Tinnitus Relief w/ Dr. Ben Thompson

Dr. Ben just tried out the new hear.com Horizon hearing aids! He goes over the process that is involved from start to finish, the different options that are available, the pros & cons, the pricing and other important details. Make sure to watch his review to find out if these are right for you!

Treble Health success story! Randy Spear has been a pilot for over 30 years, so he has been around jet engines for a significant portion of his life. His mild tinnitus started 15 years ago, but this changed a few months ago when his levels spiked from a 2 to an 8. Check out this interview to follow his tinnitus journey!

Have you ever wondered what the actual cause of your tinnitus is? Dr. Golenhofen is a German ENT doctor that specializes in tinnitus, and today he and Dr. Ben discuss the different subtypes and causes of somatic tinnitus!

Dr. Michael Golenhofen, an ENT physician from Germany, shares his expertise on the most successful tinnitus treatments.  Dr. Golenhofen and Dr. Ben explain how targeting the cause of tinnitus can be more effective than just targeting the symptoms.

Nick Morgan-Jones spent his childhood without hearing aids to avoid the stigma surrounding being “disabled”. After spending much of his life struggling to hear, he designed and created his own invisible hearing aids!

Have you ever wondered what makes your tinnitus worse?  Can you have tinnitus and still be successful? Dr. Ben and Dr. Michelle discuss situations that can increase your tinnitus, and how to effectively overcome these situations with different treatments. 

​ Grandma and Grandpa Griffiths , professional YouTubers, sat down with Dr. Ben to discuss healthy aging and their personal experiences with hearing loss. After years having difficulty hearing, Chad Griffiths was able connect with Dr. Ben via a telehealth visit to get fitted for the hearing aids that changed his life. 

Dr. Ben and Dr. Michelle discuss 3 questions that their tinnitus patients commonly ask. Have you ever wondered at what point your tinnitus becomes permanent? Have you ever wondered if you can get rid of your tinnitus? If you want answers to these questions, make sure to watch the video!

Have you developed bothersome tinnitus? In most cases of tinnitus, having professional coaching and support can help the brain to habituate and defocus on the ringing in the ears. This process can be long and is not always easy, but can be very helpful in the long run.

Dr. Ben was recently able to sit down with the famous physical therapist, Brad Heineck, from the Bob and Brad show! Their discussion focused on tips to keep both the mind and body healthy, and how this can be beneficial, especially for those suffering with tinnitus!

Looking for new technology that can help manage your tinnitus? Dr. Ben has a new update on the Lenire treatment device! This device combines over the ear headphones with electric tongue therapy, and over time can help to improve the effects of tinnitus that many patients have.

Habituation to tinnitus takes time. A while back, we sat down with our patient, John to discuss how he was progressing with his own habituation. Now, over a year since he first began working with Dr. Ben, we check back in to ask John what helped him succeed.

Dr. Ben speaks with Dr. Suzanne May of Treble Health. Dr. Suzanne herself has tinnitus and brings with her a perspective of the tinnitus patient. Tinnitus can be frightening when the patient tries to go it alone, but thanks to Treble Health’s telehealth model, Dr. Suzanne (and all our other audiology experts) can see patients earlier in their tinnitus and hearing experience than they could at a la...

Grief comes in many forms, and it can be triggered by many things. Grief can be triggered by any sudden change in life, and particularly a sudden onset of tinnitus. Our team at Treble Health is here to guide you through the psychological stages of grief for ringing in the ears.

Tinnitus is a difficult condition to live with. Patients often wish there was a pill they could take to cure it. Otonomy is a company that is completing research for a new drug cure for tinnitus called Oto-313. Dr. Ben Thompson gives you an update on the drug's newest trials.

Dr. Ben sits with our newest audiologist to the Treble Health Team, Dr. Tracy. The two get in-depth about tinnitus, hyperacusis, treatment, technology, and more. Dr. Tracy and Dr. Ben also talk about the benefits of Treble Health’s accessibility to so many via telehealth. Dr. Tracy is an amazing audiologist and we are so thrilled to welcome her to our team. 

Tinnitus can be a fickle thing. When your tinnitus spikes, it’s important to look at several physiological, mental, and lifestyle factors. Addressing these can provide you and your audiologist with lots of information. It can show you where you need to put more focus in your life, rule out factors, and show you and your provider how your brain responds to certain stressors. 

These days you can buy almost anything online. If you are looking for hearing aids, these are some of the best hearing aids on the market that YOU can buy online and either adjust yourself, or have your audiologist adjust for you. 

At Treble Health, we provide excellent tinnitus retraining therapy. Dr. Ben goes through the five modules of our Tinnitus Therapy.  We are so pleased to show you the 5 things you need to know about entering into tinnitus therapy.

Hearing aid batteries can be a pain to deal with. Fortunately, Dr. Ben and the rest of the audiologists on the Treble Health team have done the work for you to tell you their top three favorite rechargeable hearing aids on the market in 2022.

Dr. Jen Anfinson is an audiologist who has hearing loss and tinnitus herself. Dr. Jen talks about how her experience has helped her relate to her patients, and gives her a unique insight to their difficulties. She uses hearing aids for hearing loss, tinnitus relief, and speech clarity.

Looking to lend support to a loved one with hearing loss? Dr. Ben and Dr. Michelle discuss the top 5 easy steps you can take to improve the quality of life of someone with hearing loss. Who knew it was as easy as adding a rug or curtains to reduce background noise?

Bluetooth enabled hearing aids are a relatively new addition to the audiology world. With the rise of people using their phones to stream shows and music, hearing aid developers have created a wide range of options for customers. Our team of audiologists got together to determine our 5 favorite brands for Bluetooth hearing aids.

If you look online, you’ll find a wide range of hearing aid companies ready to sell you their product. Our team of Audiologists at Treble Health has put together a list of the top brands we recommend for hearing aids, and which ones we think are honorable mentions.  

There are tons of ways to help out your tinnitus! Dr. Ben and Dr. Michelle list 13 techniques and tools you can use today to improve your tinnitus.  Not every method will work for every person. It’s important to keep trying different ideas to find what works best for you.