Tinnitus Caused by Noise Trauma vs Ototoxic Medication — Who Is More Susceptible to Further Damage?

Discussion in 'Support' started by Rajin, May 29, 2018.

    1. Rajin

      Rajin Member Benefactor

      Location:
      PA
      Tinnitus Since:
      9/7/17
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Hearing loss ,noise
      I see people talking a lot about hyperacusis or spikes who are suffering with tinnitus. Everyone is different when it comes to tinnitus.

      Don’t know if my question makes sense but if anyone can answer thanks.

      If someone has tinnitus from noise trauma and have hearing loss, or someone took ototoxic medication and have tinnitus but also got hearing loss.

      Who will be more sensitive to noise? Or get spikes more easily.

      Both or the the one from noise trauma?
       
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    2. Michael Leigh

      Michael Leigh Member Benefactor Hall of Fame

      Location:
      Brighton, UK
      Tinnitus Since:
      04/1996
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Noise induced
      I believe a person that acquired noise trauma to the auditory system will be more sensitive to sound, especially if they also have hyperacusis which is often the case. This is just a personal belief.

      Michael
       
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      Rajin

      Rajin Member Benefactor

      Location:
      PA
      Tinnitus Since:
      9/7/17
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Hearing loss ,noise
      Thanks , it just something I taught of , because I am very sensitive to certain ppl voices. I got a noise Trauma.
       
    4. Michael Leigh

      Michael Leigh Member Benefactor Hall of Fame

      Location:
      Brighton, UK
      Tinnitus Since:
      04/1996
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Noise induced
      You are showing signs of hyperacusis. Please do not start overusing hearing protection as this is likely to make your symptoms worse. My post: Hyperacusis, As I see it, has suggestions that will hopefully help you.

      All the best
      Michael
       
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    5. Contrast
      No Mood

      Contrast Member Benefactor Hall of Fame

      Location:
      Clown World
      Tinnitus Since:
      late 2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      noise injury
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    6. robHing

      robHing Member Benefactor

      Location:
      USA, NJ
      Tinnitus Since:
      2016
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Unknown
      It is noise trauma (my 2 cents).
       
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