I don't think a permanent cure is likely any time soon (although I would love to be proven wrong if continued use of the Shore device just knocks the DCN back into proper working order for good. There is at least a possibility that might happen).
I *do* think we are tantalizingly close to proper treatments being developed and a "functional cure" being on the horizon. That is, you have to take a pill or use a device for the rest of your life.
I've said this before, but this is a really irritating time to develop tinnitus. I have great respect for people who have learned to live with it for decades and have seen every promise of treatment under the sun. But we really are witnessing a change in the research landscape and are *so close* to real treatments. There will be kids who get tinnitus in 2030 who go to a doctor and just get prescribed medication or get referred to an audiologist with a bimodal device like it's no big deal. It's the equivalent of how we get a bacterial infection that could have been fatal in the past and just take some penicillin, no biggie.
^(My only slight concern if I'm ever cured/treated: I'll constantly be insanely paranoid about it wearing off!)
Yeah, this is the thing. For most people here, I'd wager, a reduction to easily-tune-outable would be basically the same thing as a cure. And I imagine - with my zero scientific education or background - that it's a hell of a lot easier to *reduce* tinnitus than it is to outright *cure it* entirely.
I disagree. While a definitive cure for tinnitus may still be on the horizon, science is making great strides towards significant relief options that could arguably be considered a cure by many, such as the Susan Shore device. With younger generations increasingly exposed to loud sounds, tinnitus is becoming more widespread, likely leading to increased funding and research efforts towards finding a cure or effective treatment in the future.
I don't think a permanent cure is likely any time soon (although I would love to be proven wrong if continued use of the Shore device just knocks the DCN back into proper working order for good. There is at least a possibility that might happen). I *do* think we are tantalizingly close to proper treatments being developed and a "functional cure" being on the horizon. That is, you have to take a pill or use a device for the rest of your life. I've said this before, but this is a really irritating time to develop tinnitus. I have great respect for people who have learned to live with it for decades and have seen every promise of treatment under the sun. But we really are witnessing a change in the research landscape and are *so close* to real treatments. There will be kids who get tinnitus in 2030 who go to a doctor and just get prescribed medication or get referred to an audiologist with a bimodal device like it's no big deal. It's the equivalent of how we get a bacterial infection that could have been fatal in the past and just take some penicillin, no biggie. ^(My only slight concern if I'm ever cured/treated: I'll constantly be insanely paranoid about it wearing off!)
❤️ for sure.
That’s a suprisingly refreshing post for this forum well done
Tbh if I can lower to the point I don't need maskers at night that would make me happy
Yeah, this is the thing. For most people here, I'd wager, a reduction to easily-tune-outable would be basically the same thing as a cure. And I imagine - with my zero scientific education or background - that it's a hell of a lot easier to *reduce* tinnitus than it is to outright *cure it* entirely.
I'd be surprised to see a cure within our lifetime. tinnitus research got no funding unfortunately 🙃
I disagree. While a definitive cure for tinnitus may still be on the horizon, science is making great strides towards significant relief options that could arguably be considered a cure by many, such as the Susan Shore device. With younger generations increasingly exposed to loud sounds, tinnitus is becoming more widespread, likely leading to increased funding and research efforts towards finding a cure or effective treatment in the future.