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Reaching out for any tinnitus sufferers, what have you done for noise relief? I realize we’re all different and what works for one may not work the the next. Did you try: neck/cranial massages (any specific therapist that is familiar with tinnitus), vitamins, patches, magnetic ear clips???? Any suggested dr/clinics would be greatly appreciated!

My tinnitus started 13 years ago. I have tried just about everything such as allergy nose sprays, Ears Nose and Throat specialist, massage, diet and nothing has worked. I finally realized it is triggered by stress and anxiety. I can even chart the event that happened with tinnitus following. I now use relaxation meditation and stress relief exercises such as yoga. I'm lucky because my tinnitus goes away when my stress is relieved. I have a machine by my bed for white noise so that I can sleep.  
Tinnitus is always worse when I'm in a quiet environment. If I am out grocery shopping I don't notice it at all.

I tried calling the tinnitus help line, there was no answer, it just kept ringing and ringing. Lol  
 
Edited by eng359, 2023-11-12 13:14:06

I used to have a ringing in my ears now I just get a busy signal. Lol  
 
But seriously I've had tinnitus for decades, I just live with it.

I have had it for decades as well in one of my ears. I try to keep some sort of background noise to try and offset the ringing. I now wear a hearing aid in that ear and it has helped during the day. At night I use a fan for background noise. It sucks but that was the hand I was dealt so have to play it. Best of luck in finding what works for you.

I have Tinnitus as well.  
Pinterest has some interesting exercise articles on relieving Tinnitus.  
Too much alcohol makes it worse and sleeping at night can be hard.

While this likely won't solve the issue,  
practicing breathing exercises will help to reduce the anxiety that comes with living with tinnitus (40yrs of it). Some people would call it meditation, others know better. 20minutes or 5minutes, this is your practice. Living with it may not go away, but how you live with it can.  
 
While this suggestion may not resonate with anyone: suggesting a person cut out sugar from their diet is less likely to happen, than picking up breathing techniques. You can research how diet affects tinnitus and draw your own conclusions. Though mindfulness can help too.  
 
All the best.  
Peace

8 years for me. Tried everything. Seen 3 ENTS  
 
You learn to live with it  
I think mine is caused by stress

I have tinnitus in my left ear. Audiologist gave me a hearing aid to lessen the noise. I sympathize with you it’s not fun.

Ive had it for 40 years. I blame it on Ozzy Osbourne.