Hi Becky .....
Check out
http://www.ata.org/ which is the website for the American Tinnitus Association. Also check out
http://www.neuromonics.com/ which is another program for sufferers of tinnitus.
Because I am SSD, and all maskers need hearing to work, I am not a candidate for typical tinnitus treatment in my deaf ear (that my brain perceives as roaring/ringing with tinnitus). But, I do have tinnitus in my remaining ear in which I have excellent hearing ..... so, I purchased the Ecotones Duet Sound Therapy Relaxation Sleep Machine with Bonus Sleep Therapy Pillow Speakers through Amazon. The speakers go under my pillow and I "listen" to a babbling brook with my good ear on my pillow. It really helps my brain to focus on a pleasant sound, instead of the annoying tinnitus.
To my knowledge (someone correct me if I am wrong!), most insurance companies will not pay for the expensive masking or neuromonics-type programs because so much is unknown about the ultimate value of them in some people.
I joined the ATA to keep track of new, upcoming research and treatment options because it really is a major distraction in my life.
Best wishes.
Clarice
