Tinnitus Questions – Video Series Episode #2
Episode #2 so let’s get started 1st question:
1.Question #1: How do supplements ease the distress of tinnitus? I am skeptical.
A: These T-Gone tinnitus relief homeopathic treatments are very effective as they do not just treat the symptoms of tinnitus but actually deal with and treat the root cause and this is why they are so effective in diminishing tinnitus and produce such excellent results.
2.Question #2: What determine’s the different sounds?
A: The different sounds are determined by the root cause of one’s tinnitus for example exposure to loud noise which causes cochlear damage – the noises most common to this particular type of tinnitus are Ringing, Chirping sounds, Sounds like cicada’s or crickets on a warm summer evening. A High frequency noise similar to that of a computer monitor.
3.Question #3: Would wearing a hearing aid help?
A: This is something that is very much a personal and individual choice as Some people find that hearing aids can help to mask the tinnitus to a certain degree and then others find it aggravates their tinnitus.
OK well that’s all for this weeks episode BUT remember please leave your comments and post your thoughts below…
Explaining Tinnitus to Your Family
Talking with your family about tinnitus is stressful for both you and them. How do you do it well, the first time? The first thing to do is to have a good understanding of tinnitus yourself. Know what caused it, what the ringing is from and what treatment options you have. This allows you to answer any questions quickly.
Tell Who You Want To
One of the first important realizations is that this condition is one you do not have to tell everyone if you do not want to. Your immediate family should probably know, so they know what to do, and what not to do around you. At the same time, there may not be a reason to tell everyone about it, especially if your hearing level is acceptable or if a hearing aid is able to improve it.
What about those who you have to tell, how do you do it?
• Sit down with family and talk about your recent experiences. Tell them about the ringing in your ear.
• Share with them what this has done to you. For example, explain that the ringing is not minor and does not go away leaving your hearing lacking.
• Explain what the condition is and what doctors have told you. You can mention the causes if you would like to. Sometimes, you do not have to as you can assume they will go home to learn about it themselves.
• Assure them there is no risk to your overall health.
• Answer their questions but let them know you may not have all the answers they are looking for.
Tell them as much or as little as you would like to. Those who love you will understand if you are short with them or otherwise unable to give them more information.
The Way They Treat You
For some, it is not telling the family that is the problem, but rather it is the questions and the looks. You may not want them to treat you any differently. How can you handle this?
• Inform your family that you are not changing the way you live life. They do not have to either.
• Give them ways to help you, such as avoiding loud noise. This way, they feel like they are doing something for you.
• Tell them how you are handling your condition. Tell them about treatments, holistic methods of healing you are using and lifestyle changes you are making.
Bringing your family together is important to your well-being, too, not just their understanding of tinnitus. Evidence shows, those who have a strong emotional support group do better with symptoms from tinnitus than those who do not. The stress relief, frustration and the ability to cope improve greatly.
Your family and friends can help you. They can be part of the lifestyle changes you make such as eating a healthy diet and getting more exercise. They can work with you to find the natural treatments for tinnitus, too.
What is Loudness
In today’s busy world, many people have been disregarding the health and condition of their hearing sense. Evidence of such is the excessive use of gadgets that may harm our ears and our sense of hearing. Using cellular phones and IPods all day without rest strains our auditory nerves. Also, mechanical and many work tools often emit very loud noises that may hurt our ears. People may seem to forget and not care with what is loudness and how it affects our ability to hear.
Our ear is known to be one of the most delicate and sensitive parts of our body. Inside it is a thin membrane called the eardrum which divides the middle and outer ear. When we hear sounds or noise, these sound waves travel through the auditory canal and hit the eardrum, causing it to vibrate. Upon doing this, the signals are then sent to the brain for interpretation. If we stress out and deliver very loud sounds inside our ear, the vibration of our eardrums may cause damage to our hearing. This is then the beginning of having hearing disorders like experiencing hearing loss or having tinnitus.
Tinnitus is the more common hearing disorder people are experiencing. It is a condition wherein you hear a ringing in the ears. If your ear is exposed to very loud noise constantly, then you would probably end up experiencing a humming or buzzing sound in your ear even in quiet places.
There is no cure for people who have lost their sense of hearing nor to those who have tinnitus. There are however, ways and means to hear again and to get used to the effects of tinnitus. Wearing of a hearing aid helps a lot for people having trouble or difficulty in listening. Most tinnitus sufferers also have problems with hearing and so could resort to using a hearing aid. Adjusting to what is loudness may seem to be a hard task once you have your hearing impaired.
Making use of tinnitus maskers can also help in drowning out the tinnitus sound. However, prevention is indeed better than cure. So always bear in mind what is loudness and how it can affect your hearing and probably the quality of your life.
