Tinnitus Questions Answered
Dear John,
I answered your survey and hope it is helpful to you.
I have decided to seek help for my tinnitus and am encouraged by the letters from customers that you are getting.
For approximately 8 years, I have had a continuous ringing tone in my left ear with a ‘chink, chink,’ noise from time to time. The ringing does seem to vary in intensity, or maybe there are times when I simply don’t notice it – I’m not really sure. It’s at its most noticeable when I get sinus-like problems, affecting my nasal area, top of my eyes and throat, which is the case at the moment. At these times, there seems to be a slight increase of pressure in my left ear. Also, when I scrape my finger around the lobe area of my left ear, there can be a muffled, echoey sensation which I don’t get with my right ear. However, my right ear can sometimes ‘chink, chink’ from time to time as well, but I don’t get the continuous high-pitched drone.
It may be relevant to tell you that I had grommets surgically placed in my ears when I was a child (not sure if it was both or just in my left). My hearing in my left ear is not terrible, but it is quite poor. My right ear is a little better in terms of hearing. I don’t need hearing aids.
The other thing that I am wondering is whether I caused it by not properly using Hopi Ear Candles a number of years ago, roughy around the time when the problem started. For example, I might have left them to long on my ear.
I do hope you can help. I have tried to give a full idea of my problem, so ‘fingers crossed’!
Thanks
Peter H
Hello Peter,
It really sounds to me as if you could have tinnitus induced from a sinus related problem. I would suggest that you read the info at this page http://www.t-gone.com/sinus-tinnitus.htm That would certainly be my recommendation for you to order.
Regards,
John
Cicada Like Tinnitus Noises
Hi John,
It’s a bit strange doing things this way and one does get wary of responding to things on the internet. The tinnitis I experience is quite low grade, in the left ear and doesn’t bother me except that I know it shouldn’t really be there. It is like a lovely walk in the mountains when the ciccadas are singing softly. But I must admit that I would be quite novel to experience silence.
I thought that once the damage is done it wasn’t possible. I had dental surgery three years ago, then shortly after that was in New Zealand in the mountain and very close to a massive blast when they were blasting rock. The past two years have been very stressful. Perhaps I should try the two undermentioned remedies. I have always preferred to use natural remedies and have never used anything for tinnitus.
Is there not something available in South Africa?
Have a good day
Cheryl.
Hi Cheryl,
As a matter of fact our remedies were developed in South Africa by a renowned homeopath Dr Leslie Brom. He is unfortunatly no longer with us having passed away several years ago. That would have been the ideal solution for you.
The cicada like noises you are experiencing indicate cochlear damage related tinnitus. The tinnitus was probably triggered by the stress you mention you have been under over a two year period.
You best bet would indeed be to take the noise induced tinnitus remedy in conjunction with the stress related tinnitus remedy. In fact this combination is the exact same remedies my wife Ellen took with great success.
You will find an option on the order page to order the Noise Tinnitus Remedies which you can use. You will be offered the stress tinnitus remedy at a substantial discount. Unfortunately they are not available for sale in South Africa and you should select the Fedex shipping method when ordering as the auhorities always confiscate the remedies when we use the postal service. It matters not that the remedies are in fact manufactured to the highest standards at an FDA approved facility….
You can access the information and order page directly from the left menu under the heading Tinnitus Remedies.
Hope this helps!
John Currie
Is The Tinnitus or The Blocked Ears My Problem?
Hi John,
I have a question for you. I’m 62 and have had tinnitus for many years. When I was very young I had numerous ear infections and several perforated ear drums.
During the 60’s I flew in Navy jets and ended up with about 2,500 flight hours. It wasn’t until the second half of those flight hours that the Navy realized that the noise from the jet engines could be harmful and started a hearing loss program and required us to wear ear plugs.
During the past 20 years I have had numerous sinus infections and finally had two sinus surgeries that have now stopped the infections. My ears constantly feel “full” and I need to clear them frequently by plugging my nose, closing my mouth and blowing out. My ears will plug easily with changes in elevation.
On the rare occasion that my ears are relatively clear, the tinnitus is much less of a problem so my thought is that its not the tinnitus as much as it is the inability of my ears to clear or stay clear.
I have been to several ear specialists and allergy specialists but without any help. any thoughts?
Thanks.
Tom D.
(Name Shortened For Privacy Reasons)
John Replies.
Hello Tom,
It is our experience that the tinnitus experienced by people who have had habitual problems with sinus problems is caused from a thickening of the mucous in the middle ear. There are many mucous membranes in the ear that provide a vital function. These continually produce the mucous that is essential for cleansing the middle ear.
After performing it’s cleasing action the mucous drain away from the middle ear via the Eustachian tubes which are very narrow. If anything occurs to cause the mucous to become slightly less viscous, i.e. it becomes slightly thicker than normal, it will not easily drain away from the middle ear.
This results in that “full” feeling one sometimes experiences. This condition causes many problems including ear infections and tinnitus.
You will find more information regarding this condition, which we call sinus tinnittus, and how best to treat it at the link immediately below this paragraph.
Does Wind Noise From Riding A Motorcycle Cause Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a medical disorder characterized by an incessant buzzing, cracking, whistling and ringing in the ears. It may be brought forth by a number of factors, ranging from frequent exposure to workplace noises and extremely loud music. However, some are asking, does wind noise from riding a motorcycle cause tinnitus? Motorcycle industry experts agree that, based on years of research, wind noise is a major contributor to a number of illnesses, which include tinnitus. Wind noise is commonly referred to as the amount of noise turbulence created around the head as the motorcycle rider is in motion. Researchers have agreed that among the inherited consequences of wind noise include irreversible hearing loss, as well as damage to the auditory canals and nerves of the inner ear, especially when a motorcycle driver fails to wear adequate protective head gear.
The issue of hearing disorders like tinnitus are often discussed within the motorcycle industry, as well as by the firearms and aviation industries, because if the issues of hearing loss are not properly addressed, the amount of damage caused by exposure of the inner ear is by destructive sound, will further increase every time a motorcycle rider rides on his or her bike, even for only a few hours. Does wind noise from riding a motorcycle cause tinnitus? Yes it does, notes motorcycle safety experts. These experts also argue that the constant duration of harmful levels of noise slowly makes the rider lose his or her ability to hear.
Motorcycle safety analysts agree that an average rider should only be surrounded by noise levels of around 85-90 decibels during a typical eight-hour work day. However, when the sound levels exceed 100 decibels, then the person’s exposure to noise should be reduced to just two hours. Motorcycle safety advocates contend that typical wind noise at highway speeds usually measure up to 103 decibels, which are comparable to the noise created by a running chainsaw. When exposed to these sound levels, the motorcycle rider is not only physically fatigued from being exposed to excessive noise, but also may require the driver to wear a hearing aid later in life.
Does wind noise from riding a motorcycle cause tinnitus? If it does real harm to the rider, then what are the effective tinnitus relief methods? Health experts agree that when the driver is not wearing a helmet, the projected wind noise during highway speeds is nearly 10 times greater than when the rider wears a full-face or full-coverage helmet.
Riders should know that below 30 miles per hour, he/she is constantly exposed to machine, exhaust and environmental noises. And once the motorcycle reaches speeds of more than 30mph, and then wind noise should serve as the next threat. It would be good if drivers wear a full-coverage helmet to help reduce the negative effects of wind noise, and regularly visit their doctor for a comprehensive audiological examination.
Can Tinnitus Be Eliminated?
It is estimated that around 35 million individuals in the United States experience bouts of constant buzzing, ringing or breaking-glass sound in their ears. Derived from the Latin word “tiinniere”, tinnitus is an ailment which means “ringing in the ears”, and is caused by a number of factors, which may manifest as a loud bang, a high-pitched roar or whining, or even as a low-pitched whistle or hum that sometimes may even go in tune with the person’s pulse or heart beat. So can tinnitus be eliminated? The answer is yes, although the treatment modes may have different outcomes for patients. Some may experience relief in a few days or weeks, while some need to keep enduring it for months and possibly a year or more.
Medical experts stress that tinnitus is a disorder which may actually be a symptom of an underlying medical condition, such as an ear or throat infection, stress, the clogging of the ear canals with ear wax, a damaged auditory nerve, blood vessel disorders, diabetes, thyroid problems and other temporomandibular irregularities. It may also be a side effect from taking a number of medications such as ibuprofen, caffeine, aspirin or even birth control pills. Can tinnitus be eliminated? Medical experts constantly stress that relief for ringing ears may be simple, or may require that the patient undergo a battery of diagnostic and hearing tests. However for some, the underlying causes may never be established, which can be utterly frustrating for both the patient and their physician.
But whenever the causes are quickly traced and identified, the treatment methods can then be properly planned and focused. For example, if the causes for the bouts of ringing ears are traced to the use of aspirin, then the aspirin use could then be discontinued and an alternative medication would then be given. These days, doctors implement a mixture of treatment modes, ranging from relaxation exercises and training, biofeedback, specialized psychotherapy and counseling sessions, as well as giving the patient a couple of approved herbal therapies. A number of anti-anxiety drugs may also be given, as well as a variety of antidepressant medications and muscle relaxants.
Can tinnitus be eliminated only by these medications and therapies? Apart from the methods mentioned earlier, doctors may also employ the use of specialized hearing aids and equipment, as well as provide electronic masking devices, hearing aid implants and other auditory stimulation devices for severe cases of tinnitus. Alternative and non-traditional methods like acupuncture, hypnosis and chiropractic adjustments may also be employed, depending on whether the patient is receptive to these methods.
