OT Re: off topic..... ringing of ears

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Hi Jan, I copied this from the web:avoid exposure to loud sounds and noises.Control blood pressure. Decrease salt intake. Avoid nerve stimulants such as coffee and colas (caffeine) and tobacco (nicotine). Reduce anxiety. Try to stop worrying about the tinnitus. Often, the more you worry and concentrate on the noise, the louder it will become. Get adequate rest and avoid fatigue. Exercise. Utilize masking noise. Tinnitus is usually more bothersome when the surroundings are quiet, especially when you are in bed. A competing sound such as a ticking clock, a radio, a fan or white noise machine may help mask tinnitus. Small hearing aid like devices which generate a competitive sound may help reduce the awareness of the tinnitus. Biofeedback may help or diminish tinnitus in some patients. Avoid aspirin or aspirin products in large quantities.One of my brothers has ringing in his ears and caffeine makes it worse. I hope yours goes away soon!AnitaOn Jul 6, 2010, at 2:34 PM, Jan C wrote:does anyone have experience with what might help with ringing of ears. have tried acupuncture and some supplements but to no avail. thanks, jan