“Complementary earplugs for anyone who is sound sensitive!” the bright colored sign proclaimed at the check-in table for the Sunday matinee of The Rocky Horror Show. “Oh no,” I immediately thought, “this must be a loud one.” But then I felt relieved. At least this venue is aware of the dangers and is providing free Continue reading
Tinnitus
Managing Tinnitus: There ARE Options
While there is no cure for tinnitus, don’t tell patients there is nothing they can do. Many options exist to help ease the burden. A Case Study: Are You Helping Your Clients Manage Tinnitus? Mary has hearing loss, and also tinnitus. Sometimes it sounds like a screech. Other times, it’s more of a buzz. She Continue reading
When Your Tinnitus Worsens in Winter
As the calendar turns and the weather starts to change, I begin to worry about a seasonal spike in my tinnitus. When the temperature dips, my tinnitus usually flares, awakening a steady buzz like an electrical hum, accompanied by a reduction in my hearing and some dizziness. Meditation usually keeps my tinnitus under control during Continue reading
When an MRI Gets Your Tinnitus Ringing
I take out my hearing aids and wait for the technician to take me into the room with the MRI machine. I knew the drill from last year’s MRI, but sitting in the hearing-aid-less silence was still unnerving. It’s always in the silence that my tinnitus rears its ugly head. At last year’s appointment an Continue reading
Can Meditation Help With Tinnitus?
In honor of Tinnitus Week, I have reworked an old post describing how I first discovered meditation and its healing properties for my tinnitus. Many years later, I still find meditation an incredibly useful tool for managing not only tinnitus, but also the frustration of hearing loss. I hope you enjoy the post and that Continue reading
