Search results for query: hyperacusis

...like getting acupuncture with massage, and connecting with your wife are all great to hear. For many people who experience tinnitus and hyperacusis, the initial phase of intense anxiety and severe emotional stress does improve over time. Once your body begins to calm down, it's possible that...

Thank you for sharing your story. My family truly means everything to me. I don’t really have much else in my life besides them, so having these thoughts is beyond comprehension. May I ask how you found the strength to keep fighting to stay alive? It might be a silly question, but as you...

...the mind can adapt. I still have ups and downs, and trust me, my tinnitus is very severe, with multiple loud noises. I also had terrible hyperacusis, but that has become less bothersome over time. Those who don’t suffer from this affliction cannot truly understand it, but I found a support...

...professional earplugs with filters to reduce several decibels when going to cafes or social gatherings. I still experience mild hyperacusis, occasional stabs, and a clogged-ear sensation, but not daily. I will continue to update my progress and contribute as much as I can. I hope everyone...

I stopped taking all supplements after last week’s incident, where I triggered somatic and reactive tinnitus. I’m hoping it calms down soon, as these are significantly worse than my usual tinnitus. The only exception is omega-3, which I’ve been taking for many years. Yesterday, I went for a...

Many of us here have been through absolute hell when we first developed tinnitus or hyperacusis. Mine was so severe that I lost a significant amount of weight, couldn’t eat, and couldn’t sleep for more than a couple of hours at a time. I cried a lot and felt completely hopeless. What you are...

Glad to hear you’re doing better, @Gypsy, and I really appreciate the update!

It has been quite a while since I last wrote about my hyperacusis. I tried using musician’s earplugs, but they didn’t work well for singing. Fortunately, all is well now—the choir director who used to play unbearably loud bass on the organ quit right after Christmas. I’m still in the choir, and...

...so the surgery helped me regain most of my conductive losses, which were in the low frequencies. However, my sensorineural losses in the high frequencies got a bit worse. The tinnitus didn’t go away, but the hyperacusis mostly resolved. Being able to hear better has helped a bit with the...

Yes, absolutely. Everything is connected, to an extent. It s a cacophony of feedback loops all across the board, ascending and descending projections.

...in three years (my fault), starting in early December. It came with all the familiar symptoms: anxiety, insomnia, distorted hearing, hyperacusis (slight pain), and reactive tinnitus. Thankfully, I’m on the mend again, and things are much better after about four weeks! I should update my...

Thanks for the insight, Greg. You must have been suffering immensely if even typing on your keyboard was too much. How much of your hearing did you regain? Before that, did you have mixed hearing loss, or was it completely conductive? Sorry for all the questions!

Does anyone here have experience with Dr. Elena Maresca from Stony Brook, NY? She seems very confident in her ability to help with tinnitus and hyperacusis, but I’d appreciate feedback from other patients. Thanks!

...or using a pneumatic hammer, even with double hearing protection, seem especially harmful. You might find Megan Woods’ research on hyperacusis interesting; she has made some notable discoveries in this area. I actually believe that the root cause of tinnitus and hyperacusis is the same...

@Hottopic29, did you ever try the Gabapentin? How did it go?

My stapedotomy did reduce my hyperacusis dramatically. I was not able to function before the surgery (typing on my laptop's keyboard was "too much," as was whispering). I now rarely experience noticeable hyperacusis. Tinnitus, on the other hand, didn't resolve, I'm afraid.

Has anyone else had a stapedectomy that helped with reactive tinnitus or hyperacusis?

...of the most ototoxic medications out there, along with drugs like Cisplatin. I can’t help but wonder if this was the trigger for the mild hyperacusis I’ve “always” had. Back then, it was very mild, and since I lived in the countryside and was a quiet person, I never attended loud events...

...so connected to the brain, and that’s incredibly complex. Anyway, I know I’ve got some level of hidden hearing loss and also deal with hyperacusis, but as far as my ENT or any other medical professional is concerned, there’s not much they can do as of right now. I am optimistic for the...

Sir, with all due respect, you may want to stop. Stop researching surgeries. You experienced acoustic trauma, an injury caused by noise, during the MRI just a month ago. Give your ears and psyche time to heal. Pursuing surgery so soon could potentially worsen your condition, leading to...

At my very worst, when I was dealing with newly developed catastrophic tinnitus and hyperacusis, I found myself holding onto a strange and unexpected thought. If the relentless suffering ever broke me, I took some comfort in knowing that the tinnitus and hyperacusis would stop if my life ended...

...struggling; it's just that I've said a million times already that doses like 75 mg Ambroxol per day will not do anything for tinnitus or hyperacusis, except maybe for burning pain, but even in that case, I think you're looking at doses above 120 mg. You are asking for results after 4-5 days...

...for replying. I am about five months into dealing with tinnitus following gunshot acoustic trauma to one ear. Initially, I had very mild hyperacusis, which faded after about a month. The aural fullness has improved by around 80 percent over the past four months. I also have mild hearing loss...

Hello @AnthonyMcDonald, that’s a well-thought-out summary. Could this suggest that pain hyperacusis (causing contractions of the tensor tympani muscle along with pain) might be exacerbated by dysfunctions or contractions in the cervical spine or neck? For me, the initial cause was noise...

...through a lot of information, including all the recommended treatments. I’ve noted them down, including medications that others have reported success with, and I plan to share the entire list with my doctor. I’m even considering surgery if it could help alleviate the hyperacusis or noxacusis.

I’m sorry; I misinterpreted your comment about the Vegas trip. You mentioned how you were nine months ago, and for some reason, that stuck in my mind. My mistake. Regardless of what you decide about the laser, it definitely seems like your ear(s) need some rest to allow things to settle.

32YO here in Texas, dealing with tinnitus and hyperacusis for 2 years. An MRI was my second trauma after the nightclub incident that incited this all. I'm sorry man, auditory conditions are difficult to contend with. For now, to keep on living, carry some foam plugs or Loops with you (search for...

I’m less than one month in—my acoustic trauma happened on December 18. The hyperacusis and noxacusis only started developing last week. I’ve been protecting my ear, but I didn’t do it as much as I should have last week. I believe I developed hyperacusis and tinnitus because of bad information...

It is questionable. This is someone who wants us to believe that Putin and the Russian population are the real victims while the Ukrainians are the actual aggressors in this war. A country in alignment with North Korea and that now has North Korean soldiers fighting alongside the Russians...

...storage, so I started clearing out older pictures and videos. As I went through them, seeing myself before this affliction with tinnitus, hyperacusis, and noxacusis brought me to new depths of sadness. I’m overwhelmed with grief, regret, and pure sadness that this is now my life. This is...

...safe. Adjusting to the new normal is challenging—some things become harder, and some may no longer be possible. When it comes to hyperacusis and noxacusis, it's crucial to protect your ears from loud noise, but not to the point of avoiding all sound entirely. Striking the right balance is...

...the above track (at least the first one) needs a MAJOR warning. Two seconds of hearing it just about propelled me to the ceiling. It could be dangerous, especially for people with hyperacusis or even mild sound sensitivity. I'm glad it worked for you, but two seconds of that were torture for me.

...of my affliction. If you're curious, you can read my introduction story. Unfortunately, since posting it, my condition has worsened, with hyperacusis and noxacusis recently developing. What would be effective for me is a reduction in tinnitus, hyperacusis, and noxacusis. My life has...

Anything to share yet?

...symptoms at my 50 mg per day dose. So, I didn't see any point in staying on it and weaned off over a year ago. I have had mild hyperacusis that really didn't become evident until 1 1/2 years after my tinnitus went severe, so 1 1/2 years of hyperacusis and about 3 years of severe tinnitus. I...

...Massage level for a longer period. I gave it another try, but I have since stopped using the device because I am still unsure about its effectiveness. It seems to help people with hyperacusis. However, the accompanying book includes reviews from individuals who claim it also helped with...

...to raise money for a tinnitus charity. I've had tinnitus for three years now, with a medium volume level (6/10), along with very mild hyperacusis in my right ear. I've heard good things about Tinnitus Quest and was wondering if anyone could recommend other excellent tinnitus charities to...

...and sometimes use Bose headphones for additional protection. I need a second surgery for middle ear myoclonus, this time on my other ear (the one affected by hyperacusis.) I'm actively looking for opportunities to improve my quality of life. Photo: Taken yesterday—"like the Beatles song" 😆

...inner or outer hair cells? Did he test it on lab animals? Did it alleviate or cure their tinnitus? Improve their hearing? Help with hyperacusis? Was any testing done using discarded cochleas from cochlear implant surgeries? At one point, they appeared to have trouble with delivery, if I...

...wrong. I have high-pitched, TV static-like tinnitus that is very loud. Occasionally, the tone changes to a lower pitch, but this doesn’t happen often. I also experience a clicking sound when swallowing, frequent ear fullness/aural fullness, and hyperacusis, which I would rate as 4/10 in...

...wasn’t expecting the barber to use his old hair dryer, which blasted directly into my right ear canal. Afterward, I developed loudness hyperacusis, ear pain, and leakage that lasted for 2–3 weeks. The ENT suggested it might have been an acoustic shock. Two weeks later, overwhelmed with...

Well done, mate!

...I donated to Tinnitus Quest, I would be absolutely livid if I found out. Besides that, this guy claims to be the representative of the tinnitus and hyperacusis community, hahaha. Can you imagine that? Claiming to fight against tinnitus yet supporting the guy that causes it among so many people?

My hyperacusis has worsened over the past few weeks. I’m experiencing distortion, and it’s painful when I talk or when others talk—it’s awful. Socializing has become really difficult because I have to endure the pain. The “s” sounds, in particular, are especially painful.

...but they didn't want to prescribe that to me saying it wasn't necessary. Anyway, here I'm after 1.5 year still struggling with Hyperacusis and Tinnitus. It is nice that you are getting better, mate. Do you think all of this you have undertaken can still be done to someone who's had T and H...

Keep us informed, as we are very interested in citizen science. Please allow a couple of weeks for updates or results.

A new research paper on hyperacusis by Dr. Kelly Jahn of the University of Texas at Dallas: Clinical phenotype and management of sound-induced pain: Insights from adults with pain hyperacusis Here is the abstract; the full paper is at the link.

Starting Ambroxol today for severe tinnitus, hyperacusis, and noxacusis. I’ll begin with 75 mg once a day and plan to increase the dosage after one week.

I wish I had taken this advice, but it feels like it is too late. It has already gotten worse. All it took was one mistake… :/ I genuinely hate this condition. It has robbed me of my quality of life, something I feel I will never get back… :(

...remove them. Additionally, all the vitamins I mentioned, along with Vasoserc/Betaserc, were vital for my recovery. Please take the vitamins seriously and don’t lose hope. My doctor reassured me that he’s never seen a case of hyperacusis fail to improve. Take care of yourself and stay...

...:) @Nick47 already adequately addressed this (and welcome @Nick47 to our Patient Advisory Board, by the way!), but just to reiterate: Hyperacusis Research has almost exactly the same business model as Tinnitus Quest but focused on hyperacusis. So, it would be a bit redundant for us to get in...

What is "severe, catastrophic OCD"?

...regarding sound exposure is to take reasonable precautions, which will vary depending on one’s personal situation. For those with hyperacusis, more rigorous protection is necessary. Similarly, for those with reactive tinnitus, additional precautions are also important. For me, carrying...

How is your hyperacusis now?

...some hope I can recover, as I also developed H and T from firearms. Were you at an outdoor range? And at your worst, how bad was your hyperacusis? Did you need to use earplugs or stay home for a few months? I've been thinking about using some apps as well, however I am scared of making...

I’ve switched to Clomipramine in an effort to better manage my hyperacusis. I did feel that Nortriptyline, at doses up to 75 mg, was somewhat effective for me. While using it, I found myself less bothered by noise in my office. In addition to hyperacusis, I deal with significant neck and...