I saw an ENT for my tinnitus. It had gotten to the point that i wasn't sleeping well because of it. He told me to take 400-800 mg of niacin twice per day, and also gingko biloba (took lots of this because it's supposed to be good for you memory
). Was also told to stay away from caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, and salt. (CATS) Giving up my coffee was really hard, but i tried. Not much of a drinker or smoker anymore, so that wasn't too bad. Did this for a couple of months...the ringing got better, but did not go away. Last time i saw him, I pinned him down about what this regimen was really supposed to do for me. Told me, basically, the prescription drugs for tinnitus are iffy at best and usually produce more side effects than they are worth. The niacin and the gingko are just supposed to make you feel better in general, and then maybe you won't dwell on your tinnitus so much. I do feel better, but i cranked up with my coffee again, and i feel even better!! My ears still ring, but so far i can live with it most of the time. So basically his advice is take good care of yourself in general, and learn to cope. So I wear earplugs any time I think life might be too loud. Prob'ly not much help for anyone else, but it seems to work for me. At least I am sleeping better now. best of luck to eveyone trying to deal with the constant hum or buzz or ring.
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