What Caused Your Tinnitus? (Somatic Origins)

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[@dreamitgetit]

This ENT guy left no stone unturned. He mentioned almost every best possible list of trauma or certain changes in head or neck leading to tinnitus. One just don't diagnise this way.

[@cognoscenticycles4351]

From my own 11 years of non stop research on tinnitus I would say this doctor is the most knowledgeable person on this topic of anyone I have heard. My conclusions on tinnitus very much mirror his conclusions. There is still tons of things to discover on this profoundly mysterious problem, but Dr. Golenhofen is absolutely on the right track. I would listen to a 100 more interviews with him.

[@treblehealth]

Hi there! Thank you for your feedback. We agree that Dr. Golenhofen is very knowledgeable and one of the leaders in tinnitus

[@jaquelinevalle3628]

Obrigada! The work you do here on this channel is so, but so important. I've been using your meditation videos for months. Big hellp! Thank you!

[@treblehealth]

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[@jimzanios3260]

Excellent video it explains my tinnitus football injuries, pain shots, multiple dental surgeries. Thank you very much

[@treblehealth]

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[@debbierobinson818]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU JUST PROVED WHAT I THOUGHT THE REASON WAS FOR MY TINNITUS, NOW TO GET A DOCTOR TO TAKE ME SERIOUSLY.

[@nanlittle8384]

Oh man when he started talking about how it changes a lot -- that's me! I started having tinnitus about 4 months ago -- ENT says it's TMJ. No major physical trauma or dental work, although I have extremely intense anxiety problems. I also have a long history of serious neck tension. Also have the sitting a lot for work, working on a laptop. Sometimes my tinnitus is screaming, sometimes it's gone, sometimes it's baaaaaaaaaarely perceptable -- sometimes it's all these things over the course of the day. Makes it hard to habituate! Heating pads, relaxation techniques help, but not in a precise way, so I never know what's going to be happening in my ears one day to the next.

[@jasond4752]

How are you doing now? Did you figure anything out or make any progress? I believe I have this type of tinnitus too. It's constantly changing, some days are pretty mellow and easy to tolerate and others are like you said, screaming. I can increase the volume with many different neck movements and also jaw movements. Even when I dry my face, just the little bit of neck muscle resistance required makes the volume much louder and sharpens the high pitch tone even more. Mine is predominantly a high pitch sound in one ear but there's also another sound that bounces all around, panning left to right, sounds like electrical currents, completely random, no pattern, so it's very hard to get used to. I just wish there was more support in the medical establishment for this. Other than these few experts on youtube there seems to be no support in real life when you go looking.

[@murlocmerc]

Hey how is the tinnitus now? Any relief? Thank you!

[@blueknight6645]

@@jasond4752 you told my story , if i rub my head jesus orchestra in the head .your not alone bro.iv had mine 7 weeks im heading to hospital as g.p is no good for this need expert or someone who knows

[@Antonychief7]

I'm having the same problem

[@nancyrhodenizer2869]

That’s me too 😢

[@B_Boho]

This is the best video on this channel

[@pct2025]

Really like this German doctor, seems to have a very deep understanding of tinnitus and the ear

[@noohoozfurra]

Absolutely fascinating and highly informative video. I may not yet be as close to understanding my mild, sudden onset left ear tinnitus at this point, but there are many hints and nudges here, worthy of serious consideration. Great stuff, Ben and what an excellent professional and contributor, the Doctor is...

[@treblehealth]

Hi Colin, 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 our Treble Health website.

[@noohoozfurra]

@@treblehealth My pleasure, Ben. Your videos and assorted posts are an invaluable resource and required watching/reading, for those with the condition...

[@mimis289]

Would love to hear him address pulsatile tinnitus, since this information was so good.

[@pascalverret1104]

Wow that's exactly what my ENT told me, somatic tinnitus. A lot of stress due to a botched surgery caused some jaw issues and now I have tinnitus for the last 6 months. I'm working on it and try to manage all this. I always have 3-4 good days followed by 2-3 bad one.

[@treblehealth]

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[@janiscalaba4932]

This was the best information yet. Thanks so much. I can see there are a couple reasons for my tinnitus as well as some hearing issues. All on my left side. ✌️❤️⭐️

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[@MsCamillaRosa]

Found this channel today. It is very helpful. 🙏🏻💜 I have tinnitus and also low hearing on the right ear. Lots of anxiety and trauma in my life so I suspect the origin comes from the central nervous system.

[@treblehealth]

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[@kimhoffman433]

So helpful - thank you!

[@treblehealth]

Great to hear that, Kim. Be well. 😊

[@cswan1541]

Oh my this was so informative. Good grief I have experienced EVERY SINGLE CAUSE he listed at one time or another. I am on the hunt for a doctor who can help me.

[@chiefmegadeth]

I was headbanging like a nut case a month ago, at an open air concert. After that day I've had crazy loud Tinnitus, and my lower back is super sore and my neck is all out of wack, I've also had a bad hunchback for a while. Now if I open my mouth wide and tilt my neck. The Tinnitus goes right up. Thanks for video! Happy I pinned it down to this now 😊

[@lavster]

Brilliant Video. Exactly the same as my experience. Root Canal treatment I received back in February, a week later tinnitus onset. Dentists keep telling me it’s not from the treatment and the issue is TMJ

[@treblehealth]

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[@RyanHunt-t8x]

Doctor Thompson, Thank you for this video. I have had my tinnitus since Dec 2022. I researched the hell out of it and found the information on Somatic Tinnitus as well but this video fleshes it out in more detail and really confirms what I have read. However, to kind of point out an issue with this video, to see an ENT doctor in the US is a joke (or at least in Los Angeles). None, I have been to 4 of them, will take somatic tinnitus seriously. To the point, they will not recommend anything or refer you to anyone. I knew more about this subject than they did. Do you have any recommendations of true ENT doctor professionals in Los Angeles, or California in general, who will do their job to the best of their ability? I have family in Mexico and friends here who said the doctors in Mexico far exceed the doctors here. So if no recommendations, I may have to venture south but I was hoping I can save a trip. By the way, will be starting your Treble Health Treatment starting this week. Thank you so much for helping any out in this community!

[@treblehealth]

Awesome. Best of luck, Ryan! 😊

[@shawnhossini3321]

Thanks for the great video Ben! I am almost certain I have somatic tinnitus. Been suffering from this for about 8 years. You and Dr. Golenhofen are one of the most knowledgeable experts on tinnitus. I believe he is in Germany. Do you know of any specialist like him in the Los Angeles area?

[@treblehealth]

You're welcome, Shawn. Regarding your question, feel free to contact our team via email and we can do our best to help you. Our email is [e-mail]

[@edimilner1]

It’s sounds/feels like the highest microphone feedback in your head you’ve ever heard. Mine is so visceral it disorients me for a couple seconds.

[@Seabob65]

Soul destroying video, no specialist ENTs dealing with this horrific condition in UK.

[@treblehealth]

I'm really sorry to hear that you're struggling. It can be incredibly frustrating when you feel like there’s no one who can help. There are specialists out there, and sometimes it just takes a bit of searching to find the right one. If you’re open to it, we can discuss further options or connect you with resources that might offer some assistance.

[@Seabob65]

@@treblehealth thank you i see a CST but funds are limited as i cant work at present, i now have an impinged shoulder and i suspect T is being aggravated by this, i get very low from the constant noise and i am in a lot of pain, i have Julian Cowan Hills app and do regular zoom calls, its a constant battle each day especially when you cant work out exactly whats going on, we have Tinnitus clinics here but JCH is far more knowledgeable and helpful.

[@BebelovesMacika]

I've always had tinnitus since I can remember, even as a child. Nothing abnormal has been found. I just live with it, sometimes imagining how wonderful a silent head would be. :) It is very interesting to hear about possible causes.

[@vajras4769]

Yes silence is a blessing

[@vajras4769]

Didn't you consult a doc 🥺that's sad am really blessed to experience silence it's the best 😘❣️

[@BebelovesMacika]

@@vajras4769 I did consult doctors, they've done MRI scans, hearing tests, neurological exams and that is it, nothing further. Probably I have to go private if I wanted to speak to a tinnitus specialist but since it's been my kind of normal, I didn't bother.

[@LPCLASSICAL]

It is one of the most infuriating conditions. seems to be thousands of obscure hidden causes and no cures! So we just go on with low salt low sugar and supplements etc hoping for a magic solution which never comes

[@theWARMJET]

Ive always heard something in silence, maybe it was tinnitus already

[@konabob100]

Great information 👍

[@treblehealth]

Glad it was helpful, Bob! Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on treblehealth.com

[@SsingAhh]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

[@treblehealth]

You are very welcome, Sean! Be well. :)

[@whyalwaysme748]

Thank you for sharing this. Does "monolateral" mean the same thing as unilateral? I.e. tinnitus in just one ear? I've heard him mention this in the other videos but just was to clarify that's what he means.

[@treblehealth]

Correct! Tinnitus in just one ear.

[@zackd9]

What I find so frustrating about this is that Dr. Golenhofen never discusses how he treats somatosensory tinnitus, nor do you. Why would you do a 9 minute video without asking him that? I posted a comment on here a while back, and you responded by telling me to contact your office, which makes this seem like you're only trying to get patients to your clinic. I would travel to your clinic tomorrow if you can just answer this simple question: HOW DO YOU TREAT SOMATOSENSORY TINNITUS? As I said in my previous post, I've read studies online - some going back years - that suggest trigger point injections can help people with tinnitus caused by cervical instability. For all the people out there that you're supposedly trying to help: DOES YOUR OFFICE OFFER TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS FOR THIS TYPE OF TINNITUS? IF NOT, CAN YOU PLEASE POST THE NAMES OF DOCTORS THAT DO?

[@treblehealth]

Hi Zack, I'm sorry you've had a tough time finding help for somatic tinnitus. Audiologists do not treat somatic tinnitus. The treatment can be from a physical therapist, osteopathic, dentist, or other professional.

[@Zombie101]

So true. Should have asked this question

[@elainerose2136]

Think the only thing that treats somatic tinnitus will be the Susan shore device .Bio stimulation device.

[@kevingault7353]

I've had Tinnitus since October 2020. Stretching or turning my neck alters the pitch. Also opening my jaw wide. Pulling on my nose seems to alter it most. Is this somatic type ?

[@ffichera9]

Yes 💯

[@mateenfoster4595]

Yes. Go see a chiropractor for upper cervical. Go see a dentist for tmd/tmj.

[@mixmeister9985]

Same here

[@treblehealth]

Yes, this sounds like somatosensory tinnitus.

[@mateenfoster4595]

@@treblehealth what do you typically reccomend regarding this diagnosis? Trt and physical therapy?

[@hayleysmith5077]

what a very interesting and informative Video, grateful I found it !! in Europe most GP tell you there are thousands possible causes so they cannot answer you properly. I have read medical informations about lack of hormones which starts for women since even 40 years old can also cause tinnitus... and if you read that half americans have tinnitus and look at the average age it makes sence... thanks again , I wish you all the best doctors , blessings

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[@carolynharris5902]

WOW! I cant thank you enough for this video. I just out of the blue about 2 months ago, got high pitched ringing in the ears. Went through the the process of going to see an Audiologist. Hearing fine, ears look great. I have noticed that when I touch certain parts of my jaw, ears, face, the tinnitus will stop, and then when I release that area the ringing will come back. I have been telling my husband, what if its related to a bad tooth.(which right now I have) I am very curious to see when I have my dental procedure if this may be what's causing the ringing. Very interesting. Thank you again for posting this video. Subscribed! ☮💜

[@treblehealth]

You're welcome, Carolyn. 😊

[@cathy9814]

What can be done about the inflammation?

[@lorerodri1]

I have somatosensorial tinnitus caused by TMJ and upper cervical issues. My ENT and TMJ will establish a procedure for this

[@mateenfoster4595]

What was the result?

[@onairrecordings]

Has anyone considered the pitch of tinnitus relating to the root cause, the pitch is indicator or the problem

[@austinsmith2333]

I love you Dr. Ben, and I want to meet you!! 😍🥰❤️

[@PeachyKeene1031]

What i learned is I'd be an extremely difficult case to fix. I had meningitis twice in my life one bacterial and one viral. I've always suffered with tight rigid muscles in my neck and shoulders after that. I have tmj as well, my jaw clicks at times. I was in a car accident almost 7 years ago with whiplash injuries, after this car accident my tinnitus changed. I used to only occasionally get a ringing in my ear that would go away after a few minutes and now it's constant and doesn't stop. I have herniated discs and arthritis in my spine. Oh well I've gotten used to it.

[@cathy9814]

Can TRT work for somatic tinnitus?

[@nicolettehoogeveen6917]

Thanks for this video 🙏🏻 I had Tinnitus in my left ear and at night At night I clench my jaw very hard. Since yesterday also my right ear started ringing 😢 Is it possible that this is because of the jaw clenching at night?

[@treblehealth]

Thank you for your question! Jaw clenching at night can contribute to tinnitus, as it can strain the jaw muscles and impact the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is connected to the ears. If your right ear started ringing recently, it’s possible the clenching is a factor. Consulting with a dentist or TMJ specialist might help address the issue and potentially reduce the ringing.

[@beslemeto]

I've got problems with my jaw and neck together.Bad...

[@itheflash]

Thank you so much for this video. I train jiu jitsu heavily and have had many chokes applied to my neck. One day I woke up with ear fullness and vibration humming and ringing in my right ear and now it’s constant and debilitating. What is the answer for this? Should I seek out a neck specialist to heal my neck? A chiropractor? Seeking any help please!

[@treblehealth]

Hey Ricky, you asked some good personalized questions here. My answer depends on more information that I do not yet know about your history. Feel free to contact our team at Treble Health and we can do our best to help you.

[@elainep3447]

Also have pulsatile tinnitus since Covid vaccine.

[@stefaniabella8156]

Aloha, after my covid vaccines I contracted tinnitus, (my friend too) is it a coincidence or there are more case like mine?

[@LPCLASSICAL]

very common either after vaccine or covid illness. I got tinnitus after mild covid - never had the vaccine. I would not now have the vaccine as it could make the tinnitus worse

[@stefaniabella8156]

@@LPCLASSICAL if I knew it I wouldn't done the vaccine too! For sure I will NEVER take future busters if they reccomend it!!

[@LPCLASSICAL]

@@stefaniabella8156 I don't think they list tinnitus as one possible side effect of the vaccine but they certainly should. I hope yours will clear. Mine has been going for 4 months. Not getting worse - but not getting better. 1 ear.

[@anner.8143]

I contracted mine during covid, I wonder what the doctors think, can it be considered as an inflammation?

[@stefaniabella8156]

@@LPCLASSICAL I just found out that Johnson&Johnson in the 3rd clinical vaccine trial listed tinnitus as side effects ( and they listed heart problems too) Moderna and Pfizer didn't comment, I think they lied. I got a Moderna . Many people contracted tinnitus when they got sick with covid so of course the vaccine can have tinnitus side effect.... but nobody ever mentioned tinnitus until now!!

[@berrlett]

This is me and my left side head story for 9 months now.

[@treblehealth]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Somatic tinnitus can be challenging to manage. If you haven't already, consider scheduling a complimentary telehealth consultation with one of our tinnitus experts to discuss your symptoms and find potential treatment options tailored to your needs. treble.health/free-consultation

[@aikonni]

My tinnitus is in my right ear and it gets louder when I raise my head to look up, bend my neck to the right and when I lay down on the back of my head or on the right side of my head. It makes relaxing and sleeping difficult. When I touch the right side of my head in some parts while staying upright, it gets a little quieter. Is that somatic tinnitus? My teeth don't hurt. although, I have wisdom teeth that grew recently and caused some pain when chewing but the pain is gone now.

[@mohamedbenlrhali4450]

Salam I am one of the patients who suffer from tinnitus somatic and my condition was stable, recently I played a football match and the tinnitus came back strongly what should I do when I move my head and neck I hear like the sound of electric shock and now my condition is difficult, I live in Morocco unfortunately we are still late in this the field.

[@treblehealth]

Sorry to hear that, Mohamed. Feel free to contact our team at Treble Health and we can do our best to help you.

[@stelita92]

Thanks for the video. Very informative! I have unilateral low pitch tinnitus, without hear loss, and cervical lordosis. My neck and shoulders are sore (bad posture), but moving them don't change tinnitus' volume. Is it somatic? My doctors are not quite sure.

[@markwood4057]

Mine tinnitus gets louder when chewing. Yawning. When i have Hiccups, move head. Touch parts of my head. And walking. Also My right eye is very tearly and that happen the same time my tinnitus started. Could all this be linked? Its so annoying as doctors and ear specialists here in UK dont really want to know just say you got to learn to live with it.

[@treblehealth]

It sounds like your jaw could be your primary contributing factor for your tinnitus. We recommend following up with your dentist or a TMJ specialist for further diagnosis. In the meantime, we'd be happy to discuss tinnitus management strategies with you. Schedule a complimentary telehealth consultation: treble.health/consultation

[@johnmiz77]

Now I know my tinnitus is somatic

[@mixmeister9985]

I have somatic tinnitus... No help here in Denmark

[@treblehealth]

Hey Mixmeister, feel free to contact our team via email and we can do our best to help you. Our email is [e-mail]

[@alekfreiderich5040]

Question, is clomiphene a common cause of tinnitus? I’ve read that it’s ototoxic but I haven’t seen much evidence from people saying it causes tinnitus

[@treblehealth]

According the the American Tinnitus Association, Clomiphene is listed as a medication possibly associated with tinnitus. They share that just because a drug is listed does not mean that you will automatically get tinnitus, or exacerbate existing tinnitus, as there are numerous factors such as your own body chemistry, your sensitivity to drugs, the dose you take, or the length of time taking the medication, etc.

[@jeslinchng]

I realized you have not touched on the possibility of hormones fluctuation on one of the causes. Would you consider touching on this topic? Thanks 😊

[@treblehealth]

Great suggestion. Thank you, Chris.

[@deruytervideos]

I have tinnitus for a couple of years and doing better over time. But not having the head sound would be better of course. I do have a question about this and the previous video with Michael Gollenhofen. So my unilateral tinnitus started really suddenly. Tests shows hearing loss in the high freqs in both ears. MRI and other tests done and luckily no other things found. The hearing loss doesn't feel like it came sudden, but for me it happened over several years. The ear with tinnitus is about 15 db worse. So the quick conclusion is that my tinnitus and hearing loss are connected. But. Unilateral tinnitus and sudden onset also sound like a symptom with somatic characteristics if I hear this video. Would my ENT be to hasty with the hearing loss / tinnitus connection? And if so, what can be done to find the somatic cause?

[@treblehealth]

Hey Rene, you asked some good personalized questions here. My answer depends on more information that I do not yet know about your history. Feel free to contact our team at Treble Health and we can do our best to help you.

[@murlocmerc]

When you mention hearing loss at what hz can you not hear at?

[@deruytervideos]

@@murlocmerc my hearing start to drop with about 5 dB per octave after 250 Hz. Left after 3kHz it drops with 15 dB per octave. With a extra dip of 5dB around 6 kHz. I hear absolutely nothing above 10 kHz. My tinnitus is about 6300 Hz.

[@vajras4769]

Why pulsatile tinnitus is dangerous 😌

[@mybun97]

Dr i have a question, snces yesterday when i wake up i have a ringing, but only when i wake up, then it just goes away Like when i go to sleep the ringing is not there but when i wake up is there and stays for like maybe 30 mins (and the volume goes decreases until it dissapear(or i think it dissapears cause i don't hear it))

[@freddytait7726]

Big money money money😢😢😢

[@elainep3447]

Mine started after a car accident. Got worse after my vaccine.

[@sanelprtenjaca9147]

Somatic tinnitus is also connected with nociplastic pain.

[@beyond_words_dance]

Brilliant! Please ask this guy to do a video on PT ❤❤

[@gatopardo9261]

Doctor Thompson. I totally fall into this category. I think doctor Golenhofen will be able yo help me. Can you provide contact information for him? I have been trying to get in touch but I have had no luck at all calling the phone number he published to make and appointment. I have tried his Email but no luck as well. Can you help me please? Its been 18 months. I am exhausted. Thanks a lot

[@treblehealth]

Hello. You can check his website here: www.4myear.com/