Can Tinnitus Be Cured? - Hearing Disorders Message Board

JAKE9364 · 11-17-2006, 07:48 AM

Have had Tinnitus for several years and also have lost my hearing to the point that I am going to get hearing aids. Is there a cure for tinnitus?

Lenin · 11-19-2006, 05:16 AM

Jake,
As a general rule I will say NO, long term tinnitus cannot be cured but we can adjust to it. I can forget about miine until I read a post like yours; then I hear it loud and clear!

SHORT term tinnitus caused by a large dose of aspirin or other analgesics, an episode of hypertension, a cold or ear inflammation, or "ringing" caused by exposure to loud sound usually DOES go away quickly.

But if you've had it for months or years it is likely yours to keep.
I'm sure there are cases though where this isn't true.

SanyBelle · 12-27-2006, 04:39 PM

I've had tinnitus for about 10 years and just the past few weeks I think the ringing has gotten louder. Can this happen?

Can depression/anxiety cause tinnitus to get worse?

SanyBelle · 12-29-2006, 03:08 PM

Thanks ag1987! So the next question then is, when my depression is treated, can the tinnitus volume go down? It's really driving me nuts.

Are you from the country Greece? I was in Athens last November and loved it!!

numbtoes · 12-29-2006, 07:57 PM

I have seen a product in a health food store that says it "cures" tinnitus. Has anyone tried it? I didn't want to waste my money for a slim chance.
I have had tinnitus for 10+ years. When someone mentions it, the sound gets louder-otherwise I ignore it. Mine started after a sinus infection. The ENT doctor tried prednisone but it did not help. A couple of times recently I noticed the ringing was almost gone---then it started up again.