Tinnitus & Stress: Ear Ringing, Buzzing
By award-winning author and stress-relief expert Susie Mantell
Q: Dear Susie, I've had Tinnitus for three months and am finding the ringing and buzzing very frustrating. It's hard to focus on work. My E.N.T. has me on anti-anxiety medication. I recently purchased your stress-relief CD, "Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace," and indeed, it is very calming. I wonder if you have other suggestions.
A: As you may know, there are many possible causes for the annoying sensations of Tinnitus, and some aspects are still not fully understood. It is important to consider all possible causes and approaches.
In addition to the stress factor, episodes of Tinnitus can sometimes result from the following:
Excessive Noise
TMJ
Sinus Disease
Earwax Buildup
Cardiovascular Disease
Meniere's Disease
Muscular Tension
Other Conditions
...and Some Medications
You would be best advised by skilled health-care professionals who understand Tinnitus, its the wide variety of causes and varied approaches. A few you may already know about include breathing techniques, meditation, various forms of massage including cranio-sacral work, acupuncture, amplification with hearing aids, biofeedback, cochlear implants/electrical stimulation, cognitive therapy, drug therapy, low-level sound masking, tinnitus retraining therapy and TMJ treatment.
Stress can sometimes exacerbate symptoms substantially, so on my website you can find dozens of drug-free stress-relief tips that may also be helpful at www.relaxintuit.com As always, check with healthcare professionals to determine what is safe and advisable for you before making any changes that could in any way impact your health and well-being.
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Award-winning stress-relief expert Susie Mantell ...is the author of the deeply soothing relaxation CD, "Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace,” clinically approved for symptoms associated with stress and sleeplessness, depression and grief, anxiety, P.T.S.D., Fibromyalgia, caregiver stress, cancer, pain, divorce and addiction recovery. Featured in The Los Angeles Times, NBC, ABC, CBS-TV, Town & Country, The American Pain Society, Hazelden and The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, listeners include The Mayo Clinic, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, The Betty Ford Center, V.A. Hospitals,and Canyon Ranch (#1 Spa.) Customizing stress-reduction for Fortune 500 companies, distinguished hospitals and spas, Mantell has facilitated thousands in relieving health-related, work-related, chronic or traumatic stress. Her multi-sensory, mind-body techniques appear in national media, medical and corporate publications. Susie Mantell's Stress-Relief & Wellness Tips are intended as an adjunct to, not a substitute for, professional health care. Order “Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace” and find more of Mantell’s stress-relief tips at www.relaxintuit.com