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Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, as it's more commonly known, can be a huge problem for those who have a hearing loss. And some folks without a hearing loss also experience it.

The main place to go for information about it is:

http://www.ata.org/

If you join the organization, you will get a magazine, and after a period of years reading it, you will have about all the information you'll ever need about tinnitus.

The main things to keep in mind:

So far, there is a no cure.

Some people have found relief from special training called Tinnitus Retraining Therapy.

The sounds can range from a mild ringing to a horrible roaring, clanking, banging or other sounds, including music playing over and over.

There's tinnitus, and there's damned tinnitus. See Dr. Nagler's page about the difference:

http://tinn.com/index.shtml

If you suffer severely enough from Tinnitus that it interferes with your daily life, do not hesitate to seek help. Perhaps a simple white noise machine will help, or some maskers added to your hearing aids. If not, the Retraining Therapy has helped many, many people. It addresses the whole problem--the whole person. Go here for information:

http://www.tinnitus-pjj.com/

Tinnitus can be a serious problem, interfering with many facets of our lives. People lose weight, are unable to sleep or work, can even become suicidal. But it can also be helped now, in most cases.

Do not suffer in silence. Do something positive about it. You and your loved ones will be thankful.