Tinnitus
Trouble with Tinnitus Raises Risk of Suicide
Tinnitus (pronounced either TIN-ittis or tin-EYE-tuss) is a condition in which the victim hears sounds that others cannot perceive. Sufferers describe these noises as chirping, humming, hissing, buz…
Is Your Medicine Making Your Ears Ring? | TINNIT…
There is a silent epidemic in this country. When we say silent, that is actually paradoxical because the condition we are talking about is known as tinnitus. It is silent because only the victims can …
Medical Jargon Baffles, Demeans and Damages Pati…
I hate jargon. I especially hate medical jargon. It creates a barrier between patients and health care professionals. An article in JAMA Network Open (Nov. 30, 2022) is titled "Accuracy in Patient Und…
Is Tinnitus an Adverse Reaction of COVID Vaccine…
Several weeks ago, we heard from a reader of our syndicated newspaper that he developed tinnitus (ringing in the ears) after getting vaccinated against the coronavirus. If you have never experienced t…
White Noise for Tinnitus–More Harm Than Good?
People with tinnitus or ringing in the ears suffer invisible harm to their quality of life. The constant hissing, chirping or buzzing can make it hard to function during the day and sleep is often dis…
Will There Be Help for Tinnitus in the Future?
Tinnitus, the perception of constant noise that no one else can hear, is a common affliction without a cure. But research offers hope that there will be help for tinnitus not too far in the future. Th…
Could Pain Reliever Cause Ringing in the Ears?
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can be a maddening problem. No one else can see or hear what is going on for the sufferer, so they get too little sympathy. Even so, the ringing, hissing, chirping or…
If Your Ears Are Ringing (Tinnitus) Could Your P…
Tens of millions of people complain that their ears are ringing (tinnitus). It is a devastating condition that drives many people to distraction. Some even consider suicide because the constant hissin…
Are NSAID Pain Relievers Like Ibuprofen Hurting …
Americans love NSAID pain relievers. Millions take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB), or naproxen (Aleve) every day. Millions more swallow NSAID pain relievers their physicians prescribe. These drugs incl…
Novel Use of Biotin to Tame Tinnitus
Tinnitus can be a terrible trial. Although the condition is not considered serious by most health care professionals, patients often report that the ringing, buzzing, chirping or whining noises that …
Could Biotin Relieve Tinnitus?
Tinnitus, often referred to as "ringing in the ears," can be extremely intrusive. Many people tell us it has a serious impact on their quality of life. That is why it makes sense to pay attention whe…
Tonic Water, Quinine Side Effects & Tinnitu…
Q. Is it possible that the tonic water I drink every day to prevent leg cramps could be causing tinnitus? I would hate to give up tonic because it works so well for me against cramps. But the ringing …
Tegretol Against Tinnitus
Q. I was experiencing a loud static type sound in my right ear that came on and off every 15 seconds. A doctor prescribed Tegretol for this problem. I took the drug for about a month, and the conditio…
Ringing in Ears (Tinnitus) Can Be Devastating
Tinnitus is an invisible disorder. Others cannot see or hear the buzzing, chirping, hissing or ringing sounds that affect tens of millions of Americans. That is why it is so hard for people with tinni…
New Treatments for Tinnitus
Between 25 and 50 million Americans are plagued with a condition that is imperceptible to other people. They look normal, but they are suffering. In some cases, their agony drives them to consider sui…
Specialized Sound Tracks Ease Tinnitus
Millions of people suffer from ringing in the ears or tinnitus. For many, the internal buzzing, chirping or hissing interferes with quality of life. Now German researchers have reported that tailored …
New Hope for People with Ringing in the Ears
Is there anything more annoying than hearing a mosquito buzzing around your head and not being able to catch it? A dentist's drill might be a close match. Now imagine what it would like to have cricke…