Hi Barry.
I’ve had “crickets” sounding high pitch tinnitus for well over 20 years and just gotten used to it. However back on May 15, 2020 I suddenly began hearing a LOW deep vibrating-like roar in my left ear/brain. It’s only left sided. At first, I thought our AC was off kilter in the attic and sound coming through the vents.
I have been using your Tinnitus Formula consistently for three weeks now with no change but will continue the recommended 4 bottles worth. My questions is could this be something caused by oral issues like jaw clinching etc? Or TMJ? I have excellent oral health and never any diagnosis of issues like this but curious. I’ve also read if your 1st and 2nd vertebrae are off, even a little, you can have neuronal misfiring and wondered about that.
Curiously I had just begun using a Sonicare toothbrush the week this began. Any connection or causative factors? I also wondered if you were aware of any help with tinnitus using binaural sounds?
Thank you,
Bettian L.
Dear Bettiann,
I’m sorry this happened to you. I don’t know why the low frequency sound started. I doubt its the Sonicare toothbrush but not certain. Try going for a few days without it and see if that makes a change.
I also don’t think clenching or TMJ would be the cause. They both lead to a high frequency tinnitus, not a low roaring.
You may have a point with the vertebrae issue. When the vertebrae are knocked out of alignment, typically by whiplash, they can definitely impinge on the hearing nerve. I would consult with an Upper Cervical Chiropractor to determine if this is the case. Make sure it’s an Upper Cervical Chiropractor and not a regular one. These specialists have an extra year of training in the upper spine.
Please read our article about Meniere’s disease and its relation to misalignment of C1 and C2 in the upper spine. Meniere’s usually begins with a low frequency hum or whoosh and may have several other symptoms, such as ear fullness and vestibular (balance) problems. You may not have Meniere’s but should still check with the proper chiropractor to ensure upper spine health.
I don’t have much information on binaural sounds or binaural beats. They seem to be advertised through YouTube videos, of which I don’t have much confidence. There is a clinical study on recorded ocean sounds with and without binaural beats. Those who also had the beats had a slightly better outcome but nothing significant.
Wishing you quiet times,
Barry Keate
Hi Barry,
In early September, I had a Cortisone injection in my shoulder for arthritis damage that had destroyed some, but not all of the cartilage. The good news is that within 24 hours there was a marked improvement with my range of motion. The bad news is that within 12 hours my normal blood sugar early morning readings of 110 had spiked to 198 along with higher blood pressure. And to make matters worse I had a big spike in my tinnitus.
The blood sugar and blood pressure has resolved, but the tinnitus is still elevated after 2 1/2 weeks. Are you aware of other cases of these adverse effects on tinnitus?
Thanks,
Douglas C.
Dear Douglas,
This is a very unfortunate occurrence. Steroid shots can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose levels and tinnitus. It is not terribly common but does happen in up to 10% of people who receive cortisone shots.
I had osteoarthritis in my knee and took cortisones shots every six months until I had knee replacement therapy this August. I didn’t have any of the side effects that you mention. I would consider forgoing any further cortisones shots.
Hopefully the tinnitus spike will also resolve over time. If not, Arches Tinnitus Formula can be helpful.
Wishing you quiet times,
Barry Keate
Hi Barry,
I recently just suffered from what they usually called tinnitus for 5 days. I went to an ENT doctor who did a lot of tests to me. My doctor said everything turned out normal and I could clearly hear things. She referred me to take a VNG test. I don’t know if this can get rid of the sound I’ve been hearing.
Also, my ENT told me about your product that supposedly helps to get rid of the ringing thing or ease it at least. Is it possible that this could just go away?
Thanks in advance,
Gilbert A.
Dear Gilbert,
A VNG is a test called a Videonystagmography. It is used for testing inner ear and central motor functions, a process known as vestibular assessment. It involves the use of infrared goggles to trace eye movements during visual stimulation and positional changes.
This is used to determine if you have Meniere’s disease, which is characterized by periods of extreme dizziness and a low frequency buzzing or ringing in the ears. If you do not have any dizziness, the chances are you do not have Meniere’s.
It is possible the ringing could go away on its own. Many cases of short duration, within a couple of months, resolve by themselves. If it does not resolve, I recommend trying Arches Tinnitus Starter Kit, a full three-month supply of Arches Tinnitus Formula. This should reduce the sound and aggravation of the tinnitus.
Wishing you quiet times,
Barry Keate