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I've been using tVNS treatment along with sound therapy for about 3 weeks now and have had a big reduction in my Tinnitus. It's not entirely gone, but it's significantly less intense than it used to be. I bought the device from the Tinnitus Treatment Centre in England and had a friend deliver...

Hi Chris, I have been in contact with TTC and they have said that they want you to contact them immediately, as what you are doing is extremely dangerous. Sorry about this, but I just thought I would ask them about the other units and electrode placements etc. They make a clear distinction...

Having suffered for quite some time, the fact that my tinnitus is lessoning is certainly a positive thing for me. It will be interesting to see if it can have lasting affects, though. Needless to say, decreasing the volume and annoyance of my T has been a HUGE blessing to me- so I do feel it was...

Honestly I'm not sure how it's different from the TENS machine. My friend from England read a newspaper article on this particular machine and I thought it would be worth trying. I know certain TENS machines can be upwards of the same price. Granted, there are cheaper ones- but as with any...

I'm not getting to ahead of myself but I've had a real drop in my tinnitus now. I'm very impressed with this treatment so far. The device is a small white flip unit with one lead that clips onto your ear with a small clip electrode. I'm not the best at explaining it, but you can see more here-...

It is a very difficult thing to talk about, because it's such a hard thing for non-T experiencers to understand. It's a very hard disease to explain having (ESPECIALLY since everyone has different symptoms!). When I was explaining it to my friends and family- I basically explained what I was...

I am in the US (in Alaska, actually). I've got a friend from England who was visiting and I asked her to buy it and bring it over. I've actually had a small reduction in my tinnitus since starting the treatment which I'm very happy about but it's too early to attribute it directly to the tVNS.

I mean, it's really a hypothetical throw here- but are there a lot of wireless signals in your office? Wifi, laptop connections, Bluetooth connections, phones, etc.? Just a weird thought, but maybe all of those 'unseen' waves could worsen our hearing? I read a study about the affects of it...

In-ear headphones don't make my tinnitus worse, but over-ear headphones absolutely do. I think it may have to do with the pressure of the headphones pressing against my ears/ skull area and tensing up the muscles further- but it absolutely has an impact on me. I'd also ask if they could switch...

Hmm, that's an interesting concept. I swear you never know what Apple is going to come out with. I've never tried the app, nor do I own an Apply watch, but it sounds like it could work relatively well. I'd assume that they'd have the technology now to have a decibel measuring device integrated...

Wow- that is awesome news! It does definitely sound like it must be linked to something within your jaw that the carrot helped loosen/readjust with the crunching motion. That is seriously great news that it temporarily disappeared, though! Hopefully it becomes a more frequent occurrence! :)

Hey guys, glad I found this thread- I've managed to get a tVNS device from England. On the company's site they say they are partnered with the a Helsinki clinic. I've been using the treatment for about a week now... they say results are seen between 8-12 weeks, so we shall see. This is the site.

I used to have a very tough time concentrating when I first got my T. Prior to that I was a great multi-tasker who could sit down and finish many projects easily. It took me a while to get to a place where I could do that again- and I'm still not as efficient as I once was. It was really hard...

I'm 23 and when I menstruate I don't notice a significant difference in the intensity of my Tinnitus- but I have many other extreme symptoms (very bad abdominal cramps, fatigue, bloating, and bad food cravings), so maybe all of the other symptoms actually take my mind away from the Tinnitus for...

I've heard that as well, and I find it to be very true. Lip-reading in particularly seems to be a skill that many musically talented people can pick up on. I'm not sure why that is, exactly- but it's a trait I've noticed with many of my friends who play in bands. I, on the other hand, am not...

It took me a long time to get used to my Tinnitus. Especially when I was in a place that had no other background noise- it was very difficult for me to concentrate. I work in an office setting now and it's extremely difficult to focus when it's quiet in there. With that being said- I can't have...

I really like that attitude and I feel like that is SO important. You ARE young (as am I- 23), and I do believe we'll find some kind of cure eventually! I keep trying new things. I'm determined to find my own cure if I have to. Something's gotta help. But kudos to you for finding the positive...

I've ridden the subway before and there are moments where it can get kind of loud- with that being said, I have to agree with the last poster that your ear plugs you have currently should work well. If they don't- have you tried noise cancelling headphones? They're relatively affordable...

In terms of help- I have not been helped yet, but I've tried many things and I'm continuing to try new things as we speak. When I first got tinnitus (nearly two years ago) I was confused and a bit irritated. I thought it'd go away faster than it has (don't we all assume that though?). I then...

I will look into that, Steve721. Thanks. I'm actually trying this new therapy from a centre in England, I'm from Alaska but I managed to get the device from a friend who's just come back from a trip there. I've only just started, but the research sounds promising- I will keep you posted!

As am I! It is very surprising how different people can be. But I suppose it's the same thing as people being pre-disposed to heart conditions, strokes, cancers, and other illnesses. Like tinnitussufferer stated, genetics probably plays a huge role in how well different people can handle...

That is very interesting. I had a B12 deficiency as well- which ultimately (my doctor's think) caused my Bells Palsy (a small stroke-like illness that only affects your face). Ironically none of them every put two and two together in terms of it also causing my tinnitus. It makes a lot of sense...

I worked in a loud music environment for a few years and that's what my doctor rooted my tinnitus back to. I had often been told that loud music could affect your hearing, so I'm not surprised that this has happened- with that being said I know MANY people who listen to their headphones on a...

We take cod liver oil for a lot of health supplements, and I had no idea that it could help with tinnitus. I've been struggling with it for two years though, and the cod liver oil in my diet doesn't seem to have made a difference unfortunately. I wonder what health factors it would have that...

I'm also not a doctor, and I'm relatively new to this forum- but I have to agree that it could be largely in part to the heat relaxing your muscles. Heat therapy was actually one of the first things I tried for my tinnitus, but it didn't seem to aid me. It's great that it's working for you- and...

Wow, Cheza, thank you for sharing that! That's a very inspirational post with a lot of input. I appreciate you pointing it out. I've scanned quite a bit of the forum, but I don't think I'd read that one yet.

I wasn't entirely sure why it started at first (honestly I didn't even know what it was until I went to see a doctor about it). My doctor ultimately decided that it was probably due to me working in a loud music environment. We haven't really discussed any other options as to why it may have...

I've tried quite a few different supplements as well, and I'm also still searching for something that will help. It's very frustrating, and I feel your pain. If I may ask- what supplements have you tried so far? I also tried Taurine, but it had virtually no effect for me. How high is your dose...

My started in a similar way- not associated to a specific traumatic moment or time. And gradually got worse. Yours seems to be increasingly better, which I would take as a good sign! Like the last member asked, have you had a hearing test yet?

Hello, My name is Dawn Whinetaker. I've had tinnitus for 2 years now, which compared to others on this site seems to be quite a bit longer than most here. I've tried many different treatments over the last two years, and I was hoping to share my experiences and hear other's stories on here. A...