Sensitivity after Tinnitus?

[derpytia]

Before getting the T I never had this much sound sensitivity. It's not a huge amount of sound sensitivity but it's enough to be noticeable. Or maybe it could be I'm just subconsciously afraid of sound now? Has anyone else experienced this?

 

[michela]

oh yes,me too,its hyperacusis,not much,but noticeable like for example when i wash the dishes.started with the tinnitus,would say same day even-6 months ago.when it started it was waaaaay worse,even normal tv was too loud.and remember: my tinnitus is NOT noise induced!
and: tensor tympani,fluttering in the middle ear when i hear certain sounds or touch the side of my face

 

[Jay M]

When mine started 9 weeks ago, I noticed increased sensitivity in my already (slightly) hyperacusis left ear about a week or two in but it is better now.

 

[shan]

@derpytia Sometimes I wonder if it is hyperacusis or anxiety over sounds in an uncontrolled environment too. I definitely feel pain and fullness when plates clang, children scream, brakes screech etc. However, my heart pounds when I hear loud noises even with ear plugs in, and sometimes, in the safety of my room. I think the latter reaction is unhealthy and sometimes, I feel trapped.

 

[ampumpkin]

oh yes,me too,its hyperacusis,not much,but noticeable like for example when i wash the dishes.started with the tinnitus,would say same day even-6 months ago.when it started it was waaaaay worse,even normal tv was too loud.and remember: my tinnitus is NOT noise induced!
and: tensor tympani,fluttering in the middle ear when i hear certain sounds or touch the side of my face

I have this...do you know if it can go away eventually?

 

[leelo]

It may be hyperacusis but i know in my case it was a lil of that and my mind. Because i was soo concern about my T i was sensitive about loud noises because i felt like my T would get louder if I was expose to it.

 

[ampumpkin]

It may be hyperacusis but i know in my case it was a lil of that and my mind. Because i was soo concern about my T i was sensitive about loud noises because i felt like my T would get louder if I was expose to it.

yes I do believe that my mind has a key role in my "reactive tinnitus"