Tinnitus "Relief Wand" in Gadget Catalogue

Discussion in 'Alternative Treatments and Research' started by DirM, Nov 20, 2016.

    1. DirM
      Pensive

      DirM Member Benefactor

      Location:
      San Diego
      Tinnitus Since:
      07/2016
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      TMJ/TMD
      Christmas is coming, so catalogs are hitting the mailbox. While browsing Hammacher (a general gadget catlogue), I was amused to find a "Tinnitus Wand": http://www.hammacher.com/Product/88273

      "Applied to four points on the outer ear and surrounding bones, the wand’s gentle vibration stimulates the auditory nerve while producing a low hum similar to white noise. This sound therapy muffles the clatter of tinnitus and trains the brain to ignore it. The wand tip tucks comfortably into the opening of the ear canal, and the slim device is portable for relief whenever symptoms occur."​

      The reviews on the website itself speak for themselves. Two people said it helped, the majority didn't. I can see how a vibrating wand might take people's mind off their T, but not by using it in the ear area...
       
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    2. GregCA
      Jaded

      GregCA Member Benefactor Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      03/2016
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Otosclerosis
      I wish...
       
    3. carlover
      English

      carlover Member Benefactor

      Location:
      London
      Tinnitus Since:
      1986
      I suggest the noise kills it for about one minute after stopping.....try this press your forefinger on the small ear flaps near the ear canal and really seal close up the hole. with your second finger tap on the forefingers nails a few hundred times it will sound a bit tight drummy, Afterwards you may find your ear pressure if you have it and T had calmed right down it will last about a minute
       
    4. glynis
      Feminine

      glynis Member Benefactor Ambassador Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      2004
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Meniere's Disease
      Wish I had a magic wand to wish everyone's tinnitus away... .not sure about this wand....
      Who knows . ..love to hear from anyone who buys one and it helps their tinnitus...lots of love glynis
       
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    5. Sam Bridge

      Sam Bridge Member Benefactor

      Tinnitus Since:
      2012
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Loud music/gigs probably
      Whenever symptoms occur lolololol. My t is a hard worker and never takes a break.
       
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    6. Marie79

      Marie79 Member

      Location:
      USA
      Tinnitus Since:
      2/1/16
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Ear infection
      Kind of surprised... Mainstream catalog Hammacher Schlemmer had this. My husband showed it to me. It didn't get great reviews but it seemed like it could have worked for a couple people... And you can return it if you aren't thrilled.

      I will check it out and let y'all know

      http://www.hammacher.com/Product/88273
       
    7. gotyoubynuts

      gotyoubynuts Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      10/1990
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Concert
      Are you going to buy it?

      Write a review!!!
       
    8. SilverSpiral
      Sad

      SilverSpiral Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      2016
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      ACOUSTIC TRAUMA
      Is this claiming to be a permanent fix?
       
    9. Marie79

      Marie79 Member

      Location:
      USA
      Tinnitus Since:
      2/1/16
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Ear infection
      I ordered it. I have nothing to lose. i can send it back if it doesn't work and if it does it might be the best $80 I ever spent!
       
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    10. Marie79

      Marie79 Member

      Location:
      USA
      Tinnitus Since:
      2/1/16
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Ear infection
      It says up to 18 hours of relief. Who knows
       
    11. Ian81
      Blah

      Ian81 Member

      Location:
      West Michigan
      Tinnitus Since:
      04/2016
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Ear infection / perforation
      I am following you I want to know more of this wand!!
       
    12. Leonardo Aguiar
      Relaxed

      Leonardo Aguiar Member

      Location:
      Brazil
      Tinnitus Since:
      12/2016
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Probably some weird drug I took
      So? Any news?
       
    13. RaZaH
      Cheeky

      RaZaH Member Benefactor Hall of Fame

      Location:
      Reykjavík, Iceland
      Tinnitus Since:
      2012/04
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Benzo + loud noise
      Read the reviews...less then glowing.
       
    14. Marie79

      Marie79 Member

      Location:
      USA
      Tinnitus Since:
      2/1/16
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Ear infection
      so it was backordered twice. Wasn't supposed to get it until March so I canceled the order. So um..alot of people can find vibrating things in their home. In case they want to try.
       
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    15. Leonardo Aguiar
      Relaxed

      Leonardo Aguiar Member

      Location:
      Brazil
      Tinnitus Since:
      12/2016
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Probably some weird drug I took
      my coworker sitting next to me, she just told me to buy it, if I don't like she will marry it
       
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