You describe the noises you hear as “the sounds in both ears as a field of crickets” – this is without doubt tinnitus from cochlea damage. The causes of cochlea damage can vary greatly and I would advise to to read this page http://www.t-gone.com/noise-tinnitus.htm – It seems that you have had tinnitus for many years but only now is it becoming invasive. Because of this it is likely you will need to take the remedies for at least 3 months, and maybe longer. Ellen took them for 8 months before the noises had reduced to levels that were no longer a problem for here.

I am not sure if this message will get to you or Ellen, but will give it a try.

My tinnitus has been increasing for 10 to 15 years, but in the last year and especially the last 3 months, it has increased from just annoying to interference with my life. I scanned Ellen\’s book and note that she advises seeing a doctor to discover the cause of the tinnitus. I can do this – although am not very hopeful of any cooperation on their part. My primary care physician has already told me that there is nothing that can be done; therefore, I haven\’t a lot of hope a specialist will be much more sympathetic. In the meantime, perhaps if I give some information, you can determine just what I should do to get started on alleviating this situation.

I am 67 years old and have taken allergy medications for a long time – primarily Nasonex spray which I have used for probably 6 or 7 years. I used to use Zyrtec and Claratin, but someone told me about Nettle Leaves (from the health food store), and since beginning to take the Nettle leaves 2 or 3 years ago, have been able to get off the Zyrtec and Claratin.

I know of no head injury except about 10 years ago when I was in a car accident. My head was not really hit with anything, but there was a lot of body trauma. I have never liked loud noises. Loud noise seems to overload my nervous system and I try to avoid it at all costs.

I drink a little coffee, one coke on the way to work each morning, and approx. 8 oz of red wine each night.

As for the stress, I am a psychotherapist in a children\’s and adolescent psychiatric facility, and yes, the stress is high – especially now, when budgets are being cut and more families are experiencing financial stress.

I describe the sounds in both ears as a field of crickets; however, whereas I used to be able to hear individual crickets, now it is just a high-pitched din. The noise prevents me from sleeping and according to your website, may be the cause of my increasing despondency and depression.

I have read to drink more water, stop the caffine and alcohol, eat more red meat and green vegetables, get more exercise. Now what? I am prepared to order some of the homepathatic medications from your website, but not sure what to order – or do I need to see a doctor first?

Marilyn D
Florida