What is Hyperacusis?
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- Hyperacusis is an interesting and unique auditory phenomenon that affects young and old alike. Learn about Hyperacusis with Caitlyn Whitson, Au.D., clinical audiologist at the UNC Hearing and Communication Center.
I find it funny that the recommendation for CBT is to think about your problem in a more positive way. I've always thought one would seek out a psychologist because they were delusional but here it seems to be the goal to become delusional. I can imagine the conversation "Doctor, I am having this issue where everything is too loud. I can't go anywhere or be anywhere where it's tolerable." The doctor says, "Have you tried not caring about it? I highly recommend it, it's how we treat every chronic pain issue. There is no timeline on how much treatment you will need, it could be for the rest of your life. I'll get you set up with a referral to a psychologist who conveniently by law can't say no and you can get started not caring about it soon."
I've worked in call centers for the past 10 years and after watching this video I am pretty sure I have this. I've dealt with vertigo, tinnitus and migraines as well. Even the softest sounds such as rustling grocery bags seem so loud to me and the worst is the sound of a refrigerator or a computer in a quiet room. I don't even play music in my car anymore. I'm definitely going to schedule a visit with an audiologist.
What did the audiologist say? My hearing aid specialist told me I most likely have it after a hearing test. He told me I would have to see an audiologist to get an official diagnosis.
I've accepted mine but do you know if there's any new technology or therapy available?
@@ella-enchanted66she can't hear us
@@shaffey01 Well, you always wanna first and foremost consider TRT. I did it in 1997 when I first got hypoacusis and it was very helpful. I would suggest a micro nutrient test as well. I would also consider being on ginkgo biloba for at least six months to a year to see if that helps as well as diet and exercise. Don’t expect massive improvements if you’re not getting at least 30 to 45 minutes of cardio or Stretching 3 to 5 times a week. With this condition as with any other condition you want to bring inflammation down and diet and sugar exclusion is huge! Anafranil has helped a few as well.
She must of meant 1 in 50,000 people reporting hyperacusis because about 1 out of 20 people I talk to have tinnitus. Maybe more!
I am saving this video as a favorite. I am seriously about to share it with family and coworkers. I was injured in 2004 with tinnitus. Then, job related, hyperacuity onset developed both gradually, then suddenly. Now I am desperate to go back to the VA, where the audiologist said she agreed with me that it must be psychosomatic. I suggested it passive-aggressively because she didn’t believe me that I experience pain after having adopted the constant use of earplugs for protection, which of course I am aware has affected my perception sensory threshold. I’m actually pissed off now and want to officially complain because I could have been benefiting from a hearing aid device that is designed with occlusion. I just learned about this watching other videos. Today, my comment here, is 2022MAY29 SUN.
Thank you.
P.S. I forgot to say that I noticed how the variable of SPL’s (sound pressure levels) were not mentioned or included in this video.
Very good video. At 17:35 some Hyperacusis/Noxocusis sufferers say to always wear ear plugs and stay as quiet as possible at all costs to protect your ears. But I've noticed these people on Facebook etc never improve? I've had H and T for 4 months now and never use ear defence unless of course when doing DIY, concerts etc but I have no improvement yet. The Hyperacusis started with annoying scary fridge, freezer, car sounds, and annoying letter "S" letter sounds. Then that stopped and was replaced by painful kitchen utensil clanging, dishes, cutlery, screaming kids, letter Ssss, and even talking sounds. But now I oddly have no problems with power tools, car, fridge, distant screaming, TV, Radio anymore. Mostly closer up sudden sounds cause pain. As you say I apparently have no hearing loss in the test up to 8000hz, all apparently in normal range. Would the hearing damage if any be in a higher frequency like 15000hz? Was super stessed for 10 years leading up to this and also had Lyme disease in the past but not anymore!
Apparently listening to pink noise can somehow improve Hyperacusis? Wtf?
As a 36 year drummer, I have tinnitus and hyperacusis-its miserable. Wear headphones kids
My brother is the same age as you and also was drummer and has hyperacusis its really affecting his mental health. do you know of any treatments that's helped you
@@michaelbyrne2619id recommend not playing drums anymore for awhile...he needs to rest his ears or do sound therapy..those are the only options
Guitarist here ...had this for 12 years
@@michaelbyrne2619 no nothing
I don't encourage anyone to let a doctor /audiologist perform the LDL (loudness discomfort level) test. It is an invasive test, which means the audiologist put louder and louder beeps to your already damaged ears. It may cause further damage, and your hyperacusis can be even worse. Not to mention, that LDL test has practically zero benefit in treatments.
The other test I would avoid if the cause of the hyperacusis is clear (like it was caused by noise exposure) is acoustic reflex test. It is a very similar invasive test that can harm your hearing further.
Would you consider a video about Dysacusis? There is very little info available. Is this because the specific mechanisms aren't known?
Thank you for this video. It has answered my question regarding tinnitus. I have maniers, and had a labyrinthectomy done. But sometimes loud sounds get so bad that I have to remove my cochlear. Tinnitus and hyperacusis make sense. Thank you
Very helpful ❤️
I didnt knew what H was, and then went to a live concert, result, i ended with tinnitus. Severe tinnitus and still have my H for almost 10 years
It happened the same with me. Also, I had mild hearing loss from the concert. My H has gotten slightly better though recently, after 3 months that it was very bad.
TQ sir
I hear mine in my head 24/7 buzzing-static. It’s debilitating.
Very good video. At 17:35 some Hyperacusis/Noxocusis sufferers say to always wear ear plugs and stay as quiet as possible at all costs to protect your ears. But I've noticed these people on Facebook etc never improve? I've had H and T for 4 months now and never use ear defence unless of course when doing DIY, concerts etc but I have no improvement yet. The Hyperacusis started with annoying scary fridge, freezer, car sounds, and annoying letter "S" letter sounds. Then that stopped and was replaced by painful kitchen utensil clanging, dishes, cutlery, screaming kids, letter Ssss, and even talking sounds. But now I oddly have no problems with power tools, car, fridge, distant screaming, TV, Radio anymore. Mostly closer up sudden sounds cause pain. As you say I apparently have no hearing loss in the test up to 8000hz, all apparently in normal range. Would the hearing damage if any be in a higher frequency like 15000hz? Was super stessed for 10 years leading up to this and also had Lyme disease in the past but not anymore!
Apparently listening to pink noise can somehow improve Hyperacusis? Wtf?
Thats wear I am... cellphone speakers are the worst
Can someone please tell me what i have ( my ears get clogged or i get a clogged sensation every time there is a little loud noise i feel my ear get clogged i don’t know what it is let me know please)
I got a hearing test and my hearing is within the normal range. I have sound sensitivity and my tinnitus has gotten a lot worse. Just hearing people speak, especially with sibilant noises like “s” and “t” is painful. The ENT that examined me basically said that my hearing is fine and that it should improve with time. I’m not sure if there’s anything I can do to improve the condition on my own because it’s definitely making my life a lot harder.
Hay , bagaimana keadaanmu sekarang
How are u now
@@karupan3129 about the same. I might just have a permanent condition that I’ll have to manage the best I can.
Where hyperacusis is causing sympathetic nervous system over arousal and they dont normally avoid loud sounds - none of these treatment options are going to do a damn thing. Calming exercises will help, but otherwise you seem to be on your own.
Some playing instagram reels again and again, make me angry or even worse. This is effecting my relationships. I am also facing same issues while others make sound while having food, the chewing sound. Any help would really appreciate. Thanks 🙏
Hello doc, if someone has hyperacusis, does that mean "normal" sounds that cause pain but not to other people damages the ear?
Like for exemple just using headphones for studying at the lowest volume causes me pain, but it is a bit managable, i'm just worried it would make my problem even worse.
it can
A big thanks to everyone who referred me to Dr ogbebor herbal centre CZcams channel, the herbal medicine he sent me actually cured me of tinnitus ,
Not sure if I'm too late in saying this, but absolutely DO NOT wear headphones if you have hyperacusis.
in my case the main reason of having hyperacusis was the headphones
@@yassinewazanesame here
I had an MRI for my back, afterwards i developed ringing ears and hearing sensitivity. Its now been about 4 months and though its better, its still a struggle everyday. My ears get sore (below my ear on my neck) when exposed to too much noise, say like 1 hour in a cafe - even while wearing hearing cancel headphones. What advise would you give? do i need to just keep waiting for my hearing to return to normal? i hear its a long road to recovery - the tinnitus is the real killer
Hey I had an Xray for my neck twice in a one month like that and developed tinnitus, muffle hearing and ringing in ear. Could I ask how are you now?
Hey, I have same condition and reason
@@ikiranmore I can say it took about a year for my ears to get better from the hyper sensitive to sound, so if it's just happened to you, give it time and be patient, and it will get better.
My tinnitus is still there, but not as severe. I hope it will also continue to heal...
@@ShufflerBluey Thank you sir for your reply, My Tinnitus and hyperacusis also was getting better day by day until last august but In August 2023, I shouted loudly for a reason and from that time My Tinnitus and Hyperacusis is increased much more than before
@@ikiranmore I had many set backs too, alarms or sirens, very loud areas, avoid them as best as you can. Protect your ears and give them time to recover. At night, and morning, play "tinnitus water" on youtube at the same level as your tinnitus, and gradually lower the volume, it will help. Goodluck my friend and stay strong, you will be okay.
Funny enough, i know I have ear damage to an extent. From what idk but i think its because of dumb decisions in middle school (blast musis with earphones). Nowadays, every now and then ill wake up and for a few hours ill have extreme sensitivity to voices be it male or female. Best i can describe it is imagine being underwater and water fills your ears. Get out of the water but have the water stuck. Have someone speak to you. Thats how it sounds, but the thing is i dont feel pressure or have any fluid (that I know of) and its only with voices or high pitched noiseslike high pitched barking. It feels really uncomfortable to the point it hurts. I also constantly have my hearing sort of shut off in one ear then slowly com back with a low pitch ringing that turns super high pitched before it disappears and my normal hearing comes back. Its concerning lol and seeing this video makes me wonder the extnet of my ear damage I have. I wonder if this video being on my rec us a sign to seek help lol
I am happy I am cured of tinnitus and hyperacusis after using herbal medicine treatment from “ dr Ogbebor herbal centre”
My hyperacusis happened after a viral infection in my 20's which caused otorrhea bleeding. Damaged a tensor flexor nerve. Not only do I have the sensitivity to sound but everything turns to static. I have to give it time to equalize out. So I go time to time being deaf because everything turns to static with pain. But I can still hear in a normal range.
Same here
What's the best solution you've discovered?
Any medication for hyperacusis
No but sedatives help however you don't want to go down that road.
benzodiazapine brain injury? welcome to tinnitus+hyperacusis. i had one episode i will never forget. i literally thought my head was going to explode.i damn near ended my life over it. certain noises are worse than others. a bonus w hearing issues could also give you hallucinations .not fun! i will never take benzos again even though they relieve this condition.
I took them for years, and I basically wound up slowly taking myself off of them, but I take once in a while. How does this happen? Did you take high doses, take for a long time, are you willing to share?
@@juligriffin6115 i took the meds as prescribed,bout 10 years of xanax 2 mg a day.after a while i was just taking so i wouldnt go haywire, ill never take them again.over two years off +im still a nervous wreck.
and gawd help you if you get the AKATHESIA
I am happy I am cured of tinnitus and hyperacusis after using herbal medicine treatment from “ dr Ogbebor herbal centre”
@@allfiredup200099 wow. I am happy to be off of them. I can tell you other psych meds I am convinced had a major impact on my executive functioning, so I am not surprised to hear this about benzos.
And with time everything is going well. Now i feel well.
I am happy I am cured of tinnitus and hyperacusis after using herbal medicine treatment from “ dr Ogbebor herbal centre”
Please elaborate?
is it possible for hyperacusis to be a post-covid disorder?
mine is
@@jimmydavis7587 yes it is... its prolly coz of neuro inflammation as a result of the virus- I pray you guys work with a reliable neurologist and get this thing treated
@@hrugved005 thanks, do you think a neurologist could treat tinnitus and hyperacusis? I assumed there's nothing to be done
@@hrugved005 does it get better
Mine is too!
Why don’t people check on the middle ear through the Eustachian tube ? Is the camera to big for it to happen? I don’t understand shit about this but I have hyperacusis too and also Eustachian tube dysfunction.
How many days u have this problem, how u manage now
@@karupan3129 I’m good, I still have everything but it’s like it’s not their foreal. The hyperacusis though I stay away from sounds that can damage me. I still feel the power or pain ish feeling in my ears 👂 so I gotta do stuff different but not really
All my issues I can control sorta or my body is aight with it, but my tinnitus and earfullness get worse when I make music every time.
There we go, hyper neural activity in the brain. Benzo brain symptoms. (in my case)
What are or what is benzo brain symptoms?
How'd you pinpoint this?
What's the solution please
To adapt and get used to it, and try not to judge it as a threat since it's only unusual but doesn't kill you - map it to positive feelings - learn to hear like a child again that doesn't know anything else
@@b-music9329 so there is no cure to it except adapting?
@@gogadev Depends on what is the cause. If the cause is physical damage of the outer haircells then no since hair cells can't recover. If it's caused by othe reasons (e.g. psychologically, or by other issues in the ear like tube malfunction) then yes
what if its stressed induced? i went through a period of high stress and got hyperacusis along with other chronic conditions @@b-music9329
Its ironic, this video is quite triggereing for hyperacusis.
These treatment options completely suck.
Sorry, You are on completely wrong track in hyperacusis problem. The presentation is "best of" old medical habits.
The healing rate of my Tinnitus the very first time I apply and use Dr Madida medicine gave me a good impression that it is gonna work and it did work because right now I don't longer experience Tinnitus Effects anymore that I use to experience because the conditions is completely gone.
There is no medicine for it. Lol
Her vocal fry hurts my ears. Not only hers. Side note.?
Fake Dr. Madida, Click Bait...
Yea
I have both, cochlear and vestibules
Not fun
I think I have both too
I’m so tired of this… everything she’s mentioned here is so true. My social life is over. I fear sound, even pulling down the car windows when driving on a free way is a nightmare..
@@nvaliulla I’m tired of it too. The birds outside freaking kill me. I can only imagine how dogs feel being sensitive. But if I actually scream during a sound that hurts me, again, like a dog howling at the train, it helps drown out the painful sound. Dammit
@@nvaliulla No, don't isolate yourself! That will even worsen the issue and make your life bad. The good thing about the brain is that it can adapt to new impressions when you do regular exposure. Try not to judge it as a threat since it's only unusual but doesn't kill you - try to map it to positive feelings by make sure you otherwise feel very good during the exposure - this way you can re-map it in your brain. One simply has learn to hear like a child again that doesn't know anything else. It worked for me. But it takes time of course.
@@b-music9329 That can work for some people who have mild cases and where it is stable. But for many people, being exposed to typical sounds increases the level of the tinnitus which persists for days or even permanently. Hyperacusis can go from bad to worse to intolerable because of certain additional noise exposures. Sometimes sound therapy can help, other times not. Your take on this indicates that you have a simple experience that can indeed be easily treated. But your mistake is assuming that your experience applies to everyone. It does not, and you shouldn't relate your perspective with such certainty.