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  1. MadeleineHope

    Role of Patulous Eustachian Tube (& Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in General) in Hyperacusis

    Hi everyone, I was researching Eustachian Tube issues a while back & noticed that the symptoms of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction & Patulous Eustachian Tube seem to overlap with those experienced by people with hyperacusis. I found Patulous Eustachian Tube particularly interesting, since people...
  2. MadeleineHope

    Natural (Herbal) KCNQ Channel Activators for Pain Hyperacusis?

    Hi everyone, I found this article today on how certain herbs act on KCNQ potassium channels. Interestingly, ginger, which seems to help some of us with burning pain, is on the list. And we know from research that a potassium channel activator (retigabine) "suppresses the type II fibers'...
  3. MadeleineHope

    Pain Management for Hyperacusis

    Hi everyone, I've been dealing with increased pain from my hyperacusis lately & I'm looking ahead to have something to take if the pain gets worse. So far I've been doing my best to tolerate it (even though it brings tears to my eyes) & ginger tea has been helping sometimes, but again, I feel...
  4. MadeleineHope

    Ideas for Reducing Neuroinflammation to Help Hyperacusis

    Hi everyone, I believe that reducing neuroinflammation could go a long way to helping with hyperacusis symptoms. With this in mind, I thought I'd create a thread where we could discuss different ideas for reducing neuroinflammation & our experiences (if applicable). Currently, I'm trying a...
  5. MadeleineHope

    Partial Facial Numbness

    Hi everyone, I've been dealing with hyperacusis (loudness & pain) for about 8 months now. Two or three weeks ago, I developed a worrisome new symptom - partial facial numbness. It was initially just on the left side of my face, but quickly spread to the other. It is not a complete numbness, but...
  6. MadeleineHope

    TMJD: Natural Alternatives to NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, and Muscle Relaxants?

    Hi everyone, I'm struggling with quite bad TMJD, & though I want to consult a specialist to have a better understanding of what's going on, I know that I'm very probably going to be recommended some combination of NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and/or muscle relaxants. Since I don't really feel...