Magnet Therapy Didn't Help 'Ringing in the Ears'

Fox News ^ | March 25, 2011 | Staff

[Red Badger]

Piccirillo's federally-funded study is published in the March issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

Acupuncture seems to have some value, so much so that some acupuncturists specialize in tinnitus.

[Verbosus]

“... at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, Missouri.”

So does this mean they are considered a magnet school?

[Andyman]

I hear this research has polarized the medical community.

[Red Badger]

http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-specialisms/pain-management/acupuncture-no-better-for-pain-than-placebo/5027684.article

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Interesting that they attribute tinnitus to “miswired” brain cells. I always thought it was caused by loud noises damaging the inner ear cells. I suffer from it due to a youth spent with firearms, extremely loud rock concerts, loud workshop tools, unmuffled lawn mowers, various explosives, exploding bicycle tires and other loud reports and noises. I sorely wish people had warned about tinnitus in the old days — it is a real pain. Of course, what kid actually listens to his elders?

[brytlea]

My Dad suffers from it. I also have always heard it’s from damage to the little cells in there. But I did read recently about the miswired brain cells and thought...well, if it works, that would be awesome.

[animal172]

So you had a typical childhood. I too suffer and it is a real pain in the rear. The annoying part is that you can’t get away from it even for a short period of time. My Harley does drown it out...sometimes.

[23 Everest]

Acupuncture seems to have some value,

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I have tinnitus, bad. Constant high pitched tone. I’ve talked to at least 10 doctors and 100 people. So far there is nothing, except large amounts of alcohol. :-)

[23 Everest]

My Harley does drown it out...sometimes.

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When I ride, I use ear plugs. The muffle suspension of using the plugs with the loud pipes is music to my ears.

[mancini]

I get tinnitus off an on and an acupuncture treatment helps. Lycopodium works, or any of these other remedies (depending on the kind of sound you're hearing): http://www.holisticonline.com/remedies/ear/tin_alt_homeopathy.htm

[Eric in the Ozarks]

1969
The Old Iowa Fieldhouse (basketball area)
Jefferson Airplane
Second row, center.

I think this might have something to do with it...

[dfwgator]

That or blasting the headphones at full volume while listening to “Frampton Comes Alive” back in 1976 might have something to do with it.

[Red Badger]

Maybe the opposites can attract some federal grants...................

[mancini]

I also have always heard it’s from damage to the little cells in there. But I did read recently about the miswired brain cells

I work with my acupuncturist on a regular basis and it's amazing how Western and Eastern medicine differ on the genesis of disease. She tells me ringing in the ears has to do with liver/kidney dysfunction. When she treats me for this the tinnitus goes away.

[catbertz]

Developed in my late thirties in one ear. Stuck around off/on for four years before disappearing. I hope it never returns.

[Mr. Lucky]

You know, that was kinda funny.

[Red Badger]

I have constant ringing and cricket sounds.
Sometimes it varies in intensity.
Every once in a while, I hear Gregorian Chants...............

[Red Badger]

Mine was Black Sabbath.
Maybe I can sue Ozzy Osbourn...................

[Red Badger]

Chardonnay works fairly well..............