following: Plant based, whole food diet and lowered stress, plus supplements like B complex, D3 with K2, B12 drops along with spending time in nature. I use sound therapy, Binaural beats and journaling to manage my stress. Most importantly a lot of prayer and meditation. Praying you receive some relief and total healing. 🙏🏾
I’m so damn sorry for your loss. I also got tinnitus from a firearm. Now 2.5 yrs. I’m dry fasting right now which is why I’m listening to all this today. I seldom feel there’s no way out bc the spikes are so high with blast tinnitus. I’m also stressed as I’m sure your son was. My dad understands this but my sisters and mom are freaking heartless. I miss life! Just going to a pub and enjoying a pint! Alcohol helps while drinking it but the following day is brutal. But alcohol is not the answer for anything. God bless you sir.
I'm so very sorry you're dealing with all of this. It has to feel overwhelming and hopeless at times. ❤ Take the quiz. And maybe even do a zoom call with this Doctor if you must. Rely on loving family and Friends to help you through it. I used to carry the burden of sadness and pain from the loss of my mother. I didn't want to be a bother to others. They realized this and stepped in. And I found a therapist I connected with. Participating in social and physical activities I liked was huge for my depression. And that all helped.
Your guest is correct in that most ENT doctors do not have a clue about tinnitus with the usual response being you will just have to put up with it or suggesting some expensive hearing aid with white or other colour sound to mask it. I did the rounds of ENT "specialists" and in the end it was my own research plus a knowledgeable chiropractor that diagnosed it as somatic linked to a forward head position from too much time on a computer. Since I can alter the sound by simply rubbing my head I have come to understand that it is a fascia problem that links it to the autonomous nervous system. This means a fascia problem in another part of the body, in my case a lower back disk operation, can link to the semiautomatic sensory center and so is helped by fascia release which chiropractors and orthopedic surgeons achieve inadvertently.
I went to an audiologist they told me there’s no cure for tinnitus and you’ll have it forever. Luckily I was of right mind otherwise I would have jumped off a bridge after hearing that. I later told the Dr he needs to tell the audiologist to stop telling patients it’s for life especially when it has just started.
@@garethmorgan3665 you had tinnitus meaning in the past but now u no longer have it? Did it just go away one day or did you do something different that helped cure it?
@mikeg1872 hey Mike. I had it for several months after a bad cold about 10 years ago . I can't remember exactly how long it lasted for . It was intermittent . I took a nasel spray and that was about it.I still get it occasionally but if I ignore it it goes away and I just see it as an anxiety symptom now. How are you coping with it ?
My tinnitus started in 2015. I was just sitting on the floor watching a TV show one night and it never went away. Luckily I have become used to it and it doesn't affect me but I'm always scared it's gonna get louder and worse. That scares me
Hi, you mean the Covid vaccine? This is right about the same time after my 1st shot of Pfizer-BioNTech that I started to have Tin symptoms on my left side.
After the 3rd COVID shot, a few days later it has been a nightmare for over two years now. Nobody has answers. But I’m glad yours diminished/gone. Maybe there’s some hope.
Both of you ABSOLUTELY ROCK!!! I'm an 82 year old retired Doctor of Psychology, suffering from Pulsatile Tinnitus for five years! Now I have some direction!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It's truly an honor to provide support and direction to someone with your extensive background. Wishing you comfort and ease on your journey with tinnitus
My sister have tinnitus,I found and study done by an University from Chile,that a medicine given to alcoholics to stop drinking , happen to have a very good effect in reducing tinnitus,and have very little secundary effects,the name is Campral and the active principle is Acomprosato. My sister took the treatment for a year as was indicated,and the volume of the tinnitus noise became much lower and easier to tolerate ,sometimes the noise even goes away. I hope this info can be helpful for anyone suffering tinnitus.
I had tinnitus in one ear for 20 years and managed to deal with it with white sound therapy and time. 2 years ago, I developed a sound which seemed to come from more my brain than my ears and keep changing in intensity, disappear for a few day from time to time and sometimes from month stops me from concentrating, work etc..I also get tingling sensation in my neck and upper back, dizziness and headaches linked to the intensity of the tinnitus. I've seen countless of ENT doctors, who charged crazy amount of money to give me an hearing test ( even though I tell them it hasn't been affected) don't listen to me, don't ask me questions, gaslight me telling me theses sensations and headaches are not linked, and tell me to go and see a psychologist and relax. What a rip off and how those people do drive me crazy ( which has no impact on that sound).
I had tinnitus for approx. 30 years.I have dual tones....one high tone and a low tone most of the 30 years...and is in both ears and it it continuous. About 5 years ago when it got louder I went to ENT....took the hearing test and they said I have a range of hearing loss. However I feel that the tone is in the head and ears.About 3 years ago I went to a chiropractor that also specializes in N.A.E.T. which is an allergy elimination technique.After several treatments the tinnitus stopped in my right ear. It still remains in my left and is dual tone.I have tried almost everything for it in the 30 years.Very grateful that it stopped in the right ear. Sometimes the ringing will get loud while I sleep and it wakes me up.Some days it is louder than other days.So there has been no such thing as to sit in a quiet setting and have peace.....the band is playing all the time.I still look forward to a day where I can hear and feel silence once again.....! Cheers....!
Yours is very similar to my tinnitus - I have high pitched jet engines in both ears, but worse in the left, and a low pitch in the right as well. When at it's worse I feel there is an increased pressure in my ears, but otherwise no real rhyme or reason. Low volume storm sounds at night helps me sleep. I think playing in rock bands and riding motor bikes probably caused mine, it would be very wonderful if it could be stopped after hearing the constant shrill for 35 years.
@@foxmoongaze I hear you foxmoongaze...I too am guilty of the loud turned up amplifiers playing in rock bands...and also power tools.All I know if my tinnitus would stop I'd be crying tears of joy.
I am deaf in my right ear,and losing my hearing slowly on left, I was diagnosed with Menniers Disease, which affects the inner vestibular of the ear,I live a constant life of tinnitus,bad sometimes,and do-able at others, I was treated with Gentimyicin Injections which were very painful,and I take Betahistine every day, I also wear hearing aids, which can be bothersome at times with the noise level and my tinnitus combined! And I trust in my ENT Doctor very much!! The dizzy effect,or drop attacks have lessened,because of treatmentfrom my Ent Doctor, with meds, diet, and my outlook on life,stress & anxiety is also a big factor as well. I will be 60yrs old next month,and I have had this for over 30 yrs now.
I’ve always said that I wanted to get to the root cause of my tinnitus and this Dr is so right when he says that most doctors say there is no hope. I will try to go to see him soon- thank you for this video!
Taking proactive steps towards seeking help is a commendable decision. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and best of luck on your journey to finding relief!
Just listening to this presentation resulted in a noticeable drop in my mono lateral tinnitus. A clear explanation of the condition with hope for treatment is very powerful in simply reducing my overall anxiety level. I know in my case that when the stress/anxiety level increases, the tinnitus becomes so loud that it can cause panic. Taking control with meditation or breathing exercises will usually bring calm and lower the tinnitus perception. Seek help if you cannot manage on your own.
Thank you for this - my son is struggling w it now Susan RN used to work in ENT so many factors he has cervical issues has dental device for Apnea allergies - going to follow your info❤
I tell myself it is the fridge or a/c & the. I don’t notice it. Jesus supernaturally healed me of a growing possibly cancerous mole after listening to healing Scriptures 6 wks. My Faith exploded! Saw that mole SHRINK before my eyes. I need to listen to Healing Scriptures again. We have to renew our minds. Increase our faith everyday.”By Christ’s stripes you are healed.”
My ears started ringing/buzzing in 2015. I swore i was going to end my life. I mean that. I became so so depressed. Ive gotten used to it thankfully but would be amazing to find a cure or treatment of some sort. I think its nerves in my neck/back, and shoulders. Maybe even my jaw. Thanks for sharing this info ❤
same here. i think my cause is same as ur causes. for example if i flex my face muscles / jaw on ward. the tinnitus will reduce from 10/10 to 2/10 but when i release the flexing to normal. it will go back to 10/10
@@hatty101hi, mine is the opposite, certain jaw movements change it from a 5/10 so a 8/10. Gets much louder, I haven’t found anything that lowers the volume.
Research the stomach meridian. ST7 - Xiaguan - Deafness, tinnitus, nasal congestion, toothache, lockjaw, facial distortion and swelling and pain of the cheeks
I've had bilateral tinnitus for around 8 years now. Was very annoying for the first year, causing a deal of stress, but have gradually gotten used to it and sometimes forget I have it. I believe it was caused by a particular medication I was taking immediately prior to its onset, but doctors have disagreed. Strangely, in recent months I have been taking the same medication and after I ceased it a few weeks ago, I gradually realised my tinnitus had gone. Hopefully for good. Feels weird not having crickets and cicadas buzzing in my head all the time.
I think anastrazole has caused my tinnitus. It started after a surgery and now I have to take this pill for 5 years to avert cancer. It also can cause hair loss. I wonder if it has caused ear hair to fall out. I have only taken it for 4 -5 months….. I hate to think I have to wait 4 1/2 years to see if it will ever quit.
Great interview, wonderful information here. I developed bilateral tinnitus back in March 2023 with no hearing loss. I am finally seeing a TMJ specialist this coming Wednesday. I am hopeful but remain realistic. Therapy has been crucial in my healing. I use my ears for work so it is quite difficult so manage sometimes. For everyone out there suffering, just know there is a huge community of us out there and we can find ways to manage this condition. There is hope!
I'm glad you found this interview helpful. It's great to know that resources like this podcast are making a positive impact and offering valuable insights for the community. 💜
Wow. You are all wonderful, caring, and dedicated doctors! May God bless you both and your teams with everything you need and more. Wisdom, understanding, peace, joy, and much, much more!
I had a very light tinnitus for 2 years I think, but some weeks/month ago it got louder and annoying. My ENT doctor said that it's coming from my neck/jaw muscles and he can do nothing about it. That seems plausible, I can change frequency/intensity by pressing my cheeks or moving my jaw. Or by pressing jaw muscles with my fingers. I've started to grit my teeth because I've been under a lot of stress recently. Father died, grandpa died, dog died, wife got depression, trouble with job etc. Now I saw that my dentist specialises in the treatment of CMD. I told her what the ENT specialist had said and she laughed, saying that we have good chance of improving my tinnitus. She made me a bite splint and gave me a prescription for 15 appointments of physiotherapy. Lets see, I am sleeping now with the bite splint and sometimes I already forget about the tinnitus. Tomorrow first time physiotherapy.
Dr.Golenhofen and Dr. Ben are just excellent professionals! This was a great video! Great information. I always enjoy when Treble features Dr. GOLENHOFEN! VERY INTELLIGENT!
Thought I'd add my 2 cents about this video, my somatic tinnitus, and some steps that have proven some relief. My experience in the beginning is exactly what Dr. Golenhofen described. In my case, it was a waking up one morning and hearing a loud repeating tone around +13000 khz in my left ear. I wasn't undergoing a particularly stressful period in my life, I'm almost near *religious* with using hearing protection (ie: Mowing lawn, driving, don't go to concerts, listen to music softly, etc..) and I have no previous use of ototoxic medication, stimulants, alcohol use, infections or pain. To say my initial consultation with my first ENT was disappointing is putting it mildly. The appointment started with a gruff "WHY ARE YOU HERE?!" when they noted I did not have any measurable hearing loss on my audiogram. Upon asking some questions as to what sort of treatment plan I could expect, my appointment ended with me being walked out of the clinic in a confused state, being told I should talk to my dentist. I would say that *this* is where the stress then started from. After quite a few rounds of seeing different specialists (Physiotherapists, Dentists, TMJ specialists, other ENT's) - I came across one TMJ specialist that noted - while I did not have TMJ disorder, I should be screened for *Sleep Apnea*, due to a small throat opening - and referred me to see a sleep specialist. Upon seeking the help of a sleep specialists, I underwent a sleep study, and the doctor there was *super* helpful. He identified I had UARS (Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome) and prescribed the use of a Bi-PAP machine. His argument was that *untreated sleep apnea can be a factor in night bruxism (teeth clenching)*. Clenching can put pressure on the cervical and jaw joints, which can ascerbate and irritate nerves that pass through these areas. The argument is that the body is fighting for sufficient oxygen during the night, and one's mouth will move / clench / struggle if there is not enough oxygenated air passing through. (Incidentally, this might also be an argument as to why one's tinnitus disorder is can be alleviated when they undergo hyperbaric oxygen therapy) . There are some case studies dating back to 2009 in the sleep apnea field of patients alleviating their tinnitus disorder through use of CPAP machines or mandibular-advancement devices. Furthermore, given that a CPAP machine increases the overall air pressure in the sinus and auditory, oxygen levels in these pathways is increased (making it harder for harmful Anaearobic bacteria to grow) and open up synovial passageways to help them drain properly. Lastly, untreated sleep apnea can result in loud snoring / low blood oxygen levels / Stress and fatigue, which can also acerbate our perception of one's tinnitus disorder. ... I mention this, because - unfortunately in my case - the ENT's that I consulted with *did not* pick up that I had sleep apnea / UARS. It took a visit to a 3rd dentist for them to notice. I was really surprised by this, as you would figure that an Ears-Nose-*Throat* doctor would at the very least screen for it. Hope this helps.
Last ENT I spoke to about my tinnitus in my right ear do to noise damage, made me feel real good, by telling me learn to live with it, no cure. and invoiced me for $250.00
My ENT doctor told me it's tinnitus there is no cure. Have a look on line but stay away from the negative sites and try to stay positive. That was that. 2 years on I am learning to live with it, trying to stay positive and at times I do forget for a short time that I have it. I take comfort from your channel and your guest speakers.
I'm sorry to hear about your struggle with tinnitus, but it's commendable how you've embraced a positive approach despite the initial diagnosis. Managing to forget about it at times is a significant achievement in adapting to the condition. I'm glad our channel and guest speakers bring you comfort along your journey. 💜
It's been 6 years since I've suffered sudden hearing loss on my left ear. For some time I was experiencing tinnitus on both sides, but one day... puff. In a moment, the whole world started to spin, and in about 15 minutes there was no sound on the left side. I still perceive quite intense tinnitus even on my deaf side. I try and take it with a bit of humor, go to the doctors, psychiatrist and all, but it gets really frustrating from time to time.
Please tell us how to find qualified physicians. I recently saw an ENT and in three minutes I got this great piece of advice: “There is no cure. You will have to learn to live with tinnitus”. Wow… I felt wonderful after hearing that.
I'm sorry you had to experience that. We are here to help! Schedule a complimentary telehealth consultation with one of our audiologists using this link: treble.health/schedule
To stop my tinnitus, I listen to the same pitch as my tinnitus which has fast bursts of the sound and silence. When I feel it disappear I stop the sound until it comes back, then repeat until it’s dramatically reduced for a long period of time. I was lucky to discover the technique because an app I use (belltone calmer) happened to have sounds at the right pitch (birds plus crackling fire played simultaneously)
I’ve had tinnitus since my early 30s . It got worse in 2020 after a month long illness but I’ve been doing all I can and have had some relief . No doctor ear or otherwise seems to know anything! I always have a slight sound on the right side of head but sometimes my left side goes crazy but everyday I have low volume it’s great but it can go back to a screaming mode with no explanation but I can usually lower it back ! I’m 67 now so I’ve been dealing with this for a long time !
Same here right ear tinnitus sometimes my left Sioe for some reason activates higher than my right. The first time i got really scared after it happen to me a few times i just got used because eventually the left side goes back to normal and the right is just still there EEEEEEEE~
9:30 pm I haven't had tinnitus very long, but it is very aggravating. I have noticed that if I eat a lot of sugar, that's when my tinnitus gets really loud. UGG!!
@@angelfire9094 , yes, actually I do. My ex-husband hit a telephone pole in the '90's and caused me to get whiplash on my left side. I'm always pulling the same muscle on that side. When it pulls, it incapacitates me for a few seconds and sends pain straight up into my brain.
I've noticed that my mental health is 💯 linked to it... when I'm not stressed depressed etc it's almost gone and can deal with it better. So I'm trying to rectify that to address my tinnitus
I got Tinnitus 7 years ago. I had gotten Lyme disease and got very sick, had a rash all over my body and a fever. It was during the infection that the Tinnitus started. I went on Antibiotics for a month for the Lyme, but the Tinnitus stayed. My life is very stressful now and I am not sleeping well. It definitely is worse when I am stressed and not eating well.
Here's my events leading up to my latest hearing loss + extreme Tinnitus: Sept 2018: got on an airplane with an undiagnosed ear infection, eardrug hurt/popped, lost 20 db of hearing in my R ear July 2021: woke up with extreme neck pain, could barely turn my head + Tinnitus, pretty bad tinnitus in my both ears. Note the herniation was to the LEFT paracentral/foramen. Had surgery on Dec 2021, woke up and tinnitus was entirely gone. Nov 2023: had dry whooping cough for 4 weeks, harsh cough. Hearing fine, no tinnitus Nov 23, 2023: extreme neck pain in right side of neck near Atlas/Occipital bone area. Nov 27, 2023: hearing loss occurs late afternoon. It was stark contrast and tinnitus came on. Ears full. Nov 30, 2023: first ENT diagnoses with Meneire's Disease, hearing loss in R Ear is up to 70 db (conversational volume, especially females), Dr administers 1st ITS steroid shot Dec 3, 2023: see new ENT, she's much better and much more earnst. Administers 2 more steroid shots so have 3 in first 11 days since onset of hearing loss with tinnitus. I've seen began Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Hyberbaric Chamber (HBOT, oxygen therapy), high dose B Vitamins, 85-90% max HR exercise intervals, Sauna, Steam Room, neck extension/decompression, and some Rx that stimulus middle ear blood flow. Only the exercise + steam room seem to help relieve some tinnitus. Hearing loss might be slightly less but might only be tinnitus factor. I have a sedated MRI tomorrow to check for cochlear cyst. I have an advanced hearing test on Tuesday (like one mentioned in video vs the usual audiogram which I do believe my tinnitus masked some hearing). Hoping to begin dry needling and physical therapy of the neck this week. Can report back any findings I have here. I'm not sure which issue I have. I am thinking it's muscular/nerves in the neck.
Have had severe tinnitus and headaches since an infection after a dental implant 4 mos ago. My experience with my ENT was just as you described "Nothing I can do for you. You need to learn to live with it". I have since started seeing my Chiropractor, and with an adjust and acupressure it improved slightly. Praying that this progress will continue. I will also be consulting Treble Health for help as well. Thank you
We're so sorry to hear the experience you had with a medical professional. We would be happy to speak with you further to help you habituate to your tinnitus. Please call our team at Treble Health. We have people standing by to help you. Call us at (855) 714-0921. On mobile? Click here: treble.health/call
I'm glad the video could offer some reassurance to those dealing with tinnitus. Remember, you're not alone in this-many individuals navigate similar experiences, and seeking support can make a significant difference. 💜
I might have to travel to Germany to have a proper diagnose, I’m pretty sure my tinnitus is somatic, but usually hear from audiologists “there’s nothing you can do, bear with it”
I got constant tinnitus right after having my metal fillings drilled out by a dentist who didn’t take precautions. It’s been 3 years and there is no relief. I had to make peace with it. It’s so bad that even in a noisy environment I still hear it.
Hi mate happened to me I had tiny hole in back tooth filling , dentist give me 3 injection drilled the living daylight out of my old filling then put completely new one in 2 day later I got infection in cheek and ear she gave me antibotics the infection cleared up 2 day later but gave me pulsating tinnitus then normal tinnitus in both ears I went back and she said its through my tmj joint😂 and now I'm tortured😢😢
I'm so glad I found this. It answered many questions I had about my tinnitus. I understand so much more than I did. I now have a new direction in getting help. Thank you.
In my case it was the over prescribing of ototoxic antibiotics since I was a child … then one day in my 60’s I was given Metronidazole (Flagyl) by error and it not only permanently damaged both ears where tinnitus is now beyond tolerance, it wreaked havoc with my vestibular network, blew out my left eye’s macula, and caused severe brain injury from toxic encephalopathy.
Wow. Sorry to hear that. thank you for posting because on occasion …. When I have a flare up, my doc will prescribe that for me. I have only taken it twice. I hope it never happens again because I don’t want to take that med after reading your comment. I now have ringing but I think it is because I have to take anastrazole.
I'm having to deal with this on my own, as I'm long term travelling (Not that I would give a seconds credit to the doctors in my home country to deal with it. Lost all faith in them after the last few years)It's very interesting to hear this doctor talking about the somatic/jaw/dental aspect. I'm sure this is what mine is about, as it started suddenly one morning, along with a sense my jaw had 'dislocated' overnight,. I've been doing exercises and lymph drainage techniques picked up on RUclips from excellent therapists and it is all gradually diminishing :)
Has anyone ever studied people with kyphosis (hunchback/ forward head posture) and tinnitus? Mine came on sudden - out of nowhere, although at the time I was complaining over and over about having a sinus infection or ear infection- for which no ENT agreed. My audiologist suggested to go to my dentist, and he felt something was wrong but could not see anything on my tooth X-ray - however he gave me 875mg amoxicillin for 10 days and within 48 hours the tinnitus calmed way down. With the antibiotics, I also lost the cheekbone pain, ear fullness, and this weird fullness down the side of my neck (if I puffed my right cheek, I would hear fluid behind my ear squish and then I could take my hand and squish that fluid down the side of my neck), and I had a painful right jaw and clicking - but then the antibiotics were finished and the tinnitus returned at a low level. However none of the other strange symptoms returned - except for the jaw pain, which never went away. My dentist said to see an endodontist (root canal specialist) as they can do a cat scan and that doctor said it is very evident I am grinding my teeth hard on the upper right back teeth, and that is causing issues with the teeth and feeling face pain and jaw pain and jaw clicking. He said it could make the sinus and ears hurt - but that weird fluid thing that was happening when I puffed my check (which was there for 2 months but completely disappeared with antibiotics is a mystery). So I don’t know if I had some weird infection that antibiotics killed and then also have some grinding / TMJ issue ? I feel if antibiotics made the tinnitus lower or non-existent and then returned some once I stopped taking antibiotics that something bacteria must of been going on? The other issue is that I have scoliosis and kyphosis- and so now I also wonder, is it postural and maybe the antibiotics and all that were just coincidence? That maybe something is shifting in my neck and nerves which made it quiet for a few days and now back slightly. When it first happened it was a high pitched dog whistle sound 24/7/365 and I could not hear over it. Now it’s still high pitched metallic ssssss but much lower -- When I went to the ENT for this sudden onset tinnitus- I said it’s too ironic that I have complained of fullness in my ear and sinus on the right side and now have right side tinnitus- it has to be correlated. He ran a hearing test which measured the pressure in the middle ear and there was no fluid. The audiologist said my hearing is normal, but the ENT pointed to some upper frequency hearing loss on my test (audiologist said this is normal of anyone my age) and said ohh this is why, and that his conclusion is that I am getting older (51) and that this just happens. That this is nothing one can do about and to get to grips with it. I said how it’s only on my right side and how do know if I have a tumor or anything going on? He said cuz the minor upper frequency loss on the hearing test is equal of both ears - so nothing more to do here. No scans, no tests, just live with it and told me to get a good psych doc cuz many folks can become suicidal- oh and Happy Thanksgiving, oh he also threw in how not to follow anything on the internet - how it’s all snake oil online, when the truth is there is nothing that can be done. I dunno it’s exhausting but this channel has been very helpful.
I have scoliosis and kyphosis and I started getting a wooshing blood flow sound in my right ear 3 years ago. I don´t know if there is any connection between scoliosis and kyphosis and my persistent wooshing blood flow sound. I went to a chiropractor and he told me that we can correct kyphosis easily by correcting the posture and exercises to straighten it ! I hope it helps a bit. Good luck. Meditation works for me.
Have tinnitus from playing music . I use plugs on stage . A recent sinus infection has pushed it harder and at times I’m waking up in the middle of the night with it exacerbated and it’s keeping me awake 😞 Seeing the doctor on tues in hope that getting rid of the sinus infection will reduce the tinnitus
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing with tinnitus, especially after dealing with a sinus infection. It's a wise decision to consult with your doctor, and I hope resolving the sinus issue provides some relief for your tinnitus. Best of luck with your upcoming doctor's appointment - I'm sending positive thoughts your way!
Went to the top ear doc in pittsburgh. Was told no idea what was happening no cure or treatment. I left dumb founded. Fast forward to seeing an ortho several years later Who asked me without prompting from me-how bad the ringing in my ears was at my first exam. Adult braces took it down about 50%. They believe mine is tmj related. Working on sleep, stress, night guards etc. I’m hopeful now!!
I've had tinitis for five years. I had a severe infection with lesions in and on my ears related to having Lyme disease. My ears were screaming during infection. Now it's still loud. 24/7 never goes away.
I got tinnitus after the Covid booster. I went to a hearing specialist and they said there’s nothing that can be done. I also get pressure when I get up like the pressure when you’re in a plane.
I went through everything you just described with my ENT.I have unilateral tinnitus with high pitch hissing for 2 years and nothing was prescribed for it or diagnosed! We do not have such knowledgeable doctors like your guest here in Canada, unfortunately!
I have Tinnitus from my condition .Severe dehydration has caused a lot of it. The ear has to have fluid not water or enough fluid to cause the feeling of sounds in a well . The ear is so dry it rubs the cocclea and makes by his high pitched sound of a tea kettle going off. My dehydration caused from symptoms of multiple active ulcers. Along with this is a vital hernia in my stomach. Total weight of me 5 ft. Female was only weighing the most 90 pounds. Petite all of my life. I only weigh 67 pounds. It's hard putting on weight . Trying to drink protein drinks , chocolate everything that has a high calorie count. Problem my stomach won't let me eat a whole meal . I m supposed to eat small bits all day long. It's hard eating meals that need heating up . Eggs , bacon ,toast . Meals like this. Anyway the Tinnitus sounds keeps me awake . My nervous system is shot . This in turn bothers the ulcers. I did find a way to get that high pitched sound lulled a bit This is dying a sleep rain app on my smart phone. Rain with thunder , fans . The Tinnitus on RUclips sounds to drown out the high pitches are ok but found for me is the rain , fan sounds. I sold hearing aids. It was a crooked business because the people I worked with did not have their rooms sound proof. You could hear traffic inside the building. We went out to the customers homes. The business was closed down as I reported it . I had to for the people the senior citizens who trusted this company. In no way was I going to be part of that . I have a good clean conscience . I hope she of you can use the rain and fan sounds also theirs meditation with soft light music .
Thank you for your kind words! Rest assured, we'll continue to delve deeper into the intricacies of tinnitus and provide more essential insights in upcoming episodes.
I won't stop until mine is gone, honestly. I haven't been to a chiro in about 6 months, but I'm going back. I have no doubt that it's either caused from my sinus infection I had recently, and an ENT *can* help with the middle ear issues I have, or my chiro can adjust my beck and back and try acupuncture, since that's also proven to help. I might even go for massages for my upper back and neck, since those muscles are always tight for me...which I'm told magnesium helps with (And I've read magnesium helps with tinnitus, too), so I'm...trying it all.
@@christabelle__ love the positivity. I don’t let tinnitus spoil my day but not knowing what caused this condition makes it tough for me to feel confident I’ll find a way to make it stop. I will say I’ve always carried my stress in my neck and jaw so I assume that probably has something to do with it.
I’ve had tinnitus for many years and the last couple of years it’s been worst in my right ear, hearing test was ok, I don’t have hearing loss just normal for my age (49). It get worst with stress, I listen to noise mask at least one hour daily, it helps but it is persistent and annoying sometimes but I learned how to deal with it, luckily.
I just had my consultation it was amazing at first I didn’t need devices it was just Tonic Tensor Tympani but now tinnitus has sparked in my left ear, but I can’t afford the 5000 at the moment so I’m praying my mechanisms I learned and therapy I get better 🙏🏽❤️
I just read Dr. Mercola article on GABA. I’ve also heard several people say GABA helps them. Sadly the government is trying to stop doctors like Mercola from trying to help us. God bless and prayers of healing.
i would say dr golenhofen is the foremost authority on this affliction. hes absolutely brilliant and fascinating to listen to......peple should fly to germany if they have a bad case
That's interesting what the doctor said about malocclusive restorations and tinnitus. I'm a dentist (prosthodontist) and developed tinnitus after a severe bout of flu in boarding school. That was 40 years ago ( 1983) I was 15. It started like the sound of a neverending high pitched tuning fork in one ear. Now it's like jet plane. By the way never taught any correlation between tinnitus and dental restorations at school or residencies
I got my tinitus over 40 years ago Its loud So loud Car accident and depressed fracture of my skull I cant participate in discussion unless its one on one
@@catherinemardling7827there is a homoeopathic remedy called Nat Sulph which is for head injuries, doesn’t matter how long ago. Give it a try, it worked for a friend of mine or see a Homoeopath? Namaste 🙏
Do you know, that some people, myself included, got Tinnitus after they had Hearing test? As for me, I had Hearing Test (my earing was OK I wanted to check up only) in Miracle-Ear Co on January 18, 2024 and got the first strike of Tinnitus on February 06, 2024. Since then "white noise" did not stop and make me creasy. I learned a lot about this nasty Tinnitus on Internet and follow you, Dr Ben, podcast, thank you very much! How you can classified my case, Dr.Galenhofen? Thank you very much for your passion to serve people without any help from official medicine!
We would need to know more information. It is unlikely that a hearing test itself could cause tinnitus but the stress of the hearing test or the results of the test may induce some anxiety which could be related. We would be happy to discuss further. Schedule a complimentary telehealth consultation: treble.health/consultation
I got my tinnitus 3 months ago.It started with an esr infection, and it never went away. I had it in just my left ear and Thanksgiving it went to my right ear. I pray every night this goes away but i probably have to learn to live with it. I already went to an ENT and i have no hearing loss he just said live with it
I was disappointed by this video, misleading title with very generic common info, also the third type of tinnitus is never discussed in much detail if at all in any of the videos.
I was just told by 3rd ENT, nothing she could do, it was loss in high pitch sounds. She told me it was going to get worse. I just have to deal with it. My current ENT said I have to stop eating 8 hrs before bed, so no eating for 16 hours, which is not something I can do, I had gastric bypass so I can't eat that much in short amount of time
Your ENT is an idiot. It's been shown that hearing, for everyone, gets worse, but tinnitus tends to get better over time. Also, don't starve yourself. That's horrible direction, and a good way to ensure your tinnitus bothers you more.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom of knowledge..... I have had tinnitus now for the past two years..or so.. my hearing is fine as I I'm having a checked on a regular basis.. I do have arthritis through my neck and body... it seems like when I do heavy lifting .. the ringing becomes louder and tighter.. I'm accepting as an arthritis side effect.. Yoga and exercise is my go to game to stay on my game..
I’ve had tinnitus for many years. Mine was from working in a laud factory for 30 years. The worse time is at night trying to get to sleep with the constant ringing. Some nights it drives me crazy.
I visited my ENT doc & he said there is good news & bad news. The good news is your hearing is perfect, the bad news is there is nothing that can be done about your Tinnitus. You're just gonna have to learn to live with it. UGH!!!
I have noticed that Tea Three extraction is healing my tinnitus. After using it, it is almost gone…plus fasting and exercising makes me feel better physically.
I have had tinnitus since 1988. Gets worse when you eat high in sugar foods, crisps and chocolate. I got it when i listened to the music on my hi-fi with the headphones on, set at high volume. There was this high pitched whistling sound in the background when i was listening to the music, due to the music being transmitted from far away. When i took the headphones off when i finished, the sound around me was like a gargling sound, like when someone gargles water in their mouth. After a few seconds my hearing returned to normal and everything was ok. Anyway the next day when i woke up i heard this ringing sound for the first time, and it sounded like a high pitched water kettle going off when it is boiling. It has never gone off since 1988 and some days it is loud and some days not so loud, but it is always there. Always thought my tinnitus was caused by the fine hairs inside your inner ear being flat caused by the loud music, nomally the hairs in the inner ear are vertical and cancel out any type of unwanted noise.
Might there be a 4th cause, which is broken or damaged hair cells in the cochlea? These cells are letting potassium and chlorine ions into them constantly, thus making the brain think it’s hearing those frequencies. Normal healthy hair cells only allow those ions through when they are vibrating due to normal sound frequencies hitting them. So, this type of tinnitus is of a bio-electrical and chemical nature.
Damaged hair cells in the cochlea is one of the primary causes for tinnitus! Check out this blog article that goes more in depth about this: treblehealth.com/tinnitus-with-normal-hearing-explained/
Thank you for this video. I have a better understanding of my friend's frustration with her doctors . I imagine the doctors also experience frustration when they cannot help their patients with tinnitus.
Nobody knows man. From what I understand it could be dental issues, painkillers aspirin, acetaminophen etc if you take PM pills that's what I do. It could be combination of loud music and salty food, I used to think it was sugar but I think it's mostly salt for me that sets it off. Also when you start getting overweight and older it happens as well because of cardiovascular issues. It's just multiple things that can happen that can cause tinnitus and you have to figure it out on your own to reduce it.
The "weather" radar (usually at Air Force bases) power emissions have been enormously amplified - could this be having an effect on those who are sensitive to it? 🤔
I've never gone to a medical doctor with a chronic illness and been helped. Harmed, sure, of course, but never helped. There are some real doctors out there but they are exceedingly rare.
Have Tinnitus for 18 years. In the beginning it drove me crazy and my hearing is at 10-20% in that ear. I got used to it. One Doctor reccomended to have surgery and remove pieces of my ear (all about surgery and making $$$$) Never found any solution. I bought Cortexi after paying for a bottle $79 with shipping. USED it for a bit less of a week, but unsure if its snake oil or there is something to it. I have to listen to this entire video.
Ive always suffered from tinnitus but mainly only noticeable when in bed but it was mild then my doctor told me i had a build up of wax in my ear so gave me otex ear drops ive now had the loudest ringing in my right ear for 10 days and its driving me mad 😭 ive also lost hearing in it 🤦🏻♀️ im hoping and praying it goes 🤞 ive been experiencing terrible migraines and tingling sensations down face and arms (which has luckily gone) just the migraines and tintinitus 🙈 i also have mineres.
Personal experience and study. Tinitus caused by inflammation. That's why they cannot find the cause. The things you need to do. Stop eating processed food and sugars. Intermittent fasting. Ground yourself to the earth. You will be fixed out dramatically improved.
I had tinnitus for about two years then I had Corona followed by Acute Transient Psychotic Disorder. Combined Escitalopram and Clonazepam was given to me.Tinnitus gone in the meantime but recurred after a few months as I had stopped medicine Now I have restarted since yesterday and become vegan and doing neck muscles exercise I think neck stiffness and tender spots are root cause in my case along with fear and grief based upon religious teachings
I'm glad you found the discussion insightful! Understanding more about tinnitus can make managing it feel more manageable. Your appreciation means a lot. 💜
I have tinnitus after using in-ear headphones with high volume sound music for a 2-3 years, also I have wisdom teeths which I didnt put them out specially on my left ear I can feel like something have inside interesthing feeling and when sllent I can hear continues tinnitus always. Also I have sleep problems and sleeping times inordinary generally.
I got tinnitus right after getting rid of a covid infection. A few days after feeling fine i woke up with it one morning. Lately i have noticed a very strong link between my stomach and my tinnitus loudness. When i have an upset stomach, which i have quite often because of IBS, the tinnitus is NOTICEABLY louder. I write "noticeably" in caps because i am 100% certain of this and it is not some imagined correlation. When i have a good period, with a well working stomach and digestion, the tinnitus get much lower. WHY!?!? I HATE THAT I DON'T KNOW WHY!!!!
Back in 2016, I got a bad sinus infection. Someone recommended that I try flushing my sinuses with a Neti Pot. I used tap water, which I found out later wasn't safe because tap water isn't always adequately filtered or treated. A couple of weeks later when I woke up, my head was spinning so bad that I had to literally crawl to the bathroom to use it because I couldn't stand up. I had Labyrinthitis, which is the inflammation of the inner ear. So I had daily vertigo, hearing loss, nausea, etc. for several months. And when those symptoms slowly eased, I noticed a high-pitched ringing in my left ear and then it moved into my right ear a couple of years later. So now I have what sounds like electrical charges buzzing inside of my head at all times. So yeah, it's been a bitch.
Hi, sorry to ask but I’m watching many other videos in a short period…. What is the timestamp(s) of this video for effective tinnitus treatment. Thank you for sharing & helping us!
@fxly love it. Is bronchitis pronounced "bron-ku-tus ?" Arthritis "arth-ru-tus? " Appendicitis "app-end-duh-si-tus?" Of course not. Pronounce whatever you like, any way you like, but it just sounds a little silly and pretentious. There are worse things.
Most Drs don’t care or don’t have time to dig into the root cause. Nobody asked me the good questions such as what meds are you taking, do u have stress, neck issues, jaw issues, injury, etc…hearing test seems silly to me how can I hear certain light tones with tinnitus ringing at all times?
It started when I was 10-11 year old. It was barely noticable. It seemed to have increased with age. I am 51 now. It is kinda loud now. My hearing is ok. I can distinguish between tinnitus and real sound. I just accepted it. It is a beep. The volume and pitch change slightly. No life event I can link to the start of it. Really no idea.
My wife was born deaf 100% and her tinnitus started about 24 yrs ago, when she was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. She's had it ever since and it drives her crazy. Every time she closes her eyes it screams at her about an 8 out of 10, based on how she describes it. She has tightness in her neck and I'm hoping we can find something to relieve it. I wish we could find someone in our area that could help. She has seen ent dr.s and ear doctors to no avail.
I am reading a lot of us have neck issues as well, does that come after or before is what I am wondering now. Tell your wife about the Lenire device, it was just approved in the US in April 2023.
I am very sorry to hear of your wife's struggle with tinnitus. I have had severe tinnitus for over 10 years and it resulted from a bad ear infection. I have been researching this problem for a decade now and tying all manner of different things to get relief. I am currently writing a book that I hope will help tinnitus sufferers get some relief and even reclaim their silence once again. I have had a good measure of success and I now experience days with absolutely no tinnitus. I still have bad days on occasion by I know the life style changes that I have made have been the reason for my tinnitus backing off and getting me a good quality of life again. I would really look into this issue with your wife's hyperthyroidism. Is she on any medication to rebalance her thyroid? Are these medications possibly part of the problem. Hormone imbalances can sometimes be the culprit. I would see a naturopath to get a second opinion on her current treatment. There may be a better more natural solution that may help her tinnitus. I would also look at her neck issues. When I am stressed my tinnitus will always go up in intensity. When I get a tight neck this often results in a tight jaw and this alone can cause my tinnitus to fluctuate wildly. Look at this mechanical aspect very carefully. Some neck stretches and possible chiropractic care may unlock this problem. Don't give up hope. There's very likely a solution here.
Yeah, mines been going on for a couple years when I first seen the doctor ears nose and throat guy. He told me have hearing loss in the left ear mild. He was telling me coffee sets it off if you’re a coffee drinker. carbs supposedly do also. they want to sell me hearing aids. I’m glad I just came across this. And I’ve been having neck issues for a while. Couple bad disc.
I was diagnosed for 8 months and there was nothing found. I went on salt water flush for 6 days. On the 3rd day the sound disappeared. Most tinnitus are due to digestive system errors. For six days i did not eat anything. Only drank coconut water and lemon juice.
I have also found out that i have a digestive issue. Meanwhile i am vegeterian mostly. When i eat meat and milk for more then 3 months, i get tinnitus back
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😅nothing. Can be. Done. Like. Hearing test. Don't. Stop
How can Steroids (Prednisone) help with Tinnitus which is caused by bilateral Menieres 24/7 365 days a year? What is the amount and schedule? Steroids do have side effects. I can’t pay for consultation I’m on disability because it also effected my balance.
Mine started after a round of antibiotics from my dentist trying to perform a root canal.
I did have acupuncture on my neck which reduced the level of tinnitus but the acupuncturist would not do it again because it was very painful which is unusual.
My tinnitus started just after my medication on vivid 19. It's more than 3 years.
Everybody writes about having tinnitus. We need to hear from people who got rid of it.
My husband doesn't have it anymore. Hard to say what helped him, but the biggest change in his lifestyle is that he eats beef everyday and eats fruits (almost not veggies). We also soak all fruits in vinegar for 15 min to get rid of most pesticides. He also does not have migrens anymore (he used to have twice per year, and he was not able to function normally for at least 2 days ).
I had mild tinnitus and it went away when I went on a whole foods plant based diet, so no processed food. All real, natural food.
I largely got rid of it.
I don't know what exactly helped but I started taking this: Magnesium & Cordyceps & Lionsmane.
Maybe it's the combination, maybe it's just one supplement I benefit from most. I don't know
It went from very annoying I would say a 6 on the scale of 10, to a nearly not noticeable 2 on the scale of 10.
If it stays this way I'm a happy man (Been like this for 2 years now)
I'm able to decrease by 75%. I do acupressure on ST 8, head, temple massage, and a specific reiki technique.
@k.b.4430 please explain more detail. What is ST8? And reiki?
I have suffered from bilateral tinnitus for over a year. I have had a hearing test which showed normal hearing. My professional training is in periodontics. I have studied dental mal-occlusion and TMD in dental school. I believe somatic causes have contributed to my tinnitus. I believe the following conditions have contribute to my somatic tinnitus. Sleep apnea, heavy clenching and night time teeth grinding, and in-ear head phones. I am a firm believer that the use of some popular inner ear headphones with strong noise canceling and bluetooth radio frequencies can mount an undue burden to the auditory system when other somatic factors have already sensitized it. I think the role of sleep apnea could not be overstated. Sleep apnea could lead to extreme clenching and grinding, inflammation and pain in muscles of mastication, cervical neck region and stress to the auditory system. In my opinion, the relationship of tinnitus to auditory system and cranial nerve VIII is the same as trigeminal neuralgia to cranial nerve V. I would be interested to know if any physicians or dentists here might have any feedback?
Taurine & B12, Ashwagandha supplements has helped me immensely in healing tinnitus. Keeping stress out is a great factor for relief 🙏God heal all being tormented by tinnitus in Jesus name Amen
Thanks for your info am on B12 I never heard of the supple to Taurine Ashwagandha were did you get these supplements
Amen in Jesus Name
Amen!
Amen
what mg do you take please - thx
My ENT doctor said, "You don't have an ear problem. It's stress." and then left. If it's stress, why do I hear ringing in my right ear and why does it pop? I do have neck issues so this podcast makes total sense. ❤️ Very frustrating that so many people are dismissed this way!
Try chiropractor who uses the Y-strap! There are many great videos on youtube.
Mine too said age related hearing lol told her my ears feel full all the time and headaches i wake up with headache and jaw pain didn't even think to see a TMJ Doctor
My ears would ring even as a child of 6 years old. Im 57 now and it still rings
These two doctors are providing a goldmine of knowledge and help to tinnitus sufferers. I had never thought that my tinnitus was TMJ related and after suffering for over 15 years of debilitating tinnitus I will seek treatment from appropriate professionals to relieve my symptoms. Thank you so much for providing informative videos for everyone.
This doctor is wonderful. He gets the whole scope and range of the human experience of this disorder! He finally said DISORDER!!!Long may we conquer. Peace to all.
My experience with the ENT is exactly as you describe it "You have hearing loss and tinnitus live with it , NEXT "
Exactly!
Went to 3 separate ENT’s…….
ALL said EXACTLY THR SAME!
Just the same for me...
Same here...with "eventually you'll go deaf, there's nothing that can be done with tinnitus". The only thing he didn't say was "Dismissed!"...but his attitude said it loudly. My bilateral continuous high-pitched hissing tinnitus onset is the result of dental work, but when I tried to talk to the specialist about it...he shook his head and changed the subject. I've learned over the past 5 years that I'll have to live with this because other than pushing a useless pill at it, there's nothing to be done and they don't want to be bothered anymore.
Same here :-(
My ENT, a man named Bengt Lie (swedish name - the last name doesn't mean "a lie", it means scythe), told me "Oh this tinnitus will go away." I got really hopeful and happy. Then he said "...when you die."
Both my son and I suffer from very debiliatiting tinnitus -- his from firearm exposure, and me, I had it from childhood and it just grew literally intolerable after getting sick with Covid. He was really struggling with it, so I convinced him to go to the hospital for help because he was feeling literally at the end of his rope with it -- I understand this so well. He went and they were very dismissive of it and told him they could do nothing to help him, really, no one could. He went home and four hours later he ended his life with his shotgun. I now struggle in the wake of this, and also feel very hopeless. I lost him, and I see no end to the tinnitus torment for myself. Every single day is a struggle, and nights are even worse. In one last ditch effort, I made an appointment next month for a hearing clinic that supposedly specializes in tinnitus, that is within my insurance network. I'm praying for relief -- any kind -- at this point. God bless everyone suffering with this torment. Mom to Anthony Thomas 1/2/23 forever 29
Condolences and Prayers to you for comfort and healing for the loss of your son. Covid definitely
increased my Tinnitus as well. What worked for me to keep it away or barely detectable are the following: Plant based, whole food diet and lowered stress, plus supplements like B complex, D3 with K2, B12 drops along with spending time in nature. I use sound therapy, Binaural beats and journaling to manage my stress. Most importantly a lot of prayer and meditation. Praying you receive some relief and total healing. 🙏🏾
thank you I will try these methods too@@thesensitivesoulnetwork9092
I’m so damn sorry for your loss. I also got tinnitus from a firearm. Now 2.5 yrs. I’m dry fasting right now which is why I’m listening to all this today. I seldom feel there’s no way out bc the spikes are so high with blast tinnitus. I’m also stressed as I’m sure your son was. My dad understands this but my sisters and mom are freaking heartless. I miss life! Just going to a pub and enjoying a pint! Alcohol helps while drinking it but the following day is brutal. But alcohol is not the answer for anything. God bless you sir.
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I'm so very sorry you're dealing with all of this. It has to feel overwhelming and hopeless at times. ❤
Take the quiz. And maybe even do a zoom call with this Doctor if you must. Rely on loving family and Friends to help you through it. I used to carry the burden of sadness and pain from the loss of my mother. I didn't want to be a bother to others. They realized this and stepped in. And I found a therapist I connected with. Participating in social and physical activities I liked was huge for my depression. And that all helped.
Your guest is correct in that most ENT doctors do not have a clue about tinnitus with the usual response being you will just have to put up with it or suggesting some expensive hearing aid with white or other colour sound to mask it. I did the rounds of ENT "specialists" and in the end it was my own research plus a knowledgeable chiropractor that diagnosed it as somatic linked to a forward head position from too much time on a computer. Since I can alter the sound by simply rubbing my head I have come to understand that it is a fascia problem that links it to the autonomous nervous system. This means a fascia problem in another part of the body, in my case a lower back disk operation, can link to the semiautomatic sensory center and so is helped by fascia release which chiropractors and orthopedic surgeons achieve inadvertently.
Thank you for sharing this, it makes total sense to me.
I’ve had lower back disc surgery as well. Can you please elaborate on how you get relief?
I went to an audiologist they told me there’s no cure for tinnitus and you’ll have it forever. Luckily I was of right mind otherwise I would have jumped off a bridge after hearing that. I later told the Dr he needs to tell the audiologist to stop telling patients it’s for life especially when it has just started.
I had tinnitus and it's true , I remember the GP just said 'You have tinnitus. Here's a leaflet...'
@@garethmorgan3665 you had tinnitus meaning in the past but now u no longer have it? Did it just go away one day or did you do something different that helped cure it?
@mikeg1872 hey Mike. I had it for several months after a bad cold about 10 years ago . I can't remember exactly how long it lasted for . It was intermittent . I took a nasel spray and that was about it.I still get it occasionally but if I ignore it it goes away and I just see it as an anxiety symptom now. How are you coping with it ?
Fasting and taurine can help a ton for many people.
@@LTPottengerI do intermittent fasting 16-8 but hasn’t helped much. Not familiar with taurine but maybe something I should check out. Thx!
I'm just getting over tinnitus after being vaccinated two years ago. It's hell. I wish everyone going thru it a quick recovery.
My tinnitus started in 2015. I was just sitting on the floor watching a TV show one night and it never went away. Luckily I have become used to it and it doesn't affect me but I'm always scared it's gonna get louder and worse. That scares me
Hi, you mean the Covid vaccine? This is right about the same time after my 1st shot of Pfizer-BioNTech that I started to have Tin symptoms on my left side.
My tinnitus started when I got the Astra Zeneca vaccine. I wonder how many of us there are?
After the 3rd COVID shot, a few days later it has been a nightmare for over two years now. Nobody has answers. But I’m glad yours diminished/gone. Maybe there’s some hope.
Mine started after 2nd vaccine
Both of you ABSOLUTELY ROCK!!! I'm an 82 year old retired Doctor of Psychology, suffering from Pulsatile Tinnitus for five years! Now I have some direction!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It's truly an honor to provide support and direction to someone with your extensive background. Wishing you comfort and ease on your journey with tinnitus
My sister have tinnitus,I found and study done by an University from Chile,that a medicine given to alcoholics to stop drinking , happen to have a very good effect in reducing tinnitus,and have very little secundary effects,the name is Campral and the active principle is Acomprosato. My sister took the treatment for a year as was indicated,and the volume of the tinnitus noise became much lower and easier to tolerate ,sometimes the noise even goes away. I hope this info can be helpful for anyone suffering tinnitus.
I can't thank you enough! I'll look into it.
Acamprosate is a structural analogue of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Thank you 🙏
Thank you 🙏
Hello Ketina how is your sister nowadays?
I had tinnitus in one ear for 20 years and managed to deal with it with white sound therapy and time. 2 years ago, I developed a sound which seemed to come from more my brain than my ears and keep changing in intensity, disappear for a few day from time to time and sometimes from month stops me from concentrating, work etc..I also get tingling sensation in my neck and upper back, dizziness and headaches linked to the intensity of the tinnitus. I've seen countless of ENT doctors, who charged crazy amount of money to give me an hearing test ( even though I tell them it hasn't been affected) don't listen to me, don't ask me questions, gaslight me telling me theses sensations and headaches are not linked, and tell me to go and see a psychologist and relax. What a rip off and how those people do drive me crazy ( which has no impact on that sound).
I had tinnitus for approx. 30 years.I have dual tones....one high tone and a low tone most of the 30 years...and is in both ears and it it continuous.
About 5 years ago when it got louder I went to ENT....took the hearing test and they said I have a range of hearing loss.
However I feel that the tone is in the head and ears.About 3 years ago I went to a chiropractor that also specializes in N.A.E.T. which is an allergy elimination technique.After several treatments the tinnitus stopped in my right ear.
It still remains in my left and is dual tone.I have tried almost everything for it in the 30 years.Very grateful that it stopped in the right ear.
Sometimes the ringing will get loud while I sleep and it wakes me up.Some days it is louder than other days.So there has been no such thing as to sit in a quiet setting and have peace.....the band is playing all the time.I still look forward to a day where I can hear and feel silence once again.....!
Cheers....!
Yours is very similar to my tinnitus - I have high pitched jet engines in both ears, but worse in the left, and a low pitch in the right as well. When at it's worse I feel there is an increased pressure in my ears, but otherwise no real rhyme or reason. Low volume storm sounds at night helps me sleep. I think playing in rock bands and riding motor bikes probably caused mine, it would be very wonderful if it could be stopped after hearing the constant shrill for 35 years.
@@foxmoongaze I hear you foxmoongaze...I too am guilty of the loud turned up amplifiers playing in rock bands...and also power tools.All I know if my tinnitus would stop I'd be crying tears of joy.
Believe god will heal you
@@gunzrloaded pun intended? 😉
@gunzrloaded How you can survive with tinnitus after 30 years? How you can sleep each night?
I am deaf in my right ear,and losing my hearing slowly on left, I was diagnosed with Menniers Disease, which affects the inner vestibular of the ear,I live a constant life of tinnitus,bad sometimes,and do-able at others, I was treated with Gentimyicin Injections which were very painful,and I take Betahistine every day, I also wear hearing aids, which can be bothersome at times with the noise level and my tinnitus combined! And I trust in my ENT Doctor very much!! The dizzy effect,or drop attacks have lessened,because of treatmentfrom my Ent Doctor, with meds, diet, and my outlook on life,stress & anxiety is also a big factor as well. I will be 60yrs old next month,and I have had this for over 30 yrs now.
I am having it same as you.
I am 41 years old.
I’ve always said that I wanted to get to the root cause of my tinnitus and this Dr is so right when he says that most doctors say there is no hope. I will try to go to see him soon- thank you for this video!
Taking proactive steps towards seeking help is a commendable decision. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and best of luck on your journey to finding relief!
Just listening to this presentation resulted in a noticeable drop in my mono lateral tinnitus. A clear explanation of the condition with hope for treatment is very powerful in simply reducing my overall anxiety level. I know in my case that when the stress/anxiety level increases, the tinnitus becomes so loud that it can cause panic. Taking control with meditation or breathing exercises will usually bring calm and lower the tinnitus perception. Seek help if you cannot manage on your own.
Thank you for this - my son is struggling w it now Susan RN used to work in ENT so many factors he has cervical issues has dental device for Apnea allergies - going to follow your info❤
I tell myself it is the fridge or a/c & the. I don’t notice it. Jesus supernaturally healed me of a growing possibly cancerous mole after listening to healing Scriptures 6 wks. My Faith exploded! Saw that mole SHRINK before my eyes. I need to listen to Healing Scriptures again. We have to renew our minds. Increase our faith everyday.”By Christ’s stripes you are healed.”
My ears started ringing/buzzing in 2015. I swore i was going to end my life. I mean that. I became so so depressed. Ive gotten used to it thankfully but would be amazing to find a cure or treatment of some sort. I think its nerves in my neck/back, and shoulders. Maybe even my jaw. Thanks for sharing this info ❤
same here. i think my cause is same as ur causes. for example if i flex my face muscles / jaw on ward. the tinnitus will reduce from 10/10 to 2/10 but when i release the flexing to normal. it will go back to 10/10
Honey, try the tinnitus scrubber by : Dale snail....find him he is an engineer that puts frequencies out when it is bad.
@@hatty101hi, mine is the opposite, certain jaw movements change it from a 5/10 so a 8/10. Gets much louder, I haven’t found anything that lowers the volume.
@@hatty101yours definitely sounds like nerve issues.
Research the stomach meridian. ST7 - Xiaguan - Deafness, tinnitus, nasal congestion, toothache, lockjaw, facial distortion and swelling and pain of the cheeks
OMG, I found this physician about 5 years ago. He has a tinnitus clinic in Munich. I thought seriously about going to see him. 😊
Oh! what a revelation!!!
I've had bilateral tinnitus for around 8 years now. Was very annoying for the first year, causing a deal of stress, but have gradually gotten used to it and sometimes forget I have it. I believe it was caused by a particular medication I was taking immediately prior to its onset, but doctors have disagreed. Strangely, in recent months I have been taking the same medication and after I ceased it a few weeks ago, I gradually realised my tinnitus had gone. Hopefully for good. Feels weird not having crickets and cicadas buzzing in my head all the time.
I think anastrazole has caused my tinnitus. It started after a surgery and now I have to take this pill for 5 years to avert cancer. It also can cause hair loss. I wonder if it has caused ear hair to fall out. I have only taken it for 4 -5 months….. I hate to think I have to wait 4 1/2 years to see if it will ever quit.
Same for me. Do you remember what medication it was?
Had it for years. I’ve just accepted it. 👍🏼
I love you, Treble Health and Dr. Golenhofen. A positive, helpful interview that gives me hope for a cure.
Great interview, wonderful information here. I developed bilateral tinnitus back in March 2023 with no hearing loss. I am finally seeing a TMJ specialist this coming Wednesday. I am hopeful but remain realistic. Therapy has been crucial in my healing. I use my ears for work so it is quite difficult so manage sometimes. For everyone out there suffering, just know there is a huge community of us out there and we can find ways to manage this condition. There is hope!
Hey! So how was it?
@@vinayakshirahatti5636 hey there! It a slow going, costly and difficult process. But it is helping!
Thanks for your dedication to the tinnitus community Dr Ben. This interview is certainly helpful.
I'm glad you found this interview helpful. It's great to know that resources like this podcast are making a positive impact and offering valuable insights for the community. 💜
Wow. You are all wonderful, caring, and dedicated doctors! May God bless you both and your teams with everything you need and more. Wisdom, understanding, peace, joy, and much, much more!
I had a very light tinnitus for 2 years I think, but some weeks/month ago it got louder and annoying. My ENT doctor said that it's coming from my neck/jaw muscles and he can do nothing about it. That seems plausible, I can change frequency/intensity by pressing my cheeks or moving my jaw. Or by pressing jaw muscles with my fingers. I've started to grit my teeth because I've been under a lot of stress recently. Father died, grandpa died, dog died, wife got depression, trouble with job etc.
Now I saw that my dentist specialises in the treatment of CMD. I told her what the ENT specialist had said and she laughed, saying that we have good chance of improving my tinnitus. She made me a bite splint and gave me a prescription for 15 appointments of physiotherapy. Lets see, I am sleeping now with the bite splint and sometimes I already forget about the tinnitus. Tomorrow first time physiotherapy.
Dr.Golenhofen and Dr. Ben are just excellent professionals! This was a great video! Great information. I always enjoy when Treble features Dr. GOLENHOFEN! VERY INTELLIGENT!
Thanks a lot! I'm glad you enjoyed this podcast. 💜
Thought I'd add my 2 cents about this video, my somatic tinnitus, and some steps that have proven some relief.
My experience in the beginning is exactly what Dr. Golenhofen described. In my case, it was a waking up one morning and hearing a loud repeating tone around +13000 khz in my left ear. I wasn't undergoing a particularly stressful period in my life, I'm almost near *religious* with using hearing protection (ie: Mowing lawn, driving, don't go to concerts, listen to music softly, etc..) and I have no previous use of ototoxic medication, stimulants, alcohol use, infections or pain.
To say my initial consultation with my first ENT was disappointing is putting it mildly. The appointment started with a gruff "WHY ARE YOU HERE?!" when they noted I did not have any measurable hearing loss on my audiogram. Upon asking some questions as to what sort of treatment plan I could expect, my appointment ended with me being walked out of the clinic in a confused state, being told I should talk to my dentist. I would say that *this* is where the stress then started from.
After quite a few rounds of seeing different specialists (Physiotherapists, Dentists, TMJ specialists, other ENT's) - I came across one TMJ specialist that noted - while I did not have TMJ disorder, I should be screened for *Sleep Apnea*, due to a small throat opening - and referred me to see a sleep specialist.
Upon seeking the help of a sleep specialists, I underwent a sleep study, and the doctor there was *super* helpful. He identified I had UARS (Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome) and prescribed the use of a Bi-PAP machine. His argument was that *untreated sleep apnea can be a factor in night bruxism (teeth clenching)*. Clenching can put pressure on the cervical and jaw joints, which can ascerbate and irritate nerves that pass through these areas. The argument is that the body is fighting for sufficient oxygen during the night, and one's mouth will move / clench / struggle if there is not enough oxygenated air passing through. (Incidentally, this might also be an argument as to why one's tinnitus disorder is can be alleviated when they undergo hyperbaric oxygen therapy) .
There are some case studies dating back to 2009 in the sleep apnea field of patients alleviating their tinnitus disorder through use of CPAP machines or mandibular-advancement devices. Furthermore, given that a CPAP machine increases the overall air pressure in the sinus and auditory, oxygen levels in these pathways is increased (making it harder for harmful Anaearobic bacteria to grow) and open up synovial passageways to help them drain properly. Lastly, untreated sleep apnea can result in loud snoring / low blood oxygen levels / Stress and fatigue, which can also acerbate our perception of one's tinnitus disorder.
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I mention this, because - unfortunately in my case - the ENT's that I consulted with *did not* pick up that I had sleep apnea / UARS. It took a visit to a 3rd dentist for them to notice. I was really surprised by this, as you would figure that an Ears-Nose-*Throat* doctor would at the very least screen for it.
Hope this helps.
How is your tinnitus now?
Last ENT I spoke to about my tinnitus in my right ear do to noise damage, made me feel real good, by telling me learn to live with it, no cure. and invoiced me for $250.00
Disgraceful service for such a fee... 😞
Somatic type here. Keep up your good work. You are validating my self-help.
i am too. and somatic type is really annoying. i can change the sound even i squeeze my hand... to annoying
My ENT doctor told me it's tinnitus there is no cure. Have a look on line but stay away from the negative sites and try to stay positive. That was that. 2 years on I am learning to live with it, trying to stay positive and at times I do forget for a short time that I have it. I take comfort from your channel and your guest speakers.
I'm sorry to hear about your struggle with tinnitus, but it's commendable how you've embraced a positive approach despite the initial diagnosis. Managing to forget about it at times is a significant achievement in adapting to the condition. I'm glad our channel and guest speakers bring you comfort along your journey. 💜
It's been 6 years since I've suffered sudden hearing loss on my left ear. For some time I was experiencing tinnitus on both sides, but one day... puff. In a moment, the whole world started to spin, and in about 15 minutes there was no sound on the left side. I still perceive quite intense tinnitus even on my deaf side. I try and take it with a bit of humor, go to the doctors, psychiatrist and all, but it gets really frustrating from time to time.
Same boat, putting up with it....😣
2 years sshl left side it's a nightmare
Same scenario as your only right ear,still have tinnitus at 7 years but it's much lighter, God help us
It's horrible, it also as given me brain fog and apparently that's a symptom that occurs after sudden hearing loss
Menieres is a life changer!!
A ray of sunshine!!! Finally! Thank you!
Please tell us how to find qualified physicians. I recently saw an ENT and in three minutes I got this great piece of advice: “There is no cure. You will have to learn to live with tinnitus”. Wow… I felt wonderful after hearing that.
I'm sorry you had to experience that. We are here to help! Schedule a complimentary telehealth consultation with one of our audiologists using this link: treble.health/schedule
I had it for years, what helped me was cut out caffeine, sugar and alcohol completely. Its hard but worked.
@JohnDoe2024-br2rf I would say about 3 month's. You noticed after a couple weeks it's not as noticeable. But after a couple months it seems gone.
hello how did you developed the t ?
To stop my tinnitus, I listen to the same pitch as my tinnitus which has fast bursts of the sound and silence. When I feel it disappear I stop the sound until it comes back, then repeat until it’s dramatically reduced for a long period of time.
I was lucky to discover the technique because an app I use (belltone calmer) happened to have sounds at the right pitch (birds plus crackling fire played simultaneously)
I use Beyond Tennitis and it helps some.
I’ve had tinnitus since my early 30s . It got worse in 2020 after a month long illness but I’ve been doing all I can and have had some relief . No doctor ear or otherwise seems to know anything! I always have a slight sound on the right side of head but sometimes my left side goes crazy but everyday I have low volume it’s great but it can go back to a screaming mode with no explanation but I can usually lower it back ! I’m 67 now so I’ve been dealing with this for a long time !
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Same here right ear tinnitus sometimes my left Sioe for some reason activates higher than my right. The first time i got really scared after it happen to me a few times i just got used because eventually the left side goes back to normal and the right is just still there EEEEEEEE~
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I haven't had tinnitus very long, but it is very aggravating. I have noticed that if I eat a lot of sugar, that's when my tinnitus gets really loud. UGG!!
Do you have neck issues?
@@angelfire9094 , yes, actually I do. My ex-husband hit a telephone pole in the '90's and caused me to get whiplash on my left side. I'm always pulling the same muscle on that side. When it pulls, it incapacitates me for a few seconds and sends pain straight up into my brain.
I've noticed that my mental health is 💯 linked to it... when I'm not stressed depressed etc it's almost gone and can deal with it better. So I'm trying to rectify that to address my tinnitus
I got Tinnitus 7 years ago. I had gotten Lyme disease and got very sick, had a rash all over my body and a fever. It was during the infection that the Tinnitus started. I went on Antibiotics for a month for the Lyme, but the Tinnitus stayed. My life is very stressful now and I am not sleeping well. It definitely is worse when I am stressed and not eating well.
We can help you habituate to your tinnitus. Schedule a complimentary telehealth consultation: treble.health/schedule
Yes, I got Tinnitus, from Lyme Disease. It sucks. I wish you all the best. 🧡
@@mariabentele7909 thank you. I wish you the best too
Try eating red seedless grapes organic if you can and wash them good it will help for sleep.
Here's my events leading up to my latest hearing loss + extreme Tinnitus:
Sept 2018: got on an airplane with an undiagnosed ear infection, eardrug hurt/popped, lost 20 db of hearing in my R ear
July 2021: woke up with extreme neck pain, could barely turn my head + Tinnitus, pretty bad tinnitus in my both ears. Note the herniation was to the LEFT paracentral/foramen. Had surgery on Dec 2021, woke up and tinnitus was entirely gone.
Nov 2023: had dry whooping cough for 4 weeks, harsh cough. Hearing fine, no tinnitus
Nov 23, 2023: extreme neck pain in right side of neck near Atlas/Occipital bone area.
Nov 27, 2023: hearing loss occurs late afternoon. It was stark contrast and tinnitus came on. Ears full.
Nov 30, 2023: first ENT diagnoses with Meneire's Disease, hearing loss in R Ear is up to 70 db (conversational volume, especially females), Dr administers 1st ITS steroid shot
Dec 3, 2023: see new ENT, she's much better and much more earnst. Administers 2 more steroid shots so have 3 in first 11 days since onset of hearing loss with tinnitus.
I've seen began Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Hyberbaric Chamber (HBOT, oxygen therapy), high dose B Vitamins, 85-90% max HR exercise intervals, Sauna, Steam Room, neck extension/decompression, and some Rx that stimulus middle ear blood flow. Only the exercise + steam room seem to help relieve some tinnitus. Hearing loss might be slightly less but might only be tinnitus factor.
I have a sedated MRI tomorrow to check for cochlear cyst. I have an advanced hearing test on Tuesday (like one mentioned in video vs the usual audiogram which I do believe my tinnitus masked some hearing).
Hoping to begin dry needling and physical therapy of the neck this week. Can report back any findings I have here. I'm not sure which issue I have. I am thinking it's muscular/nerves in the neck.
Have had severe tinnitus and headaches since an infection after a dental implant 4 mos ago. My experience with my ENT was just as you described "Nothing I can do for you. You need to learn to live with it". I have since started seeing my Chiropractor, and with an adjust and acupressure it improved slightly. Praying that this progress will continue. I will also be consulting Treble Health for help as well. Thank you
We're so sorry to hear the experience you had with a medical professional. We would be happy to speak with you further to help you habituate to your tinnitus. Please call our team at Treble Health. We have people standing by to help you. Call us at (855) 714-0921. On mobile? Click here: treble.health/call
Some of us need procedures, and medical treatment is what is needed.
Hello, first and foremost, thank so much for your kindness providing assurance for those people who are suffering from from tinnitus like
I'm glad the video could offer some reassurance to those dealing with tinnitus. Remember, you're not alone in this-many individuals navigate similar experiences, and seeking support can make a significant difference. 💜
I might have to travel to Germany to have a proper diagnose, I’m pretty sure my tinnitus is somatic, but usually hear from audiologists “there’s nothing you can do, bear with it”
I got constant tinnitus right after having my metal fillings drilled out by a dentist who didn’t take precautions. It’s been 3 years and there is no relief. I had to make peace with it. It’s so bad that even in a noisy environment I still hear it.
Mask it. It literally saved my life. I bought hearing aids that I can turn on white noise.
Right there with ya.
Why did removing your metal fillings cause tinnitus?
Same happened to me 2017 after my dentist visit.
Hi mate happened to me I had tiny hole in back tooth filling , dentist give me 3 injection drilled the living daylight out of my old filling then put completely new one in 2 day later I got infection in cheek and ear she gave me antibotics the infection cleared up 2 day later but gave me pulsating tinnitus then normal tinnitus in both ears I went back and she said its through my tmj joint😂 and now I'm tortured😢😢
I'm so glad I found this. It answered many questions I had about my tinnitus. I understand so much more than I did. I now have a new direction in getting help. Thank you.
You're welcome! I'm thrilled to hear that the podcast has been helpful for you!
In my case it was the over prescribing of ototoxic antibiotics since I was a child … then one day in my 60’s I was given Metronidazole (Flagyl) by error and it not only permanently damaged both ears where tinnitus is now beyond tolerance, it wreaked havoc with my vestibular network, blew out my left eye’s macula, and caused severe brain injury from toxic encephalopathy.
So sorry to hear that.
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@@carloscontreras3633 May I answer a specific question? All was medically well documented and confirmed.
Wow. Sorry to hear that. thank you for posting because on occasion …. When I have a flare up, my doc will prescribe that for me. I have only taken it twice. I hope it never happens again because I don’t want to take that med after reading your comment. I now have ringing but I think it is because I have to take anastrazole.
ENT + Psychologist = success ❤
I'm having to deal with this on my own, as I'm long term travelling (Not that I would give a seconds credit to the doctors in my home country to deal with it. Lost all faith in them after the last few years)It's very interesting to hear this doctor talking about the somatic/jaw/dental aspect. I'm sure this is what mine is about, as it started suddenly one morning, along with a sense my jaw had 'dislocated' overnight,. I've been doing exercises and lymph drainage techniques picked up on RUclips from excellent therapists and it is all gradually diminishing :)
Mate... You must have Tmj disc issues because you felt your jaw dislocated.... Try to see a Tmj specialist. Good Luck!
Has anyone ever studied people with kyphosis (hunchback/ forward head posture) and tinnitus?
Mine came on sudden - out of nowhere, although at the time I was complaining over and over about having a sinus infection or ear infection- for which no ENT agreed.
My audiologist suggested to go to my dentist, and he felt something was wrong but could not see anything on my tooth X-ray - however he gave me 875mg amoxicillin for 10 days and within 48 hours the tinnitus calmed way down. With the antibiotics, I also lost the cheekbone pain, ear fullness, and this weird fullness down the side of my neck (if I puffed my right cheek, I would hear fluid behind my ear squish and then I could take my hand and squish that fluid down the side of my neck), and I had a painful right jaw and clicking - but then the antibiotics were finished and the tinnitus returned at a low level. However none of the other strange symptoms returned - except for the jaw pain, which never went away.
My dentist said to see an endodontist (root canal specialist) as they can do a cat scan and that doctor said it is very evident I am grinding my teeth hard on the upper right back teeth, and that is causing issues with the teeth and feeling face pain and jaw pain and jaw clicking. He said it could make the sinus and ears hurt - but that weird fluid thing that was happening when I puffed my check (which was there for 2 months but completely disappeared with antibiotics is a mystery).
So I don’t know if I had some weird infection that antibiotics killed and then also have some grinding / TMJ issue ? I feel if antibiotics made the tinnitus lower or non-existent and then returned some once I stopped taking antibiotics that something bacteria must of been going on?
The other issue is that I have scoliosis and kyphosis- and so now I also wonder, is it postural and maybe the antibiotics and all that were just coincidence? That maybe something is shifting in my neck and nerves which made it quiet for a few days and now back slightly. When it first happened it was a high pitched dog whistle sound 24/7/365 and I could not hear over it. Now it’s still high pitched metallic ssssss but much lower --
When I went to the ENT for this sudden onset tinnitus- I said it’s too ironic that I have complained of fullness in my ear and sinus on the right side and now have right side tinnitus- it has to be correlated. He ran a hearing test which measured the pressure in the middle ear and there was no fluid. The audiologist said my hearing is normal, but the ENT pointed to some upper frequency hearing loss on my test (audiologist said this is normal of anyone my age) and said ohh this is why, and that his conclusion is that I am getting older (51) and that this just happens. That this is nothing one can do about and to get to grips with it.
I said how it’s only on my right side and how do know if I have a tumor or anything going on? He said cuz the minor upper frequency loss on the hearing test is equal of both ears - so nothing more to do here. No scans, no tests, just live with it and told me to get a good psych doc cuz many folks can become suicidal- oh and Happy Thanksgiving, oh he also threw in how not to follow anything on the internet - how it’s all snake oil online, when the truth is there is nothing that can be done.
I dunno it’s exhausting but this channel has been very helpful.
I have scoliosis and kyphosis and I started getting a wooshing blood flow sound in my right ear 3 years ago. I don´t know if there is any connection between scoliosis and kyphosis and my persistent wooshing blood flow sound. I went to a chiropractor and he told me that we can correct kyphosis easily by correcting the posture and exercises to straighten it ! I hope it helps a bit. Good luck. Meditation works for me.
Watch caring medical on RUclips dr Ross Hauser
Have tinnitus from playing music . I use plugs on stage . A recent sinus infection has pushed it harder and at times I’m waking up in the middle of the night with it exacerbated and it’s keeping me awake 😞 Seeing the doctor on tues in hope that getting rid of the sinus infection will reduce the tinnitus
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing with tinnitus, especially after dealing with a sinus infection. It's a wise decision to consult with your doctor, and I hope resolving the sinus issue provides some relief for your tinnitus. Best of luck with your upcoming doctor's appointment - I'm sending positive thoughts your way!
Went to the top ear doc in pittsburgh. Was told no idea what was happening no cure or treatment. I left dumb founded. Fast forward to seeing an ortho several years later Who asked me without prompting from me-how bad the ringing in my ears was at my first exam. Adult braces took it down about 50%. They believe mine is tmj related. Working on sleep, stress, night guards etc. I’m hopeful now!!
Happy for you :-)
I've had tinitis for five years. I had a severe infection with lesions in and on my ears related to having Lyme disease. My ears were screaming during infection. Now it's still loud. 24/7 never goes away.
I got tinnitus after the Covid booster. I went to a hearing specialist and they said there’s nothing that can be done. I also get pressure when I get up like the pressure when you’re in a plane.
i have it after covid
Same here.
I went through everything you just described with my ENT.I have unilateral tinnitus with high pitch hissing for 2 years and nothing was prescribed for it or diagnosed! We do not have such knowledgeable doctors like your guest here in Canada, unfortunately!
You just described my tinnitus symptoms. I use hearing aids and I've learned not to focus on the sounds
They do not have them in the US either
My ENT told me, well my husband has it too. Ordered a hearing test which was normal..
I have Tinnitus from my condition .Severe dehydration has caused a lot of it. The ear has to have fluid not water or enough fluid to cause the feeling of sounds in a well . The ear is so dry it rubs the cocclea and makes by his high pitched sound of a tea kettle going off. My dehydration caused from symptoms of multiple active ulcers. Along with this is a vital hernia in my stomach. Total weight of me 5 ft. Female was only weighing the most 90 pounds. Petite all of my life. I only weigh 67 pounds. It's hard putting on weight . Trying to drink protein drinks , chocolate everything that has a high calorie count. Problem my stomach won't let me eat a whole meal . I m supposed to eat small bits all day long. It's hard eating meals that need heating up . Eggs , bacon ,toast . Meals like this. Anyway the Tinnitus sounds keeps me awake . My nervous system is shot . This in turn bothers the ulcers. I did find a way to get that high pitched sound lulled a bit
This is dying a sleep rain app on my smart phone. Rain with thunder , fans . The Tinnitus on RUclips sounds to drown out the high pitches are ok but found for me is the rain , fan sounds. I sold hearing aids. It was a crooked business because the people I worked with did not have their rooms sound proof. You could hear traffic inside the building. We went out to the customers homes. The business was closed down as I reported it . I had to for the people the senior citizens who trusted this company. In no way was I going to be part of that . I have a good clean conscience . I hope she of you can use the rain and fan sounds also theirs meditation with soft light music .
I’m suffering from the same thing. Good to know what else u use to cope it this
Such outstanding insight about the tinnitus subject given by this Doctor. Please continue with more information regarding this important issue.
Thank you for your kind words! Rest assured, we'll continue to delve deeper into the intricacies of tinnitus and provide more essential insights in upcoming episodes.
I’ll know I’m dead when I have complete silence again. 😢
Boy, isn't that the truth...
Let's hope so.
I won't stop until mine is gone, honestly. I haven't been to a chiro in about 6 months, but I'm going back. I have no doubt that it's either caused from my sinus infection I had recently, and an ENT *can* help with the middle ear issues I have, or my chiro can adjust my beck and back and try acupuncture, since that's also proven to help. I might even go for massages for my upper back and neck, since those muscles are always tight for me...which I'm told magnesium helps with (And I've read magnesium helps with tinnitus, too), so I'm...trying it all.
@@christabelle__ love the positivity. I don’t let tinnitus spoil my day but not knowing what caused this condition makes it tough for me to feel confident I’ll find a way to make it stop. I will say I’ve always carried my stress in my neck and jaw so I assume that probably has something to do with it.
Psychotropic medications play a huge factor in Tinnitus. Mine started many years ago when Dr. Gave me Amitriptyline for back pain.
Yes mine was from Venlafaxine
I'm on endep similar to OP no change at all same tone.
Yes, mine started when I went through benzo withdrawal. I experience significant relief following the program through Treble Health.
Mine started after I took Wellbutrin. It worked great for my ADHD but the med has a rare side effect of tinnitus.
Same here. Amitriptyline 😞
My tinnitus began after my third Pfizer Covid booster.
And mine started after I started antibiotics for my sinusitis...correlation is not always causation. It could easily be somatic.
I’ve had tinnitus for many years and the last couple of years it’s been worst in my right ear, hearing test was ok, I don’t have hearing loss just normal for my age (49). It get worst with stress, I listen to noise mask at least one hour daily, it helps but it is persistent and annoying sometimes but I learned how to deal with it, luckily.
I got it right after booster also!
I just had my consultation it was amazing at first I didn’t need devices it was just Tonic Tensor Tympani but now tinnitus has sparked in my left ear, but I can’t afford the 5000 at the moment so I’m praying my mechanisms I learned and therapy I get better 🙏🏽❤️
I just read Dr. Mercola article on GABA. I’ve also heard several people say GABA helps them. Sadly the government is trying to stop doctors like Mercola from trying to help us. God bless and prayers of healing.
I've been taking GABA for almost a year but ringing has not gone away. I've heard it does help some people, unfortunately not me.
@mountvernon - that's because Mercola is a quack doctor.
I was taking GABA, but became nervous that it was making the tinnitus worse
i would say dr golenhofen is the foremost authority on this affliction. hes absolutely brilliant and fascinating to listen to......peple should fly to germany if they have a bad case
That's interesting what the doctor said about malocclusive restorations and tinnitus. I'm a dentist (prosthodontist) and developed tinnitus after a severe bout of flu in boarding school. That was 40 years ago ( 1983) I was 15. It started like the sound of a neverending high pitched tuning fork in one ear. Now it's like jet plane. By the way never taught any correlation between tinnitus and dental restorations at school or residencies
I got my tinitus over 40 years ago
Its loud
So loud
Car accident and depressed fracture of my skull
I cant participate in discussion unless its one on one
@@catherinemardling7827there is a homoeopathic remedy called Nat Sulph which is for head injuries, doesn’t matter how long ago. Give it a try, it worked for a friend of mine or see a Homoeopath? Namaste 🙏
Do you know, that some people, myself included, got Tinnitus after they had Hearing test? As for me, I had Hearing Test (my earing was OK I wanted to check up only) in Miracle-Ear Co on January 18, 2024 and got the first strike of Tinnitus on February 06, 2024. Since then "white noise" did not stop and make me creasy. I learned a lot about this nasty Tinnitus on Internet and follow you, Dr Ben, podcast, thank you very much! How you can classified my case, Dr.Galenhofen? Thank you very much for your passion to serve people without any help from official medicine!
We would need to know more information. It is unlikely that a hearing test itself could cause tinnitus but the stress of the hearing test or the results of the test may induce some anxiety which could be related. We would be happy to discuss further. Schedule a complimentary telehealth consultation: treble.health/consultation
I got my tinnitus 3 months ago.It started with an esr infection, and it never went away. I had it in just my left ear and Thanksgiving it went to my right ear. I pray every night this goes away but i probably have to learn to live with it. I already went to an ENT and i have no hearing loss he just said live with it
It might go away but the tinnitus will diminish after awhile.
You’ll move beyond it, most everyone does. First 6-8 months are scary
I was disappointed by this video, misleading title with very generic common info, also the third type of tinnitus is never discussed in much detail if at all in any of the videos.
Exactly 👍
Thanks, as soon as I saw it was 30 minutes I knew it would belabor the point to fill time.
I was just told by 3rd ENT, nothing she could do, it was loss in high pitch sounds. She told me it was going to get worse. I just have to deal with it. My current ENT said I have to stop eating 8 hrs before bed, so no eating for 16 hours, which is not something I can do, I had gastric bypass so I can't eat that much in short amount of time
It's going to get worse is the worst thing a specialist can tell you, I hope you find your answer from a different specialist.
Your ENT is an idiot. It's been shown that hearing, for everyone, gets worse, but tinnitus tends to get better over time.
Also, don't starve yourself. That's horrible direction, and a good way to ensure your tinnitus bothers you more.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom of knowledge.....
I have had tinnitus now for the past two years..or so..
my hearing is fine as I I'm having a checked on a regular basis..
I do have arthritis through my neck and body...
it seems like when I do heavy lifting .. the ringing becomes louder and tighter..
I'm accepting as an arthritis side effect..
Yoga and exercise is my go to game to stay on my game..
I’ve had tinnitus for many years. Mine was from working in a laud factory for 30 years. The worse time is at night trying to get to sleep with the constant ringing. Some nights it drives me crazy.
I visited my ENT doc & he said there is good news & bad news. The good news is your hearing is perfect, the bad news is there is nothing that can be done about your Tinnitus. You're just gonna have to learn to live with it. UGH!!!
The ringing in my ears is so bad I sometimes get a busy signal....
I have noticed that Tea Three extraction is healing my tinnitus. After using it, it is almost gone…plus fasting and exercising makes me feel better physically.
I have had tinnitus since 1988.
Gets worse when you eat high in sugar foods, crisps and chocolate.
I got it when i listened to the music on my hi-fi with the headphones on, set at high volume.
There was this high pitched whistling sound in the background when i was listening to the music, due to the music being transmitted from far away.
When i took the headphones off when i finished, the sound around me was like a gargling sound, like when someone gargles water in their mouth.
After a few seconds my hearing returned to normal and everything was ok.
Anyway the next day when i woke up i heard this ringing sound for the first time, and it sounded like a high pitched water kettle going off when it is boiling.
It has never gone off since 1988 and some days it is loud and some days not so loud, but it is always there.
Always thought my tinnitus was caused by the fine hairs inside your inner ear being flat caused by the loud music, nomally the hairs in the inner ear are vertical and cancel out any type of unwanted noise.
Might there be a 4th cause, which is broken or damaged hair cells in the cochlea? These cells are letting potassium and chlorine ions into them constantly, thus making the brain think it’s hearing those frequencies. Normal healthy hair cells only allow those ions through when they are vibrating due to normal sound frequencies hitting them. So, this type of tinnitus is of a bio-electrical and chemical nature.
Interesting. I’ve never heard of that theory! Thank you 🙏
Damaged hair cells in the cochlea is one of the primary causes for tinnitus! Check out this blog article that goes more in depth about this: treblehealth.com/tinnitus-with-normal-hearing-explained/
End nerve endings !
Thank you for this video. I have a better understanding of my friend's frustration with her doctors . I imagine the doctors also experience frustration when they cannot help their patients with tinnitus.
So I see this video for 30 minutes about a miraculous cure and there's nothing meaningful here
Nobody knows man. From what I understand it could be dental issues, painkillers aspirin, acetaminophen etc if you take PM pills that's what I do. It could be combination of loud music and salty food, I used to think it was sugar but I think it's mostly salt for me that sets it off. Also when you start getting overweight and older it happens as well because of cardiovascular issues. It's just multiple things that can happen that can cause tinnitus and you have to figure it out on your own to reduce it.
It’s the government targeting us that causes this sound in our head . Our communities have 1000.s with ear ringing - including me .
The "weather" radar (usually at Air Force bases) power emissions
have been enormously amplified - could this be having an effect on those who are sensitive to it? 🤔
I've never gone to a medical doctor with a chronic illness and been helped. Harmed, sure, of course, but never helped. There are some real doctors out there but they are exceedingly rare.
Have Tinnitus for 18 years. In the beginning it drove me crazy and my hearing is at 10-20% in that ear. I got used to it. One Doctor reccomended to have surgery and remove pieces of my ear (all about surgery and making $$$$) Never found any solution.
I bought Cortexi after paying for a bottle $79 with shipping. USED it for a bit less of a week, but unsure if its snake oil or there is something to it.
I have to listen to this entire video.
Ive always suffered from tinnitus but mainly only noticeable when in bed but it was mild then my doctor told me i had a build up of wax in my ear so gave me otex ear drops ive now had the loudest ringing in my right ear for 10 days and its driving me mad 😭 ive also lost hearing in it 🤦🏻♀️ im hoping and praying it goes 🤞 ive been experiencing terrible migraines and tingling sensations down face and arms (which has luckily gone) just the migraines and tintinitus 🙈 i also have mineres.
Personal experience and study. Tinitus caused by inflammation. That's why they cannot find the cause. The things you need to do. Stop eating processed food and sugars. Intermittent fasting. Ground yourself to the earth. You will be fixed out dramatically improved.
I had tinnitus for about two years then I had Corona followed by Acute Transient Psychotic Disorder. Combined Escitalopram and Clonazepam was given to me.Tinnitus gone in the meantime but recurred after a few months as I had stopped medicine Now I have restarted since yesterday and become vegan and doing neck muscles exercise I think neck stiffness and tender spots are root cause in my case along with fear and grief based upon religious teachings
Thank you for this discussion. Immensely insightful 🙏🏻
I'm glad you found the discussion insightful! Understanding more about tinnitus can make managing it feel more manageable. Your appreciation means a lot. 💜
I have tinnitus after using in-ear headphones with high volume sound music for a 2-3 years, also I have wisdom teeths which I didnt put them out specially on my left ear I can feel like something have inside interesthing feeling and when sllent I can hear continues tinnitus always. Also I have sleep problems and sleeping times inordinary generally.
I got tinnitus right after getting rid of a covid infection. A few days after feeling fine i woke up with it one morning. Lately i have noticed a very strong link between my stomach and my tinnitus loudness. When i have an upset stomach, which i have quite often because of IBS, the tinnitus is NOTICEABLY louder. I write "noticeably" in caps because i am 100% certain of this and it is not some imagined correlation. When i have a good period, with a well working stomach and digestion, the tinnitus get much lower. WHY!?!? I HATE THAT I DON'T KNOW WHY!!!!
That’s interesting. Mine is always worse with high sugar food and especially caffeine.
Perhaps test for H-Pylori?
Back in 2016, I got a bad sinus infection. Someone recommended that I try flushing my sinuses with a Neti Pot. I used tap water, which I found out later wasn't safe because tap water isn't always adequately filtered or treated. A couple of weeks later when I woke up, my head was spinning so bad that I had to literally crawl to the bathroom to use it because I couldn't stand up. I had Labyrinthitis, which is the inflammation of the inner ear. So I had daily vertigo, hearing loss, nausea, etc. for several months. And when those symptoms slowly eased, I noticed a high-pitched ringing in my left ear and then it moved into my right ear a couple of years later. So now I have what sounds like electrical charges buzzing inside of my head at all times. So yeah, it's been a bitch.
Hi, sorry to ask but I’m watching many other videos in a short period…. What is the timestamp(s) of this video for effective tinnitus treatment. Thank you for sharing & helping us!
Always makes me chuckle when it is pronounced tin-uh-tus
you mean the proper way?
@fxly love it. Is bronchitis pronounced "bron-ku-tus ?" Arthritis "arth-ru-tus? " Appendicitis "app-end-duh-si-tus?" Of course not. Pronounce whatever you like, any way you like, but it just sounds a little silly and pretentious. There are worse things.
OK! WE TALK ABOUT TINNITUS AND HEARING LOSS. BUT WHAT ABOUT PAIN? WHAT ABOUT HYPERACUSIS? WHAT ABOUT DISTORTION????
We have a blog article about sound sensitivity. It is something we can help treat! treblehealth.com/hyperacusis-misophonia/
Most Drs don’t care or don’t have time to dig into the root cause. Nobody asked me the good questions such as what meds are you taking, do u have stress, neck issues, jaw issues, injury, etc…hearing test seems silly to me how can I hear certain light tones with tinnitus ringing at all times?
It started when I was 10-11 year old. It was barely noticable. It seemed to have increased with age. I am 51 now. It is kinda loud now. My hearing is ok. I can distinguish between tinnitus and real sound. I just accepted it. It is a beep. The volume and pitch change slightly.
No life event I can link to the start of it. Really no idea.
Doctors in the US need more training with somatic tinnitus. I heard that dry needling can help. I may try that.
My wife was born deaf 100% and her tinnitus started about 24 yrs ago, when she was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. She's had it ever since and it drives her crazy. Every time she closes her eyes it screams at her about an 8 out of 10, based on how she describes it. She has tightness in her neck and I'm hoping we can find something to relieve it. I wish we could find someone in our area that could help. She has seen ent dr.s and ear doctors to no avail.
I am sorry and will pray for her.
@@grettalemabouchou6779 thank you
I am reading a lot of us have neck issues as well, does that come after or before is what I am wondering now. Tell your wife about the Lenire device, it was just approved in the US in April 2023.
@@CherylLamirande thank you and we will look into it.
I am very sorry to hear of your wife's struggle with tinnitus. I have had severe tinnitus for over 10 years and it resulted from a bad ear infection. I have been researching this problem for a decade now and tying all manner of different things to get relief. I am currently writing a book that I hope will help tinnitus sufferers get some relief and even reclaim their silence once again. I have had a good measure of success and I now experience days with absolutely no tinnitus. I still have bad days on occasion by I know the life style changes that I have made have been the reason for my tinnitus backing off and getting me a good quality of life again. I would really look into this issue with your wife's hyperthyroidism. Is she on any medication to rebalance her thyroid? Are these medications possibly part of the problem. Hormone imbalances can sometimes be the culprit. I would see a naturopath to get a second opinion on her current treatment. There may be a better more natural solution that may help her tinnitus. I would also look at her neck issues. When I am stressed my tinnitus will always go up in intensity. When I get a tight neck this often results in a tight jaw and this alone can cause my tinnitus to fluctuate wildly. Look at this mechanical aspect very carefully. Some neck stretches and possible chiropractic care may unlock this problem. Don't give up hope. There's very likely a solution here.
Yeah, mines been going on for a couple years when I first seen the doctor ears nose and throat guy. He told me have hearing loss in the left ear mild. He was telling me coffee sets it off if you’re a coffee drinker. carbs supposedly do also. they want to sell me hearing aids. I’m glad I just came across this. And I’ve been having neck issues for a while. Couple bad disc.
my spike triggers are coffee, nuts and coconut. A lot of us have unique triggers, worth keeping a food diary
Coffee and sugar! Holy crap good to know I’m going to pay more attn to that ! Thxxxx
@@jimmydavis7587 holy crap I had no idea food could trigger it.
@@editorjeannie2318I’m wondering if blood sugar may have something to do with the intensity?
@@BigBoaby-sg1yo oh yea maybe!
I was diagnosed for 8 months and there was nothing found. I went on salt water flush for 6 days. On the 3rd day the sound disappeared. Most tinnitus are due to digestive system errors. For six days i did not eat anything. Only drank coconut water and lemon juice.
Could you elaborate
Salt water flush meaning
saltwater flush is used to cleanse your colon, treat chronic constipation, and help detox your body.
I have also found out that i have a digestive issue. Meanwhile i am vegeterian mostly. When i eat meat and milk for more then 3 months, i get tinnitus back
Drinking salt water in the morning which causes diarhea.