Tinnitus is an extremely common condition that affects millions of people around the world.
Tinnitus symptoms vary in intensity, from mild annoyance to extreme debilitation; often it is a symptom of another underlying condition. One of the many causes is damage to the nerve endings in the inner ear.
Here is a list of famous people who have suffered from this condition to some extent.
- William Shatner – Caused by a loud explosion on the set of Star Trek in the 1960s
- Eric Clapton: A Common Complaint Among Rock Musicians
- Lemmy from Motorhead (a very loud rock band)
- David Letterman – Chat Host
- Leonard Nimnoy – Mr Spock – also from the Star Trek set explosion
- Stephanie Beacham – Patron of the Tinnitus Society of Great Briton
- Oscar Wilde – Irish Playwright
- Dwight D. Eisenhower – 34th President of the US
- Sylvester Stallone – Actor
- Barbara Streisand – singer and actress
There is a very long list of rock musicians who suffer from this condition, including the likes of Bono of U2 and Pete Townsend of The Who. Which seems to confirm that some patients have had their tinnitus symptoms caused by damage from music and loud noises. Youngsters need to remember this, especially as too much loud music can damage the delicate nerve endings in the inner ear.
Although tinnitus is extremely common, there is no definitive single cure, but there are many treatments available that are effective for many people who suffer from tinnitus. It’s amazing how many different causes and treatments there are for tinnitus. My grandmother suffered from all kinds of ear problems throughout her life, including Tinnitus, and she tried many cures without success.