Tinnitus

Tinnitus is not a disease; it is a common auditory condition.  It can be a ringing, hissing, roaring, whistling, or any other distressing sound in your ears or head. Tinnitus is real, not imaginary. If you can relate to this, you are not alone.  About 50 million Americans, or 15% of the population, experience tinnitus to the extent that it significantly affects their lives interfering with sleep, work or social interaction and 2 million Americans are disabled from it. Patients often report feeling anxious with no escape from this “unending noise.”

Currently there is no “cure” for tinnitus; however, research indicates that individualized treatment administered by a tinnitus specialist can help you to reduce the perception of tinnitus and to manage the negative effects that it often has on your life. 

Tinnitus can affect your health and your way of life.  Although the causes and effects are different for each individual, the questions regarding tinnitus are usually the same.

• What caused my tinnitus?
• Do I have a life threatening condition?
• Am I going to lose my hearing?
• Will it get worse?
• Can I get rid of it?

Is there hope?  The answer is yes.

Dr. G’Anne Thomas has been awarded advanced certification in the care and management of tinnitus by the Tinnitus Practitioners Association (TPA).  TPA is a nationwide professional health organization dedicated to eliminating tinnitus and hyperacusis, improving lives, and diminishing suffering from tinnitus and hyperacusis, through research, education, advocacy, and practice. 

No matter who you are, we can help.