The Best Advice I've Ever Received From An ENT Doctor About Tinnitus

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[@treblehealth]

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[@cesarmanuelsanchez5935]

I'm quiet now! Thanks!

[@karenladrondeguevara8191]

​@@cesarmanuelsanchez5935❤

[@pennymccabe6989]

I have a question for you. I have had tinnitus for over 30 years. Since having stapedectomy? On both ears (done individually one year apart). It is a constant, high pitched hum, it only changes in intensity or how loud it is. I have recently discovered that the prosthetic in my ears are good for 20? Years. Seems to me from my experience that they should reassess that. Is there anything that could help with my situation? 😊

[@katarinamarkovic9593]

Yes

[@bijoydasudiya]

I had depression/anxiety 3years ago. I developed tinnitus from the first day onwards. The wonder drug is Amitriptyline Hydrochloride 25 mg. HS alongwith Melatonin 3g HS. The depression is gone but the monolateral tinnitus of 1KHz. frequency at 35dB HL. FM tone low volume static. The problem arose in working condition where I thought I would lose my job. I was very disoriented then with fear complex. My ENT surgeon kept on telling me that it's due to the blood thinner I was consuming Tab Atorvastatin 10 mg OD. I didn't agree. I have mild hyperacusis.

[@joro3038]

I suffered chronic sinusitis & Tinnitus since age 5. Given antibiotics, which never helped, for years. At age 50, I tried Olive Leaf nasal spray twice a day for 30 days. My sinuses opened completely & Tinnitus disappeared & has never returned. All that grief over a fungal condition that doctors treated as a bacterial condition. Olive Leaf is a God send. I highly recommend it.

[@abysswatcher8818]

Hi, can I ask which brand of olive leaf spray you use? And where do you buy it? Is it still working?

[@roguetrader1857]

The medical industry best practice in regards to Tinnitus is " Sorry, not much you can do about it". This industry needs a shakeup!!

[@JC-vn4lr]

Dr. Golenhofen is a real doctor. One who cares, one who investigates, one who has an open mind and is not arrogant.

[@ALT-vz3jn]

Yes they are quite rare these days. Doctor competency has drastically gone down.

[@jenkohms7043]

Loved him but he’s unattainable to most, sadly.

[@joannellis2529]

Yes, he is a caring Doctor.

[@Yolo942]

I have made peace with my tinnitus, I know I have nothing to fear when I hear it as I realise it is me.

[@chelseasmiles]

I went to a great hypnotherapy guy he gave my tinnitus a name and told me make friends with it , I've named it Toneee Any trouble from Tonee we have a chat and sort it out Works every time

[@zichaowang8617]

true wisdom

[@darrylschultz9395]

Yeah but you might be scary az for all we know!😖😬😉🤙

[@sueemrick9075]

it doesn't scare me, it drives me nuts!

[@augustinedandrea9139]

@@sueemrick9075meditate

[@katiem1351]

I wish I had heard all of this over a decade ago back when everyone from multiple ENTs, audiologists and neurologists told me I would just have to "live with it". They knew I had no hearing loss and that I had severe head and neck pain and stiffness but never looked into any of it. I owe youtube channels and doctors like these everything because I went directly to my ENT and neurologist and said "test me for this". While they didn't offer much support afterward they at least acknowledged that my tinnitus is a combo of stress-induced, sinus congestion and craniocervical. I am now receiving treatment for all of these and can finally find a sense of control. Thank you.

[@ifeelfantastic8956]

Happy to hear it, any updates if possible? Thank you

[@leepatti55]

I'm in b the same boat....neck injury and such...

[@gustavopanesso7297]

The uncompetence of the medical. System to treat this disorder is incredible.

[@jusadude7162]

Firstly, I did learn some things watching this THANK YOU and happy there are Dr. Golenhofen’s in the world. Imagine going to multiple docs, specialists, over decades, spending thousands of dollars, only to have no answers, no treatments. And the same diagnosis- you have Tinnitus and there’s no treatment so “come back in 6 mos for a follow up.” It would be fantastic to finally see a doc that actually understands T and the impact it has on the patient both mentally and physically. A quiet room is torture for me. I must have noise 24/7 to drown out the crickets. I just gave up and came to terms that I will die with stereo crickets singing in my head. I’m almost in tears as I write this. It’s just so horrible.

[@batistanore]

Omg how are u

[@iramnaz3684]

Hi i am also effected this but but breathing diffrent ways through mouth; ear and nose worked for me .I also using Gaba 500 mg holistic rightafter reserseching alot .you can also try this ❤

[@karenpiraneo5426]

Thank you for this very informative video. I have suffered with tinnitus for more than 20 years. All of my primary care physicians and dentists have blown me off and the several ENTs tested my hearing and told me that my hearing loss is not that bad and I just need to live with it. I only have one side. I can tell you stress, anxiety, and tight neck muscles make it worse. I am 71 now and no one will help me.... I have worked on meditation, and neck stretching. And I have just try to ignore it. I believe it's my brain distraction trying to protect me. Please keep working on it and educate US doctors. Very sad how many of us suffer from this.

[@tracyhughes5092]

I've listened to this 12 times. I can't hear this enough because I know for a fact that in my case it started with anxiety and depression. I went to sleep crying about an extremely stressful situation I was in and woke up to this. It sickens me to say the word. I lived with it for 30+ years it was undetectable. I've also suffered from severe anxiety for 30 + years but never focused on the noise. Anxiety has gotten worse over the years. I have had some extra stressful issues overv past year, so the anxiety is ramped up with hyperstimulation. I decided to listen for the sound 3 weeks ago, and it got louder 😢. Now I'm trying to calm down defocus and put this genie back in the bottle. I am proof that if you defocus even when stressed it will become undetectable. I wish I had never listened or read some peoples comments. ENT, audiologist completely overlook anxiety and stress as an attributing factor. Most just want money!

[@rodepperson5885]

Mine did too

[@moontrucker8939]

Just tell yourself the sound is the refrigerator or a/c. Do not focus on the sound or even think on it. Each day say out loud “By Christ Jesus’ stripes I am healed.” Say it until you believe it down in your spirit. That is how I got healed supernaturally of some kind of seizures. Went on for several mos. Each time I declared “By Christ’s stripes I am healed!” The last time was the worst. My brain felt like it was partially cut off. I exclaimed I was healed by Christ’s stripes, heard a pop & felt an electricity like feeling flow from one side of my brain to the other. I was free. Before that I listened to Scriptures on healing for 6 wks or more. My faith exploded! I knew Jesus was going to heal me of this large possibly cancerous growing mole. I ran to the bathroom mirror & saw that mole SHRINK before my eyes. I need healing in other areas & now I must renew my mind thru his healing word again. “Faith comes by hearing the Word of God.”

[@leepatti55]

I've tried all that but it's louder now but I have neck issues and I believe it's caused by nerve issues

[@user-wn9di7zz6r]

Reading you is like reading my own thoughts and how I feel with this thing on my ears😢

[@dannypariat4425]

At long long last a doctor who has been able to give clarity on this confusing condition - thank you so much doctor - so refreshing to listen to someone who knows what he is talking about.

[@treblehealth]

Glad that it was helpful. Thanks for watching the video, Danny. Be well.

[@DragonBlueSpirit]

I spent over two thousand euros on doctors/specialists and this video gave me more informations about my tinitus condition. I have to thank both of you to share these valuable informations free of charge with people that need it most. From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much

[@treblehealth]

You're welcome, Slyko. Glad it helped. 😊

[@merlyhuang2734]

Very informative

[@liesjeridley2485]

What valuable info. Can you share

[@nesrinamin8579]

My tinnitus was one of a bundle of symptoms that appeared suddenly when my VitD deficiency became severe. After a period of stability it got worse and I knew I needed to top up my VitD intake. My doctor didn’t seem to appreciate the link and was dismissive. I’m grateful to channels such as this that offer support.

[@mehmetcolak8896]

Exactly my situation. Since 2 months I have tinnitus and 2 weeks ago my blood test showed that I have Vit D defficiency. It may not be a coincidence

[@arleenanderson2729]

How much vitamin D did you take

[@Deontjie]

I am in the sun all day, and my ears still ring.

[@Susan-sn8fx]

OH MY gosh! I’ve been suffering for 3 years and that is the same time I was diagnosed with low Vit D!! Thank you Thank you!!

[@generalnguyenngocloan1700]

As you all know lack of vitamin D3 can contribute to weak bones which can also lead to added thickening. Osteoporosis can affect many parts of your skeletal system, including your skull. Osteoporosis of your skull can cause pressure on certain nerves causing tinnitus. I’m not certain but that’s what I heard can be one of the causes.

[@kristigirl9537]

PLEASE have Dr. Golenhofen on again. I was in tears last night after listening to this episode from all of the information he provided. ENT's I've seen have never shed any light on my Tinnitus, always just saying deal with it, nothing we can do. I've had 24/7 tinnitus (without hearing loss) that goes so far back I can't recall when it began. I have TMJ and recently saw via a CT scan that an old root canal with a piece of the root left at the tip that could be infecting infecting my sinus cavity. Dr GolenHofen mentions this as a possibility. I was blown away, in tears. No one has ever shed light or helped me. What a helpful episode. Thank you so much for the work you both do.

[@treblehealth]

Thank you for your comment, kristigirl9. So glad that you enjoyed the episode with Dr. Golenhofen. Will try to have him again soon.

[@sandraa3820]

Hello kristigirl9 my ringing in my ear started a month ago and I have some dental work that needs to be done . I had a root canal and was recently told I need to redo it . Iam wondering if this is the cause of my ringing in my ear? Will have to make a dentist app

[@Savagio88]

@@sandraa3820 any news good or bad?

[@jettjeff686]

Hey I wonder root canal or any other dental issue can cause ringing in ears

[@evadelrio8968]

Very informative and useful interview. Yes, to having him back in a few months. You both seem to be on the same noble mission: Helping the T community by sharing your knowledge for free on the internet. We are grateful.

[@treblehealth]

Our pleasure!

[@RainRemnant]

Another grateful one here after being turned down by local doctors, even if it's not being fixed it feels good to have hope again

[@crinkles2011]

Yes valuable information . Just suffering from tinnitus for 2 weeks now and causing dizziness unable to work since it started

[@crinkles2011]

Please provide contact info how to get consultation from you Drs

[@yvonnekavanagh2617]

@@crinkles2011 check your b12 as you could have a b12 deficiency as I went deaf tinnitus and vertigo, the b12 injections stoped the vertigo Tinnitus can be nerve damage due to a b12 deficiency and it can causes deafness , I started to lose my eye sight after years of vertigo The b12 restored my eye sight and dizziness with 8 loading injections. After 15 years off dizziness. Injections are life long . I was told I had Cronin fatigue for 15 years this was a wrong diagnosis, I have nerve damage to my legs as the medical world do not do the correct b12 test for a proper diagnosis, It caused deafness , tinnitus, fatigue , vertigo , balance problems , cognitive issues , nerve damage , eye sight issues ,

[@Holly_Joy]

This video has helped me enormously to prepare for my 1st upcoming appt with an audiogist followed by the ENT. My unilateral high pitch tinnitus followed and ear and throat infection with middle ear fluid per the PCP doctor. It took 5 months to get an appt with an ENT for my 1st screening! I have always been sensitive to everyday sounds and sound really sets my nerves on edge. I never used to have the TV always going or any of that. I loved silence as it calmed me. Now my world is never quiet. I always have to have music on or even the TV to mask the tinnitus. Bedtime is terrible. Thank you for this excellent empowering channel.

[@treblehealth]

You're welcome, Holly. Best of luck!

[@user-du9ei3vw3e]

I echo that same condition we’re quiet time was always my best time , now it never occurs

[@bethover4hu544]

Every doctor I have spoken with over the years say nothing can be done, don't worry about it. I was driving home from work at night and suddenly there it was, the ringing in my ears. That was 2007.

[@Michael00172]

I have had tinnitus since the age of four, am now 77 & it is constant. I have had balance problems for over six decades,often severe,with anxiety, nausea ,the room spinning & falling to the floor unable to get up. When shopping,if I look up at shelves,I immediately feel dizzy , I cope by looking up well away from where I need to focus. It started at age four when I felt severe pain in my left ear,the pain lasted a long time, afterwards,I was left with tinnitus that was intense, loud,but would change suddenly from one octave to another & it is active 24 hours a day. Shortly after it began I started having repeated ear infections to the left ear,these became chronic, I would have a nurse visit everyday, giving me oral liquid pennicillin , I was also losing my hearing,having to sit in the front of class at all times & my balance was affected from that time as well. I was fitted with a body hearing aid in the 1950's. The chronic infections were as regular as a woman's menstrual cycle,right up to the age of 38 when I had a tympanoplasty operation, was told that I couldn't have any further ear operations. After the operation, a nurse came to my room,she asked me to dress, she left the room,I got off the bed & immediately fell to the floor on my left side - the balance was obviously affected by the operation. On one follow-up visit to my consultant, I reported feeling quite unwell, I was found to have high blood pressure, he prescribed blood thinning medication(Praxiline)for the ear. I also suffered depression attempting to take my life,not realising that all my life I had really been stressed out with my ear problems,a period of personal introspection gave me the insight to cope better & change my outlook. I cannot communicate in a social situation, any unwanted sound stops me hearing what I need to hear & I cannot discern the direction of any sound. I wasn't told anything on what to do on leaving hospital, I couldn't pluck up the courage to touch the ear,after a week I touched it, felt something, began to pull on it, kept pulling,a dressing about an inch wide appeared until my arm was outstretched,I felt weirdly imbalanced. Following that both the hearing in the other ear deteriated & so too with the balance, diagnosed with Meniere's disease, took medication to no effect,then undertook vestibular therapy, which helped a bit. Since my ear operation I have had constant tinnitus,with pain in the ear, the balance disorder & I am hearing aid dependent. I have been told I have sensorineural deafness,but also it must be conductive too, because when I last had a tuning fork test, I couldn't detect any sound & my choclear is afected from the inner ear disorder. I can only have one aid,cannot wear one in the left ear, the ossicles are long gone after collapsing from further perforations, the mastoid cavity is open to the wind- cold & are a contributory cause of imbalance. You have,as they say, to learn to live with it & that is a cop out for the medics,as they don't need to do anything at all then. They also say not to drink coffee etc, I have had tinnitus 73 years & had it so long before I started drinking coffee. The N.H.s treats deaf people condescendingly, as though they don't posess any insight to their own problems, I had to wait over 5 years to go from an analogue to digital aid & have been promised a blue-tooth aid when available. Perhaps I might pass on well before I get offered an appointment to get one fitted.

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

Great information! Just wanted to add a couple of things that are not mentioned in this video as it may be helpful to someone reading the comments. Somatic causes were mentioned- TMJ and neck muscles- but I wanted to expand on this a bit. I have had a few patients for whom a hypertoned sternocleidomastoid (SCM) was the root of their issue; after treating this muscle to release tension, their tinnitus was reduced or gone. I had one patient who had suffered for a couple of years and now he no longer has it. Secondly, there has been a connection shown between magnesium levels and tinnitus- supplementation with a good bioavailable form can help. Note that Mg levels may show as normal in a blood test, but may be deficient at the intracellular level. This is because magnesium is extremely vital in so many metabolic functions- when your plasma levels fall, magnesium is taken out of your red blood cells to maintain the needed level in the blood- in the same way that low calcium levels causes calcium release from the skeleton. The last thing is certain medications- notably ibuprofen, which can cause tinnitus if overused.

[@lorerodri1]

Hi, are you an orthodontist ?

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

@@lorerodri1 Hi- I am a Registered Massage Therapist, and we studied a bit about tinnitus in RMT college. Here in British Columbia, there is extensive medical training for this degree; also I have done research on my own in this and many other areas.

[@aeanderson8491]

@WhatWouldHouseDo I think I have somatic tinnitus possibly caused by the SCM muscle on my right side. Is it difficult to massage the SCM muscle given it's proximity to large blood vessels? Do most massage therapists have this training (SCM massage)? I have pain deep in the soft spot just under the ear lobe, behind the jaw. Could this be the SCM or some other muscle? Thank you for your comment!

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

@@aeanderson8491 Hi- SCM is not difficult to massage, and most therapists should be able to perform it. Yes, it is close to some vessels (which is why working on both sides of the anterior neck is not done) but it should not cause problems to work there. Something that can be a challenge is maintaining a grip on SCM while you work- it tends to slip down out of your fingers. The pain behind your jaw could be related to SCM due to its attachment points on the mastoid process (the bony part behind that soft spot) but there are other structures that could be involved such as the styloid process of the temporal bone, to which several things attach.

[@sherryharpster3949]

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[@oldgreenwichhoney7460]

My general practitioner DR. and an hearing specialist both told me " you have to live with it"... This has been amazingly helpful - Thank you.

[@alancarlyon3928]

Many thanks guys, it is great knowing guys like you two are taking tinnitus sufferers seriously and maybe one day you may find a cure?

[@cbazgo]

Great podcast, former retired military and been living with tinnitus for many many years. Been told by many doctors to live with it. Fortunately, I have been able to handle most days. Thanks for all your info regarding this horrible symptom.

[@markn3936]

I found a ten hour masking video by a person named Lorenzo. Really helpful for me when it spikes. Just thought I'd put that out there(don't know how to send links, sorry.

[@thehonestesthetician5856]

Try taking mega doses of B1 Benfotiamine and see what happens. Also take the other b vitamins, especially B12 and magnesium with it. It cured mine along with my vertigo and neuropathy.

[@MyChihuahua]

@@thehonestesthetician5856 wow. Will definitely try. Thank you.

[@k8eekatt]

In the US? The VA in Portland OR developed transmagnetic therapy to help veterans with noise injury tinnitus.

[@garyfarm]

@@thehonestesthetician5856 that's very interesting, I may try that for a few months. THANKS !

[@omerkhan3726]

Yes I’m learning a lot. Please get him back again. Love his extensive & unique knowledge

[@johnathonwright7920]

For me it started after chemo for cancer. I have talked to a large number of people who developed tinnitus during or after chemo therapy. It is always there but I have gotten reasonably good at just ignoring it. I am a musician and had some tinnitus before the chemo but it is much worse after chemo. Chemo also did major damage to my once hyper healthy heart. Still beats dying of cancer.

[@ellensoomers9496]

😪how are you Jonathan?

[@helenromanelli2544]

this is so much more complicated a situation than I previously understood. Thank you for helping unpack a lot of information.

[@_AYAX_]

Yes, this was a great conversation. Two professionals reaching the same conclusions on specific situations validated those points significantly. Keep up the great work.

[@littlebullevents3657]

It's a real shame the other so called professionals don't seem to know anything yet these guys sums everything up within 30 mins

[@rysteph51008]

Another hard hitting video, with impactful information. Great job once again Dr. Ben. An amazing way to invite people and potential patients to gain some positive and factual information about tinnitus. True OG words from Dr. Golenhofen. "Defocusing is to clarify a situation and to communicate very clearly the management on how this perception can be lowered or made to disappear."

[@beverleyogle3933]

Yes, yes yes yes

[@gilbertotongco1054]

Thank you for the information

[@sheilawatts6291]

Yes, I have learned a lot from listening to Dr. Golenhofen on your KZbin channel. Thank you. It would be wonderful to hear more on this subject with Dr. Golenhofen

[@John3v8]

Yes, I am learning, and hope there will be another session with Q&A. I am convinced that inflammatory foods make mine worse, but also when I become overly mentally stimulated. My tinnitus was mild before a car accident, then horrible afterward, to the point where I must wear hearing aids 24/7 just to be able to sleep.

[@janewalker1181]

Thank you, yes, this helps. This is the best tinnitus information I've ever heard.

[@malathyrajagopalan4655]

Such a great conversation. Gives us tinnitus patients hope! Yes would like to hear more such podcasts from you and Dr Golenhofen

[@treblehealth]

Awesome. Thanks for appreciating.

[@arvindapturkar8792]

Excellent information . Thank you very much.

[@lukewalker1051]

Not really. There is no hope for tinnitus suffers. A good conversation about cause and effect but there is no cure.

[@mrs.e3909]

I wish this doctor could get a room of medical professionals/dentists together and give this explanation. I have tried to resolve my tinnitus for over 15 years now.

[@babaktaghavi497]

This information was so valuable, I’ve been dealing with tinnitus and have gotten many information but only this podcast explained the issue thoroughly and helped me to find a reasonable understanding and improvement to my symptoms. Thanks for your focus on this important issue.

[@davidsonies-xb2oh]

I have tears running down my face. Thank you again for your life changing help. You rock!! God bless you.

[@vincentd5754]

This was extremely helpful. Please more of this. Thank you both for your dedication.

[@treblehealth]

Thank you! Will do!

[@sharronschieble9100]

Dr. Ben, yes, I am learning a tremendous amount of information! And even though I am connected with a Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Program at a major medical center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the information I am learning from you, and your podcasts, far exceeds what I have learned through my program so far. Thank you!!!

[@treblehealth]

Awesome. Thanks for your comment, Sharron! Glad that the videos have helped you. Be well. :)

[@TrinaMOlucci]

@@treblehealth I have tinnitus and hyperacusis too. They told me I might have a glomus jugular tumor 😢. This is frustrating. It all started at work one day last year .All they came me was an option to buy 3k hearing aids; that's annoying. I need help!

[@TrinaMOlucci]

My job is super stressful, and my anxiety is on 🔟.

[@sherlockstacy3069]

Yes, it was very helpful to hear you both talk about tinnitus. Thank you for taking this matter seriously.

[@user-zi6bz7ds7k]

Best information I have heard yet. Particularly in this live consult situation. Well done, both of you to be complimented. A far cry from current referrals by the industry of this condition.

[@angelvids6024]

A lot of very interesting information here. The problem I'm having is that my tinnitus started out of nowhere a few days after taking the covid vaccine. It built up from nothing over the course of 5 days after it. Having seen an ENT and psychologist I've experienced a brick wall in terms of any conversation about it's effects. I certainly wasn't stressed out before the symptoms started, but having been working in professional audio field for decades (not in loud music situations I might add) I have not been able to hear well enough to do my job and consequently have lost my business. On top of that, living in Germany myself, having not had the second vaccine dose, I am now banned from most recreational places, from cafes, restaurants, cinemas, gymns and so forth. Given all these losses, I most certainly am stressed out now and becoming very depressed. Not even having a doctor take notes or ask anything about my experience with the vaccine seems incredibly closed minded to me, not to mention dangerous. I don't expect a video discussion on the topic because it'll most likely end up censored (yes, big part of the problem). I am in total state of despair with it all.

[@wiseowl6354]

Angelvids. I have grave concerns also, about receiving a treatment and the possible side affects/damage of that treatment, which will be ignored and not acknowledged or addressed. I had cleaning of the ears, which caused an acoustic trauma! It has been devastating and I now live with the lifelong consequences of this!! Best wishes to you...❤️

[@angelvids6024]

@@wiseowl6354 Thanks. Sorry to hear of your troubles with T also. Hopefully ours will resolve themselves over time. After watching this video I decided to see a dentist and see if anything is going on there. My ENT never even mentioned this avenue of investigation to me. My problem does seem to tick the boxes for what was described in this video. Fingers crossed.

[@mariafalchetti3182]

Up o

[@evelyneeliana8254]

Tinnitus gets better. i recommend watching Julian Cowan Hill here on you tube my journey to a better day started with him

[@caroleliahk199]

Yes Great Helpful facts 👍👍 Thank you Dr Golenhofen and Dr

[@7WhiteWolves]

Just came across your podcast. Can't tell you enough how wonderful it was to listen to two drs. who are articulate, intelligent and who "care" about humanity. Yes, please have Dr. Golenhofen back Dr. Ben. Thank you!

[@treblehealth]

Thanks for your comment. Glad that it was helpful. :)

[@SusanJoySchleef]

Thank you so much for this discussion! I look forward to you doing a 2nd video in the future. I have fortunately not had a big problem with typical tinnitus, namely ringing in the ears. I have experienced pulsatile tinnitus on and off during the past 8 or 10 years. At first it was very loud and kept me awake in the middle of the night. Around the same time I was experiencing vertigo, but only when I was lying in bed at night and the vertigo would occur when I changed position from one side to the other. Looking back on it, I believe that both conditions started after having a root canal and then experiencing a lot of TMJ problems because of the stress on my jaw during multiple sessions with the endodontist, followed by misalignment of my jaws after the crown was installed. But at that time I didn't understand what had caused the problem. Accupuncture and cranial-sacral bodywork helped some, but it took years - and a lot of work on my part to unlearn my habit of clenching my teeth to check on whether my teeth and jaws were in or out of alignment. But the pulsing in my ear, which I only noticed in the middle of the night, was much more worrying to me. I had read a story online about a teenager describing this to a doctor and getting rushed into surgery because it indicated some type of leaking or faulty blood vessel in the base of the brain or perhaps the precursor to a stroke. But when I went back to look for the article to read it again, I could never find anything like it. My doctors and dentist and bodyworkers didn't have any explanations or solutions for what I was describing. So for quite a few years I was worried there was something seriously wrong! Just a couple years ago I discovered some KZbin videos that talked about pulsatile tinnitus as mainly a nutritional deficiency, so I focused on balancing my intake of calcium, magnesium and potassium. But all along I have also continued to work on better neck and head alignment, especially at night sleeping on my side. The pulsatile tinnitus now is much less annoying and doesn't even happen on a regular basis. When it does occur for a few days or even a few weeks, I don't worry about it and it is mild enough that it doesn't keep my awake. But your video is the first I've seen that describes how jaw clenching, TMJ problems, and neck alignment problems can all lead to tinnitus. I am so thrilled to hear these explanations and they definitely fit with my experience as I look back on it all now, over the years! I am going to continue to use subtle bodywork techniques I've learned to do for myself and continue to watch out for my habit of jaw clenching when I am under stress. Thank you and I look forward to learning more from your future videos!

[@neophytewraith]

This video is a GIFT! It explains such great deal why this is happening and more important how we can place it back into context!

[@wendygray4723]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for interviewing Dr. Michael Golenhofen. If ONLY my doctor, ENT and audiologist took a few hours to learn these seemingly simple concepts. My Tinnitus story started and worsened by the medical system saying "just live with it", "I cannot help you", "there is nothing that I can do." Thank you for this. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@treblehealth]

Thanks for your comment, Wendy! Glad that the videos have helped you! Be well.

[@sandraclick7812]

The medical field is cutting edge of eyes and teeth but no help for ears. One out of three seniors have hearing loss yet no effective, long term hearing aide has been found. We can send people to outer space but cannot help them regain hearing loss, why ?

[@lamontdj3968]

Superb question and answer session between 2 professionals who 'get it'. The subtypes of tinnitus are only now being taken seriously and I have faith after seeing this podcast and others like it that new understandings & solutions are coming.

[@martymcgrogan]

Dr. Golenhofen is a fantastic guest; very insightful and conveys valuable information very well and succinctly. Please invite him back again!

[@treblehealth]

Thanks for the comment, MJM! Will do. :)

[@vicpatel3813]

Yes , we need more these podcasts, it is very common and well understood by all..

[@ninan2670]

Thank you so much for featuring Dr. GOLENHOFEN: Superb interview. Would be great if you could do a follow-up with Dr. Golenhofen. I'm sure further discussion would uncover further gems in terms of detailed diagnostic sophistication, as well as specificity of various forms of treatment. Also more ideas about how to disseminate this information as speedily as possible: essential to help the millions of sufferers worldwide. 120% appreciated !

[@amc6han882]

Wow.. Excellent conversation ! Hope ENT doctors will pay more attentions to the root causes of Tinnitus for their patients going forward.. Big thanks!

[@gregtownsend5567]

The root cause is in the brain. We need neurologist along with big med tech companies studying this problem.

[@jehanashraf8219]

GregTownsend that’s true even Deaf people hear it! Al Sears Md email md he said Thousands of Brain Scand show Tinnitus fof the Majority is caused by Elevated electrical Activity In the Brain ( or certain parts of it) of an Imbalance

[@Londinium379]

Absolutely wonderful podcast. Thank you so much for what you’re both doing. This is incredibly valuable information for sufferers.

[@treblehealth]

Hey Naresh, thank you for the comment. We are glad to know that our videos have helped you. Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on treblehealth.com

[@ramonw5676]

Without doubt the most informative discussion and explanation of tinnitus and possible treatment I have heard to date.

[@kharabarnette3405]

This has been the best most enlightening & also affirming conversation about Tinnitus I’ve ever heard. Every doctor has waved away my symptoms with a “damage has been done, nothing you can do” comment, over and over again. I feel empowered to attempt to be relieved of this constant issue (which I now know is type 2!). Immense gratitude!

[@treblehealth]

Hey Khara, thank you for the comment. We are glad to know that our videos have helped you. Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on treblehealth.com

[@felipecollazo9145]

Dr. Ben , thanks for offering this opportunity to hear from more professionals concepts that help to understand there is hope to manage this condition. I really think you are doing a “great” contribution by educating us on what is , how to managed and the important role we can play in the treatment if we understand the holistic concept, therefore avoiding the frustration of getting trapped in experimenting ourself options that does not help at all.

[@aryankrishnasanthosh]

Mo tv ii ko

[@carollooby7377]

What a very informative and caring presentation. My 21 yr old son was told by two different ENT drs they couldn’t do anything for him! No hearing loss either. It’s been since Nov 2022 he has been suffering.

[@ellenrebs6684]

Very informative about tinnitus and the breakdown into subtypes really helps a lot in a better understanding about tinnitus. This is really a great help for tinnitus sufferers. Thank you so much!

[@keegsmum]

Great Podcast and looking forward to hearing more from Dr. G. and yourself on this topic. As a tinnitus sufferer (Type 3) I think it is really critical for patients to feel confident that the underlying source(s) of their tinnitus is identified to ensure correct treatment. Not all tinnitus is the same.

[@treblehealth]

Hey J & R Cameron, thank you for the comment. We are glad to know that our videos have helped you. Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on treblehealth.com

[@bardsamok9221]

Yes, there wasn't much discussion on reasons such as infections etc that could be the root cause that should be diagnosed immediately.

[@garyflooks2778]

Excellent video, thank you to both Drs for making this happen, and for sharing this valuable information to treat Tinnitus correctly 👍...

[@treblehealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@truthof7382]

This was such a good podcast. Really helped me clarify the questions I can ask my self and med professionals to help my situation.

[@treblehealth]

Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@celestiabella]

I've recently been suffering from pulsatile tinnitus, and just finding a community like this helps. I had no idea it could come from jaw/neck issues!!!

[@SHUSWAPMAN]

Yes, I'd like to hear him more . Just discovered your channel & subscribed 😀 My daughter went through cancer treatments close to 8 years ago when she was 9, without mastectomy though due to tumor in her naso-pharyngeal, so the onset of her tinnitus has been another complication in the long list of long term effects. Grateful she is with us today ... & Thank-you for providing this valuable content!! Will be awaiting your next content share to keep learning. 🤓

[@treblehealth]

Hey Shuswap, thanks for your comment. Glad that the videos have helped you!

[@andilad6326]

🙏🏼💕

[@robertbasile4191]

So incredibly refreshing to hear someone approach this problem in an open, and organized, methodical approach. I've had noise induced Tinnitus for nearly 3 years and my ENT noted some mild/moderate hearing loss and basically said there was nothing he could do.

[@treblehealth]

Thanks for your comment, Robert! Glad it was helpful. Be well. :)

[@gregtownsend5567]

The problem is in the brain, not the ears, nose, or throat.

[@robertbasile4191]

@@gregtownsend5567 the majority of people with tinnitus have hearing loss whether it's due to a noise incident, years of noise, or age.

[@lioness1622]

@@robertbasile4191 funny thing is I’ve had tinnitus in my right ear only, along with fluid and infection in that right ear only. Yet ENT says the reason for the tinnitus is because of mild NIHL (which I have in both ears) and disregards that I have conductive loss as well in the right ear. Blames the tinnitus on the hearing loss. I blame tinnitus on the fluid and infection. Makes more sense.

[@blandest4788]

​@@gregtownsend5567 Hearing loss makes your brain want to make up for the lost frequencies, which can cause Tinnitus. So yes, it is in the brain, but being caused by hearing loss.

[@tirsobayawa2541]

Thank you so much to the 2 doctors. I have tinnitus on my right ear since August of last year. This podcast has clarified me a little bit about tinnitus. I did not yet see a doctor so what I did ever since was just ignore it. I want to learn more. Thank you so much.

[@treblehealth]

Our pleasure!😊

[@kenmar54]

Very informative. I've had tinnitus after suffering from a traumatic brain injury after a truck accident. This is the first time anyone has explained this annoying condition this complete. Thank you doctor.

[@treblehealth]

Glad you liked it. You're welcome! 😊

[@HarryAirborne]

Great discussion between doctors who care about patient outcome. The striving for better understanding to develop better treatment protocols, without reliance on medications, is so refreshingly old fashioned. I have all 3 of tinnitus described, quite an orchestra at times. Really appreciate the admitting how important the patient perspective is when better informed, ultimately together able to diagnose type and tailor treatment with ownership, empowering just what we tinnitus patients need. cheers

[@treblehealth]

Thanks for your comment, HarryAirborne. Glad it was helpful. Be well.

[@amandalord4498]

This has been very helpful. I had heat stroke 2 years ago with a fever of 104 plus. I’ve had Tinnitus ever since. The only way I can sleep at night is with ear buds and music. It’s just horrible!

[@shellyjakes7065]

I thought I was the only person who figured out that by using ear plugs, I sleep a little better.

[@amandalord4498]

@@shellyjakes7065 It’s a game changer. I though that music would help, but actually boring talk works better for me. I just use noise canceling ear buds.

[@kenblankenbuehler1049]

Amanda is your tinnitus subjective or objective.

[@amandalord4498]

@@kenblankenbuehler1049 Subjective. This is an account my daughter and I share. I’m 53 and oh my it’s been terrible. According to my Dr. It won’t go away. So I try to find things to help. Like I said. Ear buds at night with boring monotone talk. A fan running at night. Daytime I always have music playing when I can to kill the noise in my head. My favorite sound is sitting on the beach listening to the waves. I can only do that once or twice a year if I’m lucky. It just is what it is. I manage life around it.

[@amandalord4498]

Some times management that suits you is the best way. Trial and error also. Don’t let the noise in your head defeat you. It’s all relevant, find a way to drown out the noise ❤️

[@drewz1111]

Very insightful. Worth a listen more than once, you wont regret it! Thank you both for this!

[@JaimeMesChiens]

YES, I am learning from Dr Goldenhofen Thank you so much

[@raeg7127]

I've had tinnitus for over 30 years. Lots of things make it worse, from nasal congestion to middle ear issues, but nothing makes it more severe for me than during aggravated episodes of musculoskeletal dysfunction. Thank you for enlightening my understanding.

[@treblehealth]

Thanks for sharing!

[@winniecash1654]

What is an aggravated episode of musculoskeletal dysfunction? You mean football?

[@christyarbogast7493]

Re: musculoskeletal dysfunction- I had tinnitus for 9 months and was told it was "nothing" by my Dr.. However, when I lost an inch and a half in height, she referred me to imaging. My Cervical discs 4 - 7 were nearly fused. Decompression therapy with hot laser at a chiropractor is reversing all the problems, including searing pain in my hands.

[@MrMelancobar]

@@christyarbogast7493 And that decompression treatment did heal your tinnitus or just helped? How long did last that treatment (how many sessions or how much time?) Thanks and greetings from Argentina

[@christyarbogast7493]

@@MrMelancobar Decompression Treatment has reduced tinnitus by more than 80%: from constant to rarely noticing it. The sessions at the chiropractor were twice a week for two months, now reduced to once a week. The time on the computerized decompression table has reduced from 30 minutes to ten. There is no discomfort; it ramps up gradually. New x-ray showed amazing improvement of intervertebral disc space at C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7. I still need work on C3-4 for neural foraminal narrowing(nerves from spinal chord are squeezed)and osteophytosis(bone spurs). At Monday's Dr. appointment I learned that I had regained half an inch in height. I think it is important when the Dr. and chiropractor show you the x-rays , CT scans, and MRIs, so that you can see for yourself.

[@LudoArcadeGames]

Yes, thank you for this great conversation, very instructive.

[@treblehealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@albertolopez3527]

this is a fantastic interview ,this is a must watch!! . thank you so much for your hard work in this field . this gives so much hope

[@treblehealth]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it, Albert! Be well. :)

[@priscilaclement6051]

Thank you very much for this podcast with Dr. Golenhofen. I have experienced pulsativie Tinnitus for 2 yrs, saw an ENT, a couple of audiologist and not one had explained to me anything about my condition. I truly find this podcast very comforting and enlightening because it gave me explanation of what may be going on with me and what I can do on my end. I hope you will be able to offer more podcast such as this in the future. Thank you both so much.

[@treblehealth]

Glad you enjoyed it, Priscila. Be well! 😊

[@angelahull9064]

Unfortunately, not every ENT and audiologist has had experience treating tinnitus or remembers their training from med/grad school days. If you haven't tried doing so, look up a university or teaching hospital that has an ENT or audiology department. If there is one near you, you may be able to find a tinnitus specialist or students who are doing clinical research in this area.

[@ccampbell7214]

Yes I've been suffering for years with this! It's impossible in my immediate area and areas within a couple hundred miles of me to get any body that even want to try and figure out my tinnitus.. Which puts me on a path to try and self-research and listen to these podcasts and get more crazy I disappoint at not getting the help I so desperately need ...

[@KARENK1]

Describe your tinnitus

[@sanjanaprakash105]

Hey I relate so much to you

[@davidmaunders8509]

Very good video i believe i had a combination of all three subgroups. if only more Experts were as informed as you guys. Once again for Thank you for your dedication to help us all through sharing yours and others knowlage.

[@lukewalker1051]

I believe the modalities are pretty well defined in this video. There is no cure. The best approach any tinnitus patient can take is to embrace the noise in their head as 'normal' and accept it as part of who they are. When you fight tinnitus, it wins. My tinnitus which can be acute at times is most variable waking up from sleep. I can wake up to very mild tinnitus or raging tinnitus. I find in fact a correlation between the intensity of my dreams, if I remember my dreams and I sometimes do and wake up in a disturbed state. Pretty clear different brain centers are engaged based upon my changing dreams...may even correlate on some level to cortisol levels. There is nothing any of these doctors can do to address the variable nature of my dreams which promote more or less tinnitus. Doctors cannot control the dreams of their patients. My condition is not uncommon. Its good to know some of the cause and effect but very frustrating there is no cure. Very, very few grow out of tinnitus. I had no tinnitus throughout my life. I contracted it late in life.

[@johnmitchell2741]

same here in my 50s im now 62 but ive been suffering from chronic pain from back and neck fusions around the same time the ringing in the ears started🥳😵‍💫

[@ivanberdichevsky5679]

Same brother. I'm 32 years old.

[@vegetossgss1114]

T is such a horrible and awful condition, that can badly impacts one's quality of life. It is very serious. We might all give our time to raise awareness to this condition, and for those who can, give money to researchers and institutions in order to find a cure.

[@vegetossgss1114]

What about drug induced tinnitus (antidepressants). Does it fade away with time, after cessation? How long does it take to fade away?

[@makkiekoen5586]

​@@vegetossgss1114😮

[@larrygraham3377]

Great video. I wish other doctors had this insight when it comes to treating this horrible condition. THANK YOU !!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@2Lazy4Y0u]

The bit where he said that he sees patients say that got tinnitus in one ear, then a few days later they get it in the other ear because they stressed and focused too hard on trying to hear it- the EXACT thing happened to me just last week. I thought my ear was deteriorating or something. Listening to this whole podcast was extremely helpful and I learnt so much on how to manage it. Thanks both for doing this and providing this valuable information on the internet for everyone who needs it.

[@treblehealth]

Hey Luneth, thank you for your comment. We're so glad that you enjoyed it. Be well.

[@djquick]

This is a great interview. It gives me hope!

[@treblehealth]

Thanks for appreciating the video, DJ. Be well.

[@ingridhemphill308]

Thank you so much. This is tying my symptoms together so that I can have a good conversation with my doctor.

[@bradhunt2155]

Glad to hear that Tinnitus is sometimes treatable. I asked my family Dr. about my Tinnitus and he said that there is nothing that can be done. I feel after listening to this mine probably falls into group 2. I have been told that I do have TMJ by my dentist. I have the constant hissing as you described for as long as I can remember. Thanks again for the video.

[@treblehealth]

Hey Brad, thank you for the comment. We are glad to know that our videos have helped you. Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on treblehealth.com

[@dj.paulieb]

Yes! It was very interesting interview. Thank you.

[@joban7851]

Interesting subject, I’m having a tinnitus problem & today is my appointment with ENT. Thank you for the knowledge.

[@treblehealth]

Glad to help.

[@johntrevino2919]

I was told exactly that that. There's nothing that can be done, you have to live with it. This is what I heard from a ENT here in Houston, Texas. 😢

[@pw2341]

Yes, I'm learning. Thank you Dr. Golenhofen and Ben Thompson

[@treblehealth]

Our pleasure! 💜

[@ganamoneyeccles6683]

Oh yes this video was so interesting.Looking forward to all your videos.

[@treblehealth]

Yay! Thank you!

[@eliakimjosephsophia4542]

I found improving my nutrition and wearing ear phones when listening to YT videos has helped the condition. I did ask my ENT consultant whether the spur in my neck impacting on the nerve could be a factor in the tinnitus. He replied, NO!, I don't think he had considered it. I did have an auditory trauma after I began having neck pain

[@valeriew5934]

I just read your comment and put my ear buds in and it did help a lot, TY for sharing ❤️

[@justme7777]

I have a Spinal stenosis also. It's the only thing that sounds like it might be part of the problem.

[@MFH1919]

This information is one of the best I've listened to for a long time. I wish there could be similar information in other areas, like CKD, COPD, UTI, and other general issues. This is a comprehensive information.

[@lindapalmisano6138]

I have tinnitus and was never counseled on the subtypes by my ENT. Thank you for the description of the disorder and look forward to more pod casts.

[@treblehealth]

Hey Linda, thank you for the comment. We are glad to know that our videos have helped you. Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on treblehealth.com

[@RainRemnant]

Your channel and this video opens a new world for me, going from "sorry you have tinnitus but there's nothing we can do", to "there is HOPE!"

[@treblehealth]

It's so nice to hear that.

[@maltipoomom2613]

Yes! Such precise descriptions of subtypes, and so clearly explained in layman's language. Thank you!

[@treblehealth]

You're very welcome!

[@Theone.fitness]

Like how thorough and detailed questions were asked. Very nice interview.

[@treblehealth]

Much appreciated!

[@peterdjordjevich5130]

Yes …this is wonderful…. such an informative session….very compassionate physician

[@carlospino5094]

Fantastic conversation Dr Ben

[@treblehealth]

Thank you.

[@ColinMill1]

I'm rapidly approaching my 8th decade and have had tinnitus since I was about 6 years old - initially intermittently but continuously since I was in my 20s. It now resembles the hissing of a cistern that is just about to shut off. Both my parents had tinnitus in later life. My mother coped with it easily but my father never did come to terms with it. I'm quite happy with it as I can completely ignore it for most of the day and am not in any way distressed by it when it impinges on my consciousness. I guess I am lucky that I had it from an early age as it was natural to learn to live with it in a way that would perhaps be more difficult for those with later onset.

[@teresahepplewhite9828]

I too have had tinnitus from about 12 years old and I'd like to think that I've managed it well over the last 50 years. It was distressing at first because it's onset was very sudden . I wouldnt have minded, but last month for about 10 seconds ,as I was settling down to sleep ,it stopped. I was then reminded on how quiet life was like before the dreaded tinnitus. Those 10 seconds were delightful.

[@marujaamador9672]

6:30

[@michellegonzalezsanchez6167]

This is the best video I have heard about Tinnitus. Very informative. Thank you. Please continue to share your knowledge. 🙏

[@richardautenzio8117]

This has been so wonderful and informativeYes please. Another podcast!!

[@magdaedithvillarreal6008]

Amazing a wealth of information thank you so much I learned so much in these 39 minutes than all the Dr's appointments including ent thank you To both Dr's looking forward I. Learning more 🙂❤

[@williamcharles7541]

Thank you. This is very helpful.

[@kaylewsey787]

That all makes sense to me. I was told that my tinnitus was a result of hearing loss. I told the consultant that the tinnitus came first and I was told that's incorrect. Very pleased you are out there as doctors aren't helping at all.

[@bbfreetube]

This was one of the most informative discussions I have had the pleasure to watch in the medical field. Thank you.

[@treblehealth]

Hey bbfreetube, thank you for the comment. We are glad to know that our videos have helped you. Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on treblehealth.com

[@77cla62]

Yes, this was very helpful and informative.

[@treblehealth]

Awesome. Thank you!

[@JumpAndStretch]

This was extremely helpful to me as someone who has experienced tinnitus for many years. I assumed it had started due to working jobs that caused hearing loss but your explanations regarding a somatic basis makes a lot of sense. I have developed some degradation in a couple of vertebrae in my neck, presumably from high impact jobs, and have also developed a habit of clenching and grinding my teeth due to stress, anxiety and exhaustion, going to a dentist to correct my teeth as I have begun to damage them. During lockdown in 2020, I began drinking a magnesium powder in order to sleep well, and extended that to during the day because it helped with a sense of well being and relaxation while progressing a high stress job. I don’t think it reduced the tinnitus, however i continue to drink it and it does help with remaining more calm and relaxed while I progress with this high stress job. Thank you so much for generously sharing your knowledge. I would be interested to learn more from you both.

[@treblehealth]

Hey Mumble, thank you for the comment. We are glad to know that our videos have helped you. Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on treblehealth.com

[@lisajonesmoore3853]

Yes! Would love more information through another interview. Thank you!