What Is "Refractory Tinnitus"?

Discussion in 'Support' started by Bill Bauer, Jun 4, 2017.

    1. Bill Bauer
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      Bill Bauer Member Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      February, 2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Acoustic Trauma
      I keep seeing the term "refractory tinnitus" in medical papers. Is it simply a fancy way of saying "tinnitus", or is there more to it?
       
      Bill Bauer, Jun 4, 2017
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    2. TuneOut

      TuneOut Member

      Location:
      El Dorado Hills, CA
      Tinnitus Since:
      Worsened 2016
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Concert
      The medical dictionary says refractory means "difficult to treat or cure."
       
      TuneOut, Jun 4, 2017
      #2
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      Bill Bauer
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      Bill Bauer Member Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      February, 2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Acoustic Trauma
      Thank you!
       
      Bill Bauer, Jun 4, 2017
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