Category: Tinnitus

You Had Your Hearing Evaluated, Now What?

You Had Your Hearing Evaluated, Now What?
If you’ve been in to see an Audiologist, congratulations on taking the first step. An Audiologist can address concerns with balance, tinnitus, and hearing. But what happens next? If there were no issues detected, lucky you. We’ve sent you home and showed you how to protect your ears from preventable damage due to loud sounds.... Read more »
By Dr. Sheri Gostomelsky,
August 19, 2020 at 10:10 am • 

Tinnitus Is On The Surge

I have tinnitus, and if you’re reading this, know that you are not alone. An estimated 25 million adults in the United States experience tinnitus. Tinnitus or unwanted ear noises can be brought on or aggravated by stress. The past few months have been filled with challenges and surprises at every turn. Most of us... Read more »
By Dr. Sheri Gostomelsky,
April 27, 2020 at 12:53 pm • 

Tinnitus Can Be Treated

Tinnitus Can Be Treated
Tinnitus or unwanted ear noises is a phenomenon that millions of people experience. If you have been told that you can’t be helped, don’t believe it. Tinnitus can be treated. Hearing noises in your ears 24 hours a day can be quite stressful. Many of us learn to ignore our tinnitus, but for some of... Read more »
By Dr. Sheri Gostomelsky,
September 9, 2019 at 10:34 am • 
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Tinnitus - The Uninvited Friend

When I think of tinnitus it reminds me of an unwanted dinner guest. The person that you did not expect to enter your home and unfortunately ended up sitting through a dinner you’ve hosted. They speak and act in a way that irritates you and your guests. You smile and are polite even though they... Read more »
By Dr. Sheri Gostomelsky,
February 18, 2019 at 10:15 am • 

There's an App for That!

There's an App for That!
In the world of better hearing, there are many downloadable apps to help enhance our lives. I’d like to share with you a few of my favorites. Most require using headphones or a set of earbuds. And if you are an Android user like me, some of these apps are only available for an iPhone.... Read more »
By Dr. Sheri Gostomelsky,
November 5, 2018 at 1:47 pm • 

Can anyone else hear these crickets?

With the onset of dizziness a few years back, I remember making my husband crazy looking for crickets in our house. I was certain that there were crickets. Of course, I was the only one who heard them and it took searching every corner to realize that they weren’t anywhere but in my own head.... Read more »
By Dr. Sheri Gostomelsky,
June 13, 2018 at 12:03 am • 
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It's Only Rock and Roll and I Like It

I grew up listening to rock and roll. In my world, turning up those guitar rifts has always been a necessary evil. As good as it sounds, beware. Fact is, if you play music loud enough and long enough, you will do permanent damage to your hearing. If you’ve ever left a concert with your... Read more »
By Dr. Sheri Gostomelsky,
June 7, 2018 at 5:34 pm • 

My Ears Are Ringing

Someone is talking about me. That’s what my mother used to say when my ears were ringing. Tinnitus or ear noises can be annoying. And you may be surprised to know that tinnitus can take many forms such as buzzing, whooshing, ticking, humming, music, even voices; the list is endless. Don’t worry if this describes... Read more »
By Dr. Sheri Gostomelsky,
May 30, 2018 at 8:00 am •