how I cured (most of) my tinnitus
Summary
TLDRThe speaker shares their personal experience with tinnitus and high-frequency hearing loss, particularly around 6,000 Hz. They discuss the use of an app and AirPods Pro to self-test hearing and document changes. After starting a supplement called KSM-66 ashwagandha, they claim significant improvement in hearing and tinnitus, urging others to research this potential remedy for stress-related tinnitus, while emphasizing the importance of personal research and safety.
Takeaways
- ๐ The speaker has bilateral tinnitus in the high frequency range, specifically around 6,000 Hz.
- ๐ They have provided two audiograms from July 2021 and January 2023 to demonstrate their hearing condition.
- ๐ Despite the second audiogram appearing slightly better, the speaker clarifies that their hearing worsened due to the test using a modulation wave sound.
- ๐ฑ The speaker uses an app on their phone and AirPods Pro to self-test their hearing, noting the results are not perfectly accurate.
- ๐ They started taking a supplement called KSM-66, which they believe has helped improve their tinnitus and hearing.
- โ ๏ธ The speaker emphasizes the importance of doing one's own research on the supplement and being aware of potential side effects.
- ๐ The speaker noticed a significant improvement in their hearing tests done with AirPods after starting the supplement.
- ๐ฃ๏ธ They report an improvement in understanding speech and a decrease in the volume and 'attitude' of the tinnitus.
- ๐ค The speaker is unsure of the long-term effects of the supplement and plans to stop taking it to observe any changes.
- ๐ง They theorize that anxiety and depression might contribute to tinnitus in young people and suggests that the supplement, used for stress and anxiety, might help.
- ๐ก The speaker encourages others with similar issues to consider trying the supplement after doing their own research and offers to share an update on their condition in the future.
Q & A
What is the speaker experiencing with their hearing?
-The speaker is experiencing tinnitus, particularly in the high-frequency range around 6,000 Hz, along with mild to severe hearing loss in the same frequency range.
What method did the speaker use to test their hearing?
-The speaker used an app on their phone, possibly called 'hearing test,' and conducted the tests using AirPods Pro.
How does the speaker describe the reliability of the hearing tests they performed using their phone?
-The speaker acknowledges that the tests are not perfectly reliable, as they are conducted with headphones and the frequencies may not be accurately calibrated.
What supplements did the speaker start taking to address their tinnitus and hearing loss?
-The speaker started taking a supplement called KSM-66, which is an ashwagandha supplement.
What was the recommended dosage of the supplement according to the speaker?
-The recommended dosage of the supplement is 500 milligrams a day, but the speaker initially took 1,000 milligrams and later reduced it to 600 milligrams a day.
How has the supplement affected the speaker's tinnitus and hearing?
-The speaker noticed a significant improvement in their tinnitus, with it becoming quieter and less frequent, and an improvement in their hearing, allowing them to better understand speech.
What was the speaker's theory regarding the cause of tinnitus in young people?
-The speaker theorizes that anxiety and depression might be contributing factors to tinnitus in young people, based on the use of the supplement for stress relief.
What advice does the speaker give regarding trying the supplement?
-The speaker advises to do one's own research, be aware of potential side effects, and not to rely solely on their personal experience when considering trying the supplement.
What is the cost of the supplement according to the speaker?
-The speaker mentions that the supplement is relatively inexpensive, costing around 10 dollars for a month's supply or possibly less.
Does the speaker plan to continue using the supplement?
-The speaker is unsure about long-term use of the supplement due to potential side effects of becoming numb, and they may stop using it in the future.
What is the speaker's intention regarding sharing their experience?
-The speaker intends to possibly make an update video to share whether their condition improves or changes over the next few weeks.
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