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Alpha Lipoic Acid
Posted by Joleneal (Phenix City, Al) on 06/06/2012
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I take ALA for my numbness due to my diabetes. I take 300 mg a day. Unfortunately, it is sporadic as I sometimes blow off my supplements on the weekend. It hasn't touched my tinnitus yet - but it just started a month ago and I have not been consistent in my supplement intake.
However, the 1st ENT I went to said it was a nerve issue, and ALA is support for nerves. So, I'm going to double my dose and see what happens.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Sherif (Cairo, Egypt) on 03/15/2012
I'm tinnitus sufferer 4yrs ago, I'm member of lot of tinnintus groups at face book. One person had T 3YRS AGO. SHE USED ANTIFUNGAL for nails containing apple cider vinegar and the tinnitus disappear completely.
Linked to Beta Blockers
Posted by Anne (Chicago, Il Usa) on 01/05/2011
I had arrythmia issues last year and was put on a beta blocker (25 mg Toprol)... Have taken it for about a year. I have tinnitus (ringing in the ears) for the past 2-3 months that is driving me crazy. Online searching for tinnitus causes led me to find that some people have developed it AFTER taking beta blockers, and that it may never go away. Has anyone successfully stopped beta blockers and lost their tinnitus?
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Posted by Suzanne (Hoosier State) on 11/05/2023
Maureen, my tinnitus went away when I started taking magnesium. There is a lot on the internet in regards to supplementation. Magnesium works. People take it for constipation, leg cramps etc. if your bowels get too loose back off a bit. It is a supplement I take daily.
Zeolite
Posted by Helen (Ann Arbor, MI) on 12/31/2008
Did you put the ZEOLITE drops in your ear or did you take it orally? How much did you use each time? Thanks.
Vitamin A
Posted by June (KC, KS) on 09/06/2008
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Hi EarthClinic!
I read somewhere that tinnitus is a symptom of pre-menopause. I cannot find where I read that but I began taking vitamin a to combat the problem because the same literature suggested it. It helped a lot. Recently, though, I forgot about taking vitamin a...and that it was a remedy for tinnitus...and the ringing is back in my ears! It's really an awful and annoying problem.
I started retaking vitamin a and am really hoping it relieves me of this problem again. It seemed to work before so I thought I would share it here as there is little information on EC about tinnitus. I did look up herbal remedies on a site where I sometimes buy supplements and it did say vitamin a is one possible treatment.
BTW, EarthClinic, the new website looks great! Very professional!
Thanks!
Garlic
Posted by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 10/01/2011
There are different types of tinnitis and the causation will differ also. The garlic solution worked because that tinnitis problem was probably virally induced and garlic is an anti-viral. But notice the residue came out also. That means a wax buildup is there so anyone with ear problems first make sure the ear canal is cleaned... But main issue of tinnitis for many people could be an infection. Infection could cause tinnitis or equilibrium problems. If one has on-going tinnitis at least try colloidal silver gently shot up both ear with an ear syringe. Again, make sure the canal is clear of wax. The reason some people get water "stuck" in the ear canal is usually because of wax buildup issues.
Chelated Magnesium
Posted by Kelly (Charlotte, Nc) on 08/23/2007
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I wrote in a few weeks ago about my whirring right ear. I can only lay on one side without hearing it. I think my back or neck may need to be adjusted. This is my 3rd day taking the magnesium and it may be working. I've tried the peroxide and my ear is very tender on the inside. Do you have any other suggestions? I really don't want to go have a doctor dig in it if there's something i can do. I found a link from your site (i think) about chinese herbs for tinnitus and ear problems. do you recommend this? Please let me know asap. Thanks for the site!!
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Seetal (Brampton, Ontario)
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I started taking ground flaxseed and psyllium husks 1-1 tsp mix together and mix in warm milk drink it quickly b/4 go to bed at night glucosmine capsule 2 a day 1 in the morning 1 at night. i noticed my ears are not noisy any more. I had this problem for 10-12 years.
Ear Muff
Posted by Arlene (Florida) on 01/19/2023
I have been having an issue with ringing in my ears and in doing some research regarding noise I read about things like loud music and even motorcycles esp Harley Davidson. Apparently some riders even get dizzy from the noise. Anyway I got to thinking about what noise around me that may be the cause. I think I have found it. My previous home had a central vacuum system and when I moved I had to buy a vacuum cleaner. Because I have pets and lots of fur flying I bought a Hoover Wind Tunnel. It does pick up the hair and dust and a good vacuum for the money but the NOISE could wake the dead. The dog and cat run from it. I've looked online for consumer reviews and I only found one other person that complained about the noise. When I use it now I put cotton in each ear to suppress the noise and the ringing in the ears is tapering off. I know this sounds crazy but I wanted to share my thoughts
Ear Muff
Posted by RB (Somewhere in Europe) on 12/30/2023 84 posts
Arlene, I agree with you; yes, using hearing protection is smart; and no it is not crazy. Further, you are not alone; whenever I am vacuuming I also use hearing protection.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Denise (True Northern California) on 04/17/2020
Thanks so much for your reply. I've haven't gone to a chiro yet, but did years ago for a shoulder injury. He was wonderful, fixed it in 4 or 5 visits if I remember right. Not many, that's for sure. Back when I lived near Lynden WA. I am limited with my insurance which is called Medi Cal, California's name for medicaid. I don't think my NP can refer me to a chiro, but it may be worth seeing about physical therapy. I was told by an alternative medicine type friend that he thought it had to do with my cervical dystonia. I've had that a lot longer than I've had the tinnitus, and I have a pretty good exercise routine that help with that neck kind of pain. I don't know, as you probably know it gets discouraging when you seem to have too many things going wrong at the same time, lol ;) But I need to be grateful at how learning from EC has helped me in so many ways:) Thanks again ;)
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Andrea W (on Earth Clinic's Facebook page) on 04/18/2020
I had it for years. Turns out it was low iron. Anemia.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Denise (True ) on 05/03/2020
Hi Rose, I don't see a "reply to Rose" so I hope you see this. I just saw your post/reply today to me! Thanks so much for that. I'm doing the Boron for arthritis and it seems to be having some effect on that, but also, on the tinnitus. Not really sure. Too early in the game to know, but I want to keep folks up to date. I was kind of surprised to see anyone using DE because that's what we used to kill bugs with, like cockroaches. I was told it is like tiny razors and killed the bugs that way. I can't imagine swallowing it, but I must not have the right info on what it is if you are doing fine with it. I just wanted to make sure I tried to thank you for your help Rose. I don't understand this website as far as being able to really communicate with people, but I am grateful for the info I read. I will let people know of my progress. I'm on every day looking up something ;)
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Gina Raye (on Earth Clinic's Facebook page) on 04/18/2020
A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a small glass of water. Drink it down. Keep drinking one every hour or so until it goes away. Then drink one every morning thereafter. Works for me, Thank goodness!
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Denise (True ) on 04/18/2020
I'll have to drop by the Facebook page for EC Gina ;) Also, I do ACV most days for my allergies, but sadly, that hasn't changed my Tinnitus. I'm so happy you got the fix from ACV!! That's one I can share with others that could work for them too ;)
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Denise (True ) on 04/18/2020
I've heard a lot about that, and I am so hoping that isn't the case ;(
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Rick Cappra (on Earth Clinic's Facebook page) on 04/18/2020
Multiple Remedies
Posted by MoneyDoc (US-Georgia) on 04/26/2020
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Hello Denise, I truly feel for you with your tinnitus. Guess I am lucky I have only suffered for 6 months. Has a doctor urged you to get a contrast-based MRI? Mine has although he does not think I have an acoustic neuroma (tumor on auditory nerve) Has anyone ever suggested this to you?
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Denise (True ) on 05/03/2020
Something I didn't mention in my earlier post was that I am pretty certain that mine has nothing to do with my ears. Only the fact I can hear the ringing. I think it's all in my head, lol ;) Well, what I mean is, the bones, in particular. I have bone-spurs in my neck, supposedly caused from Cervical Dystonia, and I have strange head-pain in that area of my lower skull right behind my ear?? Anyway, I should donate my bod to science so they can really take a look at what caused all this ;) When I look in the mirror, which I try hard not to do, lol, I can see my head is not on straight, lol! No really, it's like a teeny bit off-center like my neck is crooked. Who knows, I'm just glad I can find alternatives to drugs on this site ;)
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Allyson (Colorado Springs ) on 05/04/2020
Denise, For your ear ringing, eat white potatoes every day. For bone spurs, apple cider vinegar will dissolve them (sorry do not know dosage but google it). If you by chance have spinal stenosis, it also can be dissolved easily in 6 months, go read “Older Spines Feel Young Again” by Dr. Debra Katchen (misspelled I am sure).
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Denise (True ) on 05/04/2020
Hi Allyson, Thanks so much for your feedback/suggestions. I do acv, so I hope that is already helping the spurs, and all the other things it's so wonderful for ;) I mainly eat red potatos but I can do white, which I had a huge bag of and just finished it off! I'll keep that up, and, find the book you recommended! Thank you again, and have a great day! Was so happy to hear from someone ;)
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Denise (True "Northern" California) on 05/02/2020
Hi Sue, So glad I found your post today, I'm not getting notifications for some reason. Your letter was so heartfelt and I wanted to reply something, it may not be very long as I need to finally eat some breakfast this a.m. and hey, it's already noon here! I wrote something back to MoneyDoc above so you can see some of what I am doing. But to answer your questions, I take ACV (w/The Mother, like Braggs) any you want can help, but I like the Mother ones, organic, non-filtered etc. I just use 1 tbsp and my water. Lately I've added a tbsp of organic lemon juice (but I like to buy lemons too at times) and 1/4 heaping tsp of ginger powder from bulk at health-food store. Very inexpensive and feel it is the best I can get here, unless I buy ginger root in produce section ;) This is all for allergies by the way, and I no longer take anything except this concoction, and also, I do a sinus irrigation every day when pollen is thick. I so hope you find something for your Kitty, I know I wish I'd had EC when I had my little dog fro 15 years. She died in 2006 and if I'd seen all the things that could have kept her from pain, my heart hurts a lot :( Hope to see you again sometime Sue, my niece lives in Lynden WA, hugs, Denise
Healing Tinnitus Tips
Posted by Denise (True ) on 04/18/2020
Hey Tom, thanks for your post. I know there are so many reasons for Tinnitus. I'm pretty sure mine came from something other than sounds, but I can't be sure. My bro is a musician and I keep forgetting to ask him if he developed tinnitus. He used to just blast the stereo so loud that I would get out as quick as possible when we were teens. The hearing aids are very interesting to me because I've heard about them from my sister as well. I am having some hearing problems with age, and especially in my left ear. I don't need aids "yet" and hope I won't. It's so weird that I can still here slight sounds, even when my ears are ringing, that's one reason I question it having anything to do with "hearing" or my ears. I think I should call mine "brain ringing" ;) I do use 2 sound apps, my normal sort of white noise one is called "Chrome Doze". Uses so little battery, love it, and no ads or interruptions, ever! It's going right now because I don't keep tv on or music all day. The other app is called Whist and it is for tinnitus it says, specifically. You can adjust the pitch. It goes so high you can't hear it, probably only a dog could hear it.
Healing Tinnitus Tips
Posted by El (West Virginia) on 01/20/2022
Hi:
You might want to look into Nada Yoga - I had it turn on after I had an NDE. I think a lot of people who are in their golden sage years turn on the Nada. I associate it with the frequency of Source. I pay attention to the frequency. When I think a negative thought, it will go down. High thoughts can sound like electronic sounds or our little pond peepers in the spring. They all shift and change so I try to connect them with what's happening in the now and see what I'm being told. But it's very comforting instead of fighting or resisting it, to define it as Source, our LoveLight and nourishing. In Nada Yoga, we sit in meditation and pay attention to it and see where it takes us.
Reader Q&A
Posted by Denise (Crescent City, CA) on 02/07/2019
Hi Charity, you are right on about the Tinnitus and it's many causes. I so hope catching it early, just 3 weeks, that Emily can get relief quickly and that her's is not anything permanent. I've had mine since 2012. And at that time, was also having a lot of the symptoms starting that are listed in this article: https://draxe.com/silent-reflux/ I have heard of a couple of folks here having a wax build up as well, causing a sound in their ears/head. I read about someone using a dropper with Hydrogen Peroxide to losin and eventually draw that out of their ear. One of those persons said here doctor told her he couldn't get rid of it for her. I sure question that one?? But honestly, we don't have good medical care here in the Far Northern boonies of California:( Some is good and caring, but just not well-informed on some ailments. So thank God for Earth Clinic. It is absolutely my "go to" for information straight from folks who think more like I do about trying Alternative methods for healing. Thank you for the John Bergman reference as I want to see that video. I have a lot of pain in my neck and back from what was diagnosed as Spasmodic Torticolus in 1988. I feel so many of my issues are absolutely related to eachother;) Learning more every day:) PS I feel very blessed not to be getting any viruses or infections. I attribute that to many of the foods/nutrition I've discovered on EC as well.
DMSO, ACV, Castor Oil
Posted by A. Jackson (Singapore) on 07/08/2018
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I am using a tablespoon of DMSO, ACV and Castor Oil for tinnitus. Seems to be working, any additional suggestions?
DMSO, ACV, Castor Oil
Posted by B (Lexington, Ky) on 10/16/2021
Update?
Citronella Essential Oil
Posted by Sehat (Singapore) on 07/11/2018
Hi @Notsonosy, I am having the same sound (roaring buzzing "ommm" or "zzzttt").
May I know what brand of Citronella Essential Oil that you are using?
Thank you.
Topical Vinegar, Baking Soda and Borax Solution
Posted by Pam E. (SouthWestern California) on 10/04/2023 148 posts
The doctor who several years past removed a lot of wax from both my ears told me it is often produced due to fungal infection, which often causes itchy ears. I had experienced this, so he told me to spray a mist of 1/2,5% ACV + 1/2,?% Rubbing Alcohol in the ear.... The ACV kills fungus and the alcohol helps to dry the ear out again.... I've used it a few times, & it does seem to work.
Borax is also anti-fungal, while baking soda is used to treat itchy conditions, according to the articles about each respectively on this website.
Helichrysum Essential Oil
Posted by Laura J (Wi) on 03/10/2018
Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for. I have this oil (though it's probably old) and was wondering if this is what I needed. I know my ringing in the ears is from exposure to loud (rock band) noise when I was young. Thus, figured mine was from nerve damage and I do remember hearing from my EO company founder that they had repaired hearing in the deaf ear that was due to nerve damage. Thank you for your instructions!
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Pam E. (SW-CA, USA) on 04/24/2023 148 posts
"...I tried the ACV drops in my ear and found zero effect..."
The doctor that once cleaned a LOT of wax out of my ears explained that wax overproduction can be triggered by a fungal infection in the ears, and told me that at the first hint of itching within my ears to spray a 50/50 mix of ACV & Alcohol in my ears ... the ACV kills fungus, while the Alcohol helps dry the ACV up so helps keep the ears dry.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Ann (P.s. Ca) on 07/23/2017
Hi Ron, You can try essential oil drops. Look up drops for tinnitus, read the reviews to find the best one. You can also make your own by looking up the ingredients on the bottles, you need to however be very familiar with essential oils. You use them behind the ear, not inside. Many people have had success with them. The essential Oils are diluted with a carrier oil as the EO's are very strong. Do some research, and good luck.
Mullein Tincture
Posted by Peter (Usa) on 02/06/2018
It may sound crazy...but do check whether you have Candida. It has a wide range of symptoms, including some of what you have listed above.
Spiral Seashell
Posted by Indira (Netherlands) on 09/20/2013 6 posts
hi, nice to see a comment from someone. Maybe 2 min. Is too short, and you would need to try longer. But I think I have found something much better. I just wrote a short story for the site. Try to stop eating any salt for at least 1week. Incl. Sodium bicrarb, magnesium or whatever salt you might be taking. At least I think, that helped me to clear it after 1 week. read my story under desaltifying.
Vitamin C
Posted by Waymore (Motown, Ca/ Usa) on 10/24/2012
Hi Somewhere! I have just now heard of Ted's mixture, adding baking soda to Vit. C, and ought to buy his book soon, just to see what's in there! Perhaps sodium ascorbate is a better form of Vit C.... I don't know. Ted?
To answer your question: I am taking a staggered mix of lypospheric Vit C -without food- about two packs of 1,000mg each, three times a day. I try to fit in three Emergen-C packs, 1,000mg each, with ascorbic acid powder, 1 teaspoon mixed into each drink -with food. Total: Between 10-12 grams.
I plan to only take this amount for about two-three weeks, then drop down to slightly lower amounts for maintainence and slow-but-steady improvement. My plan of action is based on much reading of doctor's research first, so is fairly sound, and I tolerate it really well, and feel wonderful.
Next, I am adding Ted's idea, of Borax and sea salt, 1/8th of a tspn of each in a liter of water, sipped throughout the day. I plan on feeling even better! --T.
Pulsatile Tinnitus
Posted by Linda (York County, Southern Maine) on 09/13/2012
Hello Ben Goh - I can report that I first noticed pulsatile tinnitus around the same time I discovered I had Graves' Disease (hyperthyroidism).... Has your thyroid function been tested? I experienced heart flutters, overall jittery feeling (I thought I consumed too much caffeine), also a loud whooshing in my ears. Not sure if there IS a cure for tinnitus, I'm sorry to say. Note: hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can exhibit some of the same symptoms. Best Wishes in gaining some relief~
EMF Trigger
Posted by Marguerite (Arizona) on 09/19/2021
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I have been wondering if this is why I have had heard sounds in my head 24/7 since the fall of 2004. Thank you for posting this!
Iodine
Posted by Fastone (Chehalis, Wa) on 03/27/2012
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I have had Tinnitus for years Man I hate it has driven me crazy. I found a web page that said it was caused by a fungus in the ear. I was trying to treat it internally with little success. This girl said to try iodine diluted with pure water. I had some kelp iodine and tried it. Man what a relief it killed the noise by 90% in 24 hours with no hearing loss. So one drop of kelp iodine in a tea spoon of pure water. Use an eyedropper in the ear canal. Fastone
Iodine
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 03/31/2012
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NAY!! I put a drop or two of very diluted lugol's in my ear and a moment later it started to HURT!! I stuck it out hoping it was doing something positive, but the pain got stronger and I washed out my ear with warm water. It didn't help. I then put a piece of cotton with a drop of olive oil on it in my ear and lay down with the painful ear on the pillow. It took a while but the pain subsided. So I do NOT recommend this treatment. And my tinnitus is the same.
Re-Alignment
Posted by George (Chicago) on 03/24/2022
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This worked for me! THANK YOU!
Iron
Posted by Marguerite (Wrightwood, Ca) on 10/31/2011
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I guess I am a little anemic but since starting iron supplements, my new tinnitus problem also went away.
Hormones
Posted by Lisa (Lafayette, La) on 09/05/2010
I am reading an awesome book on women in this age range and tinnitus is often caused by hormone fluctuations associated with such. Try over the counter progesterone cream, USP bioidentical, NOT yam extract. Research a little on it. It makes a lot of things right again with women around general age of 30 and beyond.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Posted by Marquis (Scottsdale, Az, Usa) on 06/07/2010
I took a lymphatic cleanser for tinnitus and it takes a while to work. i use it just to clear the tinnitus but it is back again. when i saw lymphatic drainage massage, it reminded me of taking the lymphatic cleanser. i take the cleanser 1-2 drops 1-3 times daily.
Heather's Exercise
Posted by Cat (Austin, Tx) on 08/22/2010
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Hi Heather: I tried the head to the chest method and it brought the loud tinitis ringing I woke up with went down to a very low buzz. THANKS! I have come to the conclusion that tinitis is a direct result of what we put into our mouths that we are allergic to. Yesterday afternoon I had sour cream and eggs, two things I am allergic to. Before bed, my ears began ringing. I woke up to a loud, persistent ring and a swollen neck with lots of mucus. I immediately did your head to chest solution and ringing eased CONSIDERABLY. Took two straight TBLsp of ACV and wiped my neck with ACV and my swollen neck is going down. Later today I will take a tsp of VCO & 1/4 tsp cayenne for further aid.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Posted by Jean (Louisville, Ky) on 03/08/2010 27 posts
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I tried the lymphatic drainage massage for tinnitus. It was absolutely amazing. It took less than 3 minutes on the side that had the tinnitus, and it totally faded out and didn't return. I think I had a bit of earwax buildup causing it. Thank you for posting about it. I intend to try it with any time I start to feel sick.
DMSO
Posted by Lkpeterson (Oregon) on 07/08/2018
I think this is where that info came from - it sounds good but would need a doctor to administer.
It's in a book dmso nature's healer
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Posted by Nimo (Taipei, Noidea, Taiwan) on 03/09/2010
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I try it too but so far NOTHING. my tinnitus still there ....can't feel any "pulse" there. I'm doing something wrong? there is any video where I can see how to do it?
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Posted by Jean (Louisville, Ky) on 03/09/2010
I never felt the pulse either. But, I just generally (and gently) massaged the area. You should be able to feel several lymph glands. My theory is that most people never even think about their lymph system, much less massaging under their arms. But, if you are a woman wearing a bra every day, that area suffers from impaired circulation. It would make sense then to move the area around and restore it.
I also believe the monks can help here. Look up the "5 Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation." The first one involves spinning that helps move the lymph system. I know spinning isn't seemingly the thing one wants to do when the problem involves the ears. But there would seem to be a connection here with the semi-circular canals, balance and opening up our systems.
Best of luck, hope this helps someone.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Posted by Laura J (Wi) on 03/10/2018
That's what I was wondering. I'll look around on youtube to see if there's a vid and keep trying this method.
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Found this (and I love Dr. Berg and follow him a lot): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ9L3Lz87ak
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by JoAnne (USA) on 09/27/2007
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Fantastic, I took the soda, H202 and water. By the second swallow I felt it easing up. It has now totally stopped. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I was ready to call 911. No ear piercing sound or heart shaking. Going to bed now. Maybe I'll rest better. Thank you again
Chelated Magnesium
Posted by Pam (Millstone, Nre Jersey) on 03/19/2011
check to see if you clench your teeth at night. I had the same thing with my left ear. Alot of pressure like an inside earache. The doctor said it could be the jaw bone pushing up on the ear canal. Suggested I go to dentist and get plastic teeth guards to prevent me from clenching and grinding teeth at night. Also wants me to get an MRI. Going to wait and see first and do alot of praying that it goes away first. The doctor put me on steroids for a week for the imflamation, even though anti inflamitory drugs can make it worse, same as alcohol, salt and caffeine. Still have the ringing but noticed the pressure is lightening up. Hopefully the ringing will reduce but for now it's still there- not as bad as 5 days ago when it first started. I am going to try the Apple Cider Vinegar tonight! I feel for everyone here. I know what you're going through!
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Anon (California) on 04/16/2020
I wonder if Chiropractic would help. I had the worst vertigo that my magnificent Cranial Specialist fixed in one session. He's in Los Gatos, CA. His name is Dr. Bloink.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Denise (True ) on 04/18/2020
Thanks much Andrea, worth finding out about that although I think that shows up in regular blood-work? I'm not sure though, but last time it showed I needed D3, and I had a little bit high cholestrol, then hypo thyroid. I hated the feeling/side effects of the meds she gave me for the hypo thyroid, so I trashed them after getting on EC and when I went back and had them do the bloodwork again, all was fine, good numbers ;) I'll look at my online records to see if iron was on there. If it was, it was normal, but I'll check ;)
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Denise (True ) on 05/03/2020
My iron levels are normal, so I guess that isn't my issue. Still taking my boron for arthritis, and it seems to be helping my Tinnitus, not a huge diff. but don't need my white noise at bedtime last 2 nights. More will be revealed!! ;)
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Heather Lynne Marie (on Earth Clinic's Facebook Page) on 04/18/2020
Denise, I had it for many yrs in my 30's. I was full of inflammation tho. I had chronic ear and sinus infection for some time. My ent kept prescribing antibiotics and decongestants. However I was told sometimes the decongestants turn the fluid into sludge. After detoxing it slowly went away. I got off all dairy and reduced wheat in my diet also stopped eating meat as much as possible. Also began eating organic as much as I could. Removed chemicals from my environment. Went to green cleaning supplies etc. I did take a course of Zpac and a strong steroid to knock out the infection initially. But I took probiotics after. Best of luck to you I hope you find an answer.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Denise (True ) on 04/18/2020
This one really caught my eye Heather, because, I had the worst sinus infection of my life in and around 2010. I've never connected it with my tinnitus but I am wondering. I was put on antibiotics for 3 months, and, I could not live without a Benadryl (by way of Tylenol PM) every night. When my equilibrium went so bad that when I was driving nothing seemed real to me, the trees, everything around me and scared me bad. I made it to my sisters house hoping she would sort of watch over me (boy was that stupid but it did pay off). She and her live-in man-friend took off for the casinos and I ended up alone anyway. So I'm laying on the couch with the tv on, wanting to die because my head felt like cement. I got enough willingness to get over to her computer, and googled "natural remedies for sinus infection" and ACV came up. I first thought "oh yuck" then I said heck with it I'm going to try it. I did a tablespoon in water and gagged it down. Then I got back over to the couch. It was the most amazing thing. I felt it actually working in my sinuses, and everything started coming loose. I think it was only 2 or 3 days and I was literally healed. I haven't had a sinus infection since, and I got into natural remedies. But, I still used the tylenol pm to help me sleep most nights. The more I read about natural stuff, the more I wanted to go "clean" so I dropped the pm's never took them again. But looking back, my tinnitus started in about 2011. I remember because I had gone to take a few classes at the local community college. I would get a swishing noise in my ears when I'd get up in the night to use the bathroom. So this went on til around 2014-15, and when I moved into this apt. it was shortly after my T turned into this awful ringing and it is steady, 24/7. I think I need a complete detox/cleanse, should have done it before this. Even looked up ways of doing it but chickened out each time. I have borax, edta, something called molybdenum, and that last one I'm not sure why I ordered it. I've never used not one of these things. I do eat pretty good but still some red meat once or twice a week, no dairy except the rare bit of cheese and/or skim milk. I don't buy it, so I don't eat it 99% of the time. Feedback from anyone welcome but a cleanse/detox I believe is a start in finding out. I don't take any supplements except 200% mg of Mag. Citrate, and I use a lot of natural remedies for allergies like my ACV, lemon, ginger. I also do saltwater irrigation almost daily. I am so grateful for what I've learned from EC so far. The only thing I pray for an answer for is the tinnitus. Seems everything else, including arthritis is wayyyyy better!
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Denise (True ) on 04/18/2020
I'll take a look Rick. I remember trying one where you snap your fingers on the back of your head. That bombed ;( I'll look at the link though and thank you for your reply :)
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Denise (True ) on 05/02/2020
I don't think anyone is lucky that has tinnitus, but I hope yours is not permanent like mine seems to be. I've taken some steps lately, just started the Boron (Ted's remedy for bones, arthritis, osteo) and I am hoping that helps not only with my arthritis, but maybe even my tinnitus. I find it interesting my first day using 1/8 tsp in my drinking water (1 liter) yesterday, last night I went to bed and started reading, and literally forgot about my tinnitus. Then when I realized I had read like 2 chapters of my book, with no white noise, I realized it was so low it didn't bother me. Maybe a coincidence but I can only think of one other night I slept without white noise in the last 4.5 years! We'll see I guess. Still have not turned on any noise since I got up either. I am sorry I got no notification about your post/reply, until today when I went through a bunch of the "latest Posts". I'm also doing h202 inhalation, just once in awhile, like 2 times a week, ACV/lemon/ginger every a.m. for allergies and helps a lot of other things, although not tinnitus. Then I also do sinus irrigation every day for now since the pollen is horrendous here. Anyway, maybe one day "soon I hope" we can communicate on a regular basis. Thanks so much for you reply, oh, and no on the MRI. I live in a sort of desolate area of California, near the Forgotten Coast (and I know why it's called that). Huge lack of good medical care here. I had to drive 350 or more miles to get to dental school in San Francisco, just to have a tooth examined :( Then 350 back home, in one day :( arggg!! LOL!!
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Kevin (martinique) on 04/27/2022
You should see a blair chiropractic pracitionner. The issue might stem from atlas misalignment. Google Kevin Pecca to learn about the therapy. He's also on facebook
Multiple Remedies
Posted by MJ (Tampa FL) on 05/06/2022
How is eating white potatoe help with the hissing /ringing in ear? Would be nice to get info. I am start to go down the path of some folks saying it the whole new 5g and all the EMF going worldwide smart grid. I gone to 4 ENTs …all tests was fine. Good hearing/no issues with ear…no allergies. So is this hissing …where certain times it would go up/down…as if the frequencies fm the smart grid is doing something. Not familiar with this but I am seeing how some folks talk about how EMF can effect our ears…if so, we are the canaries that can hear these frequencies and if that is my case, it's NOT GOOD. Drives me nuts as its now 24/7 as when it started 3 yrs ago…it was right after they put in smart meter and 4 new 5G towers down the road!!! I didn't realize all this til after seeing all the doctors/seeing chiropractors thinking maybe its my neck/shoulder causing this hissing…but a whole year of that and nothing. Hissing still there….I just want to know if it is the EMF or its more of health issues. I will try the ACV for a week in the ear and Hydrogen Peroxide for a week and see if that helps…..if not, I have to mark it up to the new smart meter/5G that came around the same time my ear issues started. I dont listen to loud music or work around noise. I prefer not to be around loud noise so that is not my case. Went to neurologist and he had MRI done on my head and no tumors….so what else can I suggest my doctors to test or look into if its not the EMF/5G then?
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Sue (Washington) on 05/01/2020
Hi Denise, I found myself on this site while looking for info for my cat who has just been diagnosed with stomatitis. They say it's best to have all his teeth removed! So I'm in the process of figuring that out. He's young! I'll get it all figured out in the next couple weeks I guess. Anyway I saw the word tinnitus and decided to take a break from stomatitus lol. I too have given up on my tinnitus being resolved and that the closest thing to silence will be the absence of traffic or tv or whatever main noise is going on. I think true silence...honestly...may now just be too quiet for me after all these years of ringing. My closest moment to the feeling of silence and what peace that brings, is just being out in nature and hearing water, a river or ocean. Wind. Focusing on that instead of my ringing. That is my silence. I guess I long to enjoy those sounds without ringing override them. I find I usually can and am very appreciative for that. And I wonder, what is true silence? Isn't there always some noise from anything or everything from the day I was born? Most likely! Maybe I long for something I never actually had! I have 3-4 high pitched constant ringing tones, they all blend together but yet are separate, hard to explain but I'm betting you and many others understand! I first noticed a couple tones back in1982, I was 22. It's never went away. It's super loud. One of the tones pulsates. Constantly. Adds a nice little diversion from the others! I can even hear them during takeoff on an airplane. So trust me I well sympathize and understand. One thing that helps me is that I pretty much always have some random song stuck in my head and it helps direct me away from the noise. I don't pick a song they pick me from whatever I've just heard in passing, commercials, phone ringtones even. Those are annoying lol. At least it's just one song at a time but whatever song it is sometimes stays for a few days. That can be bothersome if I don't care for the song so at that point I'll simply think of another one. Whatever works right?! I don't know when I started with that it just sorta happened, maybe to keep me sane lol!! I wonder if others do that. I'll admit there are times I just want to bang my head against something in frustration and sadness at having this and just wishing with all my heart that this wouldn't last forever. Probably twice a year i'll give in and bounce my head against the couch a few times. Then I feel silly and I'm done. Just makes me feel better for a moment so I indulge haha. Next I count my blessings beginning with how there are much worse things in life and I'm alive and well. I mentally move on because it just doesn't help to think about it more then that. It's not easy to accept tinnitus, but I know that what helps the most is to just not think about it. Mostly I keep my thoughts on other things and accept the "music" of my brain. It's hard. But what can we do right?! I do have a fan going when I sleep, and my fish tank has a nice low hum that helps in the living room. I haven't tried many other things really, as when I occasionally look for information to see if there is anything new, I find I get my hopes up and then read forums where so many found out that whatever it was I was looking up, didn't work. So I just thought best to learn from that and save some money. How do you take the acv? That stuff sounds terrible lol, I use it for different things at times but the smell just knocks me out and I can't imagine ingesting it. What does it help you with? Anyway wanted to let you know your not alone, I read your message and truly understand. I hope your doing well otherwise and are staying healthy with all that is going on right now. And stay strong!! My prayers will be with you, Denise!
Multiple Remedies
Posted by moneydoc (Georgia) on 05/09/2020
Hi Sue, I am so sorry to hear how long you have suffered. Do you have any other Autoimmune disease? Do you know what your vitamin d level is? I have tinnitus also, they say, but second doc said mine was from a stapedius muscle spasm. That's the muscle that holds the stapes inside the ear. My ear clicks, doesn't ring. Hydrogen peroxide dropped into the ear seemed to help as does silence: no tv, no crackling of plastic bags or papers, no tv. I have another AI disease and this and the tinnitus have left me without friends and depressed. Doctors are little help. The second one gave me flexaril and valium for this tinnitus but neither did any more than melatonin. I know Vitamin D levels should be over 50 so if you don't know yours, I'd get checked. I am going to do some more research in the medical journals (I have free subscriptions) and then will post more. Best wishes.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Griselda (spain) on 01/30/2022
Hi Sue,
Before taking all your cat´s teeth out please be aware that when my cat had lost all his teeth (the vet always took out a few everytime he had a toothcleanse)he still had terrible gum inflammation and obvious pain just as it was when he had all his teeth. I find what really helped was colloidal silver, I use Argentyn 23 but I believe that silver between 10ppm and 23 ppm is fine if it is clear not coloured. I just used a needleless syringe with about 10 ml and put it in his mouth. he would just let it fall out of his mouth but it is fine if swallowed. Also there are herbal products for pets. I like Fellimm by the 4 Canadian vets at NHV and I find that it keeps the swelling and pain down.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Betty (CA) on 05/07/2022
I can see where it might be all the waves effecting your ears.
For EMF's and 5G and other waves it might be good to rid your house of wifi, all things wireless including wireless computer mouse, bluetooth, sound bars for TV, TV ect. Use microwave very little if any. Keep your phone on data and do not sleep with it in the room with you. I only turn mine on about 3 times a day to check/answer texts.
I bought a meter that reads 4 different things and our house was so toxic it pegged out the meter and said to leave immediately. Just Wow.
Our house now reads about .05. When we had all tech things ON in our house read upwards of 200 MW/m2 (sq).
Reader Q&A
Posted by Denise (True ) on 04/19/2020
Thanks for your post Phillip, I am so glad you are in remission. The Tinnitus thing has changed my life, in some negative ways as well. It's hard to be around people if it's a quiet gathering, as I can't play my sound-app, it would drive them crazy. I stay home a lot, and live alone so I am most comfy there. I would be afraid to go out dancing like I used to, for fear of further damage/worse Tinnitus. I was wondering if you would tell me what app you found that measured your frequency? I do have insurance but the one audiologist in my town is closed for now due to covid 19. Or maybe, he just was closed that day. But if there is something I could download I'd be so interested to know how loud mine actually is. Sometimes it gets so loud, it sort of spikes for a few seconds and I pray for it to come back down. So far, it always does, then my normal ringing sounds pretty good. Maybe I'll turn off my wifi at night, who knows, worth a try ;)
Reader Q&A
Posted by Emily (Canada) on 02/04/2019
Ringing in my ears: I have been having ringing in the eras for the last 3wks and can't sleep and I always think there is a mosquito on my ears. I went to see a doctor at a clinic and she said I should take tylenol for sinus and colds. I have taken it and nothing has happened, still ringing. I had vertigo last year which was treated, and there and I had some feeling of balance loss before the ringing started. My ears are clear. There is no infection or accumulation of fluid so the doctor checked and concluded. Anyone gone through this? Any idea which approach i should take?
Reader Q&A
Posted by Charity (Faithville, US) on 02/05/2019
There are so many causes of this ringing. Mine was ten years and coconut oil on a Q tip in the ear at bedtime helped it. It returns on occassion but goes away again. A friend is having it with hearing loss and I felt his is caused by hair loss in the inner ear. Castor oil in the ear a few times a day on a Q tip would possibly make the hair regrow. Allergies or a virus can cause ringing. The body produces histamine when the water or mineral ratio if off balance. Lysine fights viruses. Neck issues can affect ears and balance. I like to watch John Bergman on youtube for spinal information. A sinus issue can cause it. A dental issue is connected to the sinus cavities. Low magnesium causes jaw tension that affects ears. Hope this gives you some detective work to do so you can get free. Mine started when I quit smoking and it lasted a very long time. Doctors would guess and go and it led me nowhere fast.
Reader Q&A
Posted by Lilly (Ireland) on 12/13/2019
Lookup Meniere's Desease.
Reader Q&A
Posted by Denise (True "Northern" California) on 04/19/2020
For immediate help Emily, I would get some white noise to run at night so you can sleep. There are tons of things to try on this site, read through and see if you want to try something. I have not found a fix for my tinnitus yet, but I use Chrome Doze app on my phone. There are a lot of things you can use to distract from the ringing for now. Then try some of the folks methods they used to heal. Like the lady that answered you just before me said, there are so many reasons for tinnitus, and I see many people getting help, but many different ways. I so wish you the best, it is a maddening condition ;(
Bill Thompson Protocol
Posted by Vicki (USA) on 03/06/2020
Bill, What can be used if you have MG & are under doctor advice not to take magnesium as it worsens nerve/muscle response (especially for individuals who have the type that paralyzes breathing)?
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 10/20/2018
Ar, did you use regular 3% drugstore h2o2?
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Art (California) on 04/25/2023 2325 posts
Pam E.
Is the use of 3% hydrogen peroxide recommended by Mercola in your hears helping you or your husband as far as tinnitus?
Art
Taurine
Posted by Denise (Us) on 12/10/2018 50 posts
Trying to figure out how much to try, I have 1000 mg vegie caps, but going to split in half at first. Any feedback or recommend appreciated on how much to try;)
DMSO, ACV, Castor Oil
Posted by Maryelle (Sacramento) on 07/09/2018
Hi, was wondering are you ingesting it or putting it in your ear?
DMSO, ACV, Castor Oil
Posted by Andrea (Australia) on 08/08/2020
Hi how do you take this please? Separately or altogether. I have tinnnitus bad. Thank you
Topical Vinegar, Baking Soda and Borax Solution
Posted by Sylvie (QC) on 02/15/2021
What exactly is 30% and 15%. Is it possible to give it in measurements. like tsp or grams or mls?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Denise (Mosta) on 01/11/2017
Hi, did you use the ACV directly or was it diluted?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Ronald (Az) on 02/28/2017
Did this really work for you, I have had tinnitus for 16 months, maybe noise induce not sure but, how long did you have it for and how did you get it. Please really need help?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Stephen (USA) on 04/03/2022
How many drops of ACV and times per day? Thank you.
Electric Vibration
Posted by Iamli3 (Canada) on 03/16/2016
How loud was his tinnitus? I would think that when one is holding an active electric razor to their ear that's all they can hear :l .... It would be interesting if this is a treatment that can give some solid results for this condition, but first we would need a lot more information than that...
Electric Vibration
Posted by Jesse (Texas) on 11/07/2016
How long did you do this for, my ears have been ringing for 3 weeks.
Electrolytes
Posted by Rob (Hamilton, On) on 12/07/2017
Hi Craig,
So what did you do to improve your electrolyte imbalance? Any info is greatly appreciated?
Rain Sounds
Posted by Clare (Arizona) on 10/13/2014
★☆☆☆☆
I just tried the youtube rain sounds. It actually made my ear ringing sound worse.
