Tinnitus can be related to many things. Most commonly it is seen alongside hearing loss. Other related issues may include stress, obstructions in the ears, medications, TMJ (Tempromandibular Joint) Issues or head and neck trauma.
Tinnitus is a problem when it is affecting your quality of life. Tinnitus impacts people differently. For some, it affects the quality of their sleep, concentration, general quality of life or perception of hearing.
At this time, there are no FDA approved drugs to treat the tinnitus specifically. Occasionally, other medications may be used to treat the side effects a person may experience, like anxiety as an example.
Due to the strong relationship between tinnitus and hearing loss, a baseline hearing test is a great place to start. An audiologist who is trained to work with tinnitus can help to provide solutions to support you.
Dr. Hensarling is a really good audiologist. I am hearing so much better and our talks about tinnitus have helped me a lot and it is not bothering me anymore.
Dr. Hensarling provided me with a lot of information and help for my tinnitus. She is caring and enjoyable to be around. She is so knowledgeable about tinnitus.
I came to see Dr. Hensarling after a friend recommended her. She is patient and friendly. She made me feel at ease and allowed me time to talk about my tinnitus and hearing loss. Love my hearing aids and how they help me. My tinnitus is so much better now. I hardly notice it at all.