by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote, I noticed an ad in the current issue of Hearing Health magazine for Arches Tinnitus Formula. Has anyone had success with this product? The absence of a company address in the advertisement makes me wary. It seems any magazine ad I see for a tinnitus remedy offers only […]
Tinnitus
Drugs and Tinnitus: Put Yourself in the Driver’s Seat
I’ve begun taking a medication and my ears are now ringing. What do I do now?
This article gives an overview of how you can take control of tinnitus caused by the medications you are taking.
Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment: Is It for Real?
What can you tell me about Neuromonics for treating tinnitus? Is it for real? Does it really work? Neuromonics tinnitus treatment is a relatively new treatment for tinnitus. Here is what you need to know about it—what it is, how well it works, is it for you?
Tinnitus—What’s That?
I’ve begun hearing an annoying buzzing or ringing sound in my ears. What’s going on? When your ears ring, roar, hiss, buzz, click or hum, you are hearing phantom sounds called tinnitus. Learn what tinnitus is, what causes it and what you can do about it.
A Loud (Phantom) Explosion Woke Me Up—Exploding Head Syndrome
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained, A horrible, loud explosion woke me up last night and made me scream out a bit. It was really scary! What’s happening? What this lady experienced goes by the ghastly-sounding name of “Exploding Head” syndrome. In spite of its grisly name, your head doesn’t really explode—you just hear […]
Are Hearing Aids an Effective Treatment for Tinnitus?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A recent MarkeTrak study revealed some interesting things about tinnitus and its effects on our lives—what we can do to help ameliorate the effects of our tinnitus and where hearing aids fit into the equation. (1) But first, some background on tinnitus. Tinnitus—ringing in the ears—affects a LOT of people— somewhere […]