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Old 08-10-2012, 04:45 AM
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My tinnitus (ringing in the ears) comes and goes. A drink of cold water can cause it to get very loud. There are lots of triggers.

A common problem is paying attention to it. Once your brain zeroes in on the sound, it can start to obsess and make it appear to be worse. Learning to ignore it when possible is the only solution for many of us.

My ears ring at about 1100 hertz. That is between C6 (high C) and C#6 on a piano. The pitch has remained consistent for years even though the volume varies widely.

There is little than can be done. The stuff sold on TV has a very poor track record and is expensive. Quietus is one of the names. I forget the other but it is an expensive lipoflavinoid compound.

Just know that plenty of us hear what you are hearing.
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