Tinnitus, Migraine & Electrical Stimulation — Q&A with Dr. Djalilian

Meet Dr. Hamid Djalilian, a true pioneer in tinnitus research. Did you know that you can have a migraine without a headache? And that this can cause fluctuations or worsening in your tinnitus? It's a model that leads to entirely new treatments for tinnitus. Also, Dr. Djalilian is working on an electrical implant device for the inner ear, which has shown promising results in the first human trials. Dr. Djalilian is part of the Executive Board of Tinnitus Quest. He does not receive any funding from Tinnitus Quest. Learn more about our mission and get involved at https://tinnitusquest.com 00:00 Introduction to Tinnitus Quest and Upcoming Events 01:43 The Importance of Transparency in Tinnitus Research 03:00 Introducing Dr. Hamid Djalilian 04:47 Understanding the Causes of Tinnitus 08:05 The Role of Migraine in Tinnitus 09:01 Research Findings on Migraine and Tinnitus 21:08 Exploring Electric Stimulation for Tinnitus Relief 27:09 Tinnitus Mechanisms & Relation to Hearing Loss 33:25 Why Tinnitus Gets Better or Worse 37:42 The Role of GABA and Glutamate 40:00 Dr. Djalilian's Treatment Success Rate 44:08 Measuring Treatment Outcomes 46:24 Hyperacusis Treatment 48:28 Migraine Medications and Personalized Treatment 51:43 Access to Treatment and Telemedicine 53:12 Self-Help Strategies for Tinnitus 55:45 Advancements in Electrical Stimulation for Tinnitus 01:00:20 Funding the Electrical Stimulation Device 01:05:00 Lenire and Susan Shore Devices 01:08:19 More About the Electrical Implant Device - Cost, Access, etc. 01:12:54 Collaboration and Commercialization in Tinnitus Research 01:19:08 Patient Empowerment & Advocacy