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"The HUM", a persistent Low Frequency Noise
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Feb 5 5:42am | Replies (146)Comment receiving replies
Agree about hypersensitivity which is the symptom that could really keep one isolated. Walking on a sidewalk when a truck goes by and sounds like a jet taking off could make a person think twice about going out. Surviving in a restaurant where voices are hugely elevated (add music) requires a lot of tolerance. I’d like to know more about hyperacussis - it doesn’t seem it can be treated. I force myself to take on these challenges but it’s not easy (and exhausting). Thanks for sharing these stories.
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I have hyperacusis and know exactly what you mean. I also have tinnitus and hearing loss as well as musical ear condition. I never know when to use ear plugs. I want to block some noise to protect from pain and further noise related hearing loss. On the other hand the ears should be allowed to put up with a little increased noise to re build tolerance to a reasonable degree of noise. Hearing aids are another problem because they amplify noise so that we can hear. I must say that my hyperacusis has improved by reducing the use of ear plugs, allowing my ears to experience sounds that are tolerable but at the top level of my comfort zone, and increasing this over time. As well getting used to hearing aids on a low setting eventually helped my hyperacusis. I also use masking which helps tinnitus and may also help hyperacusis. Wouldn’t it be nice if medical science had a better solution to these hearing problems.
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I've tried using EarPeace ear plug in a restaurant but it doesn't really help because then everything is muffled, eating sounds are intensified, and I'm afraid to talk. My audiologist also warned to use ear plugs sparingly as they can end up making Hyperacusis worse.