Acoustic Injury... Anybody?

Hello again,

In my previous post I wrote that I have been struggling with hyperacusis in my left ear for the last 5 weeks. Last week I visited a TRT specialist in Warsaw and she told me that I haven't got phonofobia, misophonia, hearing loss and even my LDL is not so bad (according to the test results). She recommended to use generators (which I can't afford now) and gradually increase the level of sound. I couldn't explain to her that it's mostly the frequency/percussive nature/suddennes of sound that causes me a great nerve discomfort and ear fullness (sometimes pain). I feel like I had my ear "filter" removed. Why would I gradually increase volume of generator (this mythic desensitization) when I can fully tolerate its loudest sound? Doesn't this process work anyway, just by functioning normally? She said that if I suffered from hyperacusis 3 years ago and it eventually went away/faded I can hope that this will improve once again but... I feel so desperate sometimes. It's 5 weeks and I haven't got the ghost of improvement yet. Has anyone here suffered from an acoustic injury, got hyperacusis and recovered from it eventually? I think that I just need to hear some positive stories or experiences to believe stronger.

Best wishes to all of you!

 

What you describe are common symptoms of acoustic trauma. In many cases people here find it does subside after a while.

It's definitely a slow process though. Limit your sound exposure from now on.

 

Great description of it. Perfect summation.