tinnitus treatment

[leatherman]

I've had tinnitus and benign essential tremor for over twenty years and have tried everything both alopathic and alternative. Finally after having a vasectomy and being given an opiate I realized that it calmed the noise in my head and stopped the tremor.
Before that I was drinking heavily and my doctor prescribed hydrocodone which was compounded to avoid additives. I took that for about three years. After seeing a psychiatrist at the advice of my primary care physician to see if this course of action was appropriate for me I was put on oxycodone,  30 mg. a day in 5 mg. doses. This seems to work fine but like all opiates my doctor says I will always want more.
My question is this, if I have to choose between either being crazy and not sleeping, drinking heavily, or taking oxycodone, which is the best way for me to go. Here is a list of the things I've tried.
hypnosis, acupuncture, manipulation, herbal remedies, councilling, the Jasterboff program for treating tinnitus, neurofeedback and neuro-stimulation, hearing aids and probably some more I can't remember now. Too many ENT docs to list.
Thanks
leatherman

[RobinN]

Have you ever tried magnesium? It is helpful with tinnitus.

[DrNavneetMD]

Hello Dear,
The consumption of alcohol has been found to both increase and decrease the severity of tinnitus. Therefore, alcohol's effect on the severity of tinnitus is dependent on the causes of the individual's affliction and cannot be considered a treament.
Two recent clinical trials found that the migraine medications gabapentin (Neurontin) and acamprosate (Campral), a drug used to treat alcoholism, are effective in relieving tinnitus for some people.You should consult your physician regarding this.
Best