Tinnitus Relief w/ Dr. Ben Thompson

Some of your favorite movies and TV have scenes with tinnitus (ringing in the ears). The movie Cop Land with Sylvester Stallone is loosely based on his personal experience with tinnitus, and shows such as The Hunger Games and Criminal Minds portray tinnitus due to loud explosions.

The newest Lenire update is here! Neuromod’s bimodal stimulation device has completed another peer-reviewed research study. It showed us new evidence for how bimodal stimulation can be optimized to reduce tinnitus symptoms. Is this a treatment for ringing in the ears? Let's find out.

What are tinnitus maskers and what happens after using them consistently for 3 months? Dr. Ben and Dr. Suzanne explain what tinnitus maskers are, what they do, and why they are so helpful. If you are considering hearing aids or sound therapy for tinnitus, learn more in this episode!

Is Tinnitus 911 an effective tinnitus treatment? In this episode, Dr. Ben Thompson reviews the herbal supplement, including his professional review on the pros, cons, ingredients, effectiveness, and risks. Can herbal supplements cure tinnitus? In this episode, we'll find out.

A few days ago, one of the biggest steps forward in the audiology industry was made. As of August 16 2022, the FDA has approved certain hearing aids to be sold over-the-counter! With this new ruling, hearing aids will start becoming more affordable AND accessible.

Have you been experiencing ear fullness, ear pressure, or clicking in the ears? There is a chance that you may have Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. Dr. Michelle is here to educate you on Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, including the causes, treatments, and other relevant information!

Ben Sun, CEO of Orka and a previous engineer at Apple, has taken a step into the audiology industry to help provide patients with more accessible and affordable hearing aid solutions. In addition to being affordable, Orka's hearing aids can be fitted both remotely and in-person!

OTO-313 was a promising research project that made us question, "Could this be a cure for tinnitus?" In this update, Dr. Ben Thompson gives an update on Otonomy's drug for ringing in the ears. Unfortunately, the results were poor and the OTO-313 research was discontinued.

Did you know that some of Hollywood's biggest stars suffer from tinnitus? From actors to musicians, tinnitus affects roughly 20 million people worldwide. In today's video, Dr. Ben talks about some of the famous celebrities in Hollywood that are affected by ringing in the ears. 

This European film is only a few minutes long, but provides a lot of insight into the world of a musician, specifically a DJ, that has tinnitus. This film showcases the effects tinnitus (ringing in the ears) has on his life outside of the club. 

Dr. Nina Kraus, PhD, is a scientist, inventor, and musician that has devoted her life to studying the biology of auditory learning, ultimately finding that our auditory lives shape our auditory processing. Today Dr. Kraus and Dr. Ben will discuss brain plasticity and the effect that it can have on tinnitus. 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be an effective treatment for tinnitus. CBT techniques for tinnitus can be useful when you're looking for psychology help to manage tinnitus. In today's video, we will discuss the 12 most common negative thinking patterns for tinnitus.

Can hyperacusis, (extreme sound sensitivity) be treated? The answer is YES! Loretta, one of our Treble Health patients, joins us today to share her exciting story of how she received treatment for her hyperacusis that was so extreme that daily sounds like water running were unbearable.

​ @Dalesnale - Noise Ambient , a tinnitus sufferer and popular YouTube creator, focuses his channel on creating a spectrum of audio files that cater to all levels of tinnitus. Dale's tinnitus sound therapy files are excellent and recommended by Treble Health for tinnitus relief therapy. 

Pete Townshend, guitarist of the famous rock band The Who, has suffered from tinnitus and partial deafness for decades. Due to constantly being surrounded by loud music, Townshend's hearing issues became so bad that the Who was forced to back out of numerous shows. Watch this video to find out how he is now able to cope with this!

Did you know that there is an Oscar winning film about a rock band drummer that went deaf? When the main character, Ruben, realizes he is losing his hearing, he believes that his musical career is over. Watch Dr. Ben react to different clips from this film and see why this was not the case at all!

Fight, flight or freeze?! These natural responses affect tinnitus and if you’re looking for ways to reduce the ringing in your ears, this may be one of the most important videos you could watch. Reducing your psychological response to tinnitus can be key to the treatment outcome!

The Bose Sleepbuds 2 are earbuds that use sleep technology to provide sound therapy throughout the night, which can help with falling asleep and staying asleep! For those with tinnitus, the Bose Sleepbuds can be a game changer when it comes to getting a good night's rest. 

We asked over 1,000 individuals to take the Tinnitus Impact Quiz. Our team of tinnitus doctors created this test based on research from the abbreviated Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). With scientific evidence as your foundation, you will be on the right path.

After suffering from severe tinnitus that was causing constant anxiety and severe weight loss, Kevin has joined us again to share his recovery story. By using a combination of different treatments and staying focused and determined, Kevin was able to regain control of his life!

Did you know that William Shatner, best known for his role as Captain James Kirk in the Star Trek TV series, has suffered from tinnitus for a significant part of his life? While on the Star Trek set one day, he was close to a special effects explosion that ended up resulting in his tinnitus. Here's the back story and how he ended up managing it!

Today we're playing 20 questions with tinnitus experts from Treble Health, Hollywood Squares style. Four doctors answer questions about tinnitus, ringing in the ears, and audiology. If you have questions, leave them in the comments for us to answer next time!

The highly anticipated updates on 3 tinnitus management solutions are here! Dr. Ben has some new information on Otonomy's OTO-313 research, the Phonak Paradise hearing devices, and the Lenire Bi-Modal stimulation. Watch now to hear what he has to say!

Dr. Suzanne May, an audiologist with Treble Health, is here to share her patient success stories! Dr. Suzanne and Dr. Ben discuss the process behind two tinnitus success stories and how patients were able to manage their tinnitus using a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT), and Sound Therapy!

After struggling with hearing loss for most of his life, Blake Cadwell founded Soundly - a website that provides modernized access to healthcare. Soundly helps customers to chat live with an audiologist, use tools to compare the latest hearing aids and find the best prices.