For five years now I have had a high-pitched pulsating noise in both my ears. The noise is coordinated with my heartbeat and is present 24/7. During the day it is mostly masked by background noises, but at night when I'm trying to sleep, it is very annoying.
I have been Zoning for several years now and enjoy excellent health based on my physical performance and blood testing data. I am 65 years old and take no medications except as you'll see below.
Recently, I re-read “The OmegaRx Zone” and paid particular attention to the chapter on neurological issues. At the time, I was on the recommended maintenance dose of 2.5 grams of fish oil per day. Based on what I read, however, I thought I would try boosting this dose to 7.5 grams per day to see if it would have any effect on my tinnitus.
To turn down the noise and help me sleep, I have been taking 10 mg of Valium every night just before bed. Because of the long half-life of this drug, I often feel groggy upon awakening, and slow of mind during the day. I don't like taking this drug, but the alternative is a poor night's sleep.
After two months on the higher dose of fish oil, I am now able to get by on 5 mg of Valium, and I sleep fine.
I don't know if this improvement will continue to the point where I can quit the Valium completely. I suspect that getting there will take some time and experimentation, but I'm hopeful. I surely will let you know if I can "kick" the habit completely.
Just a final clarification: My tinnitus is mild compared to what many suffer. It is important that if you're one of these sufferers, you seek and follow the advice of your ENT - tinnitus can be a serious - even a life-threatening condition. There is always hope, though, and there are several options if your case is severe.
I know my story is just anecdotal, but it's real to me, and I hope that my progress will encourage others with this condition. As far as I can see, there is no downside to giving it a try.