Tinnitus FAQs #4
Frequently asked questions about tinnitus retraining therapy
Q: I don't have an objective cause for Tinnitus but I had done a test like you know hearing test with an audiologist and it showed some hair cells not responding on high frequencies and I have very light hearing loss, so is this an objective reason or this is no problem for your therapy?
Partial loss of hearing is not a problem for therapy. You just need to adjust the volume for each ear separately.
Q: Did you have any setbacks? As you know tinnitus started to lower volume and after a couple of days, it started to buzz more. For example, I cut down on sugar salt and I have no effect on lowering t.
I have encountered setbacks. However, it is not uncommon, and as a precautionary measure, I document all details in my tinnitus diary. By referring to my tinnitus diary, I could make necessary changes in my lifestyle to avoid further setbacks. Nevertheless, it is imperative to use a device to measure tinnitus, without the aid of a measuring device, any changes may not be noticeable.
Q: I know you help people through consultation and you have success with this method I mean tinnitus have many reasons and people are different so generally are these people are cured after your treatment? I ask because you see them after therapy.
Many have found success in their healing journey. Please read articles on my website and watch videos, which offer a comprehensive explanation. Upon completion, you will have a clear understanding of whether this approach is suitable for your specific circumstances. If it is deemed suitable, my book contains all the crucial details necessary to aid in your path toward healing.
Q: Did you have any hearing loss?
Yes, I had, caused by acoustic trauma. Most of my hearing was recovered.
Q: Before doing sound therapy do I need to see a specialist to tell me what db my Tinnitus is its frequency/s and which side it is on, left or right, and at what volume, etc.?
A: No, you just need to see a specialist to exclude objective reason.
Q: Can I use pink noise or is white noise better? Does it matter?
Pink noise and White noise are equally effective. So please use Pink noise from my site, which was used by me and many others with good results.
pink noise
Q: During the day I can distract myself from the noise if I am busy and there are sounds from the environment i.e crickets/wind etc. Only when I sit in a quiet/relatively quiet room it can become loud and intrusive, do I still need sound therapy?
Ideally, you should not hear tinnitus in a quiet environment as well. So yes.
Q: What do you think about sound notch therapy?
I do not have any experience with notch therapy.
