Search results for query: hyperacusis

...the sound of a crackling fire from a white noise machine helped reduce it enough for me to cope. Then in May 2024, I developed severe hyperacusis after being exposed to a loud, sudden scream directly in my ears. Since then, anything above normal speaking volume causes pain. This event did...

...I keep the volume as low as possible, but certain frequencies still trigger a spike in the tinnitus. I suspect I now have some level of hyperacusis. In the beginning, it was painful, which made it seem more like noxacusis. And of course, trying to get a doctor’s appointment feels nearly...

Hello @Joeseph Stope, I have slight hearing loss in my right ear, and I also have hyperacusis and tinnitus. However, it has improved over time. I cannot give you advice on hearing aids, as I found that structured, gentle sound therapy helped me immensely. I also used in-ear sound generators but...

Ear sensitivity... guessing Hyperacusis isn't improving like it did before.. maybe I am not giving it long enough.... Seems like I am in for another 2 year wait and see, after spending the last 2 years getting to a good point. Stupid... and could of been avoided... but.. it seemed safe... Not...

...more careful from now on and will double protect my ears during any loud activity. Still, my anxious fear now is whether I could develop hyperacusis or experience worsening or changing tones in the coming weeks, which I’ve seen happen to others. The continued fullness in my left ear is...

...length, mate. It definitely sounds like you’re dealing with something that nobody seems to fully understand. It seems to go beyond just hyperacusis and resembles a kind of sensitivity or intermittent chronic pain centered in your ears. I believe some writers, like Dr. Howard Schubiner, have...

...I’m really upset that doctors and ENTs can’t explain what happened or tell me what I should do now, or how long it might take to heal. It’s so discouraging. I already have the usual tinnitus and hyperacusis or noxacusis. I can’t deal with anything else going wrong or with added complications.

...your life? From the very first day my tinnitus began, I was at a suicidal level. Mine was extremely severe, and I also had terrible hyperacusis. I was constantly looking for an opportunity to end my life. Even now, tinnitus has completely taken over my life, but I am caught up in the...

@Ben Winders, do you still have low frequency tinnitus? Have you habituated to the point where you can choose not to hear it? I hope you are doing well. I am new to the forum, but I found that I have a lot in common with you.

...which I discard after one or two days of use. I have not had any major setbacks, but over the years I have had some issues with either hyperacusis or recruitment, usually when I bought a new car. I am very careful to manage the noise levels in my environment. Eventually, I started noticing...

...things. Gradual exposure to everyday sounds is important, as long as nothing is too loud. It sounds like your initial onset included hyperacusis as well, which is pretty common with noise-induced hearing damage. I think you’re on the right track. Use whatever healthy coping mechanisms work...

...hearing cells do not heal themselves, you need to avoid exposing yourself to loud environments from this point forward. If you also have hyperacusis, I believe cellular recruitment plays a major role in this as well. Groups of cells that have been recruited to respond to non-native...

I have noticed that music in shops, along with the sounds of shopping trolleys and other background noise, seems to make my sensitivity worse. Still, I am persevering because I do not think avoiding it is the answer. However, I do not spend any more time in that environment than necessary. I am...

...in with your tinnitus, so there is a great chance for it to improve significantly. What you describe sounds like some level of loudness hyperacusis—sensitivity to sounds or certain soundscapes. This condition often gets better over time. Just make sure you avoid exposing yourself to...

Hello, I’m currently dealing with pain hyperacusis (noxacusis), which comes in the form of burning, aching, and stabbing pain. Has anyone here met an ENT who is open-minded and willing to work with you and explore new options to help manage the pain? I’m based in California and my condition is...

Is there anyone in the US who has a very open-minded ENT who is willing to work with you for pain hyperacusis (noxacusis)?

...has decided to add to my fragile mental state by beginning to lose hearing beyond what my audiogram showed just a fortnight ago. So long, hyperacusis, I guess. It feels much like the moderate hearing loss I experienced before my tinnitus began, which I had assumed was just a lingering cold...

Hi all, I’m possibly heading for a lumbar spine and thoracic spine MRI scan. Unfortunately, I have tinnitus and hyperacusis, so I really don’t fancy going into one of those machines. I’ve discovered that some manufacturers actually make quieter models. I contacted them, but they’re not allowed...

Weird thing: on this website from a French practitioner, hyperacusis and tinnitus are listed as exclusion criteria: https://www.lartdesecomprendre.com/conseils-et-contre-indications/

...experience with this possible permanent spike, Joseph. Yes, hearing aids can be a bit of a double-edged sword when it comes to hyperacusis and sound sensitivity. You need to address these issues with your audiologist. The hearing aids must be set and adjusted properly. This usually involves...

...Tomography scanner, which was introduced in this very research section: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/research-on-the-origins-of-hyperacusis-and-potential-future-cochlear-imaging.55277/ I hope this helps you move further along. Oh, and yes, do not forget to post the results once you...

Hello, I am a long-time sufferer of tinnitus and hyperacusis. I was recently exposed to a series of alarms, including a fire, smoke, and shop alarm. Since then, my hyperacusis seems to have become more sensitive to noise, and my tinnitus has settled into a new baseline, you could say a...

...I reorder. The cost is $150 AUD per pair. If that seems expensive, consider the cost of hearing loss, developing tinnitus, or possibly hyperacusis. People who wear reading or prescription glasses often pay more, perhaps reluctantly, but accept it because it is essential for their quality of...

...There are a couple he could try for temporary relief or to help with sleep, but they are not without risks. He may also be experiencing hyperacusis, which is an increased sensitivity to sound that can sometimes be painful. This might explain the constant need for noise-cancelling headphones...

Hello all, I developed tinnitus and hyperacusis after a party in the fall of 2020. It took me about three to four months to recover to around 90 percent. I don’t say 100 percent because certain noises, like clanking dishes or dropping something in complete silence, would still make my ears...

It was in my right ear with the hearing loss. It did not seem to drift over to the good ear like the tinnitus and hyperacusis did. It certainly could be that. Or it could be allergies, stress, or wearing defenders for too long, which can cause discomfort. As with all of this ear stuff, it...

That wet sensation, do you also feel it in other places? I have been getting a wet or cold sensation in other parts of my body. It is so strange.

...score dropped to 4 out of 100. My tinnitus no longer bothers me at all, despite the presence of multiple tones. Does my dysacusis or hyperacusis bother me? I initially scored 73 out of 100. By February 2025, this had dropped to 13 out of 100. I can confidently say that my distortions and...

I can relate to your story, @Theezy. Mine has also unfortunately worsened over time, despite doing my best. I still manage to work full time, but it is becoming increasingly difficult. I have had tinnitus for 15 years, so I understand your pain. Mine worsened significantly after COVID and some...

“Moreover, the results indicate that the severity of tinnitus and hyperacusis is directly related to impaired work capacity and higher rates of work absence.” I think common sense would suggest that outcome. I am not sure a study would even be necessary to conclude that. The real issue is that...

...“you’ll learn to ignore it.” I was more careful with noise exposure, without overprotecting, but it kept getting worse over the years. Hyperacusis also crept in, even though I was not overprotecting at that stage and was not letting the condition affect my life very much at all. It was...

I have had reactive tinnitus for a few years now, along with loudness hyperacusis from acoustic trauma. Until recently, I had not experienced pain sensations or noxacusis. I had to go to the hospital for a completely unrelated issue. I am not sure whether it was the road noise or the noise...

Ella’s journey with rare condition hyperacusis This is a news article about a 9-year-old girl with hyperacusis and tinnitus who is trying to raise awareness about the condition. In the article, she mentions that her ears sometimes actually bleed. My heart goes out to her and her family...

...no longer seem like they are going to be a good fit for me. I was never particularly enthusiastic about life even before tinnitus and hyperacusis, but at least I could still dream of a better future. I could take a holiday now and then, enjoy a meal at a restaurant with family, or have a...

...regeneration I'd pinned my hopes on probably isn't going to be suitable for me is really crushing me right now... The hearing loss isn't even really an issue, I just want the tinnitus & hyperacusis gone so I can go to the shops without ear plugs. A life of solitude & suffering is no life at all.

...option. I might just end up saying “sod it” and dealing with the consequences for her 75th. It seems like there are different types of hyperacusis, just like tinnitus; some linked to hearing loss and others more about faulty gain control. Hopefully that won’t make treatment too complicated...

Hang in there, bro. I hope work improves, and I’m praying for a cure or at least something that helps alleviate it. Right now, I always carry a pair of 3M Peltor hearing protection with me. If I see something loud coming, I put them on. I’m not sure if that’s the right thing to do, though.

Did you ever try Clomipramine, @Blix M. Paraglot?

...using a software graphic equalizer on your computer? Many are available for free. You can manually adjust the volume of specific frequency ranges played through your speakers. It might be worth experimenting to reduce the frequencies that seem to worsen your reactivity, hyperacusis, or...

To be clear, I do not have noise-induced tinnitus. I am not particularly interested in your uninformed opinion on the matter.

...settled into an old-fashioned phone dial tone droning next to my ear, with some background power pylon electrical buzzing. I find that hyperacusis is probably the worst part. If my ears felt settled again and were not worsened by something as simple as a taxi ride to the audiology department...

...hear the tones. I also experience the cramps. In fact, if I put my finger in my ear canal, I can feel the tight ache. It is a form of hyperacusis. I also get a wet sensation in my ears, some stabbing pains here and there, and a bit of a raw ear feeling. And yes, it did give me headaches...

I took a glance at your introductory post, which says the onset was last summer. Most people seem to improve somewhat after the first few months. Back when I was learning the ropes, they used to say that if you still had it after two years, then it was considered chronic. So there is still hope...

All we can do is speculate! I’m sure even they won’t have all the answers until data comes back from the trials. But I’m with you on the optimism, otherwise I would not be willing to subject myself to experimental surgery if I have the chance to participate. I do think they will eventually be...

...on a home trial. You have noise-induced tinnitus, as do I and many others in this forum. Our ears and auditory systems are more sensitive to sound. Just be careful; the increase in your tinnitus and hyperacusis is not also caused by other things I have mentioned. I wish you well, Michael

...Rincell-1 treatment is supposed to replace broken cells, and later, with Rincell-3, regenerate hair cells. So maybe it will help with hyperacusis. Maybe hyperacusis is just overactive outer hair cells, and this treatment could fix that as well. I really do not know, but I hope for the best...

Work absence and ability in tinnitus patients: the role of hyperacusis and tinnitus severity

Thanks for your thoughtful answer, but I’m quite sure it’s just a particular pitch from the small speakers that causes me pain. I’m not into avoiding sounds in general. That is no way for me to live. I’m just looking for recommendations for small desktop speakers that do not distort or peak at...

...rather than buying them online. When you visit the store, explain to the manager the difficulties you’re experiencing with tinnitus and hyperacusis, which were triggered by the Amazon Basics speakers. High-quality speakers should improve the sound and, hopefully, reduce or eliminate any...

...my dodgy right ear has a 30 dB dip at 6 kHz, which isn’t even where my tinnitus frequency sits. Despite that, I still ended up with hyperacusis in both ears once the tinnitus took hold. Thankfully, that aspect has mostly faded after five months. However, I am not sure if these treatments...

...before my first tinnitus onset, I had to live with very sensitive hearing. After I developed tinnitus, my hearing sensitivity worsened—hyperacusis or reactive tinnitus, I think it’s called. So, I did my best to live a sheltered life over the years. Recently, I was exposed to a smoke alarm...

Okay explain this one... past couple of days my bad ear seems to be losing hearing, or at least the hyperacusis is quickly dying down, but my droning tinnitus tone is simultaneously getting quieter with it? I had a literal air raid siren & cacophony of squealing brakes 5 months ago, the hell is...

I’m experiencing really bad hyperacusis and reactive tinnitus from my cheap Amazon Basics computer speakers during conference calls. The sound has a weird, low-quality, high-pitched distortion that is difficult for me to tolerate. Does anyone have recommendations for small speakers to use for...

...side), along with occasional deep, stabbing aches inside the ear that last for a couple of seconds. I always assumed this was related to hyperacusis, but what you said about TMJ makes sense. I am actually seeing a TMD specialist at the moment. I wish there were a safer alternative to...

...Is the hope that it will repair the entire olivocochlear efferent system, meaning it could potentially help with issues like hyperacusis as well? Or is it just expected to enhance hearing level and clarity by reattaching nerves to synapses and hair cells while possibly making certain issues...