The corona virus pandemic has brought much challenge to all aspects of our lives. With this challenge comes increases stress whether you are aware of it or not. What has happened with me is I have become more conscious of my tinnitus. It is not overwhelming at all, but it has got my attention when… Read More »
I have read that many theories are that tinnitus is due to hyperactivity of brain cells. This hyperactivity may be due to the lack of stimulation due to hearing loss which causes the auditory nerve cells to start compensating by generating its own activity. As I thought about this idea that the nerve cells are… Read More »
Is there a cure for tinnitus? If there is one I will cure myself. What is a cure? TheFreeDictionary.com has one defintion that reads ” Something that corrects or relieves a harmful or disturbing situation.” Using this definition, there seems to be a wide range of possible cures for tinnitus. I think the cures that “correct” are far more elusive than the cures that… Read More »
What is tinnitus? Here is my personal definition as I am sure you can find more technical explanations on other sites. Tinnitus is a constant noise that I sense in my head that sounds like a cross between ringing and static. If I had to label it, I would call it a fuzzy ringing. On… Read More »
I sense ringing all the time…if I pay attention to it. My ears are not ringing. My brain is receiving a signal that my auditory areas of my brain are translating as ringing or buzzing or whatever. If the auditory pathways instead went to the optical areas of my brain would I see constant flashes?… Read More »
A few weeks ago I was eating lunch and suddenly I felt this pain around my right bottom molar. I went to see my dentist and she referred me to my endontist who had done my root canal 11 years ago just prior to my tinnitus showing up. My dentist prescribed some amoxicillin which did… Read More »
My journey with tinnitus has been a long one. I still truly believe I will cure myself. I believe that the source of the tinnitus is in my brain. Maybe, the original cause was loss of hearing or trauma, but after 10 years and much research, I am convinced that my tinnitus is a condition… Read More »
After years of using supplements, I basically have stopped taking supplements in my journey to cure my tinnitus. I stopped taking supplements a few months ago or so. However, once in awhile I do take taurine, but not regularly. I also do continue to take a lactose digestive supplement but I don’t think this impacts… Read More »
Since my last post, I have noticed something very different about my relationship with tinnitus. I am almost ignoring it now. I still hear it but I have not been trying to focus on it. I do not mean I don’t notice when it changes, but it is just there. However, I have noticed it… Read More »
I am continuing to take supplements, however, as I run out I am not replenishing all of them. I recently ran out of Lecithin so here is what I continue to take: Taurine 3-4 g per day Tumeric with black pepper Fish oil. Omega 3 Magnesium Vitamin D Probiotic I have stopped taking Lecithin. Ran… Read More »
This morning as I sat in the dining room reading a book my daughter peeked her head around the doorway. She said to me, “Can you hear the bobbleheads making noise?” We have a collection of solar powered bobbleheads that shake their hips and heads by the dining room window. I looked up at her… Read More »
I have been taking a set of supplements since about January 23. I would like to update you on my progress Today is March 12. I’ve been taking the supplements for almost 2 months. First of all let me say that I think one of the keys to staying on any regimen whether it’s taking… Read More »
I am not sure the taurine is making a difference. I have been taking taurine for almost two years. I cannot say it has made a lasting impact. No negative symptoms as far as I can tell for me. I will cure myself.
I am not sure the taurine is making a difference. I have been taking taurine for almost two years. I cannot say it has made a lasting impact. No negative symptoms as far as I can tell for me. I will cure myself.
What causes tinnitus?There are many theories about what causes tinnitus. I have my own and I’ve read many others. So what do I think causes tonight us. I’ve had tinnitus for about eight years now. One of my theories is tinnitus is caused by irritation of the nerves which when reaches the brain is interpreted… Read More »
Here are some key speaking techniques that will improve your effectiveness as a speaker. These are techniques I have learned both through my years of training and experience and through my experience as someone that has hearing issues including tinnitus. My hypothesis is that everyone’s hearing and listening are challenged. They are challenged by physical… Read More »
I have been doing a lot of research on the causes of tinnitus When I say cause I do not mean, hearing loss or NSAIDS or trauma, although the underlying cause is important. What I mean is what is the mechanism causing me to hear this noise in my head. The original cause of tinnitus… Read More »
It has been 4 days since I started to drink my homemade Tumeric Ginger tea. I have to say it tastes good. I am observing the effects it may have on my tinnitus. I will keep you updated. I also am still taking the taurine.
Over the past few years, I have been trying possible ways to alleviate and cure my tinnitus. As I have written, I have tried supplements, meditation, posture and craniosacral therapy. I have read many reasons for the cause of tinnitus including trauma, noise exposure, medication, TMJ, deficiencies like zinc or magnesium. There are also different… Read More »
As I try to cure my tinnitus, it is important for me to try to understand what caused my tinnitus and hearing loss. Noise, medicine, age, deficiencies, disease or something else. As I am starting to piece together, taking these supplements which may work for others for example may have no impact on my situation… Read More »