Recent content by J M

Wouldn't do any good, would it? I mean, compromised hearing would still be exposed to a dentist's drill via sound and vibrations.

I've heard that hyperacusis is very treatable by using sound therapy.

I remember having bilateral inner ear infection in 2012, and for months, it sounded like I was talking through my Eustachian tube.

Maybe not the best idea, but I use wax-softening drops, and a few days later, I use a sanitized comedone removal tool (with a loop) to rake the wax out, as it usually settles in the bottom of the ear canal. I removed quite a bit of wax this way recently.

Yes, it can get worse if you fail to protect your hearing. Been there, done that, unfortunately.

I've heard that this condition is easier to treat than tinnitus.

Is that possible? Anyone ever experienced it? My tinnitus took a spike after using a bulb syringe *gently* to flush out some wax dissolving drops (done this before with no issues) a few weeks ago, but all of a sudden two nights ago, the sound began to drop dramatically. However, tonight, I am...

Are trials still going on? I'd like to see if I could qualify.

I'm not familiar with Excedrin, but if it has acetaminophen (Tylenol) in it, then, yes, it can bother your ears. Dr. Oz, with the help of hearing experts, has proven that acetaminophen is bad for the health of your ears. Over time, the drug strips away protective layers within the inner-ears...

I can't believe this stuff ramps up tinnitus, but it isn't permanent that I know of. Anyone else have issues with tinnitus and insulin?

Welcome to the forum, Dr. Nagler. I've seen your postings at TSMB, and I'm sure your experience will be welcome here.

Depends on how your tinnitus started. If your ears have suffered from acoustic trauma, then yes, it's possible that ultrasonic sound waves from the drill can cause further damage to your hearing. Wearing ear muffs may help some, but the real problem lies with bone-conducted sound waves. On the...

Funny you mention that. Daytime is my worst time as well.

Bump. What's wrong with TSMB, anyway? You can't even have a decent discussion about tinnitus and its causes over there without being jumped on by a handful of know-it-alls. Especially if you mention anything about ototoxicity. Thank goodness it's not that way here.

I seen God heal many folks in my lifetime, so yes, he can heal. Divine healing comes from having a child-like faith. Sometimes, though, it's not easy for us grown folks to accept that kind of faith.