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    Objective Measurement of Tinnitus — ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response)

    Study shows that chronic tinnitus can be measured with ABR (Audiometric Brainstem Response). Also Decibel Therapeutics are mentioned in the article so they are somehow involved. Short article: Constant Tinnitus Is Linked to Altered Brain Activity Long version: Alterations in auditory...
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    Book: Hyperacusis and Disorders of Sound Intolerance

    https://www.amazon.com/Hyperacusis-Disorders-Sound-Intolerance-Perspectives/dp/1944883282/ This book was published half a year ago. Has anybody read it? Do you think there might be any insights that are worth the 70$?
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    Fix for Sound Induced Pain — Stellate Ganglion Block?

    https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2018/may/1525096800/kate-cole-adams/when-sound-becomes-pain Read the last bit about the nerve block. I think this was mentioned in Norenas recent article. Anybody tried or discussed with their doctor?
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    So... What's the Prognosis for Hyperacusis? — I'm 6 Months Into Severe Hyperacusis

    I have had mild hyperacusis for a couple of years, but now I'm 6 months into severe hyperacusis. I just celebrated 3 months since my last setback. While the tinnitus decreased during the first month, extreme hyperacusis is still there. What is the prognosis? I read that a lot of people get...
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    Heat Blanket, TMJ and Fleeting Tinnitus

    So... short story: Mild tinnitus, (Very) severe hyperacusis. Very tense muscles in neck and jaw. 99% sure it is noise induced, I have TMJ as well with a clicking jaw, but it has not really bothered me much. Since 2 weeks I have had jaw pain from sleeping with earmuffs, so now I cannot use them...
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    CT Scan Noise Level? Can Double Hearing Protection Be Used?

    I am planning on getting a CT scan for reasons not related to hyperacusis or tinnitus. I know the noise level is much lower than an MRI. However, my hyperacusis is pretty severe. I can't stand the beeps from some loud PIN terminals at supermarkets even with double protection. I've heard there...
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    Pain from Earplugs

    I have recently more often had pain accompany my hyperacusis with my recent setback. It is a dull ache that comes and goes. I believed it was just related to sounds, but I'm realising that that inserting and having ear plugs inserted makes it worse. This is the first time that I feel that I do...
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    Neuronal Heterogeneity and Stereotyped Connectivity in the Auditory Afferent System

    This was mentioned on the evening news in Sweden today with the headline "New hope for treating tinnitus". In short, the researchers believe they are paving the way for curing tinnitus with gene therapy. It's a pretty long text... any comments...