Can Hyperacusis Make Your Tinnitus Permanently Worse?

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    1. kmohoruk
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      kmohoruk Member Benefactor

      Tinnitus Since:
      07/2005
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Loud Noise, Ear Infection, TMJ
      I have heard some different opinions on this matter...

      Is it possible for a noise that you may be sensitive to due to your hyperacusis (a bike bell, beep from an electronic scanner, or a car horn) permanently making your tinnitus worse/damaging your hearing.

      I've heard some people say it depends on the person. It has to be over 115db. or a firm yes that it can.

      If you can shed any sort of light on this matter then it would be much appreciated!

      Cheers,

      Kris
       
      kmohoruk, Oct 2, 2014
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    2. Dr. Nagler

      Dr. Nagler Member Clinician Benefactor

      Location:
      Atlanta, Georgia USA
      Tinnitus Since:
      04/1994
      Hi Kris -

      Hyperacusis represents a decreased threshold for discomfort, not a decreased threshold for damage. A hyperacusic is no more susceptible to auditory damage from a given sound than a non-hyperacusic.

      Kind regards -

      Dr. Stephen Nagler
       
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