Posted by yxibow on November 18, 2007, at 1:31:26
In reply to Re: RINGING in my EARS?? anyone else feel this? » 49er, posted by sometimesblue on November 17, 2007, at 22:02:53
Curious, Xanax is prescribed by some audiologists for tinnitus in low doses.
Its a part of the human condition and causation isn't necessarily causality. However, some people may be more sensitive to medication side effects than others. Salicylates are notorious for tinnitus in those who suffer from it.
Some people are able to tune out the ringing to the point where someone has to mention that they have tinnitus -- there are whole therapy clinics devoted to this. Unfortunately it can be very strong in some individuals and (gulp) my internist noted that some people opt to be permanently deaf by having the audio nerve cut.
Nerve deafness is something that is somewhat hereditary and gets worse with old age.
Ear plugs and/or muffs for attending concerts and heavy powertools are a must. Check the SNR rating, they should be around 30db.
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