Search results for query: hyperacusis

...I’d say that since 2023, I stopped paying attention to it entirely, and even in the bedroom, I really had to focus to hear it. My hyperacusis also improved. It was in 2024 when I noticed that fan noise, car brakes screeching, beeps, and high-frequency sounds no longer sounded unpleasant...

Of course, you cannot know more than @Nick47 from the Tinnitus Talk forum. He clearly understands your body better than you do.

...were two and a half months ago. I’ve also been taking Magnesium and started running again two weeks ago. I’m staying hopeful that the hyperacusis will gradually improve. I saw an audiologist recently and, just like last time, there’s no hearing loss. I believe the stress I was under with my...

I’m exactly the same: reactive tinnitus and hyperacusis. Mine started on April 20th. I just woke up one day with screaming tinnitus. I’m trying to manage by habituating and spending lots of time outside in nature, which seems to help, as long as it’s not too windy. Wind can make things worse...

...I fall into the “when things get tough, the tough get going” way of thinking. I don’t need hugs, but thank you anyway. The tinnitus and hyperacusis are rough, but nobody else truly gets it. Most people around me are dealing with other major health issues, from cancer to heart disease to...

...get better? I took a week of Prednisone for mild hearing loss after a loud event, and it caused an increase in my longtime mild tinnitus, hyperacusis, and terrible Eustachian tube dysfunction. I’m having the same kind of reaction. I took Prednisone, and now I have louder tinnitus...

Yeah, I actually don’t have much trouble sleeping when I’m not overstimulated. Exhaustion knocks me out. For me, it’s more like I’ve reached a point of such extreme exhaustion that it causes tinnitus. I guess it damages my ears. I think I read somewhere that glutamate or glutamine—can’t remember...

Oh my God, I’m only 44. I don’t want to stay home, I want to live my life. I loved my life before this. I love spending time with my family. Now I’m stuck wearing earplugs and can’t go anywhere with them, and it’s making me miserable and depressed. I’ve read that some people get better from the...

He also has multi-tone tinnitus. This condition takes everything from me. Combined with noxacusis, hyperacusis, tonic tensor tympani syndrome, and other ear problems, it becomes extremely difficult. My advice to you is to protect your ears, because you never know when things might get worse...

...But don’t tell anyone. 😎) It makes you wonder about the connection between psychology and pharmacology in the context of tinnitus and hyperacusis. Of course, early-onset tinnitus might not apply to us or to the majority. But consider the following: a) Cancer or COVID patients who must...

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Could you please specify the following: 1. How severe were your symptoms initially? 2. How long did it take before you noticed the first improvements? 3. What kind of healing have you experienced, and how long did it take? Thank you.

I am very interested in the details of your story and healing process. Did you habituate, or did the noise actually decrease? Could you elaborate further?

...so perhaps it’s nonsense. Starting with the first ten words of the quote: “The development of an effective therapy for tinnitus and hyperacusis…” First, the patient presents to the ENT with subjective tinnitus. After being checked for earwax blockage and tumors, they may be given a shot of...

I developed my tinnitus and hyperacusis in 2019. I had a hearing test back then, and my results were good. Two months ago, I damaged my hearing again after going to a nightclub, even though I was wearing earplugs. But today, on July 3rd, I had another hearing test — and I was amazed. My hearing...

...yet, but I think I’m getting there. What I’ve figured out is that I likely have TTTS, tonic tensor tympani syndrome, and not just hyperacusis on its own. My ear fatigue and burning completely went away after about two months. My tinnitus stopped being reactive and went back to its baseline...

...have been working from home, and I have been overprotecting my hearing to avoid further damage. That has likely contributed to developing hyperacusis and a tinnitus tone I cannot stop thinking about. My point is this: if we have too much time, if we constantly analyze, if we always imagine...

...after feeling like you have improved is absolutely crucial. In Maria’s case, I believe the medication Clomipramine really helped her hyperacusis, as it did in another success story I came across. If it were me, I would be living the most serene life if I ever got better. Thanks again for...

Big progress in june 2025 ! Tinnitus stabilizing, hyperacusis softening a bit, shorter spikes :)

...of continuing to see my psychiatrist if he cannot help me anyway? I don't have any other health problems in my life except tinnitus and hyperacusis. I've always taken care of my health. We still have a good healthcare system in France, and medicine is quite advanced overall, but...

It's not a short answer and I don't want to hijack this thread, so take a look at Help Me with My Ear Mystery in the Support forum for all the juicy details.

...I’m in the same place right now. My brain won’t relax enough to let me sleep, so I’m getting by on about one hour a night. I have hyperacusis and reactive tinnitus. I just woke up on April 20th with screaming tinnitus in my left ear, which then spread to my right. It’s incredibly painful...

...went better. I was able to explain everything. I shared my fears—of becoming the subject of a tragic forum thread, of developing severe hyperacusis, of living in a soundproof room, of having children and being unable to care for them. She understood. She still wanted to be with me, but I...

...I hope you are all doing as well as possible today, given the circumstances we are each facing. Great news, a powerful new tinnitus and hyperacusis success story! Maria from Sweden was a very severe case of pain hyperacusis and reactive tinnitus, with virtually no quality of life. She could...

...people who have lost it or never had it to begin with, such as those who were born blind. I also firmly believe that because tinnitus, hyperacusis, and related conditions are so complex and based in the brain, it will probably take something like these next-generation brain implants, such as...

You have hearing loss. Acoustic trauma, followed by tinnitus, hyperacusis, and a sensation of ear fullness, are all signs of damage to the hearing cells. A standard audiogram performed by an audiologist, which typically includes only 6 or 8 data points, is often insufficient to detect this...

...system is completely out of balance. That certainly does not help when trying to come to terms with things and move forward—whether it is hyperacusis, reactive tinnitus, or any number of related conditions. So, there is hope @helpmyears, but sacrifices have to be made—at least for now, and...

How are you doing now, @mky10159? I’m in a similar situation. Tinnitus followed by hyperacusis started in October 2020. The hyperacusis disappeared in March 2021, and I was left with mild tinnitus, which I eventually habituated to. Now, more than four years later, it’s been two months of...

...Living out on the street, exposed to traffic noise and the harshness of public life, is no place to be if you suffer from tinnitus and hyperacusis. Against the odds, I managed to find a new place. I believe your tinnitus will likely improve over time, but you need a quiet place to stay—a...

...by wearing my earmuffs loosely, not fully covering my ears. I still cannot comfortably have a long conversation without my tinnitus or hyperacusis spiking, but after two months of gradual exposure, I can now manage short conversations. I can also listen to running water, toilet flushing, cars...

Tinnitus and hyperacusis patients have much in common with the deaf and hard of hearing. So it makes sense to network with one another when it comes to research, rehabilitation, and therapy, even if some of the treatments might be considered outliers. I recently came across a photo of research...

I'm getting weird headaches/tinnitus flare ups in the early morning. It's like my head is pulsating with sound. Hyperacusis has been flaring up too after a noisy day, although it's getting better by day 3

Had a conversation with a coworker that is VERY loud when she talks. I thought my Hyperacusis was better so i just took 2-3 steps back and had the conversation for around 1 hour without earplugs. Was so proud that i managed handle it decent! Today im paying with a pretty huge spike tho :/

How did you develop hyperacusis?

Hi @lostb1t, I developed bilateral tinnitus and slight hyperacusis after an acoustic trauma six months ago. However, prior to that, I was already dealing with both burnout and depression, which were untreated. As you might expect, the tinnitus only made my anxiety worse, which in turn worsened...

No. I don’t have tinnitus. My wife developed hyperacusis a couple of weeks ago, and so far, all findings have been negative. I started looking for information on whether a stellate ganglion block (SGB) might be helpful for her, since I perform them frequently, and in the process, I came across...

I have autism and some auditory processing difficulties. I also have hyperacusis and tinnitus. Let me clarify that hyperacusis and auditory processing disorder are very different conditions. Auditory processing disorder is not physically uncomfortable or painful, unlike hyperacusis. Anyone who...

Hi @Knietppe, I’m really sorry for what you’re going through. Yes, I completely understand what you described, and I also feel like a zombie because of the lack of sleep. My eyes are as red as tomatoes every day due to insomnia. I feel weak and unsteady, so much so that I sometimes think if...

...know you—I thought you were getting better. I’m quite sure I read some of your older posts on the French forum dedicated to tinnitus and hyperacusis. When I read your testimony here, I really felt your pain. It seems like you’ve already tried so many things… My case is definitely not as...

...near future. Initiatives like Tinnitus Quest really lift my spirits and help me stay optimistic. Speaking strictly about tinnitus and hyperacusis, I’m still not hearing silence. However, for the past month and a half, my unstable, multiple-tone bilateral tinnitus has started to calm down...

Hey Colvis, How did your tensor tympani tenotomy go with Dr. Bance? Did it stop the sound reactive noises you had?

...during Zoom meetings. It’s not something I deal with constantly, more like a second here or there. Unfortunately, I have moderate hyperacusis to some of my tinnitus sounds. And when it repeatedly hits that pain threshold inside my own head, with no way to escape for hours or even days until...

I read your story, and it sounded very similar to mine. This feeling of having seriously harmed myself out of stupidity… it is truly terrible. The guilt, the remorse — I no longer feel like myself. I have lost a part of who I was. I am no longer fully present in my relationship. I am so sorry.

It seems like you do not have hyperacusis or noxacusis.

After spending the evening at the club (I was wearing earplugs, but still got worsening tinnitus and hyperacusis afterward, along with balance issues and so on), I also noticed that I get nauseous whenever I hear high-pitched sounds. I have never experienced anything like this before. Is...

...Phase 1 trials. Unfortunately, I have not been able to make connections with investors or founders. Networking events are too loud for my hyperacusis, and most pharmaceutical venture capital firms do not even open emails unless they come with introductions from trusted founders or friends. It...

I’m going to have a root canal done using a laser called Solea, so they will not need to drill to open the tooth. I most likely will not get a crown, so if the root canal fails, I will just have the tooth extracted. Fortunately, the laser is strong enough to split the tooth in half, which means...

Good luck with everything, Eric. I am dreading my upcoming dentist visit since developing severe hyperacusis last May. I managed to find a laser dentist, but I doubt they also use an electric drill. I probably will not be that lucky. Just like you, I do not know whether to wear earplugs...

I have had tinnitus and hyperacusis for six years. It took me four years to feel normal again. Then I made the mistake of going into a bar and a club, even though I was wearing earplugs, and my condition became much worse. Only now do I realize that I was basically free from tinnitus and...

...tone generators with hearing tests performed by audiologists. Some individuals may argue that if you have hearing loss, tinnitus, or hyperacusis—or even if you only suspect you do, or if you do not but want to establish a baseline for future comparison—you should never take a hearing test...

...of Texas at Dallas, Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing will talk about Efficacy of Pharmacological Interventions for Pain Hyperacusis: Preliminary Insights from the Patient Perspective." Dr. Jahn has published a pretty comprehensive paper on pain hyperacusis from what I've seen...

...treatments for a suspected inner ear issue. Over time, I regained about 50 percent of the hearing that was lost and managed to overcome hyperacusis after another two months. At the ten-month mark, I got a hearing aid for the right ear. It helped restore the remaining hearing loss and...

...for about two months now. It has been a year since the tinnitus level in my right ear increased from a 2 to a 5. Over time, I got past hyperacusis, regained about 50 percent of my hearing loss, and the hearing aid helped significantly. However, last week I experienced a relapse. My hearing...

At 14 months, I started to feel better. My hyperacusis went away. By 3 years, I was much better, living a completely normal life and not thinking about my tinnitus. Around 4 years, it was basically gone. However, this does not mean anything for anyone else’s timeline.

I am almost two months into this proper relapse. My tinnitus is better, but hyperacusis has turned into a beast. The world is loud now, and I cannot seem to quiet it down. I have developed some sound distortions and reactivity to artificial sounds. I have started CBT therapy, so hopefully I...

...recommend, in addition to all the great suggestions from @SafeMusicFan, also trying to find a therapist who specializes in tinnitus and hyperacusis. It is important that they have this specific understanding. As mentioned in a previous post, sleep, along with managing anxiety, is crucial...

I think we have similar tinnitus. Mine sounds like a subwoofer in the distance, pulsing. It also worsens after driving short distances, but it disappears after long drives. It has been really tough. I am still in the acute phase and hoping to manage it. I just wanted to let you know that you are...

...back at music festivals, loving life, fine. Nearly all of them were beyond distraught, asking me about “reactive this” and “sub-types of hyperacusis that” and “new tones” and “I will never sleep again.” Tinnitus was a living hell for me. I was terrified. And I am not minimizing how bad it...

I’ve developed distortion/ringing in my right ear every time I talk or when I hear other voices. I can’t tell if it’s reactive T or hyperacusis. Either way, it’s so annoying.