Trying to Help My Stepdad, 40+ Years of Suffering from Tinnitus

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    1. CherokeeChick

      CherokeeChick Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      02/1968
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      chewing cereal and heard a pop. Been ringing ever sense
      Hi everyone, I am trying to help my stepdad. His story started while eating a bowl of cereal. He said when he bit down on the cereal he heard a sound like something popped and he has suffered ever since... Anybody heard of anything like that happening and if so any suggestions he can try. He doesn't think anything can help but I am gathering info for him in hopes he will at least try. I would love for him to not have to suffer this awful pain any longer. Your help is appreciated.
       
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      CherokeeChick, Mar 4, 2019
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    2. GSC
      Wishful

      GSC Member Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      02/2019
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Acoustic trauma.
      Possibly TMJ? That is, if it wasn't his ear drum. Or pressure. hmm.
       
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      GSC, Mar 4, 2019
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    3. Bill Bauer
      No Mood

      Bill Bauer Member Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      February, 2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Acoustic Trauma
      Makes sense.

      T due to TMJ often goes away once TMJ is treated.
       
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      Bill Bauer, Mar 4, 2019
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    4. Bill Bauer
      No Mood

      Bill Bauer Member Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      February, 2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Acoustic Trauma
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      Bill Bauer, Mar 4, 2019
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    5. Julien87
      Not amused

      Julien87 Member

      Location:
      France
      Tinnitus Since:
      2006
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Noise exposure (concert)
      This would be my guess too. I think he should talk about this (temporomandibular joint disorder) to the GP. They may want to have him do an x ray in order to confirm this.
       
      Last edited: Mar 4, 2019
      Julien87, Mar 4, 2019
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