Tinnitus - do you have ringing in the ears?

Hey, this is a perfect example of why I did what I did above. What Pbb needs is a shot of testosterone. The estrogen comes through loud and clear. Or, is this a Canadian malady?

Protect your hearing, use earplugs and ear protectors, limit exposure to loud sounds such as power tools (this apples to everyone). I've has tinnitus about 20 years, it started as a result of falling asleep listening to headphones, woke up with it. Tinnitus can start with one exposure to loud sounds, protect your hearing, tinnitus can be pretty nasty (I know first hand) and it's a lot easier to protect your hearing than have to deal with the damage after the fact.

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The information given is pretty basic but there are a few useful tidbits.

Buy the foam style earplugs (good ones can be had at Walgreens - Extreme Hearos brand - blue in color) and learn to get them deep into your ears. They should fit so well you have to reach in and pull out to remove. They should also reduce your hearing substantially. I wear them every night and the minor tinnitis I had about 4 yrs ago is barely noticable. My doctor suggested that ears need to relax and rest along with all other functions. Ear plugs allow that and I never have slept better.

Worse in the morning. It got worse during a period where I neglected my exercise program.

I've found that by keeping cholesterol low and by getting 4 or 5 hours a week of cardio, it is nearly gone.

Yet another great reason to stay healty