by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. If your tinnitus is bothering you, maybe you should try Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). CBT is just a fancy way of saying that how you think about something reflects how you will react physically and emotionally to it. Thousands of years ago, wise King Solomon wrote, “As a man thinks […]
Ear Problems
Musical Ear Syndrome Caused by Constant Background Noise
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A young lady wrote: I was very interested in your article on Musical Ear Syndrome (MES). The description seems to accurately describe what I have been experiencing throughout my life, and I must say it is relieving to find out that I am not insane. However, I am still a little […]
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED) and Allergies
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED) is a baffling condition to treat. Sometimes it occurs as the result of untreated allergies. One man explained, After undergoing steroids and all sorts of medical treatment with no results, I finally heard about allergies being a cause of AIED. After being tested, I found […]
What’s the Best Treatment for Sudden Hearing Loss?—The Surprising Answer
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency. That is not in doubt. What is in doubt is how doctors should best treat sudden hearing loss. Treatment for sudden hearing loss currently includes steroids, antiviral medications, vasodilators, hyperbaric oxygen, and to a lesser extent, vitamins, minerals and herbs, Some ear specialists choose […]
Musical Ear Syndrome (MES)—A Different Approach
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man recently wrote: Thank you for your research into Musical Ear Syndrome (MES). Also, thank you for your website postings on the subject, and for your book “Phantom Voices, Ethereal Music & Other Spooky Sounds”. My condition is similar to other people that you describe, but there are a few […]
Sodium and Tinnitus
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: How important is sodium in controlling tinnitus? Seems like if I eat out and ingest some larger amounts, my tinnitus goes off the rails. Sodium is indeed a known trigger of tinnitus—so maybe that is what causes it in your case as you already suspect. “Hidden” sodium could […]